Energy Expert Kelvin Emmanuel
says NNPC lacks economies of scale and will operate at a loss sustaining petrol price cuts.

Former US Army officer Bish Johnson warns misdiagnosing terrorism will produce wrong solutions and prolong the crisis.

Foreign affairs minister Yusuf Tuggar says counterterrorism partnerships matter for impact, not statements, as Nigeria guards sovereignty.

Jideofor Adibe says US actions reflect transactional diplomacy, warning Nigeria’s weak nation-building complicates security, foreign policy, and counterterrorism.

Ex-NAF pilot Balogun says Nigeria approved US strikes on terrorists and controls the scope of foreign assistance.

Tambuwal clarifies Sokoto strikes hit Lakurawa enclave, warns against religious or political framing, and calls for unity against terrorism.

Auwalu Rafsanjani says the US airstrikes on Islamic State fighters in the north-west expose Nigeria’s failure to protect its citizens

Samson Itodo warns INEC party registration process may limit opposition, urges legal redress and faster electoral reforms ahead of 2027.

Hakeem Baba Ahmed says ADC must present new faces, clear ideas and credible alternatives ahead of 2027 elections.

FCT Police Commissioner Dantawaye says charge sheets are ready as police intensify security operations and community engagement.

Umar Sani accuses INEC of inconsistency, rejects faction claims in PDP, and expresses confidence courts will resolve disputes.

Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has urged Nigerians to hold off on speculating about alleged alterations to the country’s tax laws, describing

 ADA promoterArdo warns elections risk becoming mere affirmation exercises without strong opposition participation.

Policy strategist Yusuf warns weakened opposition and mass defections threaten checks, balances and democratic participation.

Economic analyst Adolphus Aletor warns rushed budget approvals weaken scrutiny and hurt fiscal discipline.

Former IPAC chairman Yabagi Sani says secrecy, lack of accountability and insecurity are driving national decline.

Amah Abraham says INEC has made clear the PDP leadership dispute will be resolved by the courts, not party factions.

Daniel Atori say final headcount of Papiri abductees remains unclear as verification with parents continues amid conflicting rescue figures.

Innocent Ohagwa says anti-avoidance provisions are fundamental, and revenue agencies must enforce tax laws even when companies resist.

ARISE News political editor Sumner Sambo warns any post-approval tampering with tax legislation threatens democracy and public trust.