Felix Morka: Government Not Inducing Protest Withdrawal, Induced People Lack Human Agency
“Nigerians have been living with difficulties, the president cannot declare hunger and poverty out of existence,” says Morka.
Oluwole Adelokun: Dangote Refinery Not A Silver Bullet For Inflation, Fuel Scarcity
KPMG West Africa Economist, Adelokun has implored government to take bold steps to address Nigeria’s food cost challenges effectively.
Jimoh Oyibo: Banning Sachet Liquor A Lazy Solution, NAFDAC Should Regulate And Control Access
Jimoh Oyibo says Tinubu should hold NAFDAC’s Director General accountable for banning sachet liquor.
Deji Adeyanju: Groups Distancing Themselves From Protest Are Hungry People Paid by Nigerian Government
“Tinubu funded protests against Jonathan, but now rejects protests, Karma is a universal donor,” says Deji Adeyanju.
Benjamin Kalu: The South East Development Commission Is A ‘Healing Balm’ From President Tinubu To The Region
Benjamin Kalu says Tinubu has fulfilled the 54-year-old promise of reconciliation, reconstruction, and rehabilitation made to South-East with new commission.
Mike Ejiofor: Proposed Protests Will Be Hijacked Eventually, No Matter How Good Protesters’ Intentions Are
People are more hungry now and will exploit the opportunity to loot shops, turning the protest violent, says Mike Ejiofor.
Intending Protesters Plan To Imitate Violence in Kenya, Says Nigerian Military Spokesperson Edward Buba
Military spokesperson Edward Buba believes intending protesters plan to feed off the frustration of Nigerians to cause mayhem.
Planned Protests: Ooni, Sultan, Other Nigerian Traditional Rulers Seek Caution
Nigeria’s traditional rulers have advised intending protesters not to plunge the nation into anarchy.
We’re In A Democracy, People Must Be Able To Vent, Bode George Says, Urges Non-Violent Protests
Bode George has urged for peaceful protests, while denouncing “manipulative and mendacious” government policies.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo Leader, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, Dies At 82
Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, a revered Igbo leader and President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, has died at 82.
Tinubu, APC Governors in Closed Door Meeting
APC Governors are currently meeting with President Bola Tinubu amid growing calls for nationwide protests against economic hardship.
Francis Fagbule: Nigeria Should Increase Sweetened Beverage Tax to Significantly Reduce Sugar Consumption
Health expert Francis Fagbule says Nigeria’s government should invest revenue from sugar sweetened beverage tax in public health initiatives.
Faloye: Tinubu on Wrong Path, Economic Policies Responsible For Planned Nationwide Protest
Faloye says Afenifere supports the planned nationwide protest, stressing the root cause as strictly economical, not political.
Yakassai: Nobody Is Afraid Of Peaceful Protests, But Some Want To Destabilise The Economy Over Election Loss
“Violence will not achieve what peace can not,” Yakassai says, as he solicited usupport for President Tinubu’s reform agenda.
Tilewa Adebajo: Dangote Refinery’s Success Can Reduce Inflation Through Energy Security Stabilisation
CFG Advisory CEO Tilewa Adebajo says Dangote Refinery’s success can help reduce inflation in Nigeria and boost productivity.
Kenny Okulugbo: Strengthening Internal Democracy Will Boost Women’s Representation In the Senate
Akpabio’s communication consultant says improving internal democracy will boost women’s representation in politics.
CBN Raises MPR to 26.75%, Tightens Asymmetric Corridor To Further Curb Inflation
In its fourth consecutive hike since February, the CBN has increased the MPR by 50 basis points to 26.75%.
Nwokobia: Onanuga’s Claim That Peter Obi Is Sponsoring Protests Shows He Loves Falsehood
Prof Nwokobia has called Peter Obi a “man of peace” who would not incite a protest, refuting Bayo Onanuga’s claims.
Senate President Akpabio Issues Public Apology to Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti Over ‘Nightclub’ Comments
Akpabio has apologised for comments about Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, emphasising he meant no disrespect to women, contrary to social media claims.
Adeola Yusuf: Industry Stakeholders Must Work Together, No One Wants An Investment Of Dangote’s Magnitude To Die
Protecting Nigerian interests should be paramount in resolving the Dangote-NMDPRA diesel controversy, says Adeola Yusuf.
