Paul Alaje: Government Should Not Introduce Fuel Tax Until Local Refineries Fully Work
Economist Paul Alaje warns that implementing the 15% fuel import tax now will worsen inflation until local refineries meet demand.
Economist Paul Alaje warns that implementing the 15% fuel import tax now will worsen inflation until local refineries meet demand.
Okenwa warns defections to APC are weakening opposition, undermining democracy, and turning Nigeria into a winner-takes-all system.
PDP National Vice Chairman Emmanuel Ogidi says the party will appeal the judgement and proceed with its convention plans.
APGA National Chairman Sly Ezeokenwa says Governor Soludo’s reforms have restored safety, revitalised healthcare, and boosted citizens’ confidence statewide.
Late Ochanya’s relative John Ameh says his family will explore civil action as police have failed to arrest fugitive rapist.
Falana condemns Lagos and Abuja demolitions, calling them unconstitutional, unlawful, and a dangerous assault on Nigeria’s rule of law.
President Tinubu urges service chiefs to end terrorism and banditry nationwide, assuring them of complete government backing to achieve results.
CORAN Chairman Momoh Oyarekhua says Tinubu’s 15% import duty will strengthen local refineries, create jobs, and ensure energy security.
Former lawmaker Zakar Mohammed says Tinubu’s pardon reversal breaches constitutional limits and exposes deep institutional and political failings.
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga says President Tinubu’s review of the controversial pardon list reflects humility, compassion, and responsiveness.
Anambra Governor Soludo says campaign incentives are meant for party canvassers, not voters.
Minister John Enoh says President Tinubu’s bold, disciplined leadership and reforms rescued Nigeria’s economy from collapse and restored stability.
Allen Onyema says Air Peace will only go public after solidifying its foundation to ensure sustainability and protect Nigerian jobs.
Lawyer Frank Tietie says neither the president nor courts can reverse a sealed act of mercy under Nigeria’s Constitution.
Security expert Kabiru Adamu says Nigeria must urgently fix its fragmented policing structure and activate true community policing.
Former NBA President Olisa Agbakoba says only true federal restructuring can save Nigeria from deepening poverty and instability.
Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema says government backing for indigenous airlines has driven down international airfares and boosted competition.
Lawyer Oshoma urges INEC to enforce accountability, punish election manipulators, and ensure credible polls free from courtroom disputes.
Wole Soyinka reacts to his US visa revocation, saying he once called Donald Trump “a white Idi Amin” and meant it as a compliment.
NFF president Amaju Pinnick has denied mismanagement allegations over the FIFA Goal Project in Kebbi, insisting the claims are misconstrued
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