Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, has reacted to the controversies his comment on fuel subsidy removal triggered. Speaking on Friday during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Musa had said removal of fuel subsidy is…
No more free stuff in Naija
Thoughts on facing the harsh realities of subsidy removal in Nigeria In May 2023, when President Bola Tinubu confidently declared that “the petrol subsidy is gone,” many Nigerians knew their lives were about to change. However, what few anticipated was…
Protest: Accept FG’s olive branch, Ekiti Rep urges Nigerians
The lawmaker representing Ekiti North II in the House of Representatives, Akinlayo Davidson Kolawole, has called on Nigerians, especially youths, to accept the measures and palliatives of the Federal Government in its effort to persuade them to halt the ongoing…
Guineans, Togolese, Malians pay more for electricity than Nigerians – Minister
The Minister for Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said citizens of other African countries including Guinea, Togo, Mali and others pay more than what Nigerians pay for electricity. Adelabu said Nigerians would also be ready to pay more for electricity if…
Nigeria: From a human zoo to an animal farm? — Isidore Emeka Uzoatu
Without mince of words, Nigerian citizens since creation have always been juxtaposed with animals willy-nilly. Because of the three of them adorning our coat of arms, perhaps. But topping the list are the beautiful animal-themed monikers we have bestowed on…
No plan to increase fuel pump price, taxes –FG
President Bola Tinubu has assured that measures would be taken to stabilise demand and supply of petroleum products in the country. Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, who disclosed this on Tuesday, said the measures would involve addressing inefficiencies noticed in the…
Tinubu directs review of N8k cash transfer to vulnerable households
President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate review of the N8,000 cash transfer to each of the vulnerable 12 million Nigerian households. The cash transfer was proposed as a government palliative to reduce the discomfort being experienced by Nigerians consequent…