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Plateau State Governor Caleb Muftwang criticizes the decreased purchasing power of federal allocations despite rising amounts. He attributes this to inflation and the unstable naira, impacting the value of funds for state projects. Muftwang urges a focus on real value rather than just nominal...
Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s recent broadcast on nationwide protests, calling it superficial and disconnected from the public’s real concerns. Eze condemned the lack of focus on critical issues such as high governance costs, corruption, and insecurity...
Oby Ezekwesili urges President Tinubu and governors to engage with protesters and address Nigeria's governance crisis amid ongoing hunger protests. She calls for immediate action and long-term reform. In a critical statement addressing the ongoing nationwide protests, former Minister of...
Peter Obi criticizes President Tinubu's address as disconnected from Nigeria's harsh realities. Obi highlights Tinubu's failure to address key issues fueling protests, calling for empathy towards victims and decisive action on economic and governance problems. In a critical response to...
Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled to India amid severe protests that have resulted in over 300 deaths. The unrest, sparked by student protests against job quotas, evolved into broader discontent with Hasina's government. The violence has marked the deadliest period...
The Nigerian Presidency canceled the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting scheduled for August 5, prioritizing a security briefing with President Bola Tinubu and top security officials instead. This move reflects the urgency of addressing ongoing national protests and security concerns. On...
The Nigerian Federal Government has released ₦570 billion in grants to states to address economic hardship and hunger. President Bola Tinubu reported a revenue increase to ₦9.1 trillion and introduced a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Initiative to cut fuel costs, aiming to reduce inflation and...
Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka criticizes President Bola Tinubu’s address on the handling of ongoing protests in Nigeria. Soyinka condemns the use of live bullets and tear gas against peaceful demonstrators, likening it to colonial-era repression, and calls for a transformation in protest...
President Tinubu addresses the nation amidst violent protests, emphasizing economic reforms, infrastructure projects, and social initiatives. He highlights the removal of fuel subsidies, the Compressed Natural Gas Initiative, youth empowerment programs, and a renewed focus on agriculture to...
President Tinubu's latest address amidst #EndBadGovernance protests highlighted key reforms and initiatives. He expressed regret for the unrest, urged dialogue, and detailed progress in economic recovery, major projects, and new policies, including an increase in the National Minimum Wage and a...
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