National News
ActionAid Nigeria Describes Tinubu’s Independence Day Speech, Echoes of Past Unfulfilled Promises and Reforms
ActionAid Nigeria Describes Tinubu’s Independence Day Speech, Echoes of Past Unfulfilled Promises and Reforms
By: Michael Mike
ActionAid Nigeria has described President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day speech as echoes past promises and reforms that remain unfulfilled, stating that: “Despite the administration’s claims of economic progress, the reality is a worsening crisis for millions of Nigerians who cannot afford basic necessities.”
The Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), in a statement on Tuesday by its Country Director, Andrew Mamedu, lamented that fuel subsidy removal, increasing cost of electricity, mounting inflation, heightened insecurity, inflation, and rising food prices have driven the poor into deeper poverty while unemployment soar.
The statement decried that the President’s reforms have only worsened the economic and social crisis, creating ripple effects that have deepened poverty and inequality.
Mamedu, said in the statement that the President has repeatedly asked Nigerians to “sacrifice” for the country, stressing that “but how long must this sacrifice last? The citizens are already bearing the brunt of devastating economic policies, with no respite in sight.
He said: “Meanwhile, corruption festers unchecked across all levels of government. What meaningful steps have been taken to address this systemic issue? In today’s speech, the president failed to address key issues, notably inflation and the rising exchange rate, which directly impact the purchasing power of ordinary citizens. These omissions leave us questioning the federal government’s understanding of the daily struggles Nigerians face.”
He insisted that: “The removal of the fuel subsidy on May 30, 2024, as pronounced by the president, triggered an unsustainable rise in fuel prices, making transportation, food production, and energy costs increasingly unbearable for ordinary Nigerians.
“Citizens are yet to recover from this shock, and instead, they face continuous suffering. The current reform by the President mirrors the devastating policies of past regimes, particularly those during the Abacha era, which left scars that we are still trying to heal from. President Tinubu’s purported “achievements” have not yet led to tangible improvements in the lives of Nigerians. On the contrary, there are growing concerns about threats to life, heightened insecurity, and rising inequality.”
He added that: “While ActionAid Nigeria acknowledges the military’s recent victories, issues surrounding the banditry in the Northwest remain largely unattended. Bandits continue to terrorise communities, displace families, and destroy livelihoods.
“These violent acts have left many Nigerians vulnerable and in constant fear. Shockingly, the President made no mention of this in his speech, ignoring the devastation that banditry has caused. The government must act swiftly to address the ongoing violence in the Northwest, providing security and protection for the citizens who have been left voiceless and unsupported.”
He noted that: “Nigerians have been speaking out, using various platforms to express their frustrations and concerns. Protests, public demonstrations, and widespread conversations on social media are clear indicators of the people’s dissatisfaction. Yet, the President and his administration remain distant and unresponsive to these cries for change. It is time for the government to truly listen to the people. Nigerians are tired of being told to “be patient” while their realities grow bleaker by the day.”
He said: “Nigerians need more than promises. We need tangible changes that will lead to affordable and improved living standards, security, and justice. Until then, ActionAid Nigeria stands in solidarity with the citizens, demanding that the government listen and act in the true interest of the people. We call for reforms that reflect the lived realities of everyday Nigerians and promote inclusivity, equity, and sustainability in governance.”
ActionAid Nigeria Describes Tinubu’s Independence Day Speech, Echoes of Past Unfulfilled Promises and Reforms
Chinese Embassy Mourns Buhari
By: Michael Mike
The Chinese Embassy has mourned the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The Embassy in a message on X commiserate with the government and the people of Nigeria.
The message read: “The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria extends our deepest condolences to the people of Nigeria on the passing of His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), Former President of Nigeria.
“We mourn a resolute leader whose unwavering dedication to Nigeria’s unity and progress leaves an enduring legacy.
“His pivotal contributions to advancing China-Nigeria relations will forever remain etched in our shared history. Our thoughts are with his family and Nigerian people.”
Chinese Embassy Mourns Buhari
National News
NTAC DG Mourns Former President BuhariAdvocates the Naming of the Federal Secretariat, Abuja, after the Deceased
NTAC DG Mourns Former President Buhari
Advocates the Naming of the Federal Secretariat, Abuja, after the Deceased
By: Michael Mike
Director General of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Buba Yakub has joined numerous individuals, groups and countries across the globe to mourn the passing of Nigeria ‘s former President, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (Retd) who passed away at 82.
In a message he personally signed and made available to the public, late Sunday, the former lawmaker said the entire nation was particularly saddened by the sudden passing of a man who gave his all to Nigeria as a soldier, a politician, a mentor to many as well as a nationalist.
Yakub, who emphasized that the former Nigerian leader, would forever live in the hearts and minds of generations of Nigerians who knew him and those who would, eventually, read about his incorruptibility and altruistic approach to service, conveyed heartfelt sympathies to President Tinubu, the former President’s immediate family and to all Nigerians.
Yakub message read in part: “On behalf of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) and its Management, I convey our heartfelt condolences to the family, government and good people of Nigeria, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
“While we mourn this great soldier, nationalist and Leader, we remember his dedication to democracy, regional stability, and the unity of Nigeria, as well as his unwavering commitment to the anti-corruption crusade, which endeared him to many Nigerians.”
The NTAC boss while praying for the forgiveness of the sins of Buhari, suggested
that a great national monument, like the Federal Secretariat, Abuja, be named after the late leader.
He said: ” May Allah grant him Aljana firdausi and grant his family and entire Nigerians the fortitude to bear the loss.”
Born in Daura, Katsina State in 1942,the former President distinguished himself as a soldier,a politician and a national hero of all time.Having held the position of Nigerian leader twice, a Federal Commissioner of Petroleum,a Military Governor of what is today the Northeast Geopolitical Zone as well as the head of Abacha’s development behemoth,the Petroleum Trust Fund,among others, Buhari in service was acknowledged to have lived above board and held his head high as an incorruptible Nigerian.
He will be remembered more by the principles he espoused in leadership than the monuments he built for self, kith or kin.
NTAC DG Mourns Former President Buhari
Advocates the Naming of the Federal Secretariat, Abuja, after the Deceased
Tuggar: Buhari was a Statesman of Uncommon Integrity
By: Michael Mike
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has described late President Muhammadu Buhari as a statesman of uncommon integrity, and a towering figure in our nation’s history.
The Minister gave this description in an official condolence message on Sunday.
The message read: “It is with profound sorrow and a deep sense of national loss that I mourn the passing of His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR — former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, a statesman of uncommon integrity, and a towering figure in our nation’s history.
“President Buhari served Nigeria with unwavering dedication, both in uniform and in civilian leadership. His legacy is marked by a lifelong commitment to discipline, national unity, and the fight against corruption. His calm resolve in moments of turbulence and his steadfast belief in the promise of Nigeria will continue to inspire generations.
“At home and abroad, he was a symbol of Nigeria’s strength and dignity — a leader who carried the burdens of state with humility and a deep sense of duty.
“When President Muhammadu Buhari spoke at his inauguration in 2015, he said: ‘I belong to everybody and I belong to nobody.’ He was sending a signal not just to Nigerians, but also to the region, to Africa and the world. He was not for sale, Nigeria was not for sale, Africa was not for sale. He was a soldier by training and a patriot by instinct – and a committed champion of democracy: he was instrumental in the peaceful resolution of Gambia’s electoral crisis in 2016, and an unprecedented transfer of power. He worked tirelessly to support regional efforts to roll back the scourge of violent extremism in the Sahel, just as in the 1980s he supported the liberation movements fighting for democracy in South Africa and Namibia.
“He was committed to the rules-based international order and worked to deepen ties between Nigeria and ECOWAS, the AU, UN and Commonwealth, and was a firm advocate of institutional reform. He had friends and allies in the four corners of the globe, but national interest always trumped sentiment: he bought fighter planes from the US, fertiliser from Russia and sealing the gas pipeline deal with Morocco. Nigeria has lost a dedicated patriot; Africa has lost a noble son. We salute you.
“On behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Nigeria’s diplomatic community, I extend heartfelt condolences to his family, the Government and People of Nigeria, and all who mourn this irreparable loss.
“May Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings and grant him eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus.”
Tuggar: Buhari was a Statesman of Uncommon Integrity
Germany, ActionAid Rehabilitate Hundreds of Nigerian Returnees with Vocational Training
NTAC DG Mourns Buhari, Conveys Sympathies to President Tinubu, Nigerians
Environmental Vanguards Demand Rights of Nature to be given just as Human Rights
Roger Federer’s Shock as DNA Results Reveal Myla and Charlene Are Not His Biological Children
THE PLIGHT OF FARIDA
POLICE CHARGE ROOMS, A MINTING PRESS
-
News1 year agoRoger Federer’s Shock as DNA Results Reveal Myla and Charlene Are Not His Biological Children
-
Opinions3 years ago
THE PLIGHT OF FARIDA
-
Opinions4 years ago
POLICE CHARGE ROOMS, A MINTING PRESS
-
News1 year agoEYN: Rev. Billi, Distortion of History, and The Living Tamarind Tree
-
Columns1 year agoArmy University Biu: There is certain interest, but certainly not from Borno.
-
ACADEMICS1 year agoA History of Biu” (2015) and The Lingering Bura-Pabir Question (1)
-
Opinions1 year agoTinubu,Shettima: The epidemic of economic, insecurity in Nigeria
-
Politics1 month ago2027: Why Hon. Midala Balami Must Go, as Youths in Hawul and Asikira/Uba Federal Constituency Reject ₦500,000 as Sallah Gift
