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Nlfpmod,we are really hungry.

Mexico, Chile, Colombia get why. Interestingly, interesting.

N3000 in Kwara State, but Lagos, 8k.

Tinubu Is A Complete Failure: The government is deep in debt yet he is spending money like a drunken sailor — Obasanjo

Tinubu Is A Complete Failure: The government is deep in debt yet he is spending money like a drunken sailor — Obasanjo pic.twitter.com/oj0pdJl88K

— Advocacy For Good Governance (@governance_101) May 13, 2026

Let Desmond Olusola join another party, if he is this popular. Falolu has a lot of comedians.

Let me join them to laugh too.

Let me just laugh off and go and take water.

Nlfpmod, how many years left for him to spend 75 years in jail.

The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in prison for stealing public funds totalling about ₦33.8 billion.


The court, in the judgment delivered by Justice James Omotosho, convicted and sentenced him on all 12 counts of fraud and money laundering charges preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).





Whereas he was handed seven years each on 10 counts of the charge, the court jailed him for three years and two years on counts four and five of the charge.

Justice Omotosho held that the sentence should run consecutively without the option of fine except on count four which he allowed the payment of N10 million fine.

Furthermore, the court ordered the forfeiture of various foreign currencies that were recovered from the convict, as well as four choice property in Abuja that were traced to him.


It will be recalled that the court had on May 7, convicted the former minister in absentia.

Justice Omotosho said he was satisfied that the anti-graft agency had successfully established the former Minister’s culpability beyond reasonable doubt.

He convicted him on all grounds of the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/273/2024.

Mamman served in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

The court found that he made a cash payment of $655,700 (equivalent to ₦200 million) for landed property in Abuja, without recourse to a financial institution.

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He was also found guilty of criminal breach of trust in relation to funds released by the federal government for the Mambilla and Zungeru Hydroelectric Power Plant projects.


The court noted that most of the funds were siphoned through Bureau de Change operators (BDCs), who converted the money into foreign currencies and handed it over to the defendant.

“The evidence of the prosecution is overwhelming as against the scanty and almost absent defence of the defendant.

“The defendant did not offer any credible evidence to rebut the prosecution’s case,” Justice Omotosho held.

The trial judge decried that the defendant, as Minister of Power, was not bothered about leaving a lasting legacy.

“Rather than creating a legacy to tackle the epileptic power supply in the country, the defendant was living large at the expense of ordinary citizens.


“Little wonder that Nigerians have remained in darkness till today,” the judge added.

Meanwhile, the defendant who was absent when he was convicted by the court, was also not present when the sentence was passed.

The court had issued a warrant for his arrest.

A lawyer, Mr. Mohammed Ahmed, who announced his appearance for the convict, told the court that he did not know his whereabouts, adding that calls placed to his phone lines had failed to connect.

After the sentencing, Justice Omotosho ordered all the security agencies to liaise with the Interpol to ensure the arrest of the convict.

The court held that the sentence should start running from the day of his arrest.



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/05/breaking-court-jails-ex-minister-mamman-75-yrs-over-n33-8bn-fraud/

Henry Umoru


ABUJA- AHEAD of 2027 Presidential and general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC has pegged its cost to pick the form for its presidential Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms at N60 million as the party unveiled its timetable for primaries and sale of forms ahead of the 2027 general elections.


The NDC has also fixed N30 million as cost for the governorship form. Governorship aspirants are to pay N10 million for the Expression of Interest Form and N20 million for the Nomination Form.

For Senatorial aspirants, the party fixed the fees at N3 million and N5 million respectively, while House of Representatives aspirants are expected to pay N2 million for the Expression of Interest Form and N4 million for the Nomination Form.

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State House of Assembly aspirants will pay N1 million for the Expression of Interest Form and N1.5 million for the Nomination Form.

The timetable was contained in a statement jointly signed on Tuesday by the party’s National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, and National Secretary, Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu.

According to the statement, the sale of Expression of Interest Forms for all elective positions will begin tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and close on Monday, May 18, 2026.

According to the party, aspirants would undergo screening and interviews between May 19 and May 21 before becoming eligible to purchase Nomination Forms.

It stated that the sale of Nomination Forms would commence immediately after the screening exercise and run from May 21 to May 23, while completed forms must be returned not later than May 25

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/05/2027-ndc-pegs-presidential-forms-at-n60m-governorship-at-n30m/

Nlfpmod, hunger has never been this bad.

States across the federation now receive nearly triple the monthly allocations they used to get from the Federation Account, yet citizens say that instead of the windfall assuaging the economic hardship they face, the situation keeps deteriorating.

Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu removed fuel subsidies on May 29, 2023, and floated the naira, monthly revenue shared by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) among federal, state and local governments has risen remarkably compared to the pre-subsidy removal era. While the 36 states received a combined sum of N3.35 trillion in 2022, they got N8.19 trillion in 2025.

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Kano, Lagos, Taraba, Zamfara, Kogi and Akwa Ibom states, where our correspondents interviewed dozens of residents, civil servants and traders who complained of grappling with the high cost of living, have recorded a remarkable surge in federal allocations.


Kano’s share ballooned from N99.31bn in 2022 to N279.69bn in 2025; Lagos’ rose exponentially from N161.29bn to N531.51bn; Taraba’s shot up from N51.74bn to N157.56bn; and Zamfara’s raced from N56.62bn to N167.20bn. Kogi’s allocation leaped from N60.78bn to N176.24bn, while Akwa Ibom’s rose from N314.18bn to N497.98bn.

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The blockade of the oil supply channel – the Strait of Hormuz – occasioned by the ongoing war in Iran and the resultant steep jump in crude oil prices from about $70 to over $100 per barrel have further created a domino effect, fattening government coffers and inflicting more hardship on many Nigerians struggling with rising costs of fuel, food and transportation.

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) shared a total of N2.04 trillion among federal, state and local governments in March 2026, indicating a N150 billion increase from the N1.89 trillion distributed in February.

The increase in revenue was attributed to the new tax law that expanded stamp duty and the introduction of Executive Order 9, which stopped oil companies from sending government proceeds to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), directing them instead to remit directly into the FAAC account. The order also stopped the deduction of frontier funds, gas flaring penalties and taxes from the Federation Account.

Although the federal government, in July 2024, approved a N70,000 minimum wage, up from N30,000, with some states even paying slightly higher, civil servants lamented that inflation has eroded the purchasing power of their salaries.

Notwithstanding the strain of naira devaluation on government revenue, experts maintain that states now have more funds at their disposal than before, without commensurate impacts on people’s living standards.

The World Bank, in its Nigeria Development Update (NDU) released in April 2026, indicated that poverty in the country rose to about 140 million people in 2025, representing 63 per cent of the population. The report, titled “Nigeria’s Tomorrow Must Start Today: The Case for Early Childhood Development,” revealed that the poverty rate increased from 56 per cent in 2023 to 61 per cent in 2024.

The 2022 Multidimensional Poverty Index survey released by the National Bureau of Statistics stated that 133 million persons living in Nigeria were multidimensionally poor, lacking adequate access to healthcare, food and housing.



Kano situation

Checks by Daily Trust across parts of Kano metropolis indicate that the increase has yet to translate into tangible relief for citizens, who complained of struggling to meet basic needs.

A civil servant in the state, Musa Abdullahi, said his salary could no longer sustain his family.

“Prices of food items have doubled compared to last year. Even with the same salary, what I can buy now is far less. We hear that allocations have increased, but we are not seeing the impact,” he said.

Similarly, a petty trader at Yankaba Market, Zainab Sani, said the situation has affected both traders and customers.

“People don’t buy like before. Even we traders are struggling because the cost of goods keeps rising. Transportation and rent have also gone up,” she said.

Another resident, Ibrahim Jazuli, a commercial tricycle rider, said fuel costs and daily expenses have made it difficult to save.

“Whatever I earn goes into feeding and maintaining my tricycle. There is nothing left. Life is becoming unbearable,” he lamented.

When contacted, a senior official in the Kano State Ministry of Planning and Budget, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the government was aware of the economic challenges and had initiated measures to mitigate the hardship.

According to the official, the state government has expanded social intervention programmes, including subsidised food distribution and support for small businesses.

“We are also investing in infrastructure and agriculture to boost local production and reduce dependency on external supplies, which contributes to high prices,” the official said.

He added that while increased FAAC allocations provide some fiscal relief, they are often offset by rising obligations and economic pressures.



We can no longer meet our needs

– Lagosians In Lagos, several residents expressed concerns over the hard times they endure, saying their incomes had been stretched so thin that they could no longer afford their basic needs, especially food staples.

A resident, Dayo Oluwa, said hikes in accommodation and food prices have strained her family’s income and forced her to make difficult dietary adjustments due to escalating costs.

“Things we used to buy easily are now too expensive,” she said.

She said her family now substitutes essential food items with cheaper alternatives in an effort to keep body and soul together.

According to her, items like meat and fish, once common in meals, have largely been replaced with eggs or ponmo (cow skin), which she described as more affordable.

“Before, N2,000 was enough to cook stew, but now I may spend N5,000 or even N10,000, and it still doesn’t feel enough,” she said.

Oluwa noted that her household also struggles with the high cost of cooking fuel, having switched from kerosene to gas, which she described as expensive.

Shamsedeen Sedio, a worker, said he now rations his spending and manages to eat twice a day.

“In the morning, I spend N1,000 and another N1,000 in the evening because of the economic situation. I have to manage my means because, as a worker, my


In the morning, I spend N1,000 and another N1,000 in the evening because of the economic situation. I have to manage my means because, as a worker, my salary is low,” he said.

However, the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, recently approved a N50,000 wage award for public workers for the month of May to cushion the effect of the rising cost of living.



‘A/Ibom govt intervention not effective’

The people of Akwa Ibom have decried the rising cost of living, saying the state government’s intervention to cushion the effect is not working.

Reacting to the harsh economic reality, Mr Isaac Job, a writer and businessman resident in Uyo, said, “The prices of foodstuffs have skyrocketed, coupled with high fuel costs.”

Job explained that the high cost of living had weakened the government’s efforts to cushion the economic effect on the people.

“The government is trying to intervene in agriculture and help small-scale businesses. Yet, it doesn’t help the system because the crisis has already escalated. To add insult to injury is the latest fuel crisis, which has made the cost of living even higher.

“The landlords are not helping matters either. They have increased rent. A two-bedroom flat for an average family, which used to cost around N300,000, now goes for as high as N700,000. All these are making life miserable,” he stated.

Job lamented that, unfortunately, Nigerians’ incomes have remained the same while they struggle with the rising cost of goods and services.

“The so-called minimum wage that the government said they would pay is only within government circles. The private sector is not implementing it, including several media organisations. So it’s not feasible.

“By the time the government announces a minimum wage, market traders, landlords and everyone else increase the prices of commodities and services. While income remains fixed, prices of goods and services keep rising every day,” he said.

Narrating how he struggles to make ends meet, Uko Etim, a young university graduate, said it has been a challenge to fend for himself and other members of his family.

He said, “Prices of commodities are rising every other day. Today, you go to the market to buy, for instance, rice at a particular price, and tomorrow they attribute the new price to petrol.

“The cost of living is really high and it’s affecting many families. I have people depending on me who are also feeling the brunt of it,” he stated.

Speaking on the high cost of transportation, Uko said, “Before now, I used to pay between N200 and N300 to get to my workplace, but now it costs me N600. Despite the increasing costs of goods and transportation, there is no increase in income.

“We are dealing with a situation where policymakers are not paying adequate attention to the plight of citizens. They should formulate good policies with the political will to ensure they work.”



Taraba residents decry worsening poverty

Residents of Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, also decried worsening poverty and the high cost of living, which they said has made life very difficult. Some of the residents interviewed said they could no longer afford basic necessities.

Habibu Tela, a tailor, said he could hardly afford three square meals a day due to low patronage and shrinking income, adding that people are now more concerned with feeding themselves and their families than buying new clothes.

“I have one wife and two children, but I can hardly afford three square meals a day because of poor patronage,” he said.

A shop owner at Jalingo Main Market, Adamu Abubakar, said there is little money in the hands of low-income earners in the state, and that this has affected the purchasing power of most people.

He alleged that a poverty reduction programme run by the state government benefits only a few individuals close to the government, while the majority of residents wallow in abject poverty without government support.

A university lecturer, Dr Lawal Adamu, said the people are not benefitting from the increase in federal allocations to the state government. According to him, civil servants are not paid on time, and it has become a practice for the state government to obtain overdrafts from commercial banks to pay salaries despite “the huge statutory allocation the government is receiving from the Federation Account monthly.”

Another civil servant, Mr Gabriel Victor, lamented that apart from delays in salary payments, the government had not rolled out any programme to reduce the suffering of civil servants and other categories of people.

Saidu Haruna said most businesses are collapsing in Jalingo, forcing many residents to relocate elsewhere to eke out a living. He noted that the state government had not embarked on enough developmental projects that would create business opportunities for residents.

Asked what the government is doing to alleviate poverty in the state, the Senior Special Adviser on Digital Communication to Governor Agbu Kefas, Mr Emmanuel Bello, referred our reporter to the Special Adviser on Palliatives, Sale Saad, and the Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Saviour Noku, for comments.

However, Saad could not be reached, as he neither answered phone calls nor responded to text messages. Noku, when contacted, asked our correspondent to call back but did not pick subsequent calls.

Meanwhile, a senior government official, who preferred to remain anonymous, disclosed that Governor Kefas recently approved over N1 billion for the payment of WAEC registration fees for all final-year secondary school students across the 16 local government areas of the state.

The official added that the government has also reduced tuition fees by 50 per cent for students in the state-owned university and other tertiary institutions, in addition to introducing free primary and secondary education.

The source added that these and other initiatives were implemented to alleviate the hardship faced by residents of the state.



Hardship continues in Zamfara

In Zamfara State, a civil servant, Malam Nasiru, said that the average worker in the state is struggling to provide for their immediate family.

“Civil servants at my level are struggling to feed our families because the cost of living is increasing every day. Recently, rainfall destroyed my fence and when I went to buy a bag of cement, the price was N12,000. I had no option but to resort to using a temporary covering made from used cement bags to shield my house,” he said.

Habibu, who doubles as a farmer, lamented that insecurity has compounded the economic hardship.

“I used to farm before banditry became very serious. We ate from my harvest while my salary was used for my children’s school fees and health expenses, among other things,” he added.

Efforts to hear from the state government on measures being taken to address the situation proved abortive.



Coping with rising cost of living in Kogi

A cross-section of residents who spoke to Daily Trust said they are feeling the impact of the economic hardship through the steady rise in prices of goods and services.

They noted that the recent increase in the pump price of petrol had worsened the living conditions of civil servants, motorists, shop owners, petty traders and farmers, among others.

“Some workers now go to the office occasionally, some twice or thrice a week. Some resume work and leave shortly after in search of something to do to augment their income or solve immediate needs,” a director in one of the state’s ministries confided in Daily Trust.

Several workers were said to have taken to commercial transportation, building construction and farming to supplement their incomes.

“My neighbour, a civil servant, recently bought a tricycle on hire purchase. He is always on the road with it, carrying passengers,” said a resident of Lokoja.

Motorists complained of low patronage due to the hardship, saying few people now travel.

One of them, Usman Abubakar of Lokoja-Ganaja Park, said, “The increase in the pump price of petrol has worsened the situation. We have temporarily overhauled the schedules of the routes we ply to cope with the situation.”

Mrs Shade Abdullahi, a resident of Lokoja, said, “These days, it is not what my family wants to eat that I buy, but what I can afford to keep us going. My husband has virtually cancelled lunch.”

But a permanent secretary, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the economy of the state largely thrives on workers’ salaries, stressing that the government ensures prompt payment to reduce hardship.

“Recognising that Kogi State’s economic activities largely depend on workers’ salaries, Governor Usman Ododo ensures prompt payment of salaries, harmonisation of pensions, inclusion of pensioners in the state health insurance scheme, and promotions with cash backing.

“The Kogi government, through KEDA, also distributed ICT tools to over 300 entrepreneurs across the 21 LGAs. The state also implements free education policies, including payment of WAEC fees for students in public schools and scholarships for students in tertiary institutions. These initiatives are aimed at easing financial pressures on workers and residents, while also stimulating economic activities.”



Analysts demand govt transparency

Prof. Adeola Adenikinju, President of the Nigerian Economic Society, noted that the subsidy removal had increased revenues, stressing the need to scrutinise states’ expenditures to ensure transparency and effective utilisation.

He said, “When you remove subsidy, you are supposed to take care of the poor and vulnerable, but are we doing that now? Poverty has increased, and unemployment is also on the high side. In what way have we been able to mitigate the effects of subsidy removal? I think that is the question we should be asking.

“People are worried that state governments are not spending enough; some are not injecting enough into the system, and even at the federal level, there is so much baggage, avoidable spending and unnecessary expenditure on travel. These are issues government should be very concerned about.”

A public analyst in Kano, Musa Sufyan, said there is a disconnect between increased allocations and the living conditions of the people. He called for transparency and targeted spending to ensure that the funds directly impact citizens.

“The issue is not just about how much money comes in, but how effectively it is utilised. There is also the broader national economic environment, including inflation and currency challenges, which states alone cannot control,” he added.

A civil society advocate, Amina Bello, called for greater accountability in the use of public funds.

“People expect to see improvements in their daily lives when allocations increase. Governments must prioritise welfare, job creation and price stabilisation measures,” she said.

She urged state governments to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and engage citizens in budget implementation processes.

Moshood Oshunfurewa Adebola, a member of the Youth Rights Campaign, noted that palliatives introduced by the government following fuel subsidy removal were either insufficient or lost to corruption.

“Basic staples like rice, bread and beans have become luxuries for millions. Electricity tariffs soared alongside fuel prices, yet power supply remains abysmal. The naira’s free fall — losing over 70 per cent of its value — has made imports punishing. Meanwhile, the minimum wage lags far behind reality.

“Families now skip meals and small businesses collapse. Government reforms lack a human face, leaving ordinary Nigerians to bear the highest cost alone,” he said.



https://dailytrust.com/allocations-triple-hardship-widens-across-states/

Politics has started and in full string.

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Let's not laugh yet, Wike is wiked

The All Progressives Congress screening exercise for Rivers State House of Assembly aspirants has ended with the clearance of all 29 incumbent lawmakers aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, even as dozens of other hopefuls were disqualified, according to the committee’s final report obtained by our correspondent on Monday.

The screening exercise concluded on Sunday, May 10, 2026, and a copy of the committee’s report was received by our correspondent on Monday.

In total, 33 aspirants were cleared, while 65 others were not cleared.

Here is a full list of their names:
Full List of Cleared Aspirants
1. Maol Dumle
2.. Major M. Jack

3. Nwabochi Frankline

4. Ofiks K. Christopher


5. Enemi Alabo George

6. Tonye Smart Adoki

7. Tekenari W. Granville

8. Azeru Opara

9. Igwe Obey Aforji

10. Opuende Lolo Isaiah

11. Ukalikpe Napoleon

12. Hope Ugwumadu

13. Kenneth Minimah

14. Justina Aniton Okorji

15. Onyema Rex Nwankwo

16. Jumbo Soparagh a

17. Wami Solomon

18. Gift Esede Ali

19. Ejekwu Chisa Nathan

20. Peter E. Abbey

21. Loolo Bulabari Henrietta

22. Barida Alice Samuel

23. Ohanuna Bright N.

24. Kue Yeghene

25. Nwankwo Chimezie C.

26. Emeji Gloria Chika

27. Ejekwu Ezebunwo Leslie

28. Okpokipoy Peters

29. Arnold O. Davids

30. Gerald C. Oforji

31. Amadi Promise Amadi

32. Opuene Thompson Atekebo

33. Amakri Awowari

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1. Orubibanugha Timothy

2. Chime Eguma Ezebulike

3. Onyema Loveday Hechiaru

4. Tonye Briggs Oniyide

5. Chris Okey Ochije

6. Amua Isioma Henry

7. Sokari Goodboy Sokari

8. Chijioke Kemzunum Ihunwo

9. Ideye Granville

10. Nwoziri Chukwuemeka Best Bishop

11. Oba Fred Ajubulaka

12. Kpeden Kenneth

13. Chigozie Emem Jnr

14. Emeji Wisdom Chimele

15. Gift Okere

16. Jolly Benjamin Ngbor

17. Luke Mobene Eneriene

18. Nwankwoala Paul

19. Prince Lezina Ngbor

20. Bobby Abayomi

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21. Victor Oko Jumbo

22. Reuben Vincent Obu

23. Bellor Kingsley Waite

24. Morris Prince Lelesi

25. Claudius Princewill

26. Abdurazaq Tamunodiepriye

27. Fubara Goodluck Ohaka


63. Solomon Deesi Lenu

64. Legborsi Sunday Yamaabana

65. Macsunday Uziuke Ugwu

The committee stated that it concluded its assignment on May 10, 2026, and commended aspirants, party officials, and security personnel for their cooperation and conduct throughout the exercise.

The report indicated that all 29 incumbent members led by the Deputy Speaker, Dumle Maol, were cleared to participate in the APC primaries for the Assembly poll in 2027, PUNCH Online had earlier reported.

The House Speaker, Martin Amaewhule, was said to have picked the nomination form for the House of Representatives.
According to the report, the committee cited several reasons for disqualification, “including nomination by individuals who were not financially up-to-date members of the party, attempted inducement or bribery, submission of unsworn affidavits, failure to present voter cards or party membership slips, conflicting dates of birth, irregularities in documentation, and insufficient or invalid nominators, among others.”


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Worst Madrid in history, Kilian may be a bad influence.

Only people that believe Tinubu will win werethose who gathered at Race course today.

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The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Affairs, Tope Fasua, has clarified his controversial statement suggesting that N10,000 could feed a family for several days.

Fasua said he actually referred to “a person” and not a family.

He made the clarification in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Sunday, following criticism over a viral clip from his interaction with Kay’s Hikers Club in Abuja on May 5, 2026.

The presidential aide said the remark was made in the context of rural Nigeria and was immediately corrected during the session.


“My attention has been drawn to the viral two-second clip of my interaction with Kay’s Hikers Club held on May 5, 2026, at The Destination, Abuja, wherein I stated that N10,000 is enough to ‘feed a modest family for several days’.

“There is a need to clarify that I meant to say ‘person’, and not ‘family’, and we were speaking at that point in the context of rural Nigeria.

“I immediately clarified my statement right there and then and emphasised to the audience the need for serious personal financial management in the context of global hardships,” he said.

Fasua said the engagement with the group, made up mostly of young Nigerians, lasted over two hours and focused on the country’s economic reforms, taxation policies and opportunities within Nigeria despite prevailing economic challenges.


According to him, some participants were confrontational during the discussion, but he considered the outing necessary to encourage direct engagement between government officials and citizens.

“Still, I believe it was an important outing, such that should be encouraged between government appointees and citizens — especially Gen Zs,” he stated.

He added that discussions during the session touched on issues such as the challenges facing foreign retail chains and the growth of Nigerian-owned businesses.

“In fact, the first salvo of questions was around the issue of Shoprite’s challenges, when I promptly brought up the bustling alternatives like Ebeano, Sahad, JustRite, HyperCity, Bokku, Market Square and other Nigerian brands,” he said.

Fasua also criticised what he described as sensational reporting and selective use of clips on social media, saying comments made during lengthy discussions were often taken out of context.

“We live in a world where people judge by headlines. We also live in a world where the media cleverly maxes out their popularity with sensational headlines and where the selectivity of reportage can put people in awkward situations,” he said.

The presidential aide maintained that despite Nigeria’s challenges, young people should remain optimistic about the country rather than seeking opportunities abroad.

“I will continue to inform the youths of Nigeria that statistically, they are better off building their nation than running abroad to already developed nations where they are often faced with daunting challenges and hurdles,” Fasua added.

https://punchng.com/n10000-feeding-satement-based-on-rural-context-tinubus-aide/

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This is serious it's true, but why did he keep mute all this while.

Almost all our states are weak.

Oba waja, in Yoruba land, they don't say the king is dead, Nlfpmod, just four years.

The next President of Federal Republic of Nigeria.

If it was the days of our forefathers, don't climb would have been a simple solution.

Oshiomole is always talking like radio without battery. He wants to be SP too?

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Nlfpmod.

One litimute had a good suggestion, by the power conferred on me, I nominate him as the head of taskforce.

Just mentioned you want to contest against Tinubu, case file will open for you.