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Damn!

See insults to a US president! Never in history has it been like this! First US president to be ridiculed at all fronts.

Everything now insults the obese ex-convict!

His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) has never been insulted by any world leader, and here we have a orange turd who in just one week has been insulted more than any dead or living President.

Trump is a one trick Pony.
Everybody already knows his style from his first term.
He wont surprise anybody....
China and Iran are his main targets....I am sure they are well prepared for his antics.

SeeWahala:
hehehe 🤣

I can't wait for trump to start catching and deporting Nigerians lol 😆 I want to see what tilumbu will say or do 🤡

Comedy Central na him we go witness by then 😉

Tinubu is a brave president. He will stand up to Trump.
Everybody has already figured Trump out...He has only one term and we all know his style.
He cannot fight the whole world.
USA doesn't make anything....If the whole world tariff him...USA will have a hard time.

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Trump, I don’t really like traveling to the U.S.; it’s a bit boring. But I must admit there are admirable things. I enjoy visiting the Black neighborhoods of Washington. There, I witnessed an all-out struggle in the capital of the U.S. between Blacks and Latinos, with barricades. It struck me as nonsense because they should be united.

I confess that I like Walt Whitman, Paul Simon, Noam Chomsky, and Miller.

I confess that Sacco and Vanzetti—who share my blood—are unforgettable in the history of the U.S., and I follow them. They were executed in the electric chair for being labor leaders, murdered by the fascists who exist in the U.S., just as they exist in my own country.

I don’t like your oil, Trump. Your greed will lead to the extinction of the human species. Maybe one day, over a glass of whiskey—which I accept despite my gastritis—we can speak frankly about this. But it will be difficult because you consider me and my people an inferior race, and we are not—nor is any Colombian.

So if you know someone stubborn, that’s me. Period. With your economic power and arrogance, you may attempt a coup d’état, as was done to Allende. But I will die standing by my convictions. I have endured torture, and I will endure you. I don’t want enslavers near Colombia—we have had too many already, and we freed ourselves. What I want near Colombia are lovers of freedom. If you cannot walk with me, I will go elsewhere. Colombia is the heart of the world, and you never understood that. This is the land of yellow butterflies, of the beauty of Remedios, but also of the colonels Aureliano Buendía, of whom I am one—perhaps the last.

You may kill me, but I will live on in my people, who existed before yours, in the Americas. We are the people of the winds, the mountains, the Caribbean Sea, and of liberty.

You don’t like our freedom? Fine. I do not shake hands with white enslavers. I shake hands with white libertarians, the heirs of Lincoln, and with the young Black and white farmers of the U.S., before whose graves I have wept and prayed on a battlefield. I arrived there after walking the mountains of Tuscany, after surviving COVID.

They are the real United States, and before them, I kneel. Before no one else.

Bring me down, Mr. President, and the Americas and humanity will rise against you.

Colombia will no longer look north—it will look to the world. Our blood descends from the blood of the Caliphate of Córdoba, the civilization of that time; from the Latin Romans of the Mediterranean, the civilization of that time, who founded the Republic, the democracy of Athens. Our blood carries the Black resisters turned into slaves by you. In Colombia lies the first free territory in the Americas—before Washington, in all of America. There, I take refuge in the African chants.

My land is of goldsmiths who existed in the times of the Egyptian pharaohs, and of the first artists of the world in Chiribiquete.

You will never dominate us. The warrior who rode across our lands, shouting “freedom,” stands in opposition to you—and his name is Bolívar.

Our people are somewhat fearful, somewhat shy, naïve, and kind, loving—but they will know how to reclaim the Panama Canal, which you took from us with violence. Two hundred heroes from across Latin America rest in Bocas del Toro—now Panama, once Colombia—whom you murdered.

I raise a flag, and as Gaitán once said, even if I stand alone, it will remain raised with Latin American dignity—the dignity of America, which your great-grandfather never knew, but mine did, Mr. President, an immigrant in the United States.

Your blockade does not scare me, because Colombia, besides being a land of beauty, is the heart of the world. I know you love beauty, as I do—do not disrespect it, and it will offer you its sweetness.

COLOMBIA, FROM THIS DAY FORWARD, OPENS ITSELF TO THE WORLD WITH OPEN ARMS. WE ARE BUILDERS OF FREEDOM, LIFE, AND HUMANITY.

I have been informed that you impose a 50% tariff on the fruit of our labor to enter the U.S. I will do the same.

Let our people plant maize, discovered in Colombia, and feed the world.

President Tinubu’s fiscal policies have sparked major concerns about the welfare of ordinary Nigerians. From fuel subsidy removal to inflationary tax reforms, many are left asking: will his administration prioritize efficiency and cut government waste, or will citizens continue to bear the brunt of existentially threatening policies? True reform requires tackling inefficiencies within the government, but for now, the people seem to be the ones paying the price. The real test of his leadership is whether he can balance fiscal discipline with improving the lives of the average Nigerian.

As the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu took office with promises of transforming the Nigerian economy, tackling inefficiency, and building a stronger foundation for growth. However, as his administration continues to roll out policies, many of which aim at addressing Nigeria’s fiscal challenges, the question arises: Will Tinubu prioritize government efficiency and the welfare of the people, or will his policies continue to burden the ordinary citizen?

The gravity of Nigeria’s fiscal situation is not lost on anyone who closely follows the country’s economic landscape. Faced with growing debt, inflation, and a lack of infrastructure, the government’s actions in the coming years will largely determine whether Nigeria can claw its way out of its financial abyss. But at the same time, the question of who benefits from these policies looms large—especially when it seems that the ordinary Nigerian is bearing the brunt of the decisions being made.

The Strain of Tinubu’s Fiscal Policies

From the very first days of his administration, President Tinubu’s fiscal decisions have been polarizing. His announcement of the subsidy removal on petrol, for instance, sent shockwaves through the nation. What was sold as a necessary reform to free up government funds for investment in infrastructure has, instead, led to massive price hikes in petrol, transportation, and goods. Ordinary Nigerians are now faced with rising costs of living and a sense of powerlessness as their purchasing power evaporates under the weight of these policies.

Additionally, Tinubu’s foreign exchange policies and tax reforms, which are framed as measures to stabilize the Naira and improve revenue generation, have not been without their own backlash. The recent spike in inflation, coupled with the continued depreciation of the Naira, makes it difficult for Nigerians to stretch their earnings. For many, it feels as though the burden of fiscal inefficiencies within the government is being transferred to the people who can least afford it.

One could argue that these policies are merely the growing pains of an administration trying to put Nigeria on a path to economic stability. But the fundamental question remains: are these policies the result of genuine attempts to streamline government operations, or do they reflect a lack of long-term planning and an unwillingness to address structural inefficiencies at the heart of government operations?

Structural Inefficiencies: The Elephant in the Room

The most troubling aspect of Tinubu’s fiscal policies is not necessarily the policies themselves, but rather the underlying inefficiency within the Nigerian government. For decades, Nigeria’s public sector has been riddled with waste, corruption, and poor management. The national budget is often overinflated, with large portions funneled into non-productive sectors or siphoned off by corrupt officials. Infrastructure projects are poorly executed, and government agencies operate with limited accountability. The result is a massive waste of resources, which could be used to support critical areas like healthcare, education, and social services.

If President Tinubu were to truly pursue government efficiency, he would have to prioritize reforming the public sector, tackling corruption, and streamlining bureaucratic processes. However, the continuation of existing fiscal policies without meaningful institutional reform suggests that the administration may not be serious about addressing these issues.

There is a deep disconnect between the promises made to the electorate and the actions on the ground. While the government calls for sacrifices from citizens, there seems to be little tangible effort to improve government accountability and eliminate waste. If the government itself is inefficient, how can Nigerians be expected to carry the heavy load of taxes and price hikes? The juxtaposition of painful austerity measures and the lack of progress in cutting government inefficiencies presents a stark contradiction.

The Need for True Economic Reforms, Not Just Band-Aid Solutions

It is essential to recognize that Nigeria’s fiscal challenges cannot be solved by piecemeal reforms alone. The government must not only address public sector inefficiency but also invest in structural economic reforms that promote long-term sustainability. This means modernizing public service delivery, eliminating redundancies, enhancing transparency, and creating an environment where Nigerians can thrive without the constant threat of financial instability.

A serious push toward government efficiency would involve a robust strategy to combat corruption at every level of government, streamline public administration, and ensure that national resources are used efficiently. Implementing public sector audits, improving the management of state-owned enterprises, and fostering transparency in procurement processes are crucial to building trust and ensuring that taxpayers’ money is being spent wisely.

Moreover, while President Tinubu has argued that the subsidy removal will free up funds for critical infrastructure projects, the people need clarity and confidence that these funds will be invested back into tangible improvements that benefit them. Without transparent, visible results, these policies will continue to be seen as little more than short-term fixes that disproportionately hurt the poor and middle class.

A Call to Action: Listening to the People

It is time for President Tinubu to reframe his fiscal policies with a focus on people-centered governance. While the government may need to make tough decisions to stabilize the economy, it must do so with a clear commitment to improving the lives of ordinary citizens. Any fiscal policy that fails to consider the real needs of the people, particularly those who live on the margins of society, is likely to be viewed as not just a policy failure but a moral one.

Tinubu has the opportunity to prove that his administration is capable of transforming Nigeria into a more efficient, prosperous nation. But this cannot be done by merely shifting the burden onto those who are already struggling. The true test of his leadership will lie in his ability to balance fiscal discipline with empathy for the people. Will he pursue the kind of government efficiency that actually leads to better living standards for Nigerians? Or will his policies continue to deepen the hardships faced by ordinary citizens, turning fiscal reform into a hollow promise?

it’s clear that Nigeria’s fiscal challenges cannot be solved in isolation. The real question is whether President Tinubu is committed to addressing the deep inefficiencies within the government itself, or whether his policies will continue to place the burden of these inefficiencies squarely on the shoulders of the Nigerian people. If his administration truly wants to build a stronger economy, it must show the courage to tackle structural inefficiencies, combat corruption, and ensure that the benefits of fiscal policies are felt at every level of society, not just by the elites.

As Nigerians face the reality of rising inflation, high taxes, and the consequences of fiscal reforms, the demand for government efficiency has never been greater. Only time will tell if Tinubu will rise to the occasion, or if ordinary citizens will once again find themselves suffering from policies designed without their true welfare in mind.

Source: Malali

1. Raising interest rates alone does not solve Nigeria’s inflation problem
• In developed economies, inflation is often demand-driven, so raising interest rates reduces excessive spending.
• But Nigeria’s inflation is more cost-driven (high costs of borrowing, production, and FX instability).
2. Structural reforms are the real solution
• High interest rates cannot fix problems like inconsistent FX policies, excessive reliance on imports, poor infrastructure, and weak local production.
• Lowering MPR alone won’t fix the economy either, but combining it with structural reforms will.
3. Currency stability is key to inflation control
• A stable and fairly valued naira would reduce import costs and bring inflation under control.
• This requires FX market transparency, increased non-oil exports, and foreign investment.

Where I Would Modify Oyedele’s Argument
1. Interest Rates Should Still Be Used But Moderately
• While high interest rates hurt businesses, completely abandoning MPR as a tool would be a mistake.
• A more balanced approach (e.g., moderate rate cuts alongside structural reforms) would work better.
2. Government Spending Must Be Controlled Aggressively
• Nigeria’s debt servicing is eating up revenues. If fiscal discipline is not enforced, inflation will remain high.
• Cutting wasteful government spending and improving tax efficiency would help.