Peter Obi Slams Tinubu and Shettima’s Foreign Trips: ‘Nigeria is Suffering, We Need Leadership Now!’
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has criticized President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for traveling abroad at a time when Nigeria faces numerous challenges. Tinubu is currently on a working visit to the UK and France, while Shettima is in Sweden for bilateral engagements. Obi expressed concern over their absence, […]
Orji Uzor Kalu Reveals Senators Earn N14M Monthly: ‘It’s Not Enough to Cover Expenses’
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, disclosed that his total monthly earnings as a senator amount to N14 million. Speaking on Channels Television’s *Politics Today*, he addressed misconceptions about lawmakers’ affluence, explaining that the N14 million covers all expenses, including salaries and overhead costs. “I earn N14 million for everything in a month, and […]
129 Million Nigerians Now in Poverty Amid Rising Inflation: ‘Growth Fails to Outpace Prices’ Says World Bank
The World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update reveals that over 129 million Nigerians are living in poverty, a significant increase from 40.1% in 2018 to 56% in 2024. The report highlights that inflation, slow economic growth, and external shocks have worsened the situation, with food and essential goods becoming unaffordable for many. This rise in […]
Government Needs Money to Provide Services, Says Wike: ‘Pay Your Tax, It’s Very Important’
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, emphasized the importance of government revenue to provide social services during the Abuja Business and Investment Summit. Addressing attendees, Wike stated, “The government needs money. That’s why the government says pay your tax; it’s very important.” Wike highlighted the need for effective partnerships, criticizing past private-sector collaborations […]