Lagos govt replies Tacha, justifies arrest of child beggars
The Lagos State Government has explained why it is arresting child beggars on major roads across the state. This comes after reality TV star Tacha criticised the policy online, saying it punishes poor children instead of solving poverty. The debate started when a video showing a young child being picked up by environmental officials was […]
Tinubu afraid of coup, not insecurity – Mahdi Shehu condemns sack of service chiefs
Public affairs analyst Mahdi Shehu has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for sacking and reshuffling Nigeria’s service chiefs, accusing him of acting out of fear of a coup rather than genuine concern for the nation’s growing insecurity. In a post shared on his official X (Twitter) handle, Shehu argued that the President’s decision was motivated […]
Middle class in Nigeria has been wiped out under Tinubu – Falana
President Bola Tinubu’s government has destroyed Nigeria’s middle class, according to Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana. He made this claim during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Falana criticised the president’s economic reforms, describing them as harsh and unfair. According to him, the policies have increased poverty levels instead of improving the lives […]
Hunger getting worse in Nigeria, people looking for crumbs — Dino Melaye
Former Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye, has raised alarm over the worsening hunger and hardship in Nigeria. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, he said things are getting more difficult for Nigerians every day. Melaye described the situation as very serious, stressing that millions of people can no longer afford to feed themselves. […]
IMF upgrades Nigeria’s economic growth forecast to 3.4%
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its economic growth forecast for Nigeria to 3.4% for the year 2025. This is a slight increase from its earlier estimate of 3.0% released in April 2025, showing some signs of progress in the Nigerian economy. In addition, the IMF also gave a better outlook for 2026. It […]
Nigeria crumbling under poverty, insecurity, elite failure — Pat Utomi
A political group called The Big Tent has warned that Nigeria is falling apart because of too much poverty, insecurity, weak institutions, and failed leadership. Speaking for the group, Professor Pat Utomi said Nigeria is facing a serious crisis that needs quick action and responsible leadership from both the people and those in power. Utomi […]
“We’ve never had begging this bad in Nigeria” – Rapper Dandizzy laments harsh reality of poverty in Nigeria
Popular Nigerian rapper, Dandizzy, has spoken out about how hard life has become in Nigeria. He shared his thoughts on social media, saying he’s shocked by how common begging has become in the country. He said it’s no longer just people without jobs asking for help. Now, even those who work—like receptionists, security staff, waiters, […]
2027: Forget Re-Election If You Can’t Address Hunger, Ohanaeze To Tinubu
The top Igbo cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has warned President Bola Tinubu that he might not get a second term in 2027 if he doesn’t take urgent steps to fix Nigeria’s economic problems. They said Nigerians are suffering badly and are now more aware of who they vote for. In a statement made in Abakaliki, […]
I only knew what poverty is when I became Emir – Sanusi Lamido
Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, the Emir of Kano and former head of the Central Bank of Nigeria, has said he did not truly understand poverty until he became a traditional ruler. According to him, his time as Emir opened his eyes to how deeply people are suffering in Nigeria. Sanusi shared this experience on Saturday, May […]
Nigerians have allowed urban bandits to take over leadership – El-rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has raised the alarm about the poor state of leadership in Nigeria. He believes the country is currently facing its worst crisis since the year 1914 when it was formed. El-Rufai made these comments in Abuja on Saturday, May 31, during a lecture marking the 60th birthday of former […]