Presidency Declares Nigeria Is “Under-Borrowing” Amid Debt Concerns
In a
striking departure from prevailing public sentiment, the Nigerian presidency
has declared that the country is “under-borrowing,” challenging widespread
concerns about the nation’s rising debt profile.
This assertion was made by Dr. Tope Fasua, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Matters, during a televised interview on Channels Television’s “The Morning Brief” on September 16, 2025.
Tinubu’s Early Return from Paris Signals Renewed Focus on Governance
President
Bola Ahmed Tinubu made an unexpected return to Abuja on the evening of Tuesday,
September 16, 2025, cutting short his scheduled working vacation in Paris,
France.
Initially slated to spend ten working days abroad, with plans to divide his time between France and the United Kingdom, the president’s early arrival has stirred speculation about a renewed urgency in domestic governance.
Rivers State Administrator , Vice Admiral (Rtd.)
Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas
Turbulence and Transition: Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas and the Emergency Rule in Rivers State
The
political terrain of Rivers State in 2025 was marked by deep fissures and
high-stakes maneuvering, culminating in a six-month emergency rule that
reshaped governance and ignited fierce debate across Nigeria.
At the heart of this upheaval stood Vice Admiral (Rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, appointed as Sole Administrator following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency on March 18.
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Nigeria in Focus:
Governance, Crisis, and Global Engagement
Wednesday, September 17, 2025, unfolded
with a tapestry of events across Nigeria that painted a vivid picture of the
nation's political, social, and economic pulse.
President Bola Tinubu returned to Abuja ahead of schedule from his working vacation in Paris, signalling a renewed focus on governance. His early return was met with a warm reception by key political figures, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, underscoring the administration’s intent to resume official duties with vigor.
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Confronting the Hydra - A Holistic Approach to Eradicating Corruption
Corruption
is not merely a moral failing or a breach of public trust, it is a systemic
cancer that eats away at the foundations of governance, development, and social
equity.
In
nations where corruption thrives, institutions falter, public confidence
erodes, and progress becomes a mirage. It is the silent saboteur of dreams, the
invisible hand that redirects resources from the many to the few.
To tackle corruption effectively, a nation must adopt a multi-dimensional strategy that goes beyond punitive measures and embraces structural transformation.
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State
Zamfara's Bold Educational Leap: 408,137 Teaching Materials Distributed Across Public Schools
In a landmark move to revitalize education in
Zamfara State, Governor Dauda Lawal has spearheaded the distribution of 408,137
teaching and learning materials to public schools, marking one of the most
significant investments in instructional resources in the state’s history.
The initiative, unveiled at the Teacher
Training and Development Centre in Gusau, is part of the administration’s
broader mission to rescue and rebuild the state through strategic educational
reform.
Governor Lawal emphasized that the distribution is not merely about handing out books but about laying the foundation for recovery, renewal, and progress.
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2027 Elections: Dino Melaye’s
Defiant Stand Against APC and the Future of Nigeria’s Opposition Politics
In a
charged and emotionally resonant interview on “2027 Elections Will Be Between
Nigerians And APC - Dino Melaye”, former Senator Dino Melaye delivers a
blistering critique of Nigeria’s current political landscape, casting the 2027
elections not as a contest between parties, but as a battle between the
Nigerian people and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
His rhetoric is fiery, his metaphors vivid, and his message unmistakably clear: the nation is in crisis, and only a new political awakening can rescue it.
Hilda Baci, Celebrity Cheff
Hilda Baci’s Monumental Jollof Feat: A Second Shot at Culinary Glory
In a dazzling display of culinary ambition
and national pride, Nigerian celebrity chef Hilda Baci has once again etched
her name into the annals of gastronomic history.
On September 13, 2025, she completed her
second Guinness World Record attempt, this time for cooking the largest pot of
jollof rice.
The event, held at Eko Hotels and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos, drew thousands of spectators, celebrities, and government officials, all eager to witness the spectacle of Nigerian excellence in action.
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London’s
Largest Far-Right Rally in Decades: The “Unite the Kingdom” March
On September
13, 2025, central London witnessed one of the most significant far-right
demonstrations in recent British history.
Organized by controversial activist Tommy Robinson, the “Unite the Kingdom” rally drew an estimated 110,000 participants, transforming the heart of the capital into a sea of nationalist fervor, Union Jacks, and anti-immigration slogans.
INJUSTICE AT WORK PLACE
Restoring Equity: A
Blueprint for Tackling Injustice in Corporate Organisations
Injustice, when allowed to fester within the walls of a corporate organisation, corrodes trust, stifles innovation, and ultimately undermines the very foundation of productivity and purpose.
It
manifests in many forms, discrimination, favoritism, unequal pay, abuse of
power, and the silencing of dissent.
While policies and procedures may exist to address these issues, they often fall short when the culture itself is complicit. To truly tackle injustice, organisations must go beyond compliance and embrace a transformative approach rooted in empathy, transparency, and accountability.
The Gender Agenda: A South-South Call to Action for Women's Political Representation
In a
stirring episode of Gender Agenda aired
on AIT Live, the conversation centered around the urgent push for the passage
of the "Reserved Seats for Women" bill in Nigeria.
Hosted by Dr. Adora Sydney-Jack, the program brought together key female advocates from the South-South region to discuss the momentum, challenges, and aspirations surrounding this landmark legislative effort aimed at increasing women's representation in governance.
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The Anambra Equation - A Candidate’s Vision and the State’s Crossroads
In a
riveting episode of This Morning, the spotlight turned to the upcoming 2025 Anambra
Governorship Election, with retired Army Colonel and Professor of Architecture,
Geoffrey O. Jabu, representing the New Nigeria People's Party (NNPP), taking
center stage.
His appearance was more than a campaign pitch, it was a manifesto of identity, conviction, and a call for transformation.
Nigeria’s Economic Malaise and the Crisis of Political Vision: A Guest Reflection on Ardo’s Interview
In a compelling episode of Prime Time on
Arise News titled “Nigeria’s
Economy Has Been Dwindling; The Political Class Are Visionless and Corrupt”, Umar Ardo,
Convener of the Northern League of Democrats, delivers a scathing critique of
Nigeria’s political establishment.
His central opinion is stark: the Nigerian economy is in freefall, and the political class, entrusted with the nation’s future, is bereft of vision, mired in corruption, and incapable of steering the country toward meaningful development.
