In this post, we digest some top stories that make up the front pages of major Nigerian newspapers on Thursday, 12 September, 2024, and provide key advocacy asks.
Policing: Amid lean resources, FG spends N131b subsidising VIPs’ protection yearly – Guardian
Beset by high inflation, insecurity and a seemingly never-ending crisis in its petroleum sector, Nigeria appears to be biting more than it can chew yearly with the allocation of billions of naira in VIP (Very Important Persons) services.
We call on the Nigerian government to redirect the billions spent on VIP protection towards improving security and critical services for all citizens.
Only 39 police officers securing 200 villages in Katsina – Gov Radda – Daily Trust
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina state has again weighed in on the ongoing security challenges bedeviling the state.
The Inspector General of Police must urgently deploy additional officers and resources to Katsina to address the critical shortage of security personnel and protect the lives and property of its residents.
Hunger protesters get N10m bail, barred from further demonstrations – Punch
Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, granted bail to 10 activists, who are being prosecuted by the Federal Government over the recent #Hunger or #Endbadgovernance protests.
We call on the Nigerian government to respect citizens’ rights to peaceful protest and immediately address the underlying issues of hunger and bad governance to foster trust and accountability.
IMF to FG: Protect the poor from impact of petrol price hike – Vanguard
Amid ongoing pricing and supply crises in the downstream sector of the Nigerian oil industry, the International Monetary Fund, IMF, has tasked the Federal Government to prioritize building and accelerating a social safety net that protects vulnerable citizens.
We join IMF in calling on the President Tinubu-led government to urgently implement robust social safety measures to shield vulnerable citizens from the harsh effects of the petrol price hike.
