In this post, we digest some top stories that make up the front pages of major Nigerian newspapers on Friday 01 November, 2024, and provide key advocacy asks.
Criticisms trail Ekiti lawmakers’ planned retreat to Canada – Daily Trust
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has criticised a planned trip by members of the State House of Assembly to Canada, labelling it as “insensitive to the plight of the common man.”
We urge members of the Ekiti State House of Assembly to reconsider their planned retreat to Canada and refocus their priorities on addressing the pressing needs of their constituents. At a time when citizens face significant economic challenges, it is vital for elected officials to demonstrate empathy and responsible governance by channeling public funds toward impactful initiatives that improve lives, foster development, and build trust between lawmakers and the people they serve.
There’s hunger in the land, governors admit, back Tinubu – Vanguard
Governors, under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, have admitted the fact that there is hunger in the country. Rising from a meeting in Abuja that lasted from Wednesday night to the early hours of yesterday, the governors said they were aware Nigerians were hungry but expressed appreciation of what they described as reforms of President Bola Tinubu.
In light of the widespread hunger acknowledged by the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), we urge state governors to urgently implement sustainable, people-focused policies to address food insecurity and economic hardship.
They must take decisive action that demonstrates true commitment to the welfare of Nigerians and restores public confidence in leadership.
EFCC recovers N248 billion, $105 million dollars in one year – The Guardian
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said it recovered about N248, 750, 049, 365,.52 from October 18 2023 till date.
We call on the commission to uphold transparency by providing detailed reports on how these recovered funds are managed and allocated. Regular public disclosures, third-party audits, and clear timelines for the restitution or reinvestment of these funds into critical sectors like education, healthcare, and infrastructure will foster trust and accountability.
