Here is a roundup of some Nigerian newspaper headlines with our advocacy calls for Wednesday, 12 March, 2025.
1. ‘Natasha Akpoti takes ‘sexual harassment’ case to Inter-Parliamentary Union in New York, reports suspension’ – TheCable
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Tuesday reported her suspension from the Nigerian Senate to her fellow women parliamentarians at the United Nations.
Our Take: Why does it take a trip to New York for accountability to be discussed? Are there no working disciplinary mechanisms in our Senate? Or is Nigeria’s democracy now an “anything-goes” festival where the ringmaster gets to silence the performers? Nigerians deserve transparency, independent investigation, and fair judgment.
2. ‘One Dead, Three Injured in Tanker Explosion on Otedola Bridge’
How many more burnt bodies do we need before Lagos gets serious about fuel transportation safety?
Our Take: How many more commuters must flee for their lives before reckless tanker drivers face real consequences?
3. ‘Killing spree: Anger over herders’ deadly attacks in Ondo, Benue, Nasarawa, 30 killed’ – Punch
This week, the people of Ondo, Benue, Nasarawa, and Edo have been ‘gifted’ another round of brutal attacks: 30 innocent lives lost, countless families shattered.
Our Take: The government must take tougher actions against violent militias and the enablers who turn a blind eye. If leadership remains missing in action, who’s really the ‘suspect’ here?
4. ‘As Implementation Begins, Reps Urge CBN to Suspend New ATM Charges’- Daily Trust
In a rare moment of clarity, our dear House of Representatives has suddenly realised that Nigerians are not ATMs to be endlessly drained of their hard-earned money.
Our Take: Honorable lawmakers, Nigerians don’t need another ‘committee engagement’ that leads nowhere. We need clear, decisive action against exploitative banking charges. The cost of living is already unbearable, and increasing ATM fees is nothing short of financial extortion.
To the CBN, your mandate is to regulate, not suffocate. Instead of increasing ATM charges, focus on policies that reduce banking costs and improve financial inclusion.
