Welcome to Friday’s roundup of Nigerian newspaper headlines, accompanied by our advocacy-focused calls on issues that impact citizens.

1. Vanguard: Tinubu to Govs: Obey Supreme Court Judgement, Let LGs Get Their Allocations

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday told the 36 governors to hand over local government allocation to the local government areas in compliance with the Supreme Court judgement.

Our Take: Dear governors, kindly dust off that Supreme Court judgement, read it slowly, and do the needful. Let local government funds go where they legally belong, not on extended ‘stay’ at state level. If we truly want functional grassroots governance and fewer excuses about ‘no funds’. LGs must be funded to deliver, not just renamed autonomous on paper.

2. Punch: Reps probe tax law tweaks, PDP demands suspension

The House of Representatives has set up an ad hoc committee to investigate alleged discrepancies between the tax reform bills passed by the National Assembly and the official gazetted versions currently in circulation, even as the Peoples Democratic Party called on the Federal Government to shift the 01 January, 2026 commencement date of the new tax regime by six months.

Our Take: If the government is confident these reforms will simplify life, then transparency should not be the hardest part of compliance. Take the six months to enlighten citizens, fix discrepancies, and reassure Nigerians that taxation won’t begin with confusion and footnotes. Because in a country where trust is already taxed heavily, the law itself should not be accused of identity fraud.

3. The Guardian: Senate Confirms 64 Ambassadorial Nominees

In a major step to bolster Nigeria’s international presence, the Senate, yesterday, confirmed the appointment of 64 ambassadorial nominees, comprising 34 career diplomats and 30 non-career appointees.

Our Take: Now that the confirmations are done and handshakes exchanged, these ambassadors must remember they are representing Nigeria, not just attending international photo sessions and cocktail diplomacy. Nigerians expect embassies that work and foreign missions that defend national interest with clarity and competence. Let career experience and non-career enthusiasm translate into results, trade deals, citizen protection, and respect for Nigeria abroad.