Here is a roundup of some Nigerian newspaper headlines, accompanied by our advocacy-driven demands for government action in addressing citizens’ concerns, for Thursday, 10 April, 2025.
1. Punch: Petrol Price to Drop Soon – Oil Marketers | Labour Party Now a Party of Three
We begin with the Punch. The paper reports that oil marketers have assured us relief is coming as the naira-for-crude magic kicks in. It also reports how the Labour Party is showing us new levels of innovation by splitting into not one, not two, but three versions of itself.
Our Take: The federal government needs to present a clear, time-bound strategy for stabilising fuel prices, and this should be backed by evidence, not vibes. As for the Labour Party, democracy thrives on unity, not division. Citizens should demand internal party accountability and coherent leadership.
2. Nigerian Tribune: Rivers Sole Administrator Ignores Court, Appoints Local Government Administrators | CBN Boasts of $6.83 billion Surplus
It appears the ‘court order’ in Rivers State now means suggestion, as the Sole Administrator is running a full monarchy and handing out local government administration appointments like party souvenirs, despite legal warnings. Meanwhile, the CBN is singing about a $6.83 billion surplus.
Our Take: Defying court orders erodes public trust and weakens democracy. This is not governance; it is lawlessness in agbada. As for the CBN, the apex court needs to tell Nigerians how this ‘surplus’ improves inflation, jobs, and everyday survival or stop using our suffering as a punchline. In all, court orders must be respected and public finances explained in plain English, not economic wizardry.
3. Daily Trust: Human Traffickers Now Recruiting via Social Media
In the age of TikTok traffickers and WhatsApp recruiters, it has never been more dangerous to click ‘DM for details’ as human trafficking is evolving, and the response must too.
Our Take: Government must prioritise digital safety education and crack down on online trafficking networks. We should have an anti-trafficking strategy for the tech world.
