Here is a roundup of some Nigerian newspaper headlines, accompanied by our advocacy-driven demands for government action in addressing citizens’ concerns.
1. The Guardian: Defections: Delta Federal, State Lawmakers Switch Allegiance to APC as Tinubu Meets Oborevwori
The entire Delta State House of Assembly and six of the state’s federal lawmakers went down the political oesophagus of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday, in yet another wave of defections threatening to wipe clean the platter of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Our Take: While the lawmakers are busy playing musical chairs across party lines like it’s a game of political Squid Game, they must not forget that their real job isn’t just to keep up with the winning team but to actually deliver for the people of Delta State. Citizens are not asking for party loyalty, they are asking for clean water, decent roads, functioning schools, and an economy that doesn’t feel like punishment.
2. Daily Trust: How Import Waivers are Crippling Local Rice Mills
Rice millers have raised concerns over the federal government’s import duty waiver on rice, maize and sorghum, saying it is hurting their businesses.
Our Take: The federal government must urgently revisit the waiver policy, engage local producers, and strike a balance that supports affordability and sustainability, because a country that can’t protect its local industries is just one waiver away from economic self-sabotage.
3. Vanguard: Insecurity: Nigerians Will Revolt if Action is Not Taken – Reps
The House of Representatives yesterday warned of a citizens’ revolt if the federal government failed to address insecurity in the country, which has been on the upswing in the last few weeks.
Our Take: If the House of Representatives truly fears a citizens’ revolt, then it’s time for them to stop issuing warnings like spectators and start acting like leaders with oversight powers. Nigerians don’t need more alarm bells—they need immediate, coordinated action, better policing and real accountability for those sleeping on the job. Lawmakers must rise from rhetorical posturing and push for tangible reforms.
