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Low Confidence, Uncertainty as President Tinubu Marks One Year in Office
By Adedapo Adesanya
On May 29, 2o23, President Bola Tinubu mounted the rostrum at Eagle Square in Abuja and took the oath of office to become Nigeria’s 16th president making a promise of renewed hope; now one year later, food, energy, and transportation prices among others are up.
Part of his first office duties was the elimination of a long-standing petrol subsidy. He announced that “subsidy is gone” noting that his predecessor, Mr Muhammadu Buhari did not accommodate for the payment beyond June 2023 but some months down the line, it was revealed that the government continued to pay since prices didn’t fluctuate as it should.
Meanwhile, the decision led to a double in prices of food, transportation, energy, and shelter, among others.
To cushion the ripple effect of this, President Tinubu announced some palliative measures but to date, there is no clear evidence that Nigerians have benefitted from the relief he announced on live television.
The Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration announced in August 2023 that it would spend N100 billion between then and March 2024 to buy 3,000 compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered 20-seater buses. As of right now, neither the buses nor any other infrastructure needed to power them are available. Remarks made in the last several days seem to suggest that measures are in place to make this happen. However, the delay has negatively impacted the masses, given that the buses were intended to mitigate the impact of the high fuel cost on the general public.
President Tinubu also promised to stabilise the Naira but comparatively, the country’s currency continues to perform below expectations (down 60 per cent) compared to the Dollar and other foreign currencies. After declining to a new low following two devaluations, the Naira strengthened due to reforms of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This made the Naira the best-performing currency for a while but the momentum was short-lived as underlying factors like supply constraints remained.
The effort of the central bank to stabilise the FX market has not been matched on the fiscal front by policies on trade, security, and agriculture.
President Tinubu also said his administration would lead the drive to cultivate 500,000 hectares of farmlands across the country to grow maize, rice, wheat, millet and other staple crops to tackle the high cost of food items across the country.
Nigeria’s inflation has also climbed to a three-decade high of 33.69 per cent from 22 per cent over the past year while food inflation remains above 40.5 per cent.
Oil production has also been on a steady decline, erasing some gains last year, as the issues of oil theft, underinvestment, and infrastructure hamper one of Nigeria’s major sources of revenue.
Security-wise, nothing has changed in that area a year later. The same security issue that Nigerians faced during Buhari’s administration remains with kidnaps soaring while bandits keep robbing villages, neighbourhoods, and even towns.
As he commences the second year of his four-year term presidency before the next election cycle in 2027, many Nigerians wonder what the remaining years of the Tinubu administration hold.
By Aduragbemi Omiyale
The Lead Pastor and Apostolic Head of the Love of God in Christ (LOGIC) Churches Global, Apostle Flourish Peters, has stressed the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ to the Christian faith.
Speaking at the church’s inaugural Jesus + Nothing Worship on Good Friday in Lagos, he informed the congregation that, “Without an empty grave, there is no Christian faith.”
“Our faith is fundamentally premised on this singular, undeniable truth – the empty grave. This is what distinguishes our faith; while over 4,000 religions exist, only one points to a vacated tomb.
“Ours is the unique faith where the very person we worship lives within us. We are truly elated that through the resounding success of Jesus + Nothing Worship, we were able to bring christocentric worship to the masses,” the cleric added.
Business Post reports that the programme, a powerful evening of gospel music, left attendees deeply moved and spiritually uplifted.
It served as a profound reminder of the sacrifice and glorious resurrection of Jesus Christ, emphasising the core message that through a sober Friday came a Good Friday for all.
Several entertainers, including Timi Dakolo and Greatman Takit, alongside Neon Adejo, SMJ, Noble G, Steve Hills, Lily Perez, Joxie, Anderson Qozan, Pastor Victor Paul, Emeka Songz, Flo, Dorcas Moore, Magpsalms, Mera Owili, Gerald Bishung, Phebe Lion, Larry J and the Evolution Children’s Choir delivered soul-stirring performances that resonated with the central theme of redemption through Jesus Christ at the church’s headquarters in Lekki.
Apostle Peters said Jesus + Nothing Worship was an impactful success, declaring that it would become an annual event.
He emphasised that this worship session is intentionally focused on Jesus Christ, the message of salvation, and providing a vital platform to unveil the gospel talents within The LOGIC Church.
“Jesus + Nothing Worship has been a truly unifying experience, allowing us to collectively focus on the profound significance of Jesus’ death and the abundant life we have in His resurrection.
“It is our vision to create a consistent platform where the power of music can amplify the core message of the Gospel and provide an opportunity for the incredible music ministers within our church to impact lives,” he stated.
Building on the momentum of the successful 2024 Jesus + Nothing Conference, the Jesus + Nothing Worship further solidified The LOGIC Church’s mission to cultivate a family centred on grace and faith, where the transformative Love of God in Christ is tangibly felt.
By Adedapo Adesanya
President Bola Tinubu will return to Nigeria today from his work visit to France, the presidency has said.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Monday.
President Tinubu left Nigeria on April 2, 2025, for Paris, France, on a short working visit. This means the President would have spent 19 days in the European nation if he arrives today.
According to the statement, President Tinubu used the retreat to review the progress of ongoing reforms and engage in strategic planning ahead of his administration’s second anniversary.
His latest trip had been faulted by major opposition leaders who criticised him for being away despite the rising insecurity in the country, especially in Benue and Plateau states, where scores of residents have been killed in attacks on several communities.
President Tinubu closest opponent at the 2023 presidential election and former Vice President, Mr Atiku Abubakar, asked him to end his trip to France and address the spate of insecurity in Nigeria.
Mr Atiku questioned Mr Tinubu’s continued stay in the European country despite the spate of killings across Nigeria.
“While Tinubu dines under chandeliers in the land of good governance, the country he governs is spiraling into chaos. Plateau has turned into a killing field — over 100 lives lost in relentless attacks,” his spokesman, Mr Paul Ibe, said in a statement on April 17.
Also, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, urged Mr Tinubu to suspend his France trip and urgently return to Nigeria to address the deteriorating security situation, particularly in Plateau and Benue states.
By Modupe Gbadeyanka
A youth-focused leadership development advocacy group known as the Not Too Young To Perform (NTYTP) has called for a renewed focus on youth-driven leadership and national transformation in Nigeria.
In a statement to greet Christians around the world for Easter, the organisation emphasised the urgent necessity of bringing more young people into leadership positions, noting that resetting the nation’s trajectory requires fresh energy, innovative ideas, and a break from the mistakes of the past.
In the message signed by its National Secretary, Mr Muhammed Bello, NTYTP described the 2025 Easter celebration as a period for deep reflection on the life, sacrifice, and resurrection of Jesus Christ — a story that embodies patience, perseverance, sacrifice, and ultimate victory.
It said the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ stand as timeless examples of strength, determination, and divine restoration, offering crucial lessons for a nation like Nigeria, which is currently in need of significant economic, social, and institutional reforms.
“We use this yuletide period to appeal to all State actors to prioritize the progress of this country above politics, region, ethnicity, and religion.
“Our actions today will determine whether future generations inherit a country they can be proud of,” the group stated.
NTYTP also expressed hope that the spiritual significance of Easter would inspire Nigerians to work collectively towards building a nation where unity, justice, and prosperity reign.
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