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Nigerian Govt to Citizens: Hold State Governors Liable for Local Insecurity
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala has urged Nigerians to hold their governors accountable for the state of security in their respective states, according to P.M. News. Speaking on The Morayo Show, Bwala argued that governors should be held responsible for every kidnapping that happens in their states.
He pointed to the Safe School Initiative, noting that funds were allocated to states to build fences around schools and set up early warning systems. He urged Nigerians to demand transparency from their governors regarding how those funds were spent. “Every time someone is kidnapped or taken against their will in any part of Nigeria, the governor of that state should be held responsible,” he said.
Key Points:
The Presidency is shifting accountability for insecurity to state governors
Citizens are urged to demand transparency on Safe School Initiative funds
The move could increase pressure on governors to improve local security
It reflects the ongoing debate over state policing and security governance
The question of funding and implementation of security programmes is raised
Nigerians are encouraged to ask their governors tough questions about security spending and measures. The debate over who bears responsibility for insecurity continues.
Sources: Vanguard, Guardian
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Nigerian soldiers now earn a minimum monthly salary of N100,000, Says Defence Minister Christopher Musa
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has announced that Nigerian soldiers now earn a minimum monthly salary of N100,000 following a recent review of their welfare by the Federal Government.
Speaking on News Central, Musa said: “When they started, a soldier was collecting N49,000 monthly. We tried so hard, now he’s collecting N100,000.” He stated that despite the improvement, the military remains underfunded.
The minister also advocated for the death penalty for kidnappers, saying weak laws embolden criminals. He alleged that bandits holding Oyo pupils are using them as leverage to secure the release of their commanders in military custody.
Key Points:
Soldiers’ salaries more than doubled from N49,000 to N100,000 monthly
The military remains underfunded despite improved personnel welfare
The minister backs the death penalty for kidnappers to deter crime
Oyo abductors are using children as leverage to free detained commanders
The minister dismissed allegations of poor feeding in the military
The salary increase is expected to boost troop morale. However, the military still faces funding challenges as it continues counter-terrorism operations.
Sources: News Central
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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: “Investing Is for Lazy People” – Flutterwave Co-founder Sparks Debate
Flutterwave co-founder Iyinoluwa Aboyeji has sparked debate after claiming that investing is “for lazy people” and that he prefers building businesses himself.
Speaking on the Afropolitan Podcast, Aboyeji said he has never heard of Elon Musk “really investing in anything,” arguing that the world’s most successful entrepreneurs built companies rather than investing in other people’s ventures.
He said his experience investing in other founders produced “shaky” results, adding that the problems he wants to solve are “too important for a bunch of founders who just want to ride the big car and japa.” He concluded: “If you can help build, why don’t you just build?” Critics pointed out that his own business grew because of investors.
Key Points:
Aboyeji argues that building businesses is better than investing in others
He cited Elon Musk as an example of a builder, not an investor
His experience investing in other founders produced “shaky” results
Critics highlight the irony that his own business grew through investors
The statement has generated significant debate about wealth creation models
Aboyeji is shifting toward building and operating businesses directly rather than merely investing. The debate over building versus investing continues to divide opinions.
Sources: Afropolitan Podcast
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