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Makarfi urges unity and tougher action in 2026

Former Kaduna State Governor, Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, has urged Nigerians to remain united and resilient as the country enters 2026, while calling on governments at all levels to intensify efforts against insecurity and economic hardship.​In his New Year message, he said 2025 severely tested citizens’ patience amid rising economic pressure, insecurity and widespread uncertainty across the country.​He noted that the New Year offers a chance to renew collective resolve and confront national challenges together.​ Makarfi stressed that unity and a shared sense of purpose are essential for national progress, warning that division weakens the country’s ability to solve its problems.​He described Nigeria’s human and material diversity as its greatest asset, capable of rekindling hope and strengthening national cohesion when properly harnessed.​According to him, diversity should be a platform for mutual respect, dialogue and cooperation, allowing citizens to apply their […]

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Radda tells Nigerians not to blame governors alone for hardship

Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda has urged Nigerians to stop blaming state governors alone for the country’s worsening economic hardship. He argued that the Federal Government takes the largest share of national revenue and therefore bears major responsibility for how resources are used.​ Radda noted that under the current revenue sharing formula, the Federal Government receives about 52 percent of funds from the Federation Account, while states and local governments share the rest. He said this leaves subnational governments struggling to meet rising demands for salaries, infrastructure and social services amid inflation and currency depreciation.​ The governor pointed out that recent court rulings directing that local government funds be paid directly to councils will further limit the ability of states to intervene in grassroots projects. He warned that citizens should not expect miracles from governors when most of the […]

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More Money For Govt Yet Nigerians Get Poorer

A new analysis has shown that funds shared by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee to the three tiers of government have surged sharply in the last four years, yet living conditions for most Nigerians keep deteriorating. The report revealed that total FAAC allocations jumped from about N9.18 trillion in 2022 to N10.9 trillion in 2023 and N15.26 trillion in 2024, an increase of roughly 66 percent within two years.​ Despite this rise in public revenue, poverty indicators remain grim, with more households struggling to afford food, transport, health care and housing. Rising inflation, weak job growth and the impact of subsidy removal have combined to wipe out any potential benefits of higher government earnings for ordinary citizens.​ Data in the report show that states and local governments have also benefited significantly from the higher inflows, receiving record amounts from FAAC […]

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