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APC youth leader draws criticism for flaunting billion-naira SUVs

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An APC youth leader has been criticised online after showing off a fleet of expensive SUVs. Critics questioned the display amid economic hardship.

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APC spokesperson Morka says poverty was not created by the Tinubu administration

The ruling party's national publicity secretary, Felix Morka, has argued that poverty in Nigeria existed long before President Tinubu took office. He is reportedly defending the government's economic record ahead of the 2027 campaigns.

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Nigerian woman faces backlash for saying those who oppose Tinubu will face God's wrath

A woman identified as Tabitha Ogbede has reportedly drawn criticism online over a remark that anyone who opposes President Tinubu will face God's wrath. Reactions have been mixed, with some defending her and others saying the comment was out of order.

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Tinubu's economic reforms may become difficult for future presidents to reverse as FG considers new law

The Federal Government is reportedly considering a law to protect key economic reforms introduced under President Bola Tinubu, including taxation, tariffs and subsidy reforms, from being easily reversed by future administrations. Supporters say it would bring long-term policy stability, while critics ask whether one government should be able to tie the hands of the next.

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The Federal Government is reportedly considering legislation that would protect key economic reforms introduced under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from being easily reversed by future administrations.

The proposed law could cover major economic policies, including taxation, tariffs and subsidy reforms, with the aim of providing long-term policy stability regardless of who occupies Aso Rock.

If introduced and passed by the National Assembly, such legislation could make it more difficult for future governments to change these policies without going through the necessary legislative process.

However, one important question remains: should one administration be allowed to make economic policies that future elected governments would find difficult to reverse, especially when those policies directly affect the cost of living?

A future National Assembly would ordinarily retain the power to amend or repeal such laws.

What do you think? Is this about protecting Nigeria's economic future, or limiting the choices of future presidents and the Nigerian people?