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Economic Terrorism in Broad Daylight: Tinubu and APC’s 600 Billion Naira Scam for 30km of Asphalt
Economic Terrorism in Broad Daylight: Tinubu and APC’s 600 Billion Naira Scam for 30km of Asphalt
By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Sahara Weekly Nigeria
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) came into power, many Nigerians (desperate for hope after the Buhari-era misrule) believed change might finally come. Instead, what Nigerians got was more than just failure; what they got was economic terrorism a state-sanctioned, elite-protected and blood-sucking governance that is literally killing Nigerians and entrenching poverty. If there’s any political ideology guiding APC today, it is how to loot faster, lie harder and leave nothing behind.
Let us put it plainly: supporters and defenders of Tinubu and APC are no different from political and economic terrorists. They are not just complicit in systemic corruption; they are active collaborators in a war against the Nigerian people. And the latest episode? ₦600 billion for 30 kilometers of road on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. Chai! What else do you call this if not a heist dressed in agbada?
₦600 Billion for 30km: A National Robbery in Progress
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway was sold to Nigerians as a 700km landmark infrastructure project that would boost trade, improve connectivity and stimulate economic growth. Yet, what we have now is a disastrous joke: 30 kilometers completed (barely), at the cost of ₦600 billion. That is ₦20 billion per kilometer. In comparison, China builds high-speed rail at $17 million per km. Nigeria is paying almost $30 million per km for a basic coastal road. Who’s fooling who?
Former Senator Shehu Sani didn’t mince words:
“₦600 billion for 30km of road is an insult to common sense. This is not development. This is daylight robbery.”
Even those who supported Tinubu in 2023 have grown quiet, unable to defend this barefaced fraud. When a government spends ₦600 billion on a mere stretch of road and calls it “progress”, then we know we are in a state of intellectual and financial emergency.
Poverty as Policy: Nigeria’s Economic Collapse Under Tinubu
Let’s talk numbers. Since Tinubu’s inauguration in May 2023, Nigeria’s inflation rate has climbed to an unbearable 34.8%, with food inflation crossing 40%. A bag of rice now costs ₦90,000, up from ₦35,000 two years ago. Bread is a luxury, fuel is unaffordable and electricity is nearly non-existent. Yet, this government finds ₦600 billion for 30km of road and another ₦10 billion to install solar panels in Aso Rock; yes, the same Aso Rock that claimed the national grid had been fixed!
“You cannot build roads in the dark while industries shut down due to lack of power,” says Professor Pat Utomi.
“It’s like building a hospital with no doctors or medicine. This is madness dressed as leadership.”
Tinubu’s so-called economic reforms are nothing but IMF-scripted austerity. Fuel subsidy was removed overnight with no safety nets. The naira was floated, crashing from ₦460/$ to over ₦1,500/$. Instead of managing the chaos, the government responded by borrowing $2.25 billion from the World Bank. All we got in return was more hunger and “cash transfers” of ₦25,000 for three months. This is not leadership, it is economic banditry.
Electricity? Still a Dream
More than 100 million Nigerians live without access to reliable electricity. The grid collapses every other month. Businesses spend 40 to 60% of their capital on diesel and petrol. And what is Tinubu’s solution? Spend ₦10 billion on solar panels for the Presidential Villa so the ruling class can shine in light while the rest of the country gropes in darkness.
The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) recently issued a damning report:
“No industrial growth or digital economy is possible without stable electricity. Prioritizing road projects over national grid reforms is a tragic misplacement of priorities.”
And yet, this regime keeps boasting about road infrastructure as if the people can eat tar or power their shops with gravel. You cannot build your way into prosperity if what you’re building is a shrine to corruption.
Worse Than Military Rule: APC’s Authoritarian Pretence
Let’s not forget the silencing of dissent. Activists, journalists and even clergymen have been harassed, arrested and threatened for criticizing the regime. The DSS operates like a state police for the cabal. Media houses are gagged. Opposition leaders are either bought over or intimidated into submission. This is not democracy. This is civilian dictatorship.
“APC is a criminal cartel masquerading as a political party,” said Aisha Yesufu.
“What they’re doing is not governance. It is organized oppression.”
Nigerians Are Dying Literally
A United Nations report in May 2025 revealed that over 75 million Nigerians are facing acute food insecurity. Hospitals are overcrowded, schools are underfunded and youth unemployment is over 53%. Suicide rates have doubled. People are dying not just because of insecurity, but because of economic starvation.
How can anyone with a conscience defend this regime? How can any sane mind celebrate ₦600 billion for 30km when over 90% of local government roads across the country remain impassable? If this is not terrorism, what is?
From Hope to Horror: APC’s Legacy of Lies
The APC has now perfected the art of deception. Every speech from Tinubu’s team is an insult to intelligence. They speak of digital economy when there’s no light, agriculture revival when fertilizer costs more than a worker’s salary and “renewed hope” when all we see is renewed hunger.
“What Nigerians expected was reform. What they got is refined suffering,” said Dr. Doyin Okupe.
“This administration is simply a continuation of the Buhari failure, but worse.”
The Bitter Truth: Nigerians Must Wake Up
The real terrorists in Nigeria are not just Boko Haram or bandits in the bushes. They wear suits, speak grammar on TV and smile while siphoning trillions. Their weapon is policy. Their bullets are inflation, fuel prices, power outages, hunger and despair. They don’t kidnap your body, they abduct your future.
₦600 billion for a haphazard 30km road is not just theft. It is treason. It is moral, financial and national betrayal. Tinubu and APC have become the greatest obstacles to Nigeria’s progress. Their politics is built on deceit, their economics on fraud and their governance on the back of the hungry.
As the 2027 elections draw near, Nigerians must never forget. We must organize, mobilize and uproot this cartel masquerading as government. Otherwise, the road they’re building (at ₦20 billion per kilometer) will only lead us deeper into darkness.
Power to the People. Not the Looters.
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Liberian Leaders, Citizens Bear Witness as Apostle Suleman Hosts Two-Day Power-Packed Crusade
Liberian Leaders, Citizens Bear Witness as Apostle Suleman Hosts Two-Day Power-Packed Crusade
It was testimonies galore on Tuesday, March 31, the first day of the famous servant of God and founder of the Omega Fire Ministries (OFM) worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman’s power-packed two-day crusade. The event documented impactful moments with the Gospel and miracles, emphasizing the power of faith and the tangible confirmation of God’s Word through signs and wonders. It was equally an atmosphere of miraculous healing, restoration of lives, and the strengthening of faith.
At the crusade, which was held at the SKD Sports Stadium in Paynesville City, and themed, “Liberia Outpouring Crusade” witnessed testimonies of impact and miracles with participants experiencing instant healing of various kinds of challenges.
Apostle Suleman’s first port of call was Paynesville, the office of Liberian government’s president, Mr. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, who received him in an audience with his junior ministers. Apostle Suleman, who also met with the vice-president, Mr. Jeremiah Kpan Koung, was welcomed by the Liberian leader’s office as part of the president’s ongoing engagements with religious leaders aimed at fostering spiritual support for national development.
The president expressed profound appreciation to Apostle Suleman for the visit and continued prayers and intercessions by men and women of God on behalf of Liberia, emphasizing his firm belief that sustained spiritual guidance and prayer remain vital to the transformation and progress of the nation.
During the visit, Apostle Suleman offered prayers for President Boakai, his cabinet and the Liberian nation, invoking divine alignment, wisdom, and insight in Liberia’s path toward growth and stability. He prayed that the Almighty God would position Liberia for relevance and fulfillment of its national destiny.
Apostle Johnson Suleman, an evangelist who knows no bounds of where preaching the gospel comes to a stop, visited Liberia prepared with the message, compelling power of the Gospel and the work of the Holy Spirit, and bringing people to a point of decision where they surrendered their lives to Christ.
Aside from being prophetic and timely, OFM sources disclosed that the servant of God’s visit underscores the importance of faith-based partnerships in supporting governance and national renewal efforts.
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Middle Belt Forum Hails Tinubu’s Jos Visit, Calls for United Civil-Military Effort to Restore Lasting Peace
*Middle Belt Forum Hails Tinubu’s Jos Visit, Calls for United Civil-Military Effort to Restore Lasting Peace
The Middle Belt Peace Forum (MBPF) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his profound demonstration of empathy and responsive leadership following his decision to postpone an official engagement in Iperu in order to visit victims of the recent attacks in Jos.
In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Pastor Bulus Garba, in Jos on Friday, the Forum said the President’s decision to personally identify with grieving communities sends a powerful message of solidarity and reinforces public confidence in the commitment of the Federal Government to the protection of lives and property.
“The Middle Belt Peace Forum warmly commends President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritising compassion over ceremony. At a time of deep sorrow for the people of Plateau State, his decision to visit Jos stands as a mark of true leadership—one that listens, responds, and stands with the people in their moment of pain,” the statement read.
The Forum described the perpetrators of the recent attacks as “cowards who prey on innocent and defenceless citizens,” stressing that such acts of violence are not only inhumane but also a direct assault on the unity and peace of the nation.
“We condemn in the strongest terms the actions of these cowardly attackers whose only aim is to instil fear and destabilise peaceful communities. Their actions must be met with firm and decisive resistance from all arms of the state,” Pastor Garba said.
The MBPF further used the opportunity to salute the courage, gallantry, and sacrifices of the Armed Forces of Nigeria under the leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, noting that their continued efforts remain central to restoring stability across troubled parts of the country.
According to the Forum, the Armed Forces have demonstrated resilience and professionalism in the face of complex security challenges, often operating under difficult conditions to safeguard communities and defend Nigeria’s territorial integrity.
“We salute the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their unwavering commitment and sacrifices. Their gallantry in confronting criminal elements and reclaiming territories is a testament to their dedication to national service. We recognise that the path to peace is demanding, and we honour those who stand daily in defence of our nation,” the statement added.
The Forum pledged its full support to ongoing military operations and called for strengthened collaboration between security agencies and local communities as a critical factor in achieving lasting peace.
It also urged citizens across the Middle Belt to cooperate with security forces by providing timely information and fostering unity within their communities.
The MBPF, however, expressed concern over the need for greater synergy among security agencies, particularly the role of the Nigeria Police in consolidating gains made by the military.
“We call on the Nigeria Police Force to rise fully to its constitutional responsibility by effectively supporting the Armed Forces in stabilising and securing areas that have been cleared of criminal elements. Holding and policing such territories is essential to preventing a resurgence of violence,” Pastor Garba stated.
The Forum emphasised that sustainable peace requires a coordinated approach in which the military clears and secures areas, while the police maintain law and order to enable displaced communities to return and rebuild their lives.
The MBPF concluded by reiterating its commitment to peacebuilding efforts across the Middle Belt and expressed optimism that with sustained leadership, coordinated security efforts, and active citizen participation, lasting peace can be achieved.
“Together, through unity, vigilance, and collective resolve, we can overcome these challenges and build a safer and more peaceful Middle Belt,” the statement added.
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Governor Dauda Lawal Wins Face of Africa Governor of the Year Award in London
Governor Dauda Lawal Wins Face of Africa Governor of the Year Award in London
Governor Dauda Lawal has been honored with the Outstanding Governor of the Year award by Triangle Media International Magazine.
The award was presented during the magazine’s 10th annual lecture and award ceremony, held on Thursday at the Grand Hall of King’s College, London, United Kingdom.
According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the awards recognize public and private sector leaders whose leadership positively impacts governance and service delivery.
He added that the lecture, themed “Harnessing the Roles of Nigerians in Diaspora for National Development,” brought together stakeholders from both the public and private sectors.
The statement read in part: “Yesterday, in London, Governor Dauda Lawal received the 2026 Face of Africa Leadership Award for Outstanding Governor of the Year.
“The 2026 edition coincides with the 10th anniversary of Triangle International Magazine, which has over the years celebrated notable Africans across diverse fields.
“The award recognizes the Zamfara State Government under Governor Lawal’s leadership for achieving remarkable milestones in service delivery since his inauguration on 29 May 2023.
“The board of Triangle International noted that, despite inheriting an empty treasury, Governor Dauda Lawal has remained true to the Rescue Agenda’s campaign promise: to rescue and rebuild Zamfara.
“The award also reflects the state government’s innovative approach to indirectly curbing insecurity through educational advancement, demonstrated by the declaration of a state of emergency in the education sector.
“This includes the state government’s swift payment of the outstanding N3.4 billion for WAEC and NECO examinations, as well as the reconstruction and rehabilitation of schools across all 14 Local Government Areas of Zamfara State.
“The international magazine finds these initiatives to be strategic interventions toward long-term efforts to make Zamfara State better.”
The colourful event was attended by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and Sahara Group’s Group Managing Director, Kola Adesina, among others.
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