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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.
BREAKING: Former President Muhammadu Buhari Dies in London Hospital
Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away. He died on Sunday afternoon in a clinic in London, where he had reportedly been receiving medical attention.
The sad news was confirmed in a brief two-paragraph statement released by his spokesperson, Mallam Garba Shehu. The statement read in part: “INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIRRAJIUUN. The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.”
Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s civilian president from 2015 to 2023 after a previous stint as military head of state (1983–1985), was a central figure in the country’s political and military history. His death marks the end of an era for many Nigerians who saw him as a symbol of integrity and national discipline.
This is a developing story. More details to follow.
Today’s Effort, Tomorrow’s Triumph: The Undeniable Power of Doing Your Best Today.
By George Omagbemi Sylvester | Published by SaharaWeeklyNG.com
“D best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.” ~ H. Jackson Brown Jr.
In a world addicted to shortcuts and obsessed with quick wins, the timeless wisdom behind the quote above cuts through the noise like a sharpened sword. The idea that tomorrow’s success depends entirely on today’s actions is not a cliché, it is an irrefutable truth. Whether in faith, science, economics or personal development, one law stands firm: today’s SEED is tomorrow’s HARVEST.
We can not continue to fold our hands in laziness today and expect miracles tomorrow. A nation can not waste time, bury talent and ignore responsibility today and then complain about failure tomorrow. Life does not reward intentions; it rewards actions.
Faith Speaks: Christianity and Islam Agree on the Power of Today. This principle is not just motivational; it is deeply spiritual. Across the world’s major religions, the doctrine of intentional daily action is clear.
In the Bible
Proverbs 6:6-8 teaches:
“Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.”
The lesson here is blunt: the time to prepare is now, not later.
Ecclesiastes 9:10 further reinforces this:
“Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might…”
In the Quran
Islam emphasizes the same responsibility of living intentionally and working righteously each day. In Surah Al-Zalzalah (99:7-8), the Holy Qur’an declares:
“So whoever does an atom’s weight of good will see it, and whoever does an atom’s weight of evil will see it.”
This verse reminds believers that nothing is wasted; every small effort counts and will show its result, either today or tomorrow. It is a divine call to mindfulness and proactive living.
Also, in Surah Ar-Ra’d (13:11), Allah says:
“Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.”
Change does not fall from the sky. God helps those who help themselves; today, not when it is convenient.
Procrastination is the Poison of Purpose
Dr. Timothy Pychyl, a psychology professor at Carleton University, states that:
“Procrastination is not a time management problem, it is an emotion regulation problem.”
We put off effort not because we lack time, but because we avoid discomfort. Yet nothing of value has ever been built in comfort. From Moses to Muhammad (PBUH), from Mandela to Martin Luther King Jr., progress has always come from people who embraced struggle today to secure peace tomorrow.
From Nations to Individuals: A Pattern of Success. Japan, South Korea and Singapore, these countries did not wait for the future to be great. They built it. After war and poverty, they chose to invest in education, discipline, innovation and daily excellence. The results? Economic prosperity, global respect and technological advancement.
Compare that with many African nations, where politics, procrastination and misplaced priorities have crippled development. Nigeria, for instance, continues to grapple with the consequences of poor preparation. We cannot talk about transformation if we do not first talk about intentional effort; daily, consistent and focused.
The Economy of Today. Economists describe something called the Law of Diminishing Intent: the longer you delay action, the less likely you are to do it at all. In business, delaying a product launch or avoiding staff training today often leads to loss of competitive edge tomorrow.
Brian Tracy, in his bestselling book Eat That Frog, emphasizes:
“Your ability to discipline yourself to set clear goals and then work on them every day will do more to guarantee your success than any other single factor.”
In other words, daily action beats monthly inspiration.
Talent is Nothing Without Today’s Discipline. Too many young people have talents buried in the coffin of laziness. Dreams without daily action are hallucinations. The Bible says in Proverbs 14:23:
“All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.”
Success is not a gift; it is a product. You cannot wish your way into greatness. You must work your way into it—step by step, day by day.
The Quran also teaches in Surah An-Najm (53:39):
“And that there is not for man except that [good] for which he strives.”
It doesn’t get clearer than that. You get only what you strive for.
Global Voices That Support the Principle. Great minds from various backgrounds have echoed this truth:
Angela Duckworth (Author of Grit): “Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is rare.”
Daily effort is the dividing line between the average and the great.
Jim Rohn: “Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying basic fundamentals.”
Barack Obama: “The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something.”
Malcolm X: “The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.”
When both Eastern and Western wisdom align, when scriptures and scholars agree, then it is no longer a theory; it is a law.
Time is the Most Precious Currency. Unlike money, time cannot be earned back. Once gone, it is gone forever. Every second wasted is a blessing buried. The Quran calls mankind to account for their time. In Surah Al-Asr (103:1-3), Allah says:
“By Time, verily man is in loss, except those who believe and do righteous deeds, and enjoin each other to truth and patience.”
Even belief must be accompanied by action, otherwise it results in loss. Believing in your future without acting today is self-deception.
A Message to Nigeria’s Youth and Leaders. Let us be brutally honest. Nigeria will not change through slogans. Africa will not rise through hashtags. Real transformation begins with action; by the citizens, by the youth and most critically, by the leaders.
Our failure to plan, our tendency to delay reforms, our endless “we’ll do it later” mindset; this is what chains our future. We must kill procrastination before it kills our potential.
Instead of wishing for a better Nigeria, wake up and become the better Nigerian. Apply for the course. Register the business. Clean the streets. Learn the skill. Fight corruption. Demand accountability. Do your best today.
Final Thoughts: The Time is Now. The truth is simple: You will not rise tomorrow if you sit today.
Yes, life is unfair. Yes, circumstances can be hard; but you must never give the excuse of tomorrow for what you can perfect today. Success does not belong to the most privileged. It belongs to the most prepared.
Let us leave you with the words of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who said:
“If the Hour (the end of the world) is about to be established and one of you was holding a palm shoot, let him take advantage of even one second before it happens and plant it.” (Musnad Ahmad)
That is how powerful the present moment is even if the world is ending, still do your best now.
The Closing Reflections.
Tomorrow is not a miracle waiting to happen. It is the fruit of today’s labor. If you want to succeed, begin today. If you want to change your story, act now. If you want a better nation, do not just hope; build it.
The best preparation for tomorrow is not luck. It is doing your best today without excuse, without delay and without fear.
Written by George Omagbemi Sylvester
Published by SaharaWeeklyNG.com
NDA Cadets to Conduct Live Firing Exercises, Residents Advised to Take Precautions
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) is set to conduct a Range Classification Exercise for Cadets of the 73 Regular Course from July 14 to 18, 2025, at the NDA Open Range.
According to Major Mohammed Maidawa, Academy Public Relations Officer, the four-day exercise is designed to enhance the Cadets’ skills in live firing scenarios and will be instrumental in their training and preparedness.
Major Maidawa urged local residents and communities to be aware of the exercise schedule and not to be alarmed by the sounds associated with live firing activities during this period.
He also advised farmers, herders, and residents to avoid entering or trespassing into the NDA Open Range and surrounding areas from July 14 to 18, 2025, citing public safety as a priority.
“Public safety is our priority, and adhering to these guidelines will help prevent any accidents,” he said.
The NDA appeals to the public to cooperate and disseminate the information to ensure awareness and safety.
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