Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communications, has suggested that some Nigerians staying in the country may be in a better financial situation than those who have relocated abroad. Speaking on The Morayo Show, Bwala highlighted the difficulties faced by migrants in countries like the United Kingdom:....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Many Nigerians who left with hopes for better opportunities are currently struggling, despite holding university degrees and earning in foreign currencies.

  • Due to labour market realities, many graduates abroad are working in roles outside their fields of study, such as in warehouses or care facilities.

  • Although migrants may earn thousands of pounds monthly, a significant portion of their income is consumed by essential costs like rent, bills, food, and transportation.

  • Because their earnings are often insufficient to cover these living expenses, many are forced to work multiple jobs just to survive.

  • Bwala noted that the pressure of living abroad often leaves migrants with little disposable income and no safety net, whereas those earning lower incomes in Nigeria can often rely on support from friends and family.

  • Bwala described this experience for many as “modern-day slavery,” arguing that those in Nigeria who believe they are suffering are often better off than those who left five years ago.

Chidi Odinkalu, the former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, recently identified the lack of legitimate electoral mandates as the primary driver of insecurity in Nigeria. During an appearance on Arise News this past Thursday, he shared several key points regarding this issue:....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Impact on Public Behavior: Odinkalu argued that when citizens realize their votes are ineffective, the judicial system is compromised by bribery, and the courts fail to provide redress, they often turn to vigilantism and violence as a result.

  • Context of the Debate: His comments were made in response to ongoing national discussions about establishing state police to address rising insecurity.

  • Need for Proper Diagnosis: He cautioned that attempting to manage policing without addressing the underlying issue of electoral illegitimacy risks creating new problems rather than solving existing ones.

The Nigeria Police Force has mandated a surge in security presence surrounding the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja to preempt a planned demonstration by retired police officers. Key details regarding this development include:....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• • Motivation for Protest: Retired officers intend to assemble at the Villa gate to advocate for better welfare and to voice long-standing complaints concerning their pensions and entitlements.

  • Source of Directive: An internal wireless message, marked “Immediate” and dated July 9, 2026, originated from the Chief Police Security Officer to the Commander-in-Chief at the State House.

  • Security Orders: The directive, transmitted to the Commander of MOPOL 24 PMF and various unit commanders, mandates adequate personnel deployment to ensure the protesters do not gain access to or approach the Presidential Villa’s main gate.

  • Operational Protocol: Security personnel have been instructed to maintain a firm, professional, and restrained presence to ensure strict access control and prevent any security breaches.

  • Core Grievances: The retired officers, who have labeled the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) as “inhumane” and “fraudulent,” are calling on President Bola Tinubu to approve the Nigeria Police Force Pension Board Bill, which aims to exit the police from the CPS and create a separate pension board.