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N8,000 Can Transform a Youth’s Future – Shettima
In a time of soaring living costs in Nigeria, Vice President Kashim Shettima’s claim that “N8,000 can change a youth’s life” has drawn significant criticism.
This amount, less than $10, is seen as inadequate given the current high inflation and the rising prices of essentials.
Such a statement reflects a profound disconnect between the leadership and the daily struggles of ordinary Nigerians.
N8,000 barely covers basic expenses and does not address the deeper issues such as unemployment, poor education, and lack of infrastructure.
This comment suggests a lack of understanding of the severe economic challenges faced by Nigerian youths and raises concerns about the government’s commitment to meaningful reform.
Effective change requires more than symbolic gestures; it demands substantial policy efforts focused on job creation, education, and infrastructure. Leaders must acknowledge these systemic issues and engage in creating genuine solutions.
The backlash against Shettima’s remark highlights the urgent need for policies that truly support the youth and address their real needs, rather than offering inadequate solutions that fail to recognize their struggles.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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