Professor of Constitutional Law Nwokocha says INEC cannot conduct local government elections without a holistic constitutional amendment.

Udenta says Tinubu’s Independence Day was “banal and pedestrian” and didn’t inspire hope in Nigerians.

COAS Musa said military contractors are not an option against Boko Haram, advocating for funds to equip the Nigerian military instead.

Zamfara Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Gajam, has accused Matawalle’s administration of mismanagement of funds leading to “backlog of gratuity.”

General Christopher Musa says a review of dismissed officer Ogunleye is possible, but he believes the outcome will remain unchanged.

Ade Adefeko says food is available in Nigeria but not affordable and blamed high costs on cyclical production and harvest.

Bolaji Akinyemi has dismissed hopes for a Middle East ceasefire, predicting a full-scale regional war after Iran’s missile attack on Israel.

Mustapha Audu expects Tinubu to reshuffle, citing underperformance and the need for visionary leaders with understanding and direction.

In his Independence Day address, President Tinubu acknowledged Nigeria’s economic hardship, saying his administration’s reforms are beginning to yield results.

Elder statesman Robert Clarke has advocated for Nigeria’s return to a parliamentary system for increased accountability in governance.

Amina Mohammed has called for rethinking of global financing, advocating for long-term concessional funding to support Africa’s sustainable development.

Outgoing Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki is now a “lonely man” in politics after burning bridges, his predecessor Adams Oshiomhole contends. 

Bishop Kayode Williams emphasises that some inmates need specific accommodation to ensure their safety and avoid conflicts in Nigerian prisons.

Ex-Corrections officer Enobore says he hasn’t heard of arrangements to collect money to keep an inmate out of prison facilities.

Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe has claimed the NNPC’s policies under Mele Kyari’s leadership are hindering Nigeria’s refineries and oil production.

“Arrest kidnappers not protesters…don’t protect election riggers,” THISDAY-ARISE Chairman Nduka Obaigbena advised the military during a media chat.

To better prepare for an emerging global order, Nduka Obaigbena calls for the integration of technology into Nigeria’s defence.

The EFCC has accused Yahaya Bello of insincerity, claiming his September 18 appearance was a calculated media stunt and deception.

Olusegun Alebiosu says access to finance is crucial for eradicating poverty and promoting economic development, especially in remote areas.

“The problem is not about the body, it is about the attitude of Nigerians to everything that we do,” Mr Nduh said.