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Primate Elijah Ayodele Warns of Economic Hardship Ahead for Nigeria in 2025.
On November 1, 2024, Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, issued a stark warning to Nigerians regarding the economic outlook for 2025. In a statement released through his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele emphasized that the upcoming year will be fraught with challenges, urging citizens to brace themselves for intensified economic hardship.
Primate Ayodele highlighted that the government’s failure to heed economic warnings will exacerbate the situation. He predicted increased taxation and rising tariffs on essential goods and services, which he believes will further strain the already struggling populace. The clergyman cautioned that if the government does not take corrective measures, the socio-economic fabric of Nigeria could face severe repercussions, including potential unrest among the citizenry.
According to Ayodele, “From now until February, things will be harder than before.” He expressed concern over the government’s lack of responsiveness to critical economic issues, stating, “The more the government fails to listen, the more difficult things will be.” He also foresees substantial increases in fuel prices, electricity, and telecommunication tariffs, asserting that the situation will worsen despite the operational Dangote refinery.
The Primate’s predictions extend to the potential for widespread discontent, suggesting that the wealthy may find themselves in precarious situations due to public anger directed at politicians and governors. He implored the government to act decisively before the situation escalates further, warning that “the Nigerian system will collapse if the government doesn’t do the right thing.”
Primate Ayodele’s message serves as a clarion call for both the government and citizens to acknowledge the gravity of the economic challenges ahead. He urged Nigerians to pray for divine intervention but emphasized that prayer alone is insufficient without proactive governmental action. As the nation approaches 2025, it is crucial for all stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue and implement strategies that will alleviate the impending hardships.
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has issued a strong condemnation of the ongoing trend of renaming streets and public spaces in Lagos State without adherence to constitutional procedures or resident consultation. Falana describes these actions as unlawful and undemocratic.
In a recent statement, Falana specifically criticized the renaming of “Charley Boy Bus Stop” to “Baddo Bus Stop” by the former chairman of Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Mr. Kolade Alabi. He further cited instances of streets named after President Bola Tinubu, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and alleged street naming by industrialist Aliko Dangote in honor of the late Mr. Herbert Wigwe and President Tinubu.
Falana asserts that these actions contravene the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which grants local government councils the exclusive authority for naming and numbering streets. He referenced the legal precedent set in Chief Obidi Ume v. Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, which affirmed the Abuja Municipal Area Council’s sole authority over street naming within its jurisdiction.
Falana emphasized that the “usurpation of the exclusive functions of local governments on street naming by certain individuals and Local Council Development Areas in Lagos State cannot be justified under the Nigerian Constitution.” He highlighted the historical significance of the Charley Boy Bus Stop, arguing that its renaming without community consultation represents authoritarianism.
Furthermore, Falana expressed concern over the retention of colonial-era names while targeting names honoring Nigerians with positive societal contributions. He urged local government legislative arms to end arbitrary renaming practices, implement transparent processes with public hearings, and ensure community involvement in such decisions.
Falana concluded by stating that street names should not be altered arbitrarily to cater to the whims of political leaders or promote ethnic chauvinism, particularly in a cosmopolitan city like Lagos.
DAURA, Katsina State – In a gesture of respect and remembrance, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate for the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP), and former Senate President Bukola Saraki visited the gravesite of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday.
Both Kwankwaso and Saraki offered their condolences to the family of the former Head of State in Daura. Images circulating on social media depicted the leaders in prayer at the gravesite.
Buhari, who led Nigeria from 2015 to 2023, passed away in London following a period of illness. His remains were interred in Daura earlier this week. The visits by Kwankwaso and Saraki mark the latest in a series of tributes paid to the late president.
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday to honor the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 82. The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, following President Bola Tinubu’s approval. This declaration is part of the ongoing seven-day national mourning period.
In a statement, the Minister described Buhari as a leader who served Nigeria with dedication and integrity, emphasizing the holiday’s purpose: to allow Nigerians to reflect on his contributions to the nation’s democratic journey and national development. Citizens are urged to use this day to promote peace, patriotism, and national cohesion, aligning with the late President’s vision for a united and prosperous Nigeria. During the mourning period, national flags will fly at half-mast. The Federal Government has expressed its deepest condolences to the family, the people of Katsina State, and all Nigerians.
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