15-09-2025 IT’S YOU SPEAKING – NIGERIA

Is President Bola Tinubu’s directive to withdraw police protection from VIPs and lawmakers an immediate fix of the current security challenges Nigerians face?

Is President Bola Tinubu’s directive to withdraw police protection from VIPs and lawmakers an immediate fix of the current security challenges Nigerians face?

In Liberia, a major political shift is underway. The House of Representatives has voted to add 14 new seats, expanding the chamber from 73 to 87 members. The proposal now heads to the Senate for concurrence, and it’s already stirring…

After the reported coup attempts in Benin, questions are mounting across the region about the next steps for stability. ECOWAS has hinted at the possibility of deploying troops to safeguard constitutional order, but will such a move calm tensions or…

Ghana’s Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced a 9% increase in electricity tariffs, effective January 2026. The Commission says the adjustment is necessary to keep up with rising operational costs and ensure a stable power supply. But for millions…

In Liberia, a new proposal is stirring national debate, a bill seeking to cut lawmakers’ monthly salaries from $8,000 to $5,000. Supporters say the reduction is necessary to ease pressure on the national budget and reflect the country’s economic realities.…

Nigeria’s President has appointed former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as the country’s new Defence Minister, a move coming at a time when insecurity remains one of the nation’s most urgent challenges. With a career shaped by frontline…