Tinubu’s Government is More Concerned with Politicians’ Salaries than Nigerians’ Survival   BBC pigeon Tinubu’s Government Pushes for Higher Salaries for Politicians While Nigerians Suffer The Nigerian government, under President Bola Tinubu and the ruling APC, is moving to review and possibly increase the salaries of politicians—including the president, ministers, governors, and lawmakers. This decision has sparked widespread anger across the country. The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), led by Mohammed Shehu, argues that politicians’ current salaries are “too small, unrealistic, and outdated.” According to him, President Tinubu earns ₦1.5 million monthly (around $977), while ministers take home less than ₦1 million. Shehu insists these amounts are not enough for leaders overseeing a country of over 200 million people. He compared this with heads of agencies and the Central Bank Governor, who reportedly earn 10–20 times more than ministers or the Atto...

Vote Buying in Kaduna: A Symptom of Nigeria’s Deeper Electoral Corruption The arrest of a man in Kaduna with ₦25 million cash allegedly meant for vote buying during the elections is yet another reminder of the deep rot in Nigeria’s democratic system. While the police deserve commendation for swift action, the bigger question remains: will this lead to real accountability or fade into the endless list of electoral scandals? The Anatomy of Vote Buying Vote buying has become a disturbing constant in Nigerian elections. Parties and candidates openly deploy cash, food, or material inducements to sway voters. In a country where poverty is widespread, many citizens view such offers as a temporary lifeline. But what often goes unspoken is that this practice transforms elections from a contest of ideas into a marketplace of influence . When cash replaces conscience, leaders emerge not by popular legitimacy but by financial power. Such leaders, having “invested” in securing votes, often ...