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Rotimi Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State, claimed the current administration’s leadership “buried” the economy.

The economy has been completely buried by the current administration. When featured on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Amaechi remarked in response to his statement, “Any economy that doesn’t put money in the pockets of people in Nigeria is not an economic policy.” &nbsp,

Where is the money, and are you saving money by removing the subsidy and floating the naira? What’s the plan?”

When Tinubu took office in 2023, he removed the petroleum subsidy and the nation’s currency. Due to these twin decisions, the country’s living costs have increased.

Amaechi criticized Tinubu’s administration for putting more Nigerians in poverty while weighing in on the state of the economy. &nbsp,

“This government’s members are only among the wealthy class,” the situation is. He claimed that the poor are growing while the middle class has vanished. A time will come when we won’t even see the poor anymore because they will have all passed away, according to &nbsp.

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Amaechi is a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition that intends to defeat the All-Party Party (APC) in the 2027 election.

When he was questioned if he would run for president of the newly launched ADC in 2027, he responded, “Of course. I reaffirmed to you. You are aware of my mind-blowing.

“I would say that if I won’t work for more than four years. He said, “I would say I would do more than four if I were to go on for more than four.” &nbsp,

Nigeria rotates the presidency among the two major blocs in accordance with an unspoken power-sharing agreement between the North and South. &nbsp,

The former minister recalled his campaign for the North’s return in 2015, claiming that he supports the idea of power being divided between the two key provinces.

“I took the lead in the struggle against the PDP government.” Why? Due to the fact that it was agreed that the government would spend four years there. However, the government resisted it four years later, and I told them otherwise.

In light of the “deteriorating” working conditions and neglect of medical professionals at home, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) has criticised the Federal Government’s decision to send Nigerian doctors to Saint Lucia and other Caribbean countries as part of a new Technical Manpower Assistance (TMA) agreement.

In a statement released on Thursday, July 3, 2025, and signed by its Secretary General, Dr. Benjamin Sichey Egbo, the NMA declared that “exporting doctors while undermining their welfare at home is inexcusable.”

The association claimed that the government’s action “contrayed the reality that many Nigerian doctors are struggling with poor remuneration, unpaid allowances, hazardous working conditions, and widespread burnout” and that it was “deeply concerning and dismayed” by the decision.

The statement read, “This action is a deeply troubling contradiction and an attempt to improve Nigeria’s international reputation while neglecting basic obligations owed to doctors who work hard in the nation,” the statement read.

The NMA claimed that Nigerian doctors had been subject to “chronic delays” in receiving payments from the Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), non-application of previously agreed welfare benefits, and inconsistent use of the CONMESS salary structure.

These issues, according to the association, have resulted in a large emigration of doctors, exaggerated workloads for those who remain, rising stress levels, and even preventable deaths, all of which contribute to the country’s worsening public health outcomes.

The NMA also issued a separate 21-day ultimatum to the government on Wednesday, which included the removal of a contentious circular from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, the resolution of outstanding allowances, and respect for Nigerian doctors’ professional autonomy.

The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) praised the government’s commitment to international cooperation and regional development while claiming that it is “morally unjustifiable” to export healthcare workers while paying them significantly more than their domestic counterparts.

The association attracted attention to the alarming wage disparity between Nigerian doctors working in the country and those who are deployed abroad.

The Saint Lucian government pays its highest-paying doctors $111.7 million annually, according to the NMA. In contrast, the Nigerian government pays the country 40.8% of its annual salary to doctors who are deployed to Saint Lucia as a result of the Technical Manpower Assistance Agreement.

Meanwhile, doctors in Nigeria only make an average of 11 million annually. While patients endure, we are promoting brain drain. The organization remarked, “It is indefensible.”

Bilateral Agreement

Under a recently signed Technical Manpower Assistance (TMA) agreement, the Federal Government made plans to send Nigerian professionals, including doctors, teachers, and agriculturists, to Saint Lucia and other Caribbean nations.

The deal, which was signed in Castries, Saint Lucia, is a part of President Bola Tinubu’s wider international strategy to promote South-South cooperation and foster a sense of belonging among the African diaspora in the Caribbean.

Janelle Modeste-Stephen, acting Permanent Secretary at Saint Lucia’s Ministry of External Affairs, and Yusuf Buba Yakub, director-general of the Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (TAC), signed on behalf of the host country.

Yakub praised the agreement as “a great achievement” and said it reflected President Tinubu’s request for the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to receive technical assistance.

Nigeria will pay for the two-year deployment under the terms of the agreement, while the host countries will provide lodging and local assistance.

Additionally, according to Yakub, over 300 Nigerian professionals have been stationed in various African and Caribbean nations since August 2023, and more are on schedule to travel to Grenada and Jamaica in the coming days.

The first stop on a two-nation tour of the Caribbean and South America is where President Tinubu is currently making a state visit to Saint Lucia. He made an announcement at a joint session of the Saint Lucian Senate and House of Assembly on Monday that both the United States’ members could use to fund their education in Nigeria. He also proposed a proposed visa waiver for those with diplomatic and official passports.

Rotimi Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers State, says he will serve as president if given the opportunity to do so in 2027. He thinks the power-sharing agreement between northern and southern Nigeria should be respected.

Amaechi made an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, putting emphasis on the importance of the country.

When he was questioned if he would run for president in 2027 as the newly formed African Democratic Congress (ADC), he responded, “Of course. I reaffirmed to you. You are aware of my mind-reading abilities. ”

Amaechi remarked, “If I won’t do that for more than four years, I would say that. I would say I would do more than four if I had to spend more time.

The North and South of Nigeria have a power-sharing agreement that allows them to rotate their presidents among the two major blocs.  

After serving for eight years, Muhammadu Buhari from the North-West took over as president of the nation in the south-west region in 2023.

Discussions about power rotation have been a hot topic as the nation prepares for the polls in 2027.

The newly formed coalition, which includes powerful politicians, has yet to specify its preferred region for the presidency.  

However, Amaechi responded, “Of course, of course, when asked about the ADC’s position on zoning and whether it would consider a southerner for a single four-year term in 2027. Let me explain why.

You must adhere to the unwritten agreement that states “South eight years” and “North eight years,” for the time being, Nigeria. ” 

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Rotimi Amaechi, a former governor of Rwanda, states that if I win the presidency in 2027, I’ll serve only one term. #CTVTweets #PoliticsToday image Twitter . eHLoJvGqlY

South must pass its eighth year.

The former minister recalled his campaign for the North’s return in 2015, claiming that he supports the idea of power being divided between the two key provinces.

I took the lead in the PDP government’s struggle. Why? Due to the fact that it was agreed that the government would spend four years there. However, the government resisted it four years later, and I told them otherwise.

Because of the North’s reaction, that will be the height of instability.
What is the best course of action, then? To maintain the balance of power, it is supporting a candidate from the north.

Following recent reconciliation between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike, the Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum has demanded that Rivers State’s state of emergency be immediately lifted.

The Forum described the political crisis that has rocked the state over the past few months as a “sad development that deeply wounded the soul of our dear state and cast an undeserved shadow on our collective image, unity, progress, and prosperity,” at a press briefing in Port Harcourt on Thursday.

The elders commended both leaders for what they described as a “show of maturity and courage” in accepting peace while applauding President Bola Tinubu for intervening in the crisis.

The Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum, Alabo Dr. Gabriel Toby, acting chairman of the forum, said, “This is exactly what we, the Rivers Elders and Leaders Forum, had sincere requests for from the beginning. “Unfortunately, our initial efforts were not heard,” which necessitated our formal appeal to Mr. President.

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The Forum also emphasized that Rivers State’s existence was solely influenced by its involvement.

No political favor, reward, or personal gain are sought. Our only desire is for the leaders of our state to work together for the common good of all, according to Dr. Toby.

The elders expressed hope that the reconciliation’s terms are fully complied with the rule of law and are anchored in the 1999 Constitution.

The Forum urged the authorities to reinstate all of the country’s democratic institutions now that peace has been restored.

The statement stated that “we hold the position that all suspended democratic structures must be completely restored and that the State of Emergency must be lifted.”

Oluremi Tinubu, the president’s wife, has given $1 billion to Plateau State’s victims of the conflict.

When she and the RHI team traveled to the state in support of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Mrs. Tinubu announced the donation, which also included clothing and food items.

This was made public on Wednesday by her media aide, Busola Kukoyi, in a statement.

The first lady made an appeal to the state’s elders during the visit to help keep the peace between the communities.

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“I come in as a mother who bleeds,” I say. This is the last time I’ll need to go to the state for something like this, I can assure you of that. And I apologise for doing this.

Do not allow the serpent to attack you on the edge. Fix the exposed edge. That is sufficient. Nigeria is a stunning nation. Welcome to the land of peace and tourism, said the young woman who had welcomed me at the airport. She was quoted as saying, “I pray this will be the case.”

In addition to food and clothing, the First Lady of Nigeria donated N1 billion to the victims of the state’s clashes on behalf of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).

The President’s wife urged the men to do everything possible to protect their wives and children and allow them to continue working, including farming.

Bring peace to this land, she continued.

She urged the youth to embrace tolerance and national cohesion.

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THIS SHOULD END WITH MOTHER WHO IS HEART BLOODING, FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU.
Visits Plateau State and makes donations to unrest victims for Renewed Hope Initiative, RHI.

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Caleb Mutfwuang, the governor of Plateau State, assured the president’s wife that peace and harmony would continue to be achieved between his people and his government.

The funds will be used wisely, according to Mutfwuang.

Wherever the edge has been damaged, we will repair it. With all of the men, we will make peace. You are entirely accountable for the funds you have given us.

“I appoint a force to stop.” No elite will steal it, he said in the statement that he was quoted as saying. We will give it to those for whom it is intended.