Tinubu-Chatam House Debate + EU Funding Controversy + Mararaba Attack | Vimbai Muntihiri-Ekpenyong

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:14:41 +0000

A fresh debate has emerged over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s foreign policy, after Leena Koni Hoffmann of Chatham House argued that his global engagements have yet to translate into real benefits for Nigerians. Responding, Tosin Olayinka dismissed the critique as flawed, insisting Nigeria can undergo macroeconomic reforms even while citizens still feel economic strain.

Meanwhile, a €288 million EU support package to Nigeria has sparked online reactions, particularly over a clause backing the reintegration of former insurgents. According to the European Commission, the funding spans healthcare, agriculture and includes support for de-radicalisation programmes in the Northeast. While some Nigerians expressed concern, others commended the reintegration.

In Nasarawa State, panic broke out in Mararaba after armed attackers stormed the Aso-Pada area, leaving residents injured and displaced. The early morning raid near Aso Secondary School has heightened fears. Amid rising insecurity, a group of women in Jos, led by Blessing Emmanuel, has drawn attention for forming an all-female vigilante network—patrolling communities and promoting peace despite having no weapons or formal funding.

In Niger State, police confirmed the arrest of Hamisu Abdullahi, who allegedly shouted “no water, no light” during a visit by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago. The incident has sparked concerns about free speech, with the International Press Institute Nigeria urging caution over actions that may suppress public expression.

And finally, economic hardship continues to dominate conversations, after a viral video showed a tricycle driver lamenting that after spending ₦5,000 on fuel, he made just ₦50 profit for the day highlighting the crushing impact of rising fuel costs. Despite this, a group of okada riders in Ondo State publicly endorsed President Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, expressing hope that economic conditions will improve.

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