In a statement released Tuesday night, former Senator Babafemi Ojudu sharply criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, calling the move "reckless and unnecessary" with potentially devastating economic consequences for Nigeria. Ojudu, who stated he
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Oluwatosin Ogunjuyigbe is a writer and journalist who covers business, finance, technology, and the changing forces shaping Nigeria’s economy. He focuses on turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories.

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