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“While Nigerians are lectured about hardship, those in power preside over brazen waste, corruption and a budget process that makes a mockery of fiscal discipline. The people are told there is no money to ease their pain, yet government always seems to find money for its own appetites.” “Tinubu...

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A man critiquing another about fiscal discipline and brazen wastage,currently not in power but moves like a president already,has dozens of people queuing to welcome him anytime he lands on a private plane and has over twenty kids all trying to be the next Seyi tinubu.

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