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*169 APC members vie for NWC positions | *Government shuts Eko Bridge after fire | *President Buhari impressed with Dangote’s $2.5 billion fertiliser plant | *$338.7m ECOWAS off-grid electricity project takes off in Abuja | *Tambuwal says PDP not zoning 2023 presidency Read More
Spending eleven years at the apex political position in the land would be more than enough to elevate anyone from the lower echelons of the society to the very top. From the title which automatically changes to ‘His Excellency,’ to the retinue of aides and entourage, the status is one that unmistakably transforms commoners. However,... Read More
If you live in Nigeria; especially in Christian-dominated areas of Southern Nigeria, it near certain that you would have heard the phrase; “It is Well!.” The timing may not be right to make as many references to scriptures; perhaps, to understand the idea behind its usage. Come to think of it however, which Nigerian able... Read More
Appeal Court dismisses Jegede’s petition against Akeredolu The Court of Appeal in Akure has dismissed the petition filed by Eyitayo Jegede, candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the October 2020 Ondo Governorship election, against the election of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). Reading the lead judgment, Justice Theresa... Read More
The Nigerian political climate experienced some mild drama on Thursday, as Cross River Governor Ben Ayade, made public his defection from the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking in company of the Interim APC National Chairman and six governors of the party in Calabar, Professor Ayade said his defection... Read More
Ever heard of insecurity that affects only members of a particular party in Nigeria? You probably have not. Has someone ever whispered to your hearing, news about criminal activities in Nigeria that affect only members of the main opposition party? If your answer is again in the negative, you probably need to put your ears... Read More
Seyi Makinde, 53 Seyi Makinde’s election as executive Governor of Oyo state last year was expected to kick off a new dawn in the politics of the state. It is easy to be jaded about politics in Nigeria but it was hard to not at least be a little excited about this fresh faced business... Read More
Tokunbo Abiru, a former Commissioner of Finance in Lagos and candidate of the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) has been declared winner of the Lagos East Senatorial Bye-election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on December 5. Returning officer for the election, Ademola Oremosun, who is a professor at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), who... Read More
As the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) enters its 8th month of strike, any right-thinking person vying for elective office should know better than to promise to build 21 additional universities. It is safe to say, therefore, that Dr. Godwin Maduka has his eyes set on the wrong priorities. The US-based doctor who is... Read More
For the Nigerian youth, events around the #EndSARS protests have been the greatest eye-opener; sparking recent conversations around the 2023 presidential election on social media. The big question is who is most qualified to lead Nigeria in 2023? Even though Peter Obi is an important part of the discourse, it is interesting to note that the conversation... Read More
Almost everyone that has led Nigeria since its democratic dispensation in 1999 is presumed to have left the country worse off than they met it. This seems to be because of a lack of ingenuity to solve complex modern economic problems, or a reluctance to; ultimately because the nation’s crop of leaders are those who... Read More
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) and the incumbent has been re-elected as the governor of Ondo in an election held October 10, 2020. Akeredolu beat Eyitayo Jegede of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) polling 292,830 votes while Jegede polled 195,791 votes. Akeredolu won 15 local governments while Jegede won 3 local... Read More
It’s hours to the October 10, Ondo Governorship Election and expectations are high on not just the outcome of the polls but the process leading to same. For any true lover of democracy, the process is as important as the outcome. One of such democracy champions is The Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement... Read More
The Federal Government has issued new guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country. Sani Aliyu, National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, stated at a media briefing on Thursday that many factors, including the capacity of schools to limit the spread of infection and communication strategies for disseminating information on... Read More
During the last part of Davido’s session in Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s Blackbox, the superstar singer announced his intention to go into politics. His ambition, Davido claimed, was because of the run his uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke had. We can recall that upon the demise of Senator Isiaka Adeleke who was a sitting senator and another uncle... Read More
The Edo election has come and (maybe not entirely) gone. Governor Godwin Obaseki of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) emerged winner, while Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) had the most votes after him. And, as is the usual manner, certain conversations have started, following the now different power dynamics in the state.... Read More
As with many other gubernatorial elections in Nigeria, the opposition All progressives Congress (APC) in Edo has faulted the September 19 results, saying many of the figures were ‘fabricated’, and the party’s representatives were discriminated against during the voting. This is a surprising development, considering, during the final collation and calling out of results, the... Read More
The flag bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at the September 19 election, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, has been declared winner of the poll and is returned elected for a second term. Polling a total of 307,955 votes, he beat his closest challenger, Osagie Andrew Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who polled a... Read More
In a keenly fought election, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin Obaseki has polled a total of 307,955 to be declared the winner of the Edo gubernatorial election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). All Progressive Congress’ (APC) Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu got 223,619 votes, making the margin 84,336 votes. Obaseki won... Read More
The political atmosphere in the country has been largely charged in the build-up to the all-important September 19 gubernatorial election in Edo. Many onlookers have had to wonder why a governorship election in a state with a population of about 5 million people and less economic importance to the country as Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa or... Read More
With less than 72 hours for the Edo Governorship election, the political climate is getting heated. The state election is one that has garnered massive media attention and we have, over the past few weeks, seen quite a number of activities that have built our interest for September 19th – the D Day. In a... Read More
“He who pays the Piper dictates the tune.” This popular mantra clearly captures the concept of godfatherism in Nigerian politics. Godfatherism is a style of political leadership that is harmful to the political and socio-economic growth of our nation. Unfortunately, it has eaten deep into the fabric of our polity. Thus, as a catalyst of... Read More
It’s 16 days to the Edo Governorship election and Nigerians have mixed feelings on how it will turn out, considering the recent spate of violence during off-season elections in Nigeria; Kogi and Bayelsa. The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II Wednesday, admonished politicians in the state, particularly the governorship candidates of the People’s Democratic Party... Read More
Funsho Williams: 14 years after, conversation on unearthing murderers of Lagos politician resurfaces
Anthony Olufunsho Williams was an influential Lagos politician and former Commissioner under Colonel Olagunsoye Oyinlola‘s Military Administration in Lagos. Murdered in his Lagos home on the 27th of July, 2006, it’s fourteen years today since his demise and Nigerians are calling on the government to investigate his death as many have shared the controversies that... Read More
Akin to volcanic heat, the political atmosphere in Ondo State is blazing. The latest update reveals that the State House of Assembly suspended three lawmakers; raising tensions. According to news reports, Deputy Speaker, Iroju Ogundeji, Adewale Williams and Favour Semilore Tomomewo were on Wednesday, suspended for unruly behaviour. Attention was, however, called to the fact... Read More
Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Ifedayo Abegunde, has resigned his position; raising speculations about the reason for his unforseen exit. Abegunde who until Monday served as number 3 man in the cabinet of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, tendered his resignation on Monday; declaring that it was time for his leave. In the statement, he said... Read More
The corruption blame-game between the major parties in Nigeria appears to be never-ending; as party members look to every opportunity in absolving themselves of any blame. Such was the case on Channels Television’s flagship programme Sunday Politics where Ayo Oyalowo, Economist and All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, squared up with former Presidential Aide; Reno Omokri, leading... Read More
Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, recently invited President Muhammadu Buhari for a state visit. This is coming after the Federal Government approved the disbursement N78.9 billion as reimbursement for the amount spent on executing some federal road projects in the state, including Port Harcourt-Owerri road. The approval for the refund was granted at the virtual... Read More
Editor’s note: Please note that this story has been updated with a footnote to reflect the latest development on the issue. The odds seem to be stacked against Governor Godwin Obaseki and his ambition to return for a second term. With news reaching Nigerians early Tuesday that the Edo Governor has been restrained by a Court... Read More
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