No delineation, no 2027 election in Warri—Ijaw, Urhobo warn INEC
The Ijaw and Urhobo people of Warri Federal Constituency in Delta State have warned the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, that no election will hold in the area in 2027
NIA celebrates 55 years milestone, awards past leaders
By Rosemary Iwunze The Nigerian Insurers Association, NIA, has celebrated 55 years of existence while also honouring past members and leaders that contributed to the growth of the Association. Speaking at the 2026 NIA awards and recognition ceremony and 55 years journey of the Association in Lagos, Chairman of NIA, Mr. Kunle Ahmed stated that […]
Aro Meta group insists on power shift to South supports Salako for Kwara governorship
By Demola Akinyemi Ilorin A Socio-cultural group, Aro Meta Development Association, has declared Dr. Muyideen Azeez Olaniyi Salako as its preferred candidate for the 2027 Kwara State governorship election, insisting that the next governor must emerge from Kwara South in the interest of equity and balance. The group also urged the ruling All Progressives Congress […]
Kaduna Central: Shettima warns against imposition of candidate
By Dapo Akinrefon A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and aspirant for the Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Yerima Shettima, has warned against alleged moves to impose a consensus candidate for the district ahead of the 2027 elections, warning that such a development could weaken the ruling party’s cohesion and electoral prospects.Shettima, in a […]
Expert urges use of data science, AI to reform energy supply chain mgt
By Etop Ekanem Data scientist and supply chain strategist Abdulfatai Abdulkareem has called on energy organisations to embrace AI and data science, building resilient supply chains capable of anticipating disruptions before they strike. Disclosing this in a media statement recently, he asserts that energy supply chains, despite their critical role in manufacturing, transportation, and national […]
Should opposition parties boycott the election? By Donu Kogbara
Last week, the Supreme Court voided the ADC status quo antebellum order. This meant that the David Mark-led leadership would be restored while the matter at the Federal High Court continued. I was mightily relieved to see our apex court doing the right thing at a time when most of us had totally lost faith in […]
Senate rule amendment: Self-serving, undemocratic, unconstitutional, Senator Onyewuchi
By Henry Umoru, Abuja Senator Ezenwa Onyewuchi, APC, Imo East, has taken a swipe at the Senate over Tuesday’s amendment to the Senate Standing Orders restricting eligibility for the office of Senate President and other principal positions to ranking lawmakers of the 10th Senate who secure re-election into the 11th Senate in 2027. According to […]
Who is After Obi, Kwankwaso Again? By Azu Ishiekwene
The former Labour Party presidential flagbearer, Peter Obi, thinks he is Nigeria’s most misunderstood politician. Why is it hard for us to see that his serial party flipping is not a sign of desperation but a tactic of survival for our own good? Why, even though he has flipped political parties five times in three election […]
Strengthen grassroots social protection for inclusive growth — Bagudu tasks LG chairmen
By Progress Godfrey Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has charged local government chairmen to drive inclusive development by strengthening social protection systems at the grassroots nationwide. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement with local government chairmen organised by the National Social Safety Nets Coordinating Office (NASSCO) in Abuja, Bagudu called for […]
Attacks: Many South Africans have always been hostile, by Adekunle Adekoya
I first came into contact with South Africa remotely, through a book, Cry, the Beloved Country, written by Alan Patton ( 11 January 1903 – 12 April 1988). It was a novel given to me to read by my father, in 1974. It was the first introduction to my growing mind on what life was like in […]
The 2030 SDGs: Beyond the rhetoric of hope
In 2015, Nigeria signed onto the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs) with the flourish of a nation ready to conquer its demons. It was a grand vision—17 goals and 169 targets designed to dismantle poverty and erect a future of inclusive growth. Yet, as the calendar turns toward the final stretch of […]
