Intrigue as Shettima, Kwankwaso, Amaechi, Lamido emerge as potential VP
•The election that could kill Nigeria’s old political formula By Luminous Janamike As zoning, ethnicity and religious balancing come under pressure, presidential hopefuls increasingly search for competence over vote-delivering power brokers For months, Nigeria’s opposition politicians have spoken the language of coalition, unity and rescue. They gathered in Ibadan and issued declarations. They warned against the emergence […]
2027 chaos in Edo, Delta, Lagos, Oyo, Kano, Rivers, others: Govs, lawmakers flex muscles
The outcome of recent governorship, senatorial and House of Representatives primaries across the country has triggered deepening crises within the major political parties, exposing widening cracks among governors, former governors, senators, political godfathers and entrenched party blocs ahead of the 2027 general elections.
From insecurity to renewal: Mutfwang’s three years of focused leadership
Three years after taking the oath of office as Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang’s anniversary address presents the picture of a leader who understands the weight of his mandate and has shown courage, focus and capacity in steering Plateau through one of its most difficult seasons. His speech was not a mere […]
More investment needed in creative, arts industry, says Air Force Music Director
By Peter Oyedele ABUJA — The Director of Music, Nigerian Air Force, Group Captain Oludare Ayanbode, has called on the Federal Government to invest more in the creative and arts industry, saying the sector holds enormous potential for economic growth and youth development. Ayanbode made the call at the 8th edition of the Abuja National […]
Ratifying ‘monkey-counting’ party primaries? By Tonnie Iredia
During the military government led by President Ibrahim Babangida, one citizen, Professor Jerry Gana stood out eloquently while canvassing the expedience of value re-orientation of every Nigerian. We all remember Gana’s sermon: If you are a cleaner, you clean well; if you are a teacher, you teach well etc urging everyone to be diligent in […]
NDC picks Ibrahim Kashim as governorship candidate for Bauchi 2027 poll
Barrister Ibrahim Muhammad Kashim has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections in Bauchi State.
