Kidnapped Schoolchildren: Rage over terrorists’ toxic demand
By Esther Onyegbula In homes scattered across Nigeria, telephones have become symbols of both hope and terror. Every ring sends hearts racing. Every unknown number triggers fear. Every silent night stretches endlessly for families whose loved ones remain in captivity. For parents whose children have disappeared into forests controlled by armed groups, for wives waiting […]
Yilwatda: How ex-INEC REC, Tinubu’s ‘disaster manager’ took over APC; implications
Yiltwada’s appointment has far-reaching implications in the leadership hierarchy of the party. Professor Yilwatda is a “fresh face”
After NEC, PDP banks on Ibadan convention to reclaim relevance
If a charismatic northern leader becomes chairman, southern hopefuls may feel encouraged
Proposed Anioma State: Okowa/Nwoko rivalry fuels division among stakeholders
Anioma people in the Delta North senatorial district, Delta State, may probably celebrate the creation of Anioma State sooner than they expected
E-visa without tears; NIS approval within 16 to 48 hours
By Dickson Omobola When Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo was sworn-in as the Minister of Interior on August 21, 2023, shouts of joy filled the air. His accomplishments in previous roles and reputation as an unrepentant go-getter stood him in good stead, leading to the merriment. Therefore, those directly and indirectly connected to his ministry were ready to support […]
Buhari: End of era of 12m bloc votes
In the 2003 Obasanjo/Buhari presidential contest, Buhari recorded 2.7m votes. In the next election, he got 12.7m votes. In 2007, it came to 6.6m, it went back to 12.2m in 2011
