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INEC and the road to 2027

INEC and the road to 2027

By Ayo Ododo There are probably few jobs in Nigeria more thankless than conducting an election. The winner thinks he won because the people loved him. The loser is often convinced he lost because somebody somewhere tampered with the process. Between the two stands the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), praised by one side, condemned […]
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Enugu 2019 Guber Election: Gov Ugwuanyi’s victory unshakable

Enugu 2019 Guber Election: Gov Ugwuanyi’s victory unshakable

Since the return of democracy in 1999, Enugu state has remained a stronghold of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) considering the fact that the governorship position in the state has always been occupied by candidates of the PDP. Again, almost all the elective positions in
all the elections conducted from 1999 to date were equally won by the PDP.

Lalong, Plateau’s only choice

Lalong, Plateau’s only choice

This coming Saturday is another historic day in the lives of Nigerians. The masses will throng out to enthrone another batch of leaders at the state level. The euphoria is very visible among the people. Some candidates are seeking fresh mandates; while others are gunning for reelection or consolidation of their mandates. As usual, the […]

Kwara State; Changing the Narrative As a Game Changer

Kwara State; Changing the Narrative As a Game Changer

Abdulrazaq Magaji was my undergraduate friend in School of Basic Studies, (SBS) Ahmadu Bello University in the late 70s. Abdulrazaq Magaji first invented the term the game changer in an article entitled state “Kwara 2019: Here comes Comrade Issa Aremu, the game-changer!” That was late July last year, precisely on 27/07/2018.

Nigerian Army and Buratai’s pleasant surprises

Nigerian Army and Buratai’s pleasant surprises

Troublemakers have no hiding place in Nigeria under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari. Those propelled by veiled dark forces, who think Nigerians should not have peace will be haunted by their own nightmares. There is no sane reason any person or armed gangs/militias should feel Nigeria should be deprived of peace or never to […]

Jime: The right man for Benue Govt House

Jime: The right man for Benue Govt House

By Philip Agbese The Gubernatorial elections are around the corner, and as usual, there is a beehive of activities from the various political actors. This is an era of promises upon promises. Some even go as far as promising what they know in their hearts they cannot deliver. But as they say, all politics is […]