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Comparative analysis of 2nd-term elections in Federalist countries and consequences for 2027

*Incumbency is not destiny. In federations, a second-term contest is a referendum on the relationship between the centre and the states, and Nigeria’s 2027 ballot will test that relationship in significant ways. BY BEN NWANKWO Nigeria is approaching a presidential election in which an incumbent will seek another four-year mandate. That fact, ordinary as it […]
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Asaba unveils foundation for massacre victims

Preparatory to the 2018 commemoration of the Asaba Massacre on October 5-7, 2018, the Asaba Community has empanelled the Asaba Memorial Foundation under the seal and direction of the town’s traditional ruler; Asagba of Asaba, the Advisory Council and the Asagba-in-Council.

S.a.k. Metseagharun: 1940 – 1998

According to Benjamin Franklin, “if you are not to be forgotten as soon as you are dead, either write things worth reading or do things worth writing about” This evergreen statement of Franklin is true in the case of the late Samuel Metseagharun who was a notable Itsekiri personality during his life time. He was a unique man in all parameters and he did many things that are worth writing about. He will never be forgotten by the people and history of Delta state.

The futile challenge against Omo-Agege

With a strong first term performance, there is no question that Omo-Agege is the only viable choice of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta Central senatorial race.

Akwa Ibom 2019: The Ekere factor

Politics in Akwa Ibom State has assumed a new dimension since a  new entrant into the governorship race took every one by storm. That new entrant, against all odds and permutations, is Obong Nsima Ekere.

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