Month: February 2026

BREAKING: INEC Releases Timetable for 2027 General Elections

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Photo: Prof Joash Amupitan The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the official timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. The electoral umpire made the announcement on Friday, outlining key dates and milestones that will guide political parties, candidates and other stakeholders in the build-up to the nationwide polls. In a statement issued by the commission, Independent National Electoral Commission said the timetable provides a structured framework for party primaries, submission of nomination forms, campaigns, and other statutory processes ahead of the elections. Although full details…

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How Edeh Influenced Education Minister to Shift MOUAU VC Interview to Abuja

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Photo: Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education   By: Mandy Park Fresh controversy has trailed the decision by the Chairman of the Governing Council of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Comrade Fidelis Edeh, to relocate the interview of vice-chancellor candidates from Umuahia to Abuja. Emerging details indicate that Edeh wrote to the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, on January 24, 2026, citing alleged security concerns on campus as the basis for seeking approval to move the exercise to Abuja. However, in an interview with The Punch on Wednesday, Edeh…

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Where Is Deji Adeyanju: When Activism Collides With Accountability

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PHOTO:Mr Peter Obi By: Daniel Kanu In the marketplace of ideas, allegations are cheap. Evidence is not. And when public figures trade in accusations they cannot defend, they risk exposing not just their targets, but themselves. Last year, activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju publicly accused former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, of corruption and other laughable, unspecified malpractices. The claims, amplified across social media and news platforms, were serious enough to demand proof. They struck at the heart of Obi’s reputation — a political brand largely…

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2027: Atiku Dismisses Fayose’s Claim on Makinde as ‘Beer Parlour Gossip’

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Photo: Fayose and Atiku By: Daniel Kanu Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed as “beer parlour gossip” claims by former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose that Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has agreed to serve as his running mate in the 2027 presidential election. In a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday and signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku described the allegation as “a shameless concoction — a tissue of lies stitched together by a serial purveyor of political gossip whose relevance survives…

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CAPPA Unveils Report Warning of Rising Youth Exposure to Emerging Nicotine Products in Nigeria

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Photo: Public Health Experts at the Media Presentation of the new report on Smoke Trap By: Daniel Kanu Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) today Thursday, 12th February, launched a new report raising alarm over the rapid spread of emerging nicotine and tobacco products in Nigeria and the growing exposure of young people to the devices amid regulatory gaps. The report, titled “New Smoke Trap: New and Emerging Nicotine and Tobacco Products, Youth Exposure and Policy Gaps in Nigeria,” was presented at a media briefing in Lagos, where public…

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Hon. Abang Appeals for Calm as Youths Protest Condition of Ikom–Obudu Expressway

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Photo:  Hon. Abang, PhD. By: Mandy Park Hon. Victor Abang, PhD, Member representing Boki/Ikom Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, has appealed for restraint among youths protesting the deplorable condition of sections of the Ikom–Obudu Expressway. In a statement addressing the ongoing protest along the federal road corridor, the lawmaker urged the demonstrators and residents to remain calm, law-abiding, and temporarily vacate the roadway in the interest of public safety and the free flow of traffic. He noted that deliberate legislative and executive efforts are already underway to facilitate…

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Outrage as MOUAU Council Chair Moves VC Interview to Abuja …Ex-Abia SSG Alleges Possible Compromise

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Photo: Dr. Alex Otti, Abia State Gov. By: Mandy Park The decision by the Chairman of the Governing Council of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Comrade Fidelis Edeh, to relocate the interview of candidates for the position of the institution’s 7th Vice-Chancellor from the university campus to Abuja has sparked widespread outrage. A statement issued on Wednesday announced the change of venue and gave the aspirants one week to prepare for the trip to the Federal Capital Territory. It is estimated that the university may spend over N50…

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When Zamfara State prepares graves instead of protection

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Photo: President Bola Tinubu By: Usman-Leman As journalists, we are trained not merely to read words, but to interrogate meaning, intent and consequence. This skill is most vital when examining government budgets, which often reveal truths that official speeches carefully avoid. Budgets are political and moral documents; they show what leaders value when resources are limited and choices are unavoidable. The 2026 budget of the Zamfara State Government offers such a revealing moment. Among its allocations is a provision of ₦1 billion for the construction of ultramodern cemeteries. On paper,…

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Nigeria’s electoral system should work since banks can function seamlessly says Obi

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Photo: Obi with other activists during the protest in Abuja By: Daniel Kanu Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Mr Peter Obi said on Tuesday that if banks can function seamlessly across the country, then Nigeria’s electoral process should be able to do the same, as he renewed calls for urgent electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi made the remarks in Abuja after joining a group of protesters at the National Assembly Complex on Monday. The demonstration, said to be organised by members of the Obidient Movement…

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MOUAU Promotion Row: Tinubu Is My Last Hope, Says Nto

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Photo: President Bola Tinubu By: Mandy Park Senior lecturer at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), Dr. Philips Nto, has said his decision to petition President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his delayed promotion to the rank of professor was taken as a last resort after years of frustration. Nto, who said he has been due for promotion since 2021, explained that as the Visitor to the university, President Tinubu remains the final authority capable of resolving the matter, accusing the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Comrade…

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