Year: 2026

Photo: Mr Peter Obi Nigeria’s higher education sector is facing renewed scrutiny over alleged restrictions on free expression, following claims by former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, that his scheduled lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University was abruptly cancelled. Obi, who was the Labour Party’s flag bearer in the 2023 general elections and is a prominent aspirant of the opposition Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) for 2027, disclosed that he had been invited months earlier to deliver a keynote address at the institution on Saturday, April 25, but was informed at short notice…

Nigerian politician, Chief Dan Ulasi, has expressed optimism that a joint presidential ticket featuring Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso would usher in a new era of development and progress in Nigeria. Ulasi made the remark while addressing political stakeholders, noting that the combination of the two prominent opposition figures could redefine governance and inspire renewed public confidence in the country’s leadership. According to him, both Obi and Kwankwaso have established reputations for prudence, administrative competence, and grassroots appeal, qualities he believes are critical to addressing Nigeria’s socio-economic challenges. He argued…

By Mandy Park As the world commemorates Earth Day 2026 today, the Africa Make Big Polluters Pay (MBPP) coalition has called for urgent and concrete action to address the escalating climate crisis and the systemic forces driving environmental degradation across Africa. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the coalition said this year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” underscores the reality that the climate emergency is no longer a distant threat but a present and intensifying emergency. “Whether in the forests of Kenya, or in Nigeria’s grasslands, from biodiversity loss and…

By Mandy Park Opposition political parties in Nigeria have resolved to form a united front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), warning against what they described as attempts to impose a one-party state ahead of the 2027 general elections. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a National Summit of opposition parties held on Saturday in Ibadan, Oyo State. In the declaration, the parties accused the APC of undermining democratic principles and pledged to resist any efforts that threaten Nigeria’s multi-party system. They insisted that,…

Photo : Ace Journalist Michael Jegede By Mandy Park Germany-based businessman and ICT consultant, Chief Olayinka Segelu Akintola Oladimeji, has congratulated renowned journalist and speechwriter, Mr. Michael Jegede, on the occasion of his birthday, describing him as a dependable professional and trusted associate whose contributions to journalism and public communication have remained invaluable. In a congratulatory message released on Friday, Chief Oladimeji expressed gratitude to God for Jegede’s life, acknowledging what he described as God’s enduring grace, mercy, and loving kindness that have sustained and elevated the journalist over the…

Photo: Governor Alex Otti delivering TheNiche lecture By: Mandy Park Abia State Governor Alex Chioma Otti has delivered a sweeping critique of Nigeria’s political economy, warning that poor leadership choices, corruption, and voter apathy remain the biggest obstacles to economic progress. Speaking at the 2026 edition of TheNiche Annual Lecture held at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, Otti declared that Nigeria’s economic fortunes are inseparable from its political decisions, stressing that the 2027 general elections will determine whether the country moves toward prosperity or deeper decline. Delivering a lecture…

Photo: Dr Philips Nto By: Mandy Park A former Commissioner for Finance and Economic Planning in Abia State, Dr Philips Nto on Friday declared that he has accepted the genuine calls by well meaning citizens for him to contest the Abia North Senatorial seat under the All Progressive Congress ( APC) in 2027. ” With obedience to the will of God, with humility and respect to my teeming well wishers who have urged me to enter this race, I wish to offer myself for service at this critical and pivotal…