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Rufai Oseni and the ‘gbewudani’ metapho

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Photo:  Rufai Oseni Rufai Oseni and the ‘gbewudani’ metaphor By Niran Adedokun Amongst many others, two things sicken me about Nigerian politicians. The first is their capacity to approbate and reprobate. You know that inclination to blow hot and cold in the same breath. The second, which flows from the first, is their compulsion to assume that Nigerians are too dumb to read between the lines. I could cite endless examples of these annoying attempts to hoodwink Nigerians in virtually every aspect of our politics, but I’ll restrain myself and…

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Osun Guber: APC, PDP file petitions to challenge Adeleke’s victory in court 

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Photo: Governor Adeleke By: Mandy Park Legal fireworks over the August 15 Osun State governorship election have begun, with the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) challenging the declaration of Governor Ademola Adeleke as winner of the poll. The petitions, dated September 5, 2026, were displayed at the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in Osogbo yesterday, effectively opening another legal battle over an election involving Adeleke. Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the petitions showed that APC candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, popularly known as AMBO, and his…

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Obi’s Convoy Blocked in Benue, Presidential Candidate Condemns ‘Rascality’

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Photo: Thugs confronting Obi’s convoy security By: Mandy Park The convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, was reportedly prevented from entering parts of Benue State on Tuesday by a group of suspected political thugs. The incident occurred along Boko Road, near the Air Force Base, as Obi and members of his team attempted to proceed to communities affected by recent killings to pay a condolence visit to victims and their families. According to reports, the suspected thugs, some of whom were allegedly armed…

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Nigerians Better Off In 1999…‘We’re Really Not In Democracy’ says Duke

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Photo: Donald Duke. Nigerians were better off in 1999 than they are now despite 26 years of constitutional democracy, Donald Duke, Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) presidential candidate has said. Duke, former Governor of Cross-River State, spoke on Friday during an interview on the Policy Without Politics (PWP) podcast, a clip of which circulated on Sunday. Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999 after years of military rule, when former President Olusegun Obasanjo took over from Abdulsalami Abubakar, then military Head of State. The country has had six civilian presidents since…

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Obi Rejects Datti’s Verdict, Says Anambra Record Proves He Can Transform Nigeria

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By Mandy Park Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has dismissed the assessment of his former running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, that none of the politicians seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election, including himself, has the capacity to improve Nigeria. Obi, while outlining his vision for the country, said his record as governor of Anambra State demonstrated that he had the experience and capacity to deliver meaningful development if given the opportunity to lead at the federal level. Baba-Ahmed, who was Obi’s…

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26 states lean on FAAC as wage bills outstrip IGR

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By: Mandy Park At least 26 state governments could not generate enough internal revenue to cover their personnel costs in 2025, as they continue to depend on allocations from the Federation Account despite a significant improvement in their finances. An analysis by The PUNCH showed that only eight of the 34 states covered by a new BudgIT report generated Internally Generated Revenue higher than their personnel expenditure during the year. The eight states were Lagos, Enugu, Ogun, Delta, Kaduna, Kwara, Abia and Anambra. The remaining 26 states generated about N1.16tn…

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Gov. Otu placing culture, tourism at heart of Cross River development – Obudu Chair

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Photo: Gov. Otu The Chairman of Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, has commended Governor Bassey Otu for placing culture and tourism at the centre of the state’s development agenda. The council chairman said the governor’s administration had demonstrated a renewed commitment to harnessing Cross River State’s rich cultural heritage, natural attractions and tourism potential as key drivers of economic growth and sustainable development. He noted that Obudu, with its renowned mountainous landscape, cultural heritage and tourist attractions, remained strategically positioned to benefit from the state government’s renewed…

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Rivers: CAPPA Raises Alarm Over Bille Gas Explosion, Demands Probe

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By Mandy Park Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa, CAPPA, has raised the alarm over the risk of a major environmental and public safety disaster in Bille, an island community in Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, following another gas-related explosion in the area. CAPPA urged the Rivers State Government and relevant regulatory authorities to urgently investigate the incident and address what it described as persistent gas bubbling and seepage in the community. The latest explosion occurred at about 8am on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at No. 18, Opu…

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Ohamadike Ndigbo: A Record That Speaks, A Return That Promises More – Part 1

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Photo: Senator Victor Umeh By Chiadikaobi Udeh When the history of representation in Anambra Central is written, the name Senator Victor Umeh, Ohamadike Ndigbo, will certainly have a place. For me, supporting Senator Victor Umeh is not about supporting a name or a political personality. It is about recognizing a record of representation that has touched lives, attracted projects, and given the people of Anambra Central a voice at the highest level of government. In the Senate, Ohamadike has consistently demonstrated that representation goes beyond making appearances. He has sponsored…

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2027 presidency: APM unveils campaign plans for Makinde

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  Photo: Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde (middle); receiving certificate of return and Flag as Allied People’s Movement (APM), Presidential Candidate from the party National Chairman, Alhaji Yusuf Mamman Dantalle (left) while the Organizing Secretary, Hon Bashiru Bala looks on, during the APM primary election collation/unveiling ceremony, held at Emeritus Theophilus Ogunlesi Hall, Ibadan. By Mandy Park The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has rolled out its campaign strategy for the 2027 presidential election as the party begins efforts to build nationwide support for its candidate, Seyi Makinde. The party has…

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