Category: Politics

Photo : Prof Pat Utomi By: Daniel Kanu Renown political economist and management expert, Prof Pat Utomi, has raised alarm over what he described as a deepening moral and institutional crisis in Nigeria following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) decision to withdraw recognition of the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Utomi criticised the electoral body’s action, warning that it signals a dangerous erosion of democratic norms and accountability. Citing a controversial quote often attributed to Joseph…

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Photo: Aisha Yesufu By: Daniel Kanu Political activist and co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls movement, Aisha Yesufu, has alleged that officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were bribed to facilitate the removal of the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Yesufu made the claims during an appearance on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television, where she also alleged that the INEC chairman was subjected to threats prior to the commission’s action. Her comments follow recent developments within the ADC, where INEC reportedly recognised changes…

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Photo: Mr Peter Obi By Daniel Kanu The Media Office of Peter Obi has raised alarm over what it described as a coordinated attempt to prevent him from contesting the 2027 presidential election, warning that such a move poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s democracy. In a statement, the office alleged that the plot is being orchestrated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), with efforts reportedly dating back to the aftermath of the 2023 general election. According to the statement, the alleged strategy includes…

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Photo: Gov Bassey Otu By Mandy Park Governor of Cross River State, Bassey Otu, has called on Christians to embrace hope and unity as they celebrate Easter, extending warm felicitations to the faithful across the state and Nigeria on the occasion of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. In a goodwill message issued by his Chief Press Secretary and Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Linus Obogo, the governor described Easter as the pinnacle of the Christian faith and a powerful symbol of hope, redemption, sacrifice and the triumph of…

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Photo: Nkeiruka Onyejeocha By Daniel Kanu Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has resigned from her position in compliance with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive requiring political appointees seeking elective office in 2027 to step down. Onyejeocha announced her resignation in a letter shared on her social media platforms on Friday, just days after the March 31 deadline issued by the Presidency. Although she did not disclose the specific office she intends to contest, her exit signals a growing wave of political realignments ahead of the next…

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Photo: Gov. Otu By Mandy Park The Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria.(BON), has announced that the Cross River State governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu, alongside two of his counterparts, will be among distinguished honourees at the 2nd edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Awards (TNBA), scheduled for April 8, 2026, in Abuja. The prestigious ceremony, scheduled to take place at the NAF Conference Centre, is expected to draw key stakeholders in the nation’s broadcast industry. In a statement issued on Thursday, by the Executive Secretary, Dr Yemisi Bamgbose, BON disclosed that Governor,…

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Photo: President Bola Tinubu By Daniel Kanu The Presidency has clarified that a combination of scheduling pressures and logistical constraints necessitated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to meet victims of the recent Plateau attacks at the Jos airport rather than in the city centre. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the State House disclosed that the President had initially planned to receive Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno in Abuja before proceeding to Ogun State for an official engagement. However, following a detailed security…

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Photo: Prof Joash Amupitan, INEC Chairman By: Daniel Kanu The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Amupitan, has cautioned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against proceeding with its scheduled national convention on April 14, warning that defiance of a subsisting court order could jeopardize the party’s future electoral victories. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Amupitan said any action taken in violation of a court directive could have far-reaching legal consequences, including the nullification of electoral wins, drawing parallels with previous judicial interventions in Nigeria’s…

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Photo: Senator Ibikunle Amosun By Mandy Park A group, ECONID (Egba Collective, Nigeria), has made a formal appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at both the state and national levels to return of Senator Ibikunle Amosun to the National Assembly in 2027, in the overriding interest of sustainable development and equitable representation for Ogun Central. ECONID, in a statement signed by its General Secretary, Dr. Hassan Ishola on Friday, said Senator Amosun’s wealth of experience, proven leadership capacity, and deep-rooted connection…

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