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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Electoral Act amendment: Kukah Centre, Yiaga Africa, TAF, 4 other CSOs want Reps’ version of electoral act

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Photo: Coalition members at the briefing By: Mandy Park …Insist on real-time e-transmission of election results A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs), including the Centre for Media and Society (CEMESO), The Kukah Centre, International Press Centre (IPC), Elect Her, Nigerian Women Trust Fund, TAF Africa and Yiaga Africa, have risen against members of the Senate, demanding immediate action on some sections of the 2025 Electoral Bill, particularly the sections that deal with electronic transmission of election results from the polling unit to a dedicated server for transparency and accountability.…

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Alex Otti and Governance Driven by Data, Not Guesswork

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Photo: Gov. Alex Otti By Daniel Kanu For decades, Abia State was a textbook example of wasted potential. Although the state has had several governors, little was achieved, aside from some commendable efforts during the tenure of Chief Theodore Orji. The truth is that today, Governor Alex Otti has raised the bar in governance, to the excitement of the people. Endowed with industrious citizens, strategic commercial hubs, and enormous human capital, the state nonetheless struggled under the weight of poor infrastructure, weak institutions, and a governance culture that delivered little…

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CAPPA Hails Commissioning of Nigeria’s First PCBs Treatment Facility, Calls for Scale-Up and Strict Enforcement

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Photo: CAPPA  Executive Director, Oluwafemi Akinbode By: Mandy Park Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA) has commended the Federal Government for commissioning Nigeria’s first dedicated Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) treatment facility in Abuja, describing it as a major milestone in the country’s chemicals and waste management framework. The facility, established under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), was inaugurated on Thursday, December 18, 2025. In a statement issued on Monday, CAPPA noted that…

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