The LeadWay, Despite his public declaration that he holds no intention of contesting the 2027 presidential election, sources close to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, allege that a clandestine political structure is rapidly taking shape. A purported “Wike-For-President 2027 Committee” is reported to have held a secret meeting recently, where […]

By Chidimma Okwara, A coalition of Ogoni and diaspora organizations has issued a powerful call to the Nigerian government: no oil exploration will resume in Ogoniland without transparency, justice, and the full consent of the community. This demand comes amid renewed efforts by the federal government to re-engage with stakeholders in the oil-rich but environmentally […]

By Gbenga Oresanya, The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has publicly challenged the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, demanding that he withdraw a recent statement that accused the Minister of “dancing around” the cost of the controversial Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. Minister Umahi, a former two-term governor of Ebonyi State, asserted his seniority in […]

By Chidimma Okwara, President Bola Tinubu has approved the exercise of the presidential prerogative of mercy for a total of 175 convicts, Out of which 147 granted clemency or reduced sentences. He also granted posthumous pardons to late Ken Saro-Wiwa, late Sir Herbert Macaulay, late Major General Mamman Vatsa. Former House of Representatives member, Farouk […]

By Chidimma Okwara, A legislative crisis is brewing in Abia State’s local government system following the forced resignation of the Leader of the Osisioma Ngwa Legislative Council, Hon. Victor Ngwakwe, who claims he was pushed out after raising the alarm over the state government’s alleged appropriation of local council funds. Hon. Ngwakwe, who represented Osokwa […]

By Chidimma Okwara, Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has ignited a national debate on religious freedom and state censorship after confirming a new policy that mandates all religious preachers—Muslim and Christian alike—to submit their sermons to the state government for vetting and approval before public delivery. The directive, which the government justifies as a […]

By Chidimma Okwara, Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has called for significant electoral reforms, with a strong emphasis on the mandatory verification of academic certificates of all candidates by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). This call comes in the wake of a […]

By Chidimma Okwara, The National Council of State has approved the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The approval was given during a meeting of the council presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Professor Amupitan succeeds Professor […]

By Gbenga Oresanya,  A factional leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organization, Afenifere, Oba Oladipo Olaitan, has launched a scathing attack on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the party of thriving on deceit and manipulation. In a statement that is likely to generate significant political debate, he also alleged that the party was responsible […]

By Chidimma Okwara, Professor Mahmood Yakubu the chairman of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is currently on terminal leave forced on him by the president of Nigeria, although his two-term tenure is set to end in November/December 2025. However, the question of who will be the next INEC Chairman is a major current topic because […]