As political maneuvering intensifies ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, the South-South Emerging Leaders’ Forum (SELF) has raised concerns that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi may be preparing to exit the coalition platform led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The group alleges that Obi fears he may not secure the coalition’s presidential
Nigeria stands at a critical demographic crossroads, with over 60% of its population under the age of 30. This youthful majority could become the engine of national development—or a destabilizing force, depending on the country’s policy choices and investment priorities. This warning was issued by the Chairman of the National Population Commission (NPC), Hon. Nasir
— a meditation on memory, silence, and the promises that died with him Death has a way of softening memory. In its silence, we often confuse legacy with pity, and nostalgia with truth. The dead can no longer defend themselves, but neither should they be shielded from the truth of their actions, not when those
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for a renewed focus on the quality of leadership in Nigeria, stating that the country does not necessarily need a perfect constitution, but rather, the right operators to implement it effectively. Speaking at the opening of the National Summit on the Future of Nigeria’s Constitutional Democracy held in Abuja,
The President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has announced an ambitious plan to reduce the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, across Nigeria. As part of this effort, he revealed that his refinery currently produces 22,000 tonnes of LPG daily and is ramping up production to meet domestic needs.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), bringing an end to his membership in the party he helped establish more than two decades ago. In a letter dated July 14, 2025, and addressed to the Chairman of the PDP Jada 1 Ward in Adamawa State, Atiku cited “irreconcilable differences”
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai were among prominent political figures who visited the graveside of late former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State, on Wednesday. The visit came a day after Buhari was laid to rest in his hometown following his
Ondo State Governor,c, has officially assigned portfolios to the 16 newly sworn-in commissioners, charging them to immediately assume office and deliver on the administration’s promises of transparency, accountability, and good governance. The announcement, made through a statement from the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, came less than 24 hours after the commissioners were
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Katsina State to receive the body of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who served as both military head of state and civilian president, ruling Nigeria for a total of nine years and eight months. Tinubu’s aircraft touched down at Katsina Airport at exactly 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday,
Rauf Aregbesola, interim National Secretary of the ADC and former Osun governor, asserted during a homecoming event in Osogbo on Sunday that Governor Ademola Adeleke has finalized plans to leave the PDP ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial elections. According to Aregbesola, Adeleke “already know[s] they are on their way out,” and the 2026 race “may
