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Ezekwesili Backs Nigerians’ Call for Real-Time Upload of Election Results

February 6, 2026

Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has cautioned Nigerian senators over ambiguities in the amended Electoral Act and said Nigerians are demanding the real-time electronic upload of election results from polling units, during an interview on ARISE News in Abuja on Friday. The comments came as the Nigerian Senate reviews the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill […]

Peter Obi Condemns Kwara Killings, Urges Swift Action on Insecurity

February 5, 2026

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the recent killings in Kwara State, describing the violence as tragic and urging authorities to act decisively to end insecurity in Nigeria. The condemnation by Obi, a 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate and former governor of Anambra State, follows attacks in communities in Kwara’s Kaiama Local Government Area […]

Senate Refusal of Mandatory E-Transmission Draws Criticism from Obedient Movement

February 4, 2026

The Obedient Movement, the political camp associated with former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, has criticised the Nigerian Senate’s actions on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, saying the decision not to approve mandatory electronic transmission of election results reflects an unwillingness to strengthen electoral transparency. The criticism was contained in a statement by Dr Yunusa […]

Lai Mohammed: Why 10 Million Extra Votes Would Not Have Delivered 2023 Win to Obi

February 2, 2026

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has said that former presidential candidate Peter Obi would still not have won the 2023 presidential election even if he had secured an additional 10 million votes. He made the remarks during an interview with reporters on Monday, February 2, 2026. Peter Obi was the […]

A HomeComing: All Eyes in Enugu as Chief Uche Nnaji Makes First Public Return

January 31, 2026

By Ossy Tochukwu Ojimelukwe Chief Uche Nnaji, former minister of innovation, science and technology on January 29, 2026, paid an impromptu visit to Enugu State marking his first public return to Enugu State since his resignation from the federal cabinet in late 2025. The visit was both personal and symbolic. In a deeply personal visit, […]

Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji: A Stand for Credible Opposition in Enugu State

January 30, 2026

By Chukwudi Louis AniPolitical Economist. In the evolving political landscape of Enugu State, Chief Uche Geoffrey Nnaji has emerged as a distinct and resolute voice of opposition. At a time when many appear to have been co-opted by the government of the day, Nnaji stands firm, refusing to compromise his convictions or trade principles for […]

Military Should Apologise to Nigerians After Denying Coup Plot – Falana

January 27, 2026

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called on the Nigerian military to apologise to Nigerians for earlier denying reports of an alleged coup plot, only for the Defence Headquarters to later confirm the existence of such a plot and announce that some officers will face trial before a military […]

FG Signs Concession Agreement for Enugu Airport in Major Aviation Reform Drive

January 23, 2026

The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally signed a concession agreement for Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, marking a significant step in its ongoing efforts to modernise the nation’s aviation infrastructure through public-private partnerships. The signing took place on Wednesday, January 22, 2026, at the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development in Abuja. The agreement […]

Fayose Says Tinubu Rebuked Makinde, Focused Meeting on Official Matters

January 23, 2026

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has publicly outlined his version of what transpired during the closed-door meeting between Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The comments were made in a statement and on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). […]

This Is Not Government, Nwajiuba Says, Likens Tinubu Administration to Cartel

January 23, 2026

Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, former Minister of State for Education and 2027 presidential aspirant, has criticised the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing its style of governance as akin to “cartel behaviour” rather than effective government. The comments were made during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Nwajiuba said the […]