Mulade Emerges NDC Candidate for 2027 Poll ENVIRONMENTAL rights advocate and peace campaigner, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has emerged as the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate for the Warri Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general election. Mulade secured victory in the party’s primary election conducted on May 29 in Delta State, earning the mandate to […]
Labour Party Produces Female Governorship Candidate in Delta THE Labour Party (LP) has produced another female governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 general election in Delta State, with Mrs. Esther James emerging as the party’s standard-bearer following its governorship primary election. James, an indigene of Igbide in Isoko South Local Government Area, was elected by […]
Sit-at-Home Exercise Marks Historic Anniversary COMMUNITIES across parts of Nigeria’s South-East and South-South regions witnessed varying degrees of shutdown on Saturday as supporters of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) observed a sit-at-home exercise marking 59 years since the declaration of Biafra in 1967. The exercise formed part of […]
As Governor Umo Eno meets journalists for a major media briefing in Uyo, a wide range of questions touching on transparency, infrastructure, healthcare, local government autonomy, security and economic development continue to dominate public discourse in Akwa Ibom State. A Critical Test of Accountability MEDIA briefings often serve as opportunities for governments to showcase achievements […]
Zoning as a Structural Fault Line in State Politics Historical Rotation Framework Under Pressure POLITICAL stakeholders in Cross River State are once again confronting tensions linked to the state’s informal zoning and rotation arrangement, a framework that has historically shaped governorship succession across senatorial districts since the return to democratic governance in 1999. A recent […]
A Global Business Empire and Nigeria’s Public Contracts A Contractor With Deep Ties Outside Nigeria GILBERT Chagoury, a prominent businessman linked to major infrastructure projects in Nigeria, maintains significant personal and corporate ties to France. Public records and reports indicate residence in Paris, where his business interests are also structured through entities registered in high-value […]
ZLP Produces Governorship Candidate for 2027 Delta Election THE Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has elected Comrade Emeka Nkwoala as its governorship candidate for the 2027 Delta State governorship election, positioning the party for what it describes as a vigorous challenge against the ruling political establishment. Nkwoala, a former Delta State Chairman of the Labour Party […]
Asagba Celebrates Governor’s Third Anniversary in Office THE Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has congratulated Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on the occasion of his third anniversary in office, commending his administration’s commitment to governance, peace, and infrastructural development across the state. In a goodwill message released to mark the anniversary, […]
Presidential Pardons Return to Political Spotlight THE use of presidential pardon powers by Donald Trump is once again dominating political and legal debate in the United States following a series of clemency decisions benefiting individuals convicted in fraud, bribery and financial crime cases. The clemency actions, which involve high-profile business executives, reality television personalities and […]
ADP Sets Date for National Convention THE Action Democratic Party (ADP) has announced plans to hold its National Convention on 29 May 2026, as the party intensifies preparations ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. National Chairman of the party, Yabagi Sani, disclosed the development while addressing party members and supporters, describing the gathering as a […]