APC State Congresses: Calm in Many States, Crisis in Key Battlegrounds THE All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday conducted its state congresses nationwide as part of preparations for its National Convention scheduled for 25–28 March. While the exercises were largely peaceful in several states, escalating internal crises in Ondo, Delta and Benue underscored lingering factional […]
By INIOBONG AKPAN The Comment That Sparked Debate WHEN Umo Eno remarked that he is “not the state’s personal receptionist,” the statement triggered mixed reactions in Akwa Ibom. Critics described it as dismissive, while supporters argued it was a realistic acknowledgment of the demands of public office. Beyond the political undertones, the remark raises a broader […]
Arenyeka Emerges by Consensus THE Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has elected Chief Solomon Arenyeka as its new State Chairman, signaling the start of a renewed push toward the 2027 general elections. Arenyeka emerged through consensus at the party’s State Congress held at the Cenotaph in Asaba. His emergence was part […]
A First Lady’s Final Journey WHEN Stella Obasanjo travelled to Spain in October 2005 for cosmetic surgery, the procedure was expected to be routine. Instead, it ended in tragedy that would prompt a cross-border legal battle and renewed scrutiny of private medical practice. Mrs. Obasanjo died on 23 October 2005, following complications from liposuction surgery […]
By ENUENWOSU IFEANYI KINGSLEY A State Defined by Diversity DELTA State stands as one of Nigeria’s most ethnically diverse states, structured into three senatorial districts that broadly reflect its five recognised ethnic nationalities. The distribution of these groups has shaped political zoning, electoral contests and debates over identity for decades. While the state operates under administrative […]
‘We Will Strive for Excellence’ THE Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said the commission cannot guarantee a 100 per cent perfect general election in 2027, urging Nigerians to moderate expectations while assuring them of the commission’s commitment to credible polls. Amupitan made the remarks on Sunday at a […]
By MELVIN KOFFA New Law Reshapes Party Organisation NIGERIA’S major opposition parties — PDP, ADC and LP — have launched sweeping digital membership registration campaigns to comply with Section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026, a provision reshaping internal party politics. The law requires parties to maintain verifiable digital registers and submit them to INEC […]
Low Turnout and Voter Apathy ELECTIONS into the six area councils of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, held on 21 February, have raised questions about Nigeria’s electoral preparedness ahead of 2027. Conducted under the amended Electoral Act 2026, these polls were not merely routine; they served as a test of the Act and a […]
IKHIDE R IKHELOA Soldier of Fortune: Early Years and Formation BORN on 8 November 1938 in Kano, Murtala Ramat Muhammed emerged from the elite Barewa College, Zaria, into a generation of young officers who would shape Nigeria’s post-independence history. Trained at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, he was commissioned in 1961 and quickly developed a […]
By OCHUKO EDAFE Scrutiny Mounts Over Government Spending Channels FRESH concerns have emerged over the transparency and impact of several government-funded programmes in Delta State, with critics alleging that certain initiatives have become conduits for mismanagement rather than engines of development. Among the spending areas drawing attention are government conferences, investment consulting arrangements, media projects, security […]