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October 2, 2026

Six Zones, 42 States & A New Nigeria? The Facts Behind The Viral Geopolitical Bill

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By TIMOTHY HAGGERTY-NWOKOLO A Viral Bill With No Legislative Footprint A striking political message has been circulating across Facebook, presenting a sweeping restructuring of Nigeria as the “Nigeria Geo-Political Zone Bill 2026.” The message claims that, from 1st October 2026, Nigeria would operate four levels of government — federal, zonal, state and local. It further […]

Sixty-Six Years After Independence: Why I Believe Nigeria Is Still Fighting An Unfinished Battle Over Power

By LAWAL ADETAYO The ‘Dan Fodio Estate’ Narrative: Why I Believe Nigeria Has Never Truly Escaped the Politics of Conquest This Is Not About Diplomacy—It Is About Asking Difficult Questions LET me begin with a confession. I am not interested in diplomatic language. I am not interested in pretending every uncomfortable conversation automatically amounts to hate […]