By MELVIN KOFFA The Political Battle Before Election Day NIGERIA’S 2027 general election may ultimately be decided at polling units across the country. However, the struggle to determine who appears on the ballot may begin much earlier and far from public view. Long before voters cast their ballots, politicians will negotiate alliances, party leaders will […]
2027 Election: New Political Calculations Reshape the Battle for Northern Nigeria Abuja Emerges as Centre of Pre-Election Negotiations NIGERIA’S political atmosphere is becoming increasingly active as major political actors intensify consultations ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Within Abuja’s hotels, private residences and political offices, discussions over coalition-building, candidate selection and regional support have become […]
The Pattern Behind Nigeria’s Reform Agenda WHENEVER the Federal Government unveils a major reform initiative, the public conversation increasingly shifts beyond the merits of the proposal itself to a more fundamental question: whether the policy will be implemented effectively and sustained beyond the initial announcement. This recurring pattern forms the basis of a commentary examining […]
A Symbolic Restoration Amid Broader Budget Cuts A newly awarded federal contract to restore and regild four historic equestrian statues near the Lincoln Memorial has become the latest flashpoint in the debate over the spending priorities of President Donald Trump’s administration. The project, valued at approximately $5 million, involves applying 23.75-karat gold leaf to the […]
Is Tinubu’s Political Dominance in Lagos Entering a New Phase? Examining the Shifting Dynamics of Power Introduction FOR more than two decades, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has remained the central figure in Lagos politics. Since leaving office as governor in 2007, he has continued to exert enormous influence over the state’s political direction, earning a […]
By OCHUKO EDAFE Public Commentary Renews Debate Over Delta State’s Civil Service Capacity Comparing Successive Administrations AS political discussions surrounding the 2027 elections gradually intensify, a public commentary has renewed debate over workforce management, governance priorities and public sector capacity in Delta State. The opinion piece contrasts aspects of personnel management under the administrations of […]
An Election Already Taking Shape ALTHOUGH the 2027 general elections remain months away, political developments in Delta North Senatorial District are already attracting significant attention as leading political figures reposition for what analysts describe as one of the state’s most consequential contests. The evolving race features incumbent Senator Ned Nwoko alongside former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa […]
By ODEGA SHAWA Armed Resistance or Political Mobilisation? Examining the Strategic Choices That Changed the Biafra Campaign The Long Shadow of an Unfinished National Question MORE than five decades after the Nigerian Civil War ended, the demand for greater self-determination among sections of the South-East continues to influence political discourse, public debate and regional identity. At […]
By OLUGBENE MAALOO A Debate Rooted in History FOR decades, the phrase “Hausa-Fulani” has been used in political discussions to describe a dominant bloc in Northern Nigeria. Yet historians, political analysts and ethnic scholars continue to debate whether the term accurately reflects the complex realities of power, identity and governance in the region. The debate has […]
Oborevwori’s Third Anniversary Celebration Reveals Emerging Political Dynamics in Delta THE third anniversary celebration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration delivered more than messages of gratitude and reflection. It also provided a revealing glimpse into the changing political landscape of Delta State. Held under the banner of the 2026 Delta State Thanksgiving and Praise Day, the […]