In Nigerian politics, when politicians finish their tenures, the standard ritual is usually to point fingers, trade blame, or hide behind dense bureaucratic paperwork. But former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has just raised the political stakes to a whole new level. Faced with renewed accusations…
Just when Nigerians thought political theater couldn’t get any louder ahead of the 2027 election cycle, a heavyweight brawl has erupted in the corridors of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The political gloves are officially off between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and the Governor of Imo State and Chairman…
When African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore reignited the national conversation by demanding a ₦500,000 monthly pay package for Nigerian workers, public reactions were immediate and divided. As captured in the Daily Post report on Sowore’s wage proposal and his broader policy interview covered by Punch on his wage and energy agenda, the…
Tension reached a boiling point in Sokoto State when youths and villagers across communities in Tambuwal Local Government Area took over major transport corridors, setting fires and vandalising All Progressives Congress (APC) secretariats. As detailed in the Leadership report on the Tambuwal unrest and confirmed by Punch coverage of the Sokoto highway blockade, residents from…
When political pundits in Abuja talk about the race for the Red Chamber, the standard line has always been that only legacy establishments can muster candidates in every corner of the federation. But as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) published its official roster, those old assumptions took a serious hit. The Nigeria Democratic Congress…
When the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) first turned its full spotlight on former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, the dramatic showdown had all the makings of a prime-time blockbuster. Operatives laid siege to residences, legal fireworks went off, and EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede famously took to national television, staking his reputation and even…
Within three short years, the price of petrol moved from under ₦200 to a staggering ₦1,400 per litre. Small businesses have shut down, daily transport fares consume half of workers’ wages, food prices have skyrocketed beyond reach, and interstate highways have become dangerous corridors for kidnappers. Yet, the same political machinery responsible for this economic…
A striking new milestone in global health migration has brought Nigeria’s medical realities back into sharp focus: 10,494 Nigerian healthcare professionals are officially employed within the United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS). According to workforce data published by the advocacy group NHS Million and detailed in a Premium Times report on NHS staffing, Nigeria now…
Every enduring political movement needs champions who look beyond immediate gratification—leaders who possess the patience, moral clarity, and discipline to stay the course and build from the ground up. In Nigeria’s fast-shifting political climate, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson has embraced that crucial responsibility within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). For Dickson, politics has never been…
In Nigerian politics, genuine trust is rare currency. While many politicians attempt to manufacture popularity the moment election posters hit the streets, authentic grassroots relationships cannot be bought off the shelf or staged overnight. For Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, the bond shared with the people of Sagbama, Ekeremor, and the wider Bayelsa West constituency is…
