There was a time when the mere mention of a ₦3 fuel hike brought Adams Oshiomhole out in his trademark khaki, leading nationwide strikes that grounded the economy. As President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), he positioned himself as the ultimate defender of the masses against anti-people policies. Today, seated comfortably in the corridors…
As Bayelsa State marks three decades of statehood since its creation on October 1, 1996, reflections on the grueling journey from a neglected riverine outpost to an emerging sub-national powerhouse have taken center stage. While official ceremonies and anniversary events highlight the milestone—such as the state government’s commemorative activities reported by The Nation on Bayelsa…
In Nigerian politics, what plays out on public television is rarely the full story. While party chieftains smile for group photographs at national conventions, the real power plays happen late at night in private living rooms, often behind locked doors. That political reality was blown wide open following explosive claims made by businessman and social…
As preparations for the 2027 general elections gather momentum, Professor of Political Economy Pat Utomi has stepped onto the pitch to broker what may be the most delicate political negotiation in Nigeria’s fourth republic. Through the Political Commission of the Movement for Credible Elections (MCE), Utomi has initiated a round of closed-door consultations with major…
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…
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…
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…
