The true test of a leader’s democratic character is not how they treat loyalists, but how they protect their fiercest political opponents when they hold the instruments of state power. In an eye-opening interview clip circulating across social media platforms, former Bayelsa State Governor and National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Senator Henry…
When foreign policy watchdogs and international advocacy groups begin openly lobbying multilateral creditors to turn off the financial tap on a sovereign republic, the fiscal warning sirens are no longer just buzzing—they are blaring at maximum volume. That is the sobering reality confronting Nigeria under the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration. Washington-based advocacy firm, Von…
On a day meant to commemorate 66 years of national independence and civic freedom, the streets of Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, witnessed a scene that felt uncomfortably reminiscent of a military garrison. Instead of celebratory banners, white plumes of tear gas choked the air around the Water Fountain as armed police officers moved…
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…
When law enforcement detains citizens under suspicion of an offence, the state assumes full constitutional responsibility for their lives and well-being. But in Minna, Niger State, that fundamental covenant between citizen and state broke down completely. The nation woke up to horrifying reports that 37 detainees lost their lives inside the detention cells of the…
In Nigerian politics, jumping ship to the ruling party has practically become a national sport. Whenever an opposition party hits turbulence, politicians pack their bags and head straight for the ruling platform faster than you can say “cross-carpeting”. It is the easiest path to secure political relevance, enjoy state patronage, and escape administrative heat. Yet,…
Just as political parties began strategizing their roadmaps for 2027, the Federal High Court in Abuja dropped a legal bombshell that reopened an explosive constitutional eligibility question that could redefine the race to Aso Rock. Presiding Judge Inyang Ekwo granted an ex parte application allowing court documents to be served on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
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…
