The proposal by African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar to make the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) voluntary has ignited a fiery debate across the country. As political parties roll out their policy visions ahead of the 2027 general elections, Atiku’s stance on the decades-old mandatory scheme is raising major questions about youth…
With just days to go before the August 15 Osun State governorship election, political tensions in the state have reached a boiling point. In a dramatic show of demonstration, the wife of the Osun State Governor, Titilola Adeleke, led hundreds of women through the streets of Osogbo to condemn what they described as systematic political…
When a major federal highway gets shut down by ordinary citizens, it’s more than just a story about bad traffic—it’s a loud verdict on governance. Over the weekend, residents in Mokwa, Niger State, took matters into their own hands, blocking all entry points into the town and completely paralyzing the Mokwa-Bida and Mokwa-Kainji highways. This…
Here’s a question that won’t go away—and this time it’s coming from a serious legal voice. Professor Chidi Odinkalu, former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, has raised deep questions regarding President Bola Tinubu’s citizenship, educational background, and family history. Pointing to the long-running controversy surrounding a Guinean diplomatic passport, Odinkalu argues that it…
As the Osun State governorship election draws closer, the political atmosphere is heating up—and a new viral video has completely taken over social media. The footage has sparked a massive online debate about the fine line between political campaigning and voter inducement. Rice or Rights? 🍚👀 A new viral video has completely taken over social…
Nearly two years after their election, many local government leaders in Benue State are facing a major challenge: they have no official vehicles. Because of this, over 200 councillors and many deputy chairmen across the state’s 23 Local Government Areas (LGAs) are forced to trek or rely on commercial motorcycles, known as “okada,” to get…
When people look back at Governor Seriake Dickson’s time in office, they often focus on roads, hospitals, and buildings. However, his biggest impact may actually be the strong laws he put in place to guide the state for years to come. Building Systems, Not Just Structures During his time as Governor, Dickson sent more than…
When people talk about the legacy of Governor Seriake Dickson in Bayelsa State, one massive achievement often gets overlooked. It was his deep, three-year effort to completely fix the state’s civil service. The Big Cleanup: Removing Ghost Workers For years, the system suffered from bad habits and widespread corruption. “Ghost workers”—fake names added to the…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently made a bold move by placing a “Post-No-Debit” order on a bank account belonging to the Osun State Government. This restriction stops any money from leaving the account. However, this action has sparked a major legal debate: Can a federal anti-graft agency freeze a state’s statutory funds…
(By The Political Razzmatazz Editorial Team | Political News) The timing of a recent controversial letter says a lot about the current political climate in Nigeria. Just as Cardinal John Onaiyekan’s strong criticism of the Tinubu government’s handling of the country was making national headlines, a highly suspicious letter appeared. The goal seemed obvious: to…
