As Nigeria marks its 66th Independence anniversary, the national atmosphere feels far removed from celebration. Across cities and rural communities, ordinary citizens are battling crushing economic realities: petrol selling at unprecedented highs, food costs climbing beyond reach, and security concerns keeping farming communities on edge. Yet, tuned to national broadcasts and political channels, what the…
As Nigerians marked Independence Day, millions of citizens heading out to motor parks and bus stops in Lagos, Kano, Onitsha, and Abuja were met with the exact same crushing reality: exorbitant fares, empty pockets, and commercial drivers demanding full payment. The disconnect between official rhetoric and street reality prompted a scathing reaction from African Democratic…
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…
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…
The calendar says 2027 is still ahead, but in Nigerian politics, the conversations, permutations, and boardroom meetings shaping tomorrow have already started taking form. For the good people of Sagbama and Ekeremor across Bayelsa West Senatorial District, this is not the season to sleep on the bicycle. It is the defining moment to take a…
Long before serving two terms as Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson established a reputation as an impactful federal lawmaker in the National Assembly. Serving as the Chairman of the House Committee on Justice, he played a central role in driving constitutional reform that continues to define Nigeria’s democratic process. Sponsoring the 2010…
There is a fundamental difference between theoretically debating government policy in legislative chambers and having sat at the executive table where those decisions must actually be funded, managed, and executed. For Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, his eight years as Governor of Bayelsa State provide a level of practical insight that few federal lawmakers possess. In…
Preparations for the 2027 presidential race have gained major momentum as presidential candidate Peter Obi, his running mate Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and top party leaders held crucial consultations on Friday. The high-level talks focused on finalising key decisions ahead of the official unveiling of the party’s Campaign Council. Final Touches Ahead of Campaign Council…
For decades, millions of citizens have held onto the idea that hard work, talent, and patience can lead to a decent and prosperous life. However, the reality on the ground tells a very different story. Columnist Ejiro Ofoye argues that the Nigerian Dream is under immense pressure from everyday economic struggles, high living costs, and…
Nigeria’s government relies on one simple rule: citizens must have the chance to freely pick their leaders through clear and fair elections. Every single stage of an election matters, starting with voter registration. However, closing the voter registration window too early leaves behind millions of young citizens, resulting in 84 days stolen from democracy. The…
