Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has strongly condemned the recent inflammatory comments made by Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir. Speaking in response to the cleric’s controversial speech at a political campaign event in Kano, Adeyanju delivered a blunt warning: religious hate is dangerous enough to tear Nigeria apart if left unchecked. The…
Despite recent attempts by the Presidency to dismiss his criticisms and accuse him of abusing his clerical privilege, Archbishop Emeritus Cardinal John Onaiyekan is standing his ground. In a fresh interview, the respected cleric has doubled down on his stance, issuing a powerful call to action for all Nigerians. Stop Accepting Things at Face Value…
The political temperature in Adamawa State is rising, and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, is pulling no punches. In his latest public outburst, Lawal has renewed his fierce criticism of Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of manipulating the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship primaries in the state. The Alleged Candidate…
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…
As the Osun State governorship election approaches this Saturday, and with eyes on the 2027 general elections, the Polling Unit Ambassadors of Nigeria (PUAN) has sent a strong message to the nation. They are urging all political leaders, supporters, and everyday Nigerians to choose peace, avoid hate speech, and reject violence. Democracy is a Shared…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) is making strong moves to unite its members ahead of the 2027 elections. Recently, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson hosted an important meeting with the party’s national leaders and State Chairmen from the North-West Zone to review their election plans. Main Focus of the Meeting The gathering had a clear goal:…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has taken a major step to solve its internal problems. The party recently set up a seven-member National Reconciliation Committee. The main goal of this group is to bring aggrieved members together and fix disagreements that happened during the party’s recent primary elections. This move is part of the party’s…
The House of Representatives Minority Caucus has raised a serious alarm ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State. The group is accusing President Bola Tinubu of using federal agencies to bully and intimidate the Osun State Government. According to the lawmakers, these actions threaten the peace and fairness of the upcoming election….
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…
Long before other leaders made maternal health a top priority, Governor Seriake Dickson started a bold new policy in Bayelsa State. His government began giving monthly payments directly to pregnant women. A Clear Problem For a long time, the number of mothers dying during childbirth was too high. The government needed a real plan to…
