By James Atobatele In the unfolding political conversations ahead of the 2027 governorship race in Kwara State, three names consistently dominate discussions across party lines, ARABA, Seriki, and Mustapha. While each remains a formidable and widely accepted figure, a growing number of observers believe Engr. Femi Sanni ARABA has positioned himself ahead in the contest […]
By Oyewale Oyelola Bashir Omolaja Bolarinwa, PhD, is a foundation member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He served as a member of the Bayelsa State Governorship Screening Committee in 2015. BOB won Councillorship, Council Chairmanship and House of Representatives elections on the platform of progressive party that transformed from Alliance for Democracy (AD) into […]
By Nafiu Toyin Abdulqadri In an era where public service is too often reduced to optics, where impact is measured by the loudness of announcements rather than the depth of outcomes, Honourable Mohammed Funsho Abdullahi (MFA) stands apart. While others flood timelines with fliers and orchestrate applause through paid online cheerleaders, he has chosen a […]
The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) acknowledges the ongoing national debate concerning the mandatory live electronic transmission of election results in Nigeria. While the ambition to strengthen electoral integrity through digital technology is commendable, it is critical that any legislative framework be grounded in the realities of Nigeria’s current digital and infrastructural landscape. Data from […]
By; Olalekan Onilekanoni1710@gmail.com I have noted with amusement though not surprised, the now predictable resort by the Ademola Adeleke administration to daily press releases laced with falsehoods, paranoia, and manufactured enemies. When a government loses the confidence of the people, it panics. That panic is exactly what Osun people are witnessing today: one press release […]
“He who goes to equity must go with clean hands. Tell no lies, claim no easy victory; tell it exactly as it is.” The Coalition of Concerned Nigerian Citizens (CCNC) has carefully observed and reviewed a recent public statement credited to the Honourable Commissioner for Youth Affairs, Osun State, Hon. Olagunju Moshood, wherein he claimed […]
The recent face off between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a Navy officer over a disputed piece of land in Abuja offers more than a moment of public drama. It exposes a deep moral and institutional crisis at the heart of governance in Nigeria. Both men represent legitimate state authority. […]
By Oluwatosin Babatunde The nomination of Professor Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman comes at a critical juncture for Nigeria’s democracy. Concerns around electoral integrity, voter confidence, and institutional capacity have dominated national discourse in recent years, and Amupitan’s Senate screening offered a glimpse into the reforms he envisions for the country’s electoral process. At the […]
The name Amb Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki transcends Ilorin’s Gambari shore, resonating nationally and globally as a symbol of successful entrepreneurship and political influence. He stands as an evidence to what focused vision and unwavering resolve can accomplish in a remarkably short time. For decades, Seriki has successfully carved his niche in the highly competitive mining […]
The growing political momentum of Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, a leading ideological voice within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), is reportedly causing ripples across both the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the PDP itself, particularly in the South West. Political observers say Hashim’s fast rising profile and expanding grassroots support base have unsettled established power blocs […]
