POLITICS

A New Voice for Representation: Why Hon. Isa Nasidi is the Man For Doka Gabasawa Constituency in Kaduna North

In every election cycle, constituencies search for leaders who possess not only ambition but also the experience, exposure, and commitment required to translate public trust into meaningful representation. For the people of Kaduna North/Doka Gabasawa, one name increasingly resonating in…

Okpebholo’s Hands-On Governance: A Model of People-Centered Leadership

By Dr. Patrick Akhere Ebojele Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo’s decision to join protesting residents in Benin City, recently,can be argued as offering a clear window into what scholars in the hereafter can describe as the populist character of…

Edo Directs Political Appointees, Public Servants to Resign Before Party Primaries

The Edo State Government has directed all public servants, political appointees and government functionaries intending to contest elective positions in the forthcoming electoral cycle to tender their resignation on or before March 1, 2026. In a special announcement dated February…

El-Rufai’s Fundamental Rights Suit Adjourned as FCT Judge Proceeds on Leave

Proceedings in the fundamental human rights enforcement suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, were stalled on Wednesday following the withdrawal of the presiding judge at the Federal Capital Territory High Court. At the court sitting in Abuja,…

NORTH BLEEDS UNDER SIEGE: AREWA DEMANDS SECURITY, NOT SYMPATHY

The Northern region of Nigeria is facing a deepening security crisis, as communities across several states continue to grapple with killings, banditry, and mass kidnappings that have disrupted daily life and economic stability. In a strongly worded press statement issued…

Attack on Peter Obi Condemned as Threat to Nigeria’s Democracy

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Worldwide Diaspora, Hon. (Dr.) Abdul-Malik Rabiu Jaafar, has condemned the reported attack on former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing the incident as a grave threat to Nigeria’s democratic foundations. In a press…

Edo ADC Attack: The Crisis Appeared Rooted in Internal Disagreements – Gov. Okpebholo

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has condemned the recent attack on members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the incident as an internal party crisis that escalated beyond control. In a statement personally issued on Tuesday night, the…

Edo Govt Dismisses Peter Obi’s Attack Allegation as False, Politically Motivated

The Edo State Government has rejected allegations by former Anambra State governor and Labour Party chieftain, Peter Obi, that members of his political camp were attacked by government officials during a recent visit to the state. In a statement issued…

Gunmen Attack ADC Members in Edo; Obi, Odigie-Oyegun Escape Unhurt

Benin City, Edo State — Armed men on Tuesday attacked members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benin City, disrupting a political gathering and injuring several supporters in an incident that has heightened concerns over political violence in the…

OPINION: Governor Okpebholo’s Development Doctrine Prioritises Partnership Over Politics

By Dr Patrick Akhere Ebojele At the weekend, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo stood before dignitaries at Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, to commission the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)–facilitated internal road network. But he did more than cut tape…