The path INEC must tread carefully to avoid betrayal of trust
By Sly Edaghese A democracy does not die in darkness. It dies in broad daylight— when the umpire tilts the field, and calls it fairness. In Nigeria, the office of…
2027: Seek redress against perceived injustice in competent court – CSO charges ADC
The National Civil Society Council, NCSCN, of Nigeria has described the public criticism of INEC over the African Democratic Congress, ADC crisis, as unnecessary, noting that the de-recognition of the…
Amupitan And The Ruse Of Law
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu In Nigeria, every act of political grubbiness sooner or later ends up before the courts. The kinds of things that come out of the courts in…
Court rejects bid to bar Sen Ireti Kingibe from ADC activities
Hon. Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the bid of the leaders of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Wuse Ward of the Federal…
Lawyer blasts INEC over decision on ADC
‘Tell Nigerians Tinubu will run unopposed in 2027’ Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, over its decision on the leadership crisis in the…
Kwankwaso announces immediate resignation from NNPP
Former Governor of Kano State, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has formally resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) with immediate effect. In a press statement announcing his resignation on…
Let The Opposition Breathe
By Olowu Aiyedun Democracy does not thrive on unanimity. It thrives on contestation, scrutiny, and the constant testing of power by opposing voices. Without opposition parties capable of challenging those…
2027: Data, not Noise, may decide the most consequential election
By Olusegun Oruame Nigeria is inching toward 2027 with a familiar tension. But beneath the surface, something radically different is unfolding. This election may not be decided by the loudest…
Why Peter Obi is being attacked
By Dr Luke Onyekakeyah Sir: Peter Obi, the Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, was, the other day, involved in a scary confrontation in Benin, Edo State, where gunmen attacked his…
I’ll challenge 2026 Electoral Act application in court, says Peter Obi
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress. Obi, who completed his registration in his hometown of…