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Nigeria’s political equation changed this week as the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, stormed to fourth position in the National Assembly following a wave of high-profile defections from the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Between Monday and Friday, June 5, 2026, more than 20 lawmakers crossed over to NDC. Analysts say the move has positioned the party…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has accused Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde of orchestrating Friday’s abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in parts of Oyo, alleging the incident was staged to embarrass President Bola Tinubu. Speaking on a televised programme Monday, Fayose questioned the speed of the state’s response and suggested political motives shaped its…
By Young-Itiye Abiye Samuel The way things are going, we can’t keep drifting. Too many of you are trapped in an academic storm right now, confusion dragging you one way, pressure crushing you from the other, and that quiet ache in your chest telling you something isn’t right. You feel it, don’t you? So let…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has ordered public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State to stay home indefinitely, and directed all state chapters to hold nationwide solidarity rallies on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, to demand the release of teachers and students kidnapped in Oriire LGA. The directive, in a national circular dated May…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday marked three years in office with a defence of his economic reforms, saying they have stabilised Nigeria and revived investor confidence, even as Nigerians grapple with high costs of living and public debt hits N159.28 trillion. In an anniversary statement, Tinubu said the “painful but necessary” reforms introduced since…
By Comrade Johnson ADAMOLEKUN The philosophy of progressive politics in Nigeria traces back to Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s tenure as Premier of the Old Western Region between 1952 and 1959. Developed with a core group of like-minded comrades, the ideology was anchored on democratic socialism and the welfare state, as outlined in the Action Group’s policy paper….
The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that all 22 registered political parties have submitted their membership registers in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026, ahead of the 2027 general election. In a press statement dated 15 May 2026, INEC said the submissions were completed on 8 May 2026, two days before the extended deadline…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will mobilise over 1.4 million ad hoc staff, mostly drawn from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, disclosed this yesterday during a high-level visit to the NYSC headquarters in Abuja, where he led National Commissioners, the Secretary to the…
U.S. President Donald Trump will travel to China from May 13 to 15 for a state visit, Beijing confirmed on Monday, setting up the first face-to-face meeting with President Xi Jinping in more than six months. The visit, at Xi’s invitation, marks the first time a sitting U.S. president has been to China since 2017….
Arsenal moved to the brink of a first Premier League title in 22 years after a 1-0 win at West Ham on Sunday, surviving a late VAR controversy to keep control of the 2025/26 title race. Leandro Trossard struck the winner in the 83rd minute at the London Stadium, finishing Martin Ødegaard’s cutback to give…