Politics

Di: Folorunso Fatai Adisa (Pubblicato sul giornale Punch venerdì 17 aprile 2026). Quando la fusione dell’Action Congress of Nigeria e del Congress for Progressive Change ha prodotto l’All Progressives Congress, ha portato con sé una rara aspettativa nazionale. Per molti nigeriani, stanchi dei lunghi e spesso turbolenti anni sotto il Partito Democratico Popolare, l’emergere di una nuova coalizione politica è …

The Presidency and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has leveled harsh criticism at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar following his recent television interview, describing it as disappointing and lacking substance. Presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare, in a statement issued on Thursday, said the visit failed to demonstrate leadership or a credible alternative vision for Nigeria. According to him, …

By Ori Martins Former National President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Chief (Sir) Fan Ndubuoke, has admonished journalists to always be guided by professionalism, patriotism and ethics in carrying out their duties, no matter the challenges. Ndubuoke, a 1994 NFF board member who qualified Nigeria for the World Cup for the first time and similarly lifted the …

Since entering the national consciousness, Professor Patrick Utomi has convinced himself that he is the Nigerian equivalent of Albert Einstein, Adam Smith and John Maynard Keynes rolled into one. For decades, as a public intellectual/commentator on national affairs and economic issues, Utomi has consistently shared his views on the world and how Nigeria’s political economy should be built. Like Peter …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos has rejected claims of plans to field candidates in next year’s general elections in the state. Chairman of the APC in the state, Mr. Cornelius Ojelabi, provided the clarification in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos. Ojelabi said the report, attributed to a faceless group, was created to create tension within the …

Post views: 115 Former Director of the National Sports Commission, Dr. Patrick Ekeji, has applauded Rangers International Football Club for establishing the Rangers International Football Club Foundation, describing it as a bold step towards greater community impact and sustainable development. Dr. Ekeji delivered the eulogy in his hometown during a courtesy visit by Amb. Kennedy Onwunali, Rangers International FC …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced a new adjustment to the campaign calendar for the Osun State governorship election. With the adjustment, the last day for political party campaigns in the state is now midnight on Thursday, August 13, 2026. INEC had earlier brought forward the Osun governorship elections by a week from Saturday, August 8, 2026 to …

Shareholders of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc have approved a N500 billion rights issue aimed at strengthening the company’s capital base and accelerating its strategic expansion projects, particularly its backward integration programme. The approval was given at the company’s 20th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos on Wednesday, where investors also lauded the management for its resilience and improved performance …

The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, has mocked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s comments about his intention to oust the president in the 2027 elections. Atiku in a recent interview stated that it would be difficult for a coalition of one candidate to defeat President Bola Tinubu, and instead suggested a coalition of candidates from …

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, said that Atiku Abubakar’s political mathematics regarding the rotation of power was “self-serving”. On Wednesday, while appearing on AriseTV, Atiku spoke about the distribution of presidential powers between the north and south since 1999, and noted that the south has held the office longer than the south. The …