In Nigeria, the idea of political coalitions has never been taken lightly by key figures advocating their necessity. Rather than diminishing, the coalition movement continues to grow stronger by the day, even amid high-profile defections. Instead of weakening alliances or dampening the resolve of their proponents, defections often le ad to renewed strategic engagement, tighter coordination, and fresh alignments that strengthen the resilience and influence of these coalitions. Before Nigeria’s return to democratic rule, the country had already witnessed a notable coalition between the Northern People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC). This alliance governed…
Author: Friday Omosola
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has stepped back from a legislative proposal that sought to impose mandatory voting on Nigerians. The withdrawal followed an outpouring of criticism from legal experts, rights groups, and the wider public. Initially introduced by Abbas alongside Daniel Ago, the lawmaker representing Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency in Plateau State, the bill aimed to revise the Electoral Act 2022 to compel eligible citizens to vote. READ ALSO: 10 key facts about Nigeria’s compulsory voting bill It passed second reading in the House on 15 May. Supporters of the bill argued that compulsory voting would…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has declared that institutional reforms are critical to resolving the majority of Nigeria’s public policy and bureaucratic challenges. He stated that such reforms could address as much as 80 per cent of the issues plaguing the nation’s governance systems. Speaking on Monday at the official presentation of the draft National Public Policy Development and Management Framework, Shettima described the new initiative as a “long-overdue” move to overhaul Nigeria’s approach to public policy. “If we get our institutional frameworks right, we will solve 80% of our public policy challenges,” the Vice President said. READ ALSO: ‘Now is time…
Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi has lamented the challenges faced by principled leaders in navigating Nigeria’s complex governance landscape. Obi, who made the statement at a thanksgiving service hosted by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Umuahia highlighted systemic obstacles and resistance to reform. At the thanksgiving service, which commemorated Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s second year in office, Obi urged political leaders to treat public funds as a sacred trust meant solely for the welfare of the populace. READ ALSO: Atiku, Obi meeting disrupted by Jigawa delegates “Governing this country is no small feat, especially if one is…
Prominent businessman and oil magnate, Arthur Eze, has described President Bola Tinubu as ‘God’s gift to Nigeria’, commending his leadership style, inclusive governance, and commitment to national unity. Eze made the remarks in a State House documentary set to mark Tinubu’s second year in office. According to him, Tinubu embodies the bold and purposeful leadership Nigeria requires at this crucial time. READ ALSO: El-Rufai son backs Tinubu’s second term, defies father’s exit from APC “God doesn’t make mistakes. That man, Tinubu, was created for a purpose. God gave him the power to change lives,” Eze stated. “Tinubu has no enemies. He…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has distanced himself from all reconciliation arrangements within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He cited betrayal and consistent violations of previously agreed terms by some party leaders. In a statement released on Sunday, Wike linked the party’s growing internal instability to unresolved issues following the 2023 general elections. READ ALSO: ‘It’s embarrassing’ – Wike condemns walkout on First Lady in Rivers He lamented the erosion of trust among the party’s leadership, describing it as a ‘pernicious virus of dishonesty and treachery.’ “Since after the 2023 General Election, the PDP has been wantonly swinging…
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has approved the state’s headline sponsorship of Kwara Kre8, an initiative aimed at empowering creatives in photography, filmmaking, content creation, social media influencing, and storytelling. Kwara Kre8 announced the partnership in a statement on Sunday, confirming that the sponsorship came through the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on New Media. READ ALSO: Abdulrazaq innugurates committee to transfer Kampe Game Reserve to FG “We are glad to announce that the Kwara State Government has become the headline sponsor for the maiden edition of the Kwara Kre8 workshop. This landmark partnership marks a…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for allegedly failing to disclose details of any direct payments made to Nigeria’s 774 local government councils, including councils in Rivers State. SERAP revealed on its website on Sunday that the suit numbered FHC/L/MSC/521/2025 was filed last Friday at the Federal High Court in Lagos. In the suit, SERAP asked the court to compel the CBN to reveal the amounts sent directly to each local government council since the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in July 2024. READ ALSO: SERAP urges CBN to disclose…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has recorded an all-time high revenue of ₦1.3 trillion in the first quarter of 2025 —more than double the ₦600 billion collected during the same period in 2023. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, attributed the impressive revenue growth to a series of transformative reforms introduced under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He made the disclosure in a forthcoming State House documentary marking the President’s second anniversary in office. READ ALSO: El-Rufai son backs Tinubu’s second term, defies father’s exit from APC Adeniyi clarified that the revenue boost was not driven by higher import volumes, which…
The Federal Government (FG) has reiterated its commitment to working closely with the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to address key migration issues affecting Nigeria. Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, made this known during a courtesy visit by the new IOM Chief of Mission to Nigeria, Dimanche Sharon, at his office in Abuja. Bagudu praised the IOM for its continued role in supporting Nigeria’s migration management efforts and proposed that the organisation could evolve into a global ombudsman for migration issues. READ ALSO: Bagudu: Economic reforms fuel growth, restore investor confidence He described migration as a divine process,…
