Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has identified poor political leadership as the primary factor behind Nigeria’s persistent underdevelopment The former Anambra State governor said this during his lecture delivered yesterday at Johns Hopkins University, USA. Speaking on the theme ‘Politics and Change in Nigeria’ at the invitation of Professor Peter Lewis—renowned author of ‘Growing Apart: Comparing Indonesia and Nigeria’—Obi drew sharp contrasts between Nigeria and three…

Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has weighed in on the wave of defections currently affecting the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Reacting to the recent defection of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, alongside the party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Ifeanyi Okowa, and several other prominent PDP leaders to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Saraki described the situation as a phase of ‘rebirth’ rather than decline. In a statement posted on his Instagram…

While many Nigerians know the name Nasir El-Rufai—former governor, federal minister, policy reformer—few know the woman who raised him. Even fewer have ever seen her. Her name is Hajiya Fatima, and though she shuns the spotlight, her life tells a story of resilience, sacrifice, and quiet strength. Born into a Fulani family in northern Nigeria, Fatima’s upbringing reflected the cultural norms of her time—strong on tradition yet limited in educational…

The National Economic Council (NEC), chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has approved a series of far-reaching economic initiatives. They includes the establishment of a Cotton, Textile and Garment Development Board and the adoption of a national agribusiness and livestock transformation strategy expected to generate up to $90 billion by 2035. These resolutions were reached during the 149th NEC meeting held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The Council,…

Party-hopping by governors isn’t new in Nigerian politics.

Nigerian journalist and publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, has sharply criticised President Bola Tinubu, accusing him of employing heavy-handed tactics to coerce opposition figures into joining the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, April 23, Momodu asserted that fear, rather than ideological alignment or genuine loyalty, was the primary driver behind the increasing wave of defections to the APC.…

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts, Honourable Oluwole Oke, has formally resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Oke, who represents the Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency in Osun State, made the announcement in a letter addressed to the Chairman of the PDP in Ward 7, Obokun Local Government Area.  The letter, dated Wednesday, signals the end of his long-standing affiliation with the party. “I…

Early Life and Education Nasir El-Rufai was born on 16 February 1960 in Daudawa, then part of the Northern Region of British Nigeria (now Katsina State). His early years were shaped by personal tragedy and resilience. At the age of eight, El-Rufai lost his father, a public servant in the defunct Northern Nigeria government. Following this loss, he was raised and supported by an uncle, who played a critical role…

A member representing Lavun/Mokwa/Edati Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Joshua Audu Gana, has extended warm Easter greetings to Christians across Niger State. The lawmaker described the season as a time of joy, peace, and divine grace. In his Easter message, Hon. Gana noted the spiritual significance of the celebration, noting that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ symbolise God’s mercy and offer mankind a renewed hope for…

Nyesom Wike has dismissed the ongoing discussions about forming a coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu as disingenuous. Speaking in Abuja on Friday during a media session, Wike, the current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory said those involved are acting out of self-interest. He criticised the leaders of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for avoiding the pressing challenges within their own party. He said, “Those advocating for a…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he would have preferred the removal of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara rather than the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. The 57-year-old spoke during a media briefing in Abuja on Friday. He expressed discontent with the emergency measure, despite acknowledging President Bola Tinubu’s decisive intervention in the political crisis engulfing Rivers. According to Wike, Tinubu’s…

In a rare show of unity and appreciation, labour union leaders in Ekiti State have endorsed Governor Biodun Oyebanji for a second term. They lauded his exceptional commitment to workers’ welfare and the overall development of the state. The endorsement came during a Labour Round Table Meeting held at Lady Jibowu Hall, Government House, Ado-Ekiti. NLC leaders pledged continued support for the governor’s policies and programmes, which they described as…