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31 requests for states creation fail constitution’s test, House gives two more weeks

Of all the requests for creation of states, none passed the integrity test of the 1999 Constitution (As Amended), Deputy Speaker of the House...

32 years later, much bloodshed, IBB admits: “No doubt in my mind; MKO Abiola won the election. He satisfied all the requirements.”

32 years after the country was thrown into political turmoil over the annulment of the June 12 presidential election, former military President, General Ibrahim...

APC orders retreat from Osun violence after death, burial of former LG Chair

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State appears to be backing down from the ongoing political face-off that has led to eight deaths,...

Peter Obi clarifies position on parties’ coalition; backs it if for good of Nigerians

Following reports that he was against a coalition of political parties coming together  to wrest power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in...

Lagos Speaker impeached, 2027 fingered

The Speaker of the Lagos House of Assembly has been booted out of office by his colleagues. He was promptly replaced by his deputy, Hon....

Political undercurrents in “Benue South” ahead of of 2027

By Tunde Olusunle It may be well over two years to the next cycle of general elections in Nigeria. For the people of Apa/Agatu federal...

North Central PDP wants national chairmanship seat

Rising from a meeting of its prominent elders, the North Central Zone of the embattled Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is asking that the coveted...

The foodbasket serial godfather and his revered godson

By Samuel Zulu I grew up watching and enjoying crime movies, especially of the mafia genre. My most favorite of them all was "THE GODFATHER"....

Senate approves N1.77t loan Atiku describes as bone-crushing to Nigerians

Nigeria's debt profile is on an upward trajectory following Thursday's approval by the Senate of President Bola Tinubu’s loan request of $2.2 billion to...

Presidency: Former President Obasanjo was not an ideal leader to emulate

By Bayo Onanuga In a recent display of his characteristic self-importance, former President Olusegun Obasanjo once again took to the public stage to bestow his...

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