Three Against One… And Still 45 Goals Down
By Stephanie Shaakaa On February 21, 2026, Abuja witnessed what I can only describe as the most lopsided political football match since inter-house days. Venue: FCT. Occasion: FCT Cup Final. Teams: Coalition All Stars vs One Man United. Coalition came flexing. Three “ace” strikers warming up like they were about to conquer Europe: Atiku Abubakar […]
‘Only 10 percent?’ Wike laments as voter apathy, vote buying mar Abuja council poll
Allegations of Vote buying, low turnout and voter apathy dogged the conduct of the local council election in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Saturday with the minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike clearly disappointed with the low turnout. Daily Trust reports that Minister Wike who was shocked when he was told that only ten percent […]
Amba: The Self-Made Visionary for Kwara
By: Solomon Chung In Nigeria’s political landscape, which is often dominated by a cacophony of rhetoric and influence within the power corridors over results, one man is poised to make a difference by rewriting the narrative — not with lofty promises, but with a legacy of service to humanity already carved in steel, sweat, and […]
Rivers’ forthcoming local government election a test of democracy under emergency rule
By Sokari Alalibo Local government elections anywhere in Nigeria are rarely just a grassroots exercise. In many states, they evolve into litmus tests for the health of democracy, the credibility of leadership, and the depth of political inclusivity. In Rivers State, the forthcoming polls carry even greater weight because they will be conducted under the […]