In a move that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political establishment, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), marking what could become one …
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It is no longer news that Nigeria’s former military head of state and elected president, Muhammadu Buhari, is dead. He was given a state burial in his home town of …
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Buhari’s Death: The Political Earthquake That Could Shatter APC’s Northern Stronghold
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehFormer President Muhammadu Buhari has died in London at the age of 82, sending shockwaves not only through Nigeria’s political class but across millions of loyal northern supporters who saw …
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With the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election date set, the stage is now ready. The key issue is that incumbent Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, aka BAO, of the All Progressives …
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A House Divided: Shettima’s Bombshell And The Beginning Of The End For Tinubu?
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehVice President Kashim Shettima has set the entire political landscape on fire with his recent explosive remarks in Abuja. While addressing dignitaries at the public presentation of former Attorney General …
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Why The Odds Are Stacked Against Tinubu And Apc In 2027: The Gathering Political Storm!
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehAs Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 general elections, a palpable sense of discontent and restlessness sweeps across the country. Once touted as the master strategist capable of bending the …
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Nigeria’s political atmosphere is saturated by a type of fever which lacks any suitable nomenclature. Those at the centre of the current situation in the country are politicians from both …
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The Big Reset: Why Nigerians Must Embrace the New Coalition — Even with “Old Faces” on Board
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehEver since Nigeria began its bumpy journey to democracy in 1999, the yearning for real change has been a constant refrain on the lips of millions. From the battered hopes …
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Nigeria Doesn’t Need Another Political Alliance — It Needs A Coalition Of The Masses!
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehIn a country of over 220 million resilient souls, the loudest cry echoing through the streets of Lagos, the red soil of Enugu, the marketplaces of Ibadan, and the farmlands …
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The Lost Moment: Did Peter Obi Miss His Golden Chance To Change Nigeria Forever?
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehWhen the dust settled after the dramatic 2023 general elections, one man emerged as a symbol of a new Nigeria: Peter Obi. With over 6.1 million votes, he didn’t just …
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Since assuming office as the Governor of Ekiti State on October 16, 2022, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, fondly referred to as BAO, has redefined governance by implementing impactful policies and programmes. …
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Let’s drop the sugarcoating and call this moment for what it is. The much-hyped ADC mega-coalition isn’t some celestial gathering of spotless saints marching in to save Nigeria’s soul. Far …
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If This Is Hatred, Nigeria Needs More of It!” — The Rising Ideology Against Failure
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehIn a country staggering under the weight of endless economic blows and decades of betrayal by its leaders, Bayo Onanuga’s claim that “ADC has no ideology, only hatred for Tinubu” …
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How Does The Worst Performing President In Nigeria’s History Have The Most Things Named After Him In Just His First Term?
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehIn a country where symbolism often trumps substance, Nigeria seems to have perfected the art of celebrating failure. The latest curiosity is how President Bola Ahmed Tinubu — widely regarded …
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Nigeria’s history has been defined by deep fractures. From its foundation, our country has struggled to forge true unity among its more than 250 ethnic groups, multiple religions, and diverse …
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With the 2026 Osun gubernatorial contest, slated for Saturday, August 8, 2026, it is not surprising that the jockeying to win the governorship ticket, especially for the All Progressives Congress …