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Incoming Kogi East Senator, Erico, defies political rivalry, visits election opponent in Abuja for unity, peace

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By Clement Omanibe, Abuja The spirit of honesty, solidarity, mutual respect, unity, peace and brotherhood took centre stage during a special visit by Chief (Dr.) Ameh Erico to former Managing Director of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation, Alhaji Alfa Mohammed, on Wednesday, during the three-day Fidau prayers in honour of his late father. Chief Erico, […]Continue Reading
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Kogi East APC Senatorial candidate’s victory campaign gathers momentum

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…as Erico Ameh embarks on thank you, mobilisation tour   By Clement Omanibe, Abuja The campaign for the election of the incoming Senator for Kogi East in the 2027 political dispensation, Chief (Dr.) Erico Ameh, has gathered momentum following his “thank you” and mobilisation tour across the Senatorial District last weekend, ahead of the elections. Continue Reading
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Osun 2026: How Party Agents, BVAS and Larger Electorate Made Vote-Buying, Rigging Harder — AEO

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Key points: Strong rivalry between parties with agents on ground made large-scale rigging harder to carry out undetected. Registered voters, accreditation, and turnout all rose sharply from 2022, making retail vote-buying less effective. Both parties gained votes, but Adeleke’s margin doubled to 66,252. BVAS and IReV boosted transparency, but delays and system gaps Continue Reading
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13 Months After Coalition Launch, ADC Falters in Five Major Elections With Zero Wins

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By Emmanuel Kwada Thirteen months after prominent opposition figures unveiled the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as the political vehicle for a broad coalition against the ruling All Progressives Congress, the party is facing an uncomfortable question: can the momentum generated by its high-profile leaders be translated into actual electoral victories? The question has Continue Reading
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Osun Decides 2026: Adeleke Wins Second Term, Takes 19 LGAs with 511,067 Votes

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By Emmanuel Kwada Governor Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke has secured a second term in office after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him the winner of the Osun State governorship election held on Saturday, August 15, 2026. Adeleke, who contested the election on the platform of the Accord Party, polled 511,067 votes to defeat […]Continue Reading
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Five Days to 2027 Campaigns: How Prepared Are Nigerians for the Battle Ahead?

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Key points:  Campaigns begin Aug 19, 2026; elections Jan and Feb 2027. New voters added, but final register and PVC figures pending. Presidential turnout fell from 53.7% in 2011 to 26.7%. Osun has 385 flashpoints, raising national election security concerns. 2027 success depends on credible polls, peace, and voter trust.   By Emmanuel Kwada Five […]Continue Reading
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Kogi East Group Endorses Tinubu, Ododo for 2027, Pushes for Peaceful Power Rotation

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By Emmanuel Kwada Political leaders, community stakeholders, and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Kogi East Senatorial District have declared their support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo in the 2027 general elections, while calling for a negotiated and peaceful framework for power rotation Continue Reading
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Now, Nigerian journalists are trapped in ‘theatre of terror’

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A disturbing news judgment I made in January 2012 when I occupied the magisterial seat as Editor of Sunday Trust makes me feel like a guilty old man when dry bone is mentioned in a proverb. In this case, I feel unease when security personnel and government officials throw missiles at the media for allegedly […]Continue Reading
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“Democracy Must Put Food on the Table” — Prof. Pate Urges Focus on Security, Welfare and Public Trust

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By Emmanuel Kwada Renowned communication scholar and former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Kashere, Professor Umaru Pate, has warned that Nigeria’s democratic future cannot be secured through elections alone, insisting that security, public trust, accountability, and citizens’ welfare are the real measures of democratic success. Pate made the Continue Reading
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