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Two words defined the life of Brigadier Musa Usman, says Senator (General) Ike Nwachukwu

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(Being Goodwill message by Senator (General) Ike Nwachukwu, titled “The Ripple Effects of Service: Echoes Beyond the Uniform” at the Presentation of the  Biography of Brigadier General Musa Usman at the Nigerian Air Force Conference Centre, Abuja). PROTOCOLS We live in a world obsessed with measuring success. We measure them in wealth, in titles, in […]Continue Reading
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10 Key Factors: INEC Chairman Reveals What Will Decide 2027

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Key points: Nigeria has 103.4m voters; Lagos 7.4m leads, Ekiti 1.05m lowest. 232,658 disabled voters registered; voters register display Oct 9-15. INEC creates AI Division to detect deepfakes and audit results. Biggest gap is result collation, not voting; new safeguards introduced. INEC demands N873bn for 2027, says staff need living wage.   By Emmanuel Kwada  Continue Reading
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Nigeria at 66: 10 Key Takeaways from Tinubu’s Independence Day Address

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By Emmanuel Kwada President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has used Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary address to declare that the country has moved beyond the phase of economic reforms and is now entering what he described as an “age of prosperity.” In his nationwide address on Thursday, October 1, 2026, the President reflected on Nigeria’s 66-year Continue Reading
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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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