Sir: The theatre of Nigerian democracy increasingly resembles an ancient arena of gladiators rather than a modern hall of governance. As the nation begins the delicate march toward the 2027 general elections, our political landscape remains defined, not by a healthy, intellectual clash of ideas, but by a toxic, zero-sum warfare. From bitter godfather-godson proxy…
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As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, Jonathan Eze examines the country’s turbulent journey, the changing character of its politics and the difficult choices that will determine whether the promise of independence can finally be translated into prosperity, stability and national confidence.
In Abidjan, the economic hub of Côte d’Ivoire, women politicians from across West Africa gathered for a forum on women in politics, organised by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF). The forum, now in its second year, was designed as a two-way exchange. It offered politically active West African women a space to deepen…
In politics, there is no strategy without communication. Before any major move, a research-based decision is made. And in every decision brief, strategists include what matters most: the trade-off, or what a politician would rather lose in pursuit of a greater agenda.
Every couple of years, the same false stories come back. A claim that an election was rigged before a single vote was cast. An old video of violence, stripped of its date and place, presented as breaking news.
An aspirant for NDC Ashanti Regional Organizer, Alfa Justice, is on a campaign poster holding a pump‑action gun, dressed in military uniform, face cap, and dark shades. Under his boots, the caption reads: “To Protect Ballots, Boxes and Votes for 2028.”
Convener of The Alternative Movement, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has urged political leaders in Northern Nigeria to prioritise the welfare of citizens over political interests, warning that weak accountability and misplaced regional loyalty could undermine the region’s future.
Atiku says his own subsidy will be different. Then let him show Nigerians precisely how different it will be. Let him state the proposed subsidy rate, the eligible volume, the annual ceiling, thering that the benefit reaches consumers. Let Nigerians see the figures and judge the proposal on its actual economic consequences rather than its…
UA.NEWS25 September 2026 11:28
The Director-general of the Presidential Support Organisation, Umar Jijiwa, has described the emerging “rainbow coalition” as an evolution in Nigerian politics, saying it challenges outdated political ideas and creates room for broader alliances.
