Written by Rate this post By Henry Umoru ABUJA—The Senate has announced that it will reconvene plenary on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, cutting short its earlier adjournment until February 24. The notice, issued by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, was circulated to all senators and sighted by journalists. While the internal memo did not state … Continue reading “Senate reconvenes Tuesday over electoral act, INEC timetable”
Rate this post vThe Senate, at a special session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, convened to resolve the controversy surrounding the mode of transmission of election results in the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill 2026, settled for a watered-down version of what the people want. Nigerians want the Act to provide for the real-time transmission of … Continue reading “Electronic transmission of results is non-negotiable “
Rate this post By NICK DAZANG Following outrage at its rejection of electronic transmission of results from polling units to the INEC Results Viewing Portal, IReV, real time, on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, the Senate convened an emergency session on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. But rather than to restore real time transmission of polling units results, … Continue reading “Why we must insist on real time transmission of results “
Rate this post The inaugural lecture of Professor Wole Soyinka in the 1980/81 period at the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, was expectedly explosive. Its title, “The Critic and society: Bathes, Leftocracy and Other Mythologies”, left no one in doubt that this was an ideological offensive. It was the famous writer’s nuclear-powered intellectual attack against … Continue reading “Biodun Jeyifo: The intellectual as a revolutionary, by Owei Lakemfa”
Rate this post By YUSHAU SHUAIB I write this with deep concern—not anger, but concern—over what increasingly appears to be a troubling pattern in the posture of the United States under President Donald Trump towards Nigeria, particularly its Muslim communities and Northern leadership. Since Trump’s return to office, a narrative has steadily gathered momentum in … Continue reading “Trump’s America and labelling of Kwankwaso, Fulani and Nigerian Muslims”
Rate this post By JUDE OBIOHA In a country where activism often clashes with national cohesion and where loud voices frequently overshadow steady hands, Matthew Tonlagha represents a rare Nigerian archetype. This bridge builder fights fiercely for his people while working tirelessly for the peace, stability and economic future of Nigeria. His journey from the creeks … Continue reading “Tonlagha’s quiet power, citizen diplomacy and the promise of Nigeria”
Rate this post LeBron James has no clue if he will play beyond this season, his record 23rd in the NBA, but the superstar has some projects in mind for his retirement days. The 41-year-old Los Angeles Lakers forward spoke Sunday ahead of the NBA All-Star Game, saying his playing future beyond this season remains uncertain. “Yeah, … Continue reading “‘I have no idea’ – LeBron still unclear on NBA future at 41”
Rate this post Popular relationship coach and founder of David Christian Centre, Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo, has responded to criticism over the Bible-inspired tattoo he recently unveiled, saying he felt insulted by comments from some ministers. Recall that the cleric recently went viral after sharing a video from his 50th birthday celebration on Instagram, showing the … Continue reading “Tattoo: ‘I feel insulted by other ministers’ comments’ – Pastor Kingsley”
Rate this post The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has asked former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to forward any evidence in his possession on the alleged procurement of a toxic chemical to the Department of State Services for investigation. This followed a petition addressed to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, in … Continue reading “Submit evidence of toxic chemical procurement to DSS — Ribadu tells El-Rufai”
Rate this post •Lalong, Aliero, Kalu, Moro, Balogun, Agbedi, Soli, and other lawmakers who will harmonise the bill under pressure By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja In the corridors of power at the National Assembly, what should have been a routine harmonisation of the Electoral Act Amendment Bill has transformed into a defining moment in Nigeria’s democratic … Continue reading “Electoral Act: Tension as ‘real-time’ battle shifts to Conference Committee”