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By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Former Minister of Aviation and Chancellor of the Athena Centre for Policy and Leadership, Mr. Osita Chidoka, has called for inclusive governance and far-reaching institutional reforms as critical steps towards deepening democratic participation in Nigeria, declaring that “the age of excuses is over.” Chidoka made the call while delivering the 2nd Distinguished Personality Lecture of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) at the Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah Multipurpose Auditorium, Enugu. The lecture, themed 'Beyond Participation: Rebuilding Nigeria’s Political Culture for a New Generation', focused on what he described as Nigeria’s “democratic crisis.” Drawing…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has congratulated a leader of the party in state, Chief Nureni Akanbi (Iba Oluyole), Laguna Balogun of Ibadanland, as he celebrated his birthday. Oguntoyinbo, in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan, stated that he joined family members, friends, political associates and other wellwishers of Chief Akanbi in wishing him a happy birthday as he turned 82. Oguntoyinbo, in the statement described Chief Akanbi, who is also Baba Isale Musulumi of Ibadanland, as a distinguished grassroots politician, community leader, and great political…

By Sam Tyav, Makurdi Against the acrimony and bad blood which marked the process of nomination of consensus candidates on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in many parts of Benue State ahead 2027, the exercise in Tarka State constituency was peaceful and accepted by stakeholders in the area. The House of Assembly seat for the constituency was zoned to Mbaayo council ward. Speaking on the outcome of the nomination exercise, the House of Assembly nominee for Tarka State constituency, Dr. Mark Nyitse, thanked people of the constituency for what he described as their orderliness and commitment…

*Following His, Obi's Exit From ADC *Reps Join NDC *Obidient Movement Hails As 'Courageous' Obi, Kwankwaso's Defection Millions of supporters of former governor of Kano State, Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, as well as well-meaning Nigerians have been enjoined to steer their political ships to dock in the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Engr. Kwankwaso reached out to the supporters and other Nigerians in a post on his official X handle today. The call followed his recent resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to NDC over the protracted leadership tussle in the former. Kwankwaso, who is seeking a joint presidential ticket…

*FG Agents Moving To Torpedo ADC As Done In LP, He Says *'We Now Live In An Environment That's Increasingly Toxic, Where The System That Should Protect And Create Opportunities For Decent Living Often Works Against The People' *I've Always Sought Governance That Has Compassion On The Weak, Vulnerable, One That Delivers People-Oriented Service, He Adds *ADC Rolls Out Timetable For Primaries, Atiku, Other Presidential Aspirants Take Turn 25 May *N100m Nomination Form Fee For Presidential Hopefuls, 50%, 25% Discount For Youths, Women, PWDs Respectively Seeking Any Position Frontline presidential aspirant and heavyweight of main opposition coalition African Democratic Congress…

*Church, Media Should Collaborate For Truth, Moral Values -Bishop By Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Warri Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka, Professor Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba, have charged graduates to embrace innovation, entrepreneurship and digital skills as critical tools for employment and job creation in a rapidly evolving global economy. Speaking during the 18th convocation ceremony of DELSU, yesterday, the governor, represented by the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, said the state government is repositioning tertiary education to produce graduates who are not only job seekers, but job creators. Oborevwori noted that the…