2027 Will Redefine Nigeria Political and Economic Structures – Okpebholo Ray
Okpebholo warned that these challenges are becoming “epidemic,” creating a dangerous perception that they are unsolvable. He further criticized what he described as the misallocation of national resources, alleging that substantial public funds are being directed toward areas with little or no direct impact on the ordinary Nigerian.
FCT Polls a Litmus Test for 2027 — Okpebholo Ray
Okpebholo Ray further emphasized that the FCT poll presents a critical opportunity for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to test its operational capacity ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Okpebholo Ray Alleges Plot to Turn FCT into One-Party Territory
He referenced recent political developments in Bwari and AMAC, where candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) reportedly stepped down in favour of candidates from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
JUST IN: ADC Candidate for AMAC, Moses, Wins Polling Unit
The result was declared at the polling unit after the completion of accreditation and voting, with party agents present during the sorting and counting of ballots. The exercise was reportedly peaceful, with no incidents recorded.
Low Voter Turnout Mars FCT Chairman, Councillorship Elections
The Chairmanship and Councillorship elections across the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday were characterised by low voter turnout in several polling units, raising concerns about voter apathy in local government polls. Reports from polling units across the six area councils indicated that accreditation and voting commenced in most locations on schedule, with electoral officials and […]
Bandits Kill 30, Kidnap Several Others In Zamfara
At least, about thirty people have been reportedly killed and several others abducted following a bandit attack on Dutsin Dan Ajiya village in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attack occurred when the gunmen invaded the village around midnight on Thursday, till the early hours of Friday. Residents said the gunmen, who reportedly […]
ECOWAS Court to Hear Nigerian Activist’s ₦5bn Human Rights Case
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has ruled that it has the authority to hear a human rights case brought against Nigeria by activist Musa Ali Maishanu, rejecting an objection by the federal government. In a decision delivered virtually in Abuja under Application No. ECW/CCJ/APP/11/25 (Ruling No. ECW/CCJ/RUL/01/26), the regional court dismissed Nigeria’s preliminary challenge […]
Kogi Orders Schools to Reopen After Two-Week Closure
The Kogi State government has directed all primary and secondary schools to reopen on Monday, 23 February, following a two-week emergency closure. The announcement was made by the Director of Basic and Secondary Education, Matthew Eri Salami, in a statement issued in Lokoja on Saturday. He said schools are to resume academic activities after what […]
Protect Domestic Industry, Secure Feedstock, Export Value – Enoh Outlines New Industrial Direction
Senator John Owan Enoh has clarified government’s position on revenue reforms and industrial protection, insisting that fiscal expansion must not undermine jobs or long-term manufacturing stability.