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Friday, 27th February, 2026

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INEC: FCT Council Poll as Litmus Test for 2027

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council poll held last Saturday appeared to have been a good litmus test for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) ahead of the 2027

Tinubu’s Deft Political Moves in the North

Passengers Narrate Ordeal on Abuja-Kaduna Rail Corridor

APC Convention: Oyebanji Heads Aspirants’ Screening Committee

Olawepo-Hashim: Nigerian Govt is on Defensive, Not Ready to Fight Terrorism

Ondo at 50: Burden of Governance and Unrealised Potential

10:55, 24th Feb, 2026 by Ima Ekanem

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EL-RUFAI AND THE ‘CODE OF SILENCE’

03:02, 24th Feb, 2026 by Adeyinka Salami

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As Senate Confronts Tinubu’s Economic Team over N58.47trn 2026 Budget…

08:19, 23rd Feb, 2026 by Ima Ekanem

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INEC as Last Hope on E-Transmission of Results

03:51, 22nd Feb, 2026 by Ayo Yusuf

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When Interstate Collaboration is Key to challenges of Insecurity

03:51, 22nd Feb, 2026 by Ayo Yusuf

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Beyond the Noise: Why Akume and Alia are Not Political Adversaries

03:29, 22nd Feb, 2026 by Ayo Yusuf

INEC: FCT Council Poll as Litmus Test for 2027

Tinubu’s Deft Political Moves in the North

Passengers Narrate Ordeal on Abuja-Kaduna Rail Corridor

APC Convention: Oyebanji Heads Aspirants’ Screening Committee

Olawepo-Hashim: Nigerian Govt is on Defensive, Not Ready to Fight Terrorism

Ondo at 50: Burden of Governance and Unrealised Potential

EL-RUFAI AND THE ‘CODE OF SILENCE’

As Senate Confronts Tinubu’s Economic Team over N58.47trn 2026 Budget…

INEC as Last Hope on E-Transmission of Results

When Interstate Collaboration is Key to challenges of Insecurity

Beyond the Noise: Why Akume and Alia are Not Political Adversaries

With FG-ASUU Agreement, Stability Looms in Universities’ Calendar

As Kwankwaso Exposes Rot in Judiciary

Why is APC Afraid of e-Transmission of Election Results?

RED HERRINGS AND POLITICAL DEFLECTION

Nasir El-Rufai as a Threat to National Security

Ondo APC Crisis: Why Governor Aiyedatiwa is Facing Serious Accusations

RECLAIMING NIGERIA’S UNGOVERNED FORESTS

Senate Showdown: How ‘Social Media Senator’ Became the Week’s Political Phrase

Removing Barriers to Fiscal Federalism, Sub-national Growth

Femi Majekodunmi: Defections to APC Underscore Tinubu’s Wisdom, Diligence

How Akpabio’s Leadership Secured Nigeria’s Electoral Future

Dikko Radda: 90% of Insecurity in Katsina Caused by People from My State, Not Strangers

Abubakar: Nigeria is Recalibrating Quietly with Purpose

FCT Council Polls and Political Dynamics of 2027

Rest in Peace, Big Brother, Jesse!

Good Politics Or Just Power? Two Years After The Elections

Abuja’s Area Council Polls: Integrity of INEC is on Ballot

Olarewaju: Synergy Between Presidency and N’Assembly in Nation’s Best Interest

Ministers Square Up to Senators at 2026 Budget Defence Sessions

REDEFINING NIGERIA’S POWER AND PURPOSE

Electoral Bill: Other Side of Clause 60(3)

Uba Sani: Promise, Performance and Weight of Recognition

As INEC Gets Set for 2027 Polls…

Dangers in Electoral Act’s ‘Network Failure’ Clause

Ademola Adeleke’s Make-or-Break Second Term Quest

MRI, Priorities, and Cost of Negligence in Kwara’s Health Sector

As Short Tenure Puts Confirmed Ambassadors in Limbo

Can the Wike–Fubara Feud Finally Be Laid to Rest?

Inside the Quiet Race of Lagos Governorship Hopefuls

Senate Leader Bamidele: Championing Public Interests Within Nigeria’s Legislature

Reflections on Alex Otti’s Miracle in Abia State II

The Kajuru Abduction and Crisis of Trust

2027: Ogun West Professionals Back Tinubu, Adeola

Nigerians, Africans in America, Grammy and Super Bowl 2026

OKPEBHOLO’S ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE

BEYOND ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION OF RESULTS

Electoral Act Amendment Bill: As Senate, House Move to Harmonise Positions…

Electronic Transmission with Conditions: Reform, Retreat or Political Compromise?

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Breaking: INEC Fixes January 16 for Presidential, N’Assembly Elections 1 day ago

I Made This Decision for You to Become IG, Lead Fairly and Firmly, Tinubu Tasks Disu 2 days ago

Alleged Medical Negligence: Coroner Begins Inquest into Death of Adichie’s 21-Month-Old Son 2 days ago

Organised Private Sector, Analysts Hail ‘Cautious’ MPR Reduction, Urge FG to De-risk Business Climate 2 days ago

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