The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken note of a viral video in which the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, was seen addressing supporters of the All Progressives Congress at a polling unit, openly boasting that after voting, they should “leave the rest” for him. This statement is deeply disturbing. It conveys a troubling mindset and suggests …

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lamented over the low turnout in the ongoing Area Council Elections. The minister, who toured some polling units interacted with electoral officials. At a polling unit in Karshi, the minister met a few electoral officials without any voter. After exchanging pleasantries, Wike asked: ”How is the turnout?”, to which the …

The principle of onus probandi, the burden of proof, is neither decorative nor discretionary. It is foundational to jurisprudence and civic order. A former governor alleging criminal surveillance of the apex of Nigeria’s security architecture is not engaging in political theatre; he is levelling claims with constitutional, criminal and diplomatic ramifications. Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has re-emerged on the national stage …

The military seems to insist that the Southeast of Nigeria is devoid of enough normalcy for sound human existence. Therefore, only a military operation can imbue sanity tmon the zone. This seems to be the thought process behind OPERATION EASTERN SANITY, OES, currently going on in Southeastern end of Nigeria. This column avers that this mindset of the Nigerian army, …

The Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has publicly criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marking his first major political commentary in about three years. Eyes Of Lagos reports, The cleric made the remarks while addressing members of his congregation at the Faith Tabernacle in Ota, Ogun State, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. During his sermon, …

Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, has warned that about 50 percent of low-income countries are in or approaching debt distress, requiring urgent actions. It was not clear where Nigeria stands on his assertion but based on World Bank classifications for 2024–2026, Nigeria is classified as a lower-middle-income country, not a low-income country. However, …

The senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has stated that the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, is not willing to work with her. Speaking during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Kingibe accused the Minister of autocracy. She lamented that despite writing to the Minister, she has not gotten a positive response on how to deliver the …

The judgment of the Enugu State High Court which awarded £420 million in favour of 21 miners unlawfully killed in 1949 by colonial police has been transmitted to the authorities of the United Kingdom. The judgment which came 75 years after the Nigerian coal miners were massacred during a demand for better working conditions, was served on the British government …

Why Benjamin Kalu’s Law Licence Is Under Fire: NYSC–Law School Overlap Petition Rocks Deputy Speaker A fresh legal controversy has erupted around the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, following a petition challenging the legality of his enrolment as a legal practitioner and the authenticity of his participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). …

“Telcos Reject Objection To e-Transmission Of Election Results, Insist On Nationwide Coverage Ahead 2027 Polls.”Nigeria’s telecommunications operators have rejected claims by some lawmakers that the country lacked the infrastructure for real-time electronic transmission of election results. Opposition lawmakers in the National Assembly and not a few Nigerians had advocated the provision of a compulsory live electronic transmission of election results …

Mike Igini, former resident electoral commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says he regrets spending 10 years with the electoral body. Speaking during an interview on Arise News, Igini highlighted the longstanding resistance to fair elections and the personal risks involved, including the killing of his colleague in Kano for attempting to “do the right thing.” “I spent …

A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Friday awarded N30 million in damages to activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, over his unlawful declaration as a wanted person by the Nigeria Police Force. In a ruling delivered by Justice M. Kakaki, the court faulted the actions of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, and the Inspector-General …

Moses Paul, popularly known as Dr. Mo, throws down the gauntlet in a fiery warning to Nyesom Wike, declaring that the Abuja Municipal Area Council is not Obio-Akpor and cannot be manipulated. Framing AMAC as a politically conscious stronghold, Dr. Mo insists that residents “own the city” and will resist any attempt to doctor results, escalating tensions ahead of the …

The Independent National Electoral Commission is gearing up for a pivotal weekend that will serve as the inaugural trial run of Nigeria’s freshly minted electoral framework. On Saturday, INEC will simultaneously manage Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory and critical bye-elections in Rivers and Kano states — all under the newly signed Electoral Act 2026, recently enacted by …

The Department of State Services (DSS) is set to arraign former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on February 25 before a Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations bordering on cybercrime and breach of national security. El-Rufai will be brought before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik following the filing of a three-count charge by the secret police on Monday. According to court …