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By every measure, Atiku Abubakar has achieved his core objective. The so-called “Coalition” was never a sincere, people-centered movement. It was a cleverly orchestrated political ambush designed to elevate his own dwindling political brand through the borrowed face of Peter Obi. Let it be said without ambiguity, Peter Obi is being used. Not as a partner. Not as an equal. But as a convenient image to rebrand Atiku in a political market hungry for change. Today, what we see is the unveiling of a brutal strategy,  the systematic collapse of PDP northern structures into ADC, controlled wholly and ruthlessly by Atiku’s loyalists. From Benue to Jigawa, Gombe to Adamawa, the dominoes are falling. Not for national redemption, but for one man’s insatiable hunger for relevance. Atiku is not just flexing his political muscle. He is waging a cold war against Nyesom Wike, consolidating power, and declaring loudly that the North is his. PDP in the North is dead, and Atiku owns its carcass. This...

  Kwankwaso is fully aware that his political strength is overwhelmingly confined to Kano State, where he secured 1,276,987 votes out of his nationwide total of 1,496,687, roughly 85% of all his votes. Outside Kano, his electoral relevance diminishes sharply, even across the northern region. In the North, his numbers were modest: Katsina – 69,386 Bauchi – 72,103 Jigawa – 41,390 Gombe – 26,160 Niger – 21,836 Kaduna – 10,519 Kebbi – 10,682 Other northern states like Sokoto, Zamfara, Yobe, Borno, etc., yielded votes under 10,000 each. This data makes one thing clear: Kwankwaso's political movement is not national. His influence is deeply regional and heavily dependent on Kano alone. Defecting to the APC, especially under Tinubu, whom his base views with strong disdain would be a fatal political move. It would be seen as betrayal, and likely lead to the collapse of his only solid support base. Kwankwaso understands this reality well, which is why he remains extremely cautious. By Baro...

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly rejected mounting calls from political leaders and stakeholders in Southern Nigeria urging him to step aside in favour of a Southern presidential candidate. The demand, which has gained traction among members of the coalition, is anchored on the principle of equity, justice, and rotation of power, with many arguing that the South deserves to complete its turn at the presidency. In a statement released after a closed-door meeting with leaders of ADC, the former Vice President declared that he would not bow to pressure, and called on the coalition to uphold democracy by allowing open and transparent primaries. “I will not be pressured into abandoning my constitutional right to aspire. Let every qualified member test their popularity through a credible primary. Zoning must not be used to silence competence," Atiku stated emphatically. However, this declaration appears to have rattled the fragile coalition, triggering a fierce backlash...

Elon Musk Launches ‘America Party,’ Distances Himself from Trump and GOP Tech billionaire and Tesla chief Elon Musk informally launched his own political party known as the “America Party” on Saturday, he announced on his platform X, further distancing himself from President Donald Trump and the GOP, which became his targets as he recently blasted Trump’s controversial spending megabill. Musk said in a tweet the people of the U.S. live in a one-party system, “When it comes to bankrupting our country with waste & graft.” It is unclear if Musk had registered his political party with the Federal Election Commission as of Saturday, as no records of the America Party were present on the commission’s website. Musk announced the America Party a day after creating a poll that asked users if they “want independence from the two-party (some would say uniparty) system.” The poll received 1.2 million votes, with 65.4% of users voting “yes,” though it is worth noting the results are not accurat...

  Tensions are rising within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as key party stakeholders have rejected the emergence of former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola as the party’s Interim National Secretary.  The controversy is linked to ongoing coalition efforts aimed at uniting opposition forces in Nigeria. In a statement on Wednesday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Musa Isa Matara, led a faction of the party in condemning what they described as an “unauthorised attempt” to impose Aregbesola and hijack the party’s leadership structure. Matara emphasised that while the ADC supports alliances and reforms, it rejects imposition and power grabs disguised as progress.  He cautioned against what he called “revolutionary rhetoric masking elite interests,” noting that no legitimate party process had ratified Aregbesola’s appointment. According to the statement, Aregbesola’s installation was not approved by the party’s National Executive Committee (N...

 Ukwa People Cry Out Over NDDC Neglect, Accuse Commission of Abandoning Oil-Producing Community. The people of Ukwa in Abia State have decried what they describe as years of neglect and marginalization by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), despite being an oil-producing area contributing to the nation’s wealth. Speaking to journalists in Port Harcourt, Dr. Michael Kasarachi Enyinna, the 2023 Vice Presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) and an indigene of Ukwa West Local Government Area, expressed deep frustration over what he called the deliberate abandonment of the community by the NDDC. Dr. Enyinna noted that despite the strategic importance of Ukwa to the Niger Delta and the Nigerian economy, the region has suffered consistent infrastructural decay and a glaring lack of federal presence. “The NDDC has failed in its responsibility to provide the basic infrastructure and social amenities that oil-producing communities like Ukwa deserve,” he stated....

  July 04, 2025 Good Governance Principles – Dr. Samuel Ogbuku Upholds Fairness, Equity, and Justice in Decision-Making at the NDDC INTRODUCTION  The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) stands at the heart of sustainable development in Nigeria’s oil-rich but historically marginalized region. At the helm of the Commission is Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, whose tenure as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer has become synonymous with a transformative and principled leadership approach. With fairness, equity, and justice as guiding tenets, Dr. Ogbuku has repositioned the NDDC as an institution driven by people-focused governance, ethical responsibility, and a passion for inclusive progress. Commitment to Ethical Governance Dr. Samuel Ogbuku's leadership reflects a deep-rooted adherence to the principles of good governance—transparency, accountability, participation, and responsiveness. At the core of his administration is a resolute commitment to ethical governance, which he has ...