By Michael Owhoko, Ph.D Inevitable deaths are in the offing in 2027. Those familiar with Nigeria’s electoral mythology, history, and patterns know that the 2027 general elections will be a harbinger of death, powered by electoral violence. It will take a miracle to escape what will play out. People will die. Nigerians will perish. Hospitals will be overwhelmed. Nigerians must therefore brace up for the coming calamity, as the intensity and scale will make it a memorable year of regrettable carnage. All six geopolitical areas of the country will be affected. The event will further rub off on the country’s…
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By Anthony Ubani There is nothing wrong with consensus in politics. In fact, in a disciplined political culture, consensus can reduce bitterness, save money, prevent needless internal war, and help parties present their best candidates without tearing themselves apart. But what Nigeria is witnessing under the consensus candidate provision of the Electoral Act 2026 is not consensus in its noblest sense. It is increasingly looking like elite imposition dressed in legal clothing. It is the old politics of godfatherism wearing a new suit. The Electoral Act 2026 recognises only two methods for the nomination of candidates by political parties: direct…
Fidelity Bank Plc has reported a strong performance for the 2025 financial year, with gross earnings rising by 45 per cent and shareholders’ funds crossing the N1 trillion mark, driven by balance sheet expansion and fresh capital injection. According to its audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025, the bank recorded gross earnings of N1.5 trillion, up from N1.04 trillion in 2024. Net interest income rose to N831.3 billion, compared to N629.7 billion in the previous year, supported by growth in interest-earning assets and a higher interest rate environment. Interest and similar income calculated using the effective…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to establishing an agro-industrial livestock hub in the Federal Capital Territory as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s livestock value chain and attract investment into the sector. The assurance was given by Idi Mukhtar Maiha, the Minister of Livestock Development, during a high-level strategic meeting involving the Federal Ministry of Livestock Development, ABIS Group, and the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) in Abuja. Maiha said the ministry would collaborate closely with ABIS Group, L-PRES, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful take-off of the proposed ABIS Mega Livestock Processing Facility in…
Sahara Group has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, reaffirming its commitment to responsible energy development and sustainable business practices across its global operations. The report, themed “Sustainability Beyond Energy: Responsible Growth, Enduring Impact,” outlines how the company integrates environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and strong governance across its upstream, midstream, downstream, power, energy trading, and oilfield services businesses. Speaking on the report, Ejiro Gray said the publication reflects the company’s group-wide sustainability strategy across the entire energy value chain. “Our sustainability journey runs across all our businesses, from upstream operations and oilfield services to power generation and energy trading. By embedding…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to deploy more than 1.4 million ad hoc personnel, most of them drawn from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), for the conduct of the 2027 general elections. The disclosure was made by Professor Joash Amupitan, INEC Chairman, during a strategic courtesy visit by a high-level INEC delegation to the NYSC headquarters in Abuja. The planned deployment marks a significant increase from the 1.2 million ad hoc personnel engaged during the 2023 general elections. The INEC delegation, which included National Commissioners, directors, senior aides, and the Secretary to the Commission, was…
The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (Lagos State Chapter) successfully held its May 2026 Monthly Meeting/PR Clinic virtually on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in a knowledge-rich session powered by the Public Relations Consultants Association of Nigeria (PRCAN). The session, themed “Starting and Running a PR Firm from Ground Zero,” provided practical guidance for communication professionals seeking to transition into entrepreneurship within Nigeria’s evolving public relations industry. The clinic was facilitated by Hassan Abdul, mnipr, arpa, Lead Consultant/CEO of Drawbridge CM Limited and General Secretary of PRCAN, who drew from over two decades of experience in communication management and consultancy practice. He shared…
Nigeria’s new FreeTV platform looks impressive at first glance. The app works reasonably well, the interface is cleaner than many expected, and for the first time in years, viewers can access a wide range of local TV stations in one place. After decades of failed promises around Nigeria’s digital switch over (DSO), many see this as overdue progress. But the real question is not whether FreeTV works. The real question is whether it solves the actual problem of television access in Nigeria. NBC presents FreeTV as part of Nigeria’s long-delayed digital migration strategy. On paper, it sounds transformative: more channels,…
The Aliko Dangote Foundation and the World Economic Forum have unveiled the 2026 cohort of the Young Global Leaders (YGL) Aliko Dangote Fellows, spotlighting a new generation of African leaders driving innovation, social impact, and institutional transformation across the continent. The fellowship, created to connect Africa’s emerging changemakers with the global Young Global Leaders network, supports outstanding African professionals by enabling their participation in the World Economic Forum’s YGL programme and broader global engagements. The 2026 cohort features leaders from healthcare, entrepreneurship, technology, advocacy, finance, and the creative industries across sub-Saharan Africa. The newly announced fellows are Dr Esperance Luvindao,…
Two Nigerians are dead, Three hundred more want out. The arithmetic of South Africa’s xenophobia. I spent this afternoon on Zoom with Reverend Frank Onyekwelu, President of the Nigerian Citizens Association of South Africa. By the time we ended the call, the situation had evolved beyond what the wires could carry. The Nigerian Foreign Ministry has publicly announced that around 130 nationals are registered for voluntary repatriation. NICASA’s own working list, Onyekwelu told me, has now reached approximately 300 names and is still being collected. His team is coordinating with the Nigerian High Commission and South Africa’s Department of Home…