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One of the least discussed, yet potentially most devastating legal weapons in Nigerian electoral politics today is the political party membership register as provided in the new Electoral Act, 2026. Most aspirants are focusing on delegates, endorsements, alliances, media visibility and party structures. Very few are paying attention to the single document that may ultimately …

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In the fast-moving landscape of Nigerian political discourse, certain historical events serve as crucial case studies for institutional oversight, media narratives, and the intersection of private commerce with public governance. One such watershed moment occurred on Sunday, June 1, 2009, when a vehicle loaded with suitcases of cash was intercepted by police officers in Lagos. …

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Peter Obi Politics in Anambra State has often resembled a family feud conducted with microphones, court papers, and occasional public tantrums. Few political relationships illustrate this better than the spectacular collapse between former Anambra governors Peter Obi and Willie Obiano. What began as a mentor-successor alliance under the banner of All Progressives Grand Alliance eventually …

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Nasir El-Rufai The prolonged detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has become one of the most emotive and polarising issues in Nigeria today. In recent days, the situation has taken a more troubling turn. El-Rufai has publicly claimed he is being denied access to his personal doctors despite medical concerns, while his wife, …

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