The struggle between centralized authority and genuine decentralization in Nigeria has long gone beyond mere political rhetoric—it now mirrors a systemic failure in governance that continues to rob the nation of meaningful grassroots development. For decades, the levers of power have remained tightly gripped by the federal and state governments, creating a top-down governance structure
Governors from Nigeria’s Northwest geopolitical zone gathered in Kaduna on Friday night to deliberate on the pressing challenges confronting the region, including the growing threat of insecurity, the alarming rise in drug abuse, and the need for accelerated socio-economic development. The high-level meeting, which was held at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, was hosted by
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has said that the idea of Nigeria transitioning into a one-party state should not be seen as problematic if it reflects the collective will of the people. Ganduje made the statement on Friday after leading three senators from Kebbi State—Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi,
In a rare but inspiring moment, the Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, stepped back into the classroom on Thursday, May 8, 2025, to teach pupils at St. James Mega Primary School in Akure, the state capital. The governor, who was once a classroom teacher before venturing into politics, surprised both staff and pupils
The spouses of Nigerian state governors, united under the Nigerian Governors’ Spouses Forum (NGSF), have stepped into the spotlight to lead a nationwide grassroots advocacy for the uptake of the Measles-Rubella vaccine, in a renewed effort to eliminate vaccine-preventable childhood diseases across the country. The campaign, which was officially launched on December 5, 2024, at
The Federal Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to building an inclusive economy by fostering a policy environment that supports private sector growth, equitable opportunities, and national prosperity. Speaking during a high-level economic strategy session in Abuja, key government officials stressed that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains focused on driving reforms that
In a remarkable turnaround that has stunned education watchers across the country, Osun State has surged from 33rd position in 2022 to 7th in the latest national examination rankings an achievement widely credited to the bold reforms and renewed focus on education under the leadership of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The improvement, captured in the recently
Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, who currently represents Oyo North Senatorial District, has officially announced that he will not seek re-election to the Senate in 2027, declaring his intention to contest for the governorship of Oyo State instead. Speaking during an interview with Parrot FM, a local radio station in Ogbomoso, Senator Buhari revealed that he is
As political alignments begin to take shape ahead of the 2027 general elections, fresh indications suggest that any significant political threat to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is more likely to arise from within his own party—the All Progressives Congress (APC)—than from the fractured opposition. Despite holding firm control of the ruling APC and the national
Valentine Ozigbo, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former governorship candidate in Anambra State, has accused Governor Chukwuma Soludo of misappropriating funds meant for the state’s 21 local government areas to support political loyalists and destabilise the APC ahead of the 2025 elections. Ozigbo, in a statement released via his verified X
