by George Ozalla The Senate on Wednesday passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 after hours of clause by clause consideration, setting the stage for the harmonisation of the legislation with the House of Representatives ahead of transmission to the President for assent.The most contentious issue during the debate was the proposal to make real […]
Prince Eze and Nwabueze Lead Dunukofia Stakeholders to Consensus on Council Zoning
by Chukwudi George Ozalla A quiet sense of purpose settled over the palatial residence of High Chief Jim Martins Nwabueze, Ichie Akubudike and Agubuzo Na Dunukofia at Ugwueze Umudioka on Monday, 2 February 2025, as political leaders, traditional figures and stakeholders from across the local government area gathered for an evening of consultation and consensus […]
Finishing Strong: Behold the Hour Cometh…
By Rt Hon Eseme Eyiboh, mnipr There are moments in a nation’s life when institutions are reminded—quietly but unmistakably—that time does not negotiate with comfort. Nigeria’s Senate, returning from the conviviality of Christmas recess and New Year reflection to the discipline of plenary, has arrived at such a moment. The period of acclimatization has passed. […]
Otti, Kalu Disagree Over Project Demolition
by George Ozalla Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has accused the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, of promoting political theatrics and disregarding due process, insisting that his administration has no room for what he described as petty political confrontations.The governor’s position was conveyed in Umuahia through a statement signed […]
Akpabio Urges Senate to Fast-track Agenda as Plenary Resumes
by George Ozalla President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, on Tuesday charged members of the 10th Senate to approach the remaining period of their tenure with urgency and discipline as plenary resumed after the Christmas and New Year recess, saying the chamber has entered the final phase of its legislative work.Akpabio gave the charge in […]
APGA National Chairman: Ezeokenwa Celebrates Birthday in Awka
by George Ozalla Barrister Sly Ezeokenwa, National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), celebrated his birthday on Wednesday, 21st January, 2025, with a gathering that brought together political leaders, government officials, traditional rulers, sports figures, and supporters from across Anambra State and beyond. The event, held at Stanel Dome in Awka, began with […]
Nigeria and the Burden of Endless Elections
Political Feature By Chukwudi George Ozalla Nigeria is barely a year away from another general election cycle, with February 2027 already looming large in the national consciousness. As has become customary, the political atmosphere is thickening with early manoeuvres. Consultations are multiplying. Former office holders are resurfacing. Incumbents are suddenly more visible among the people. […]
SPECIAL ADVISER ON POLITICAL MATTERS, MOBILIZATION AND ENGAGEMENT TO THE GOVERNOR, EDO STATE
DATE: 12 JANUARY 2026 TO: HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR MONDAY OKPEBOLOEXECUTIVE GOVERNOR, EDO STATE YOUR EXCELLENCY, IT IS WITH PROFOUND RESPECT AND SINCERE APPRECIATION THAT I, HON. EUGENE UTUBOR, WRITE TO COMMEND YOUR DECISIVE AND TIMELY RESPONSE TO THE PROTEST THAT ERUPTED IN EKPOMA ON SATURDAY, 10 JANUARY 2026. YOUR IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION NOT ONLY RESTORED CALM BUT ALSO DEMONSTRATED THE […]
PANDEF Intervenes as Rivers Political Crisis Escalates
by George Ozalla The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has called for restraint and mutual forbearance in Rivers State following a series of political developments that have culminated in the Rivers State House of Assembly initiating impeachment proceedings against the Governor and Deputy Governor of the state.According to a press statement signed by King Alfred […]
Is Nigeria Headed for Another Broken Promise or a Defining Political Reckoning in 2027?
A Political Feature By Chukwudi George Ozalla Nigeria is entering one of those moments when the political atmosphere feels heavy, uncertain, and emotionally charged ahead of 2027 general election. It is the kind of moment that does not announce itself with fanfare but quietly seeps into everyday conversations at market stalls, campus hostels, motor parks, […]
