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PDP BOT takes control of party, says Supreme Court nullified Wike-backed convention

An emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee of the PDP will be summoned to, among other things, appoint an interim national working committee.

Anti-Corruption

Taraba state governor, Darius Dickson Ishaku

Proceedings in alleged N27 billion fraud stalled as counsel for ex-Taraba governor, former PS withdraws

The EFCC on behalf of the Federal Government, charged Messrs Ishaku and Yero with criminal breach of trust, conspiracy and conversion of public funds to the tune of N27 billion.

OPINION

Zacch Adedeji sets clear vision for smarter revenue and stronger institutions in Nigeria

The signals are there. Simplified tax structures. Stronger compliance systems. Improved transparency. Coordinated reforms across sectors.

Abdul Mahmud: News from the sad country

What the military hierarchy and the ruling party once dismissed with emphatic denials has now assumed the weight of undeniable truth.

Nigeria and Insecurity: When prayer is an affront

As if goaded by a clan of shamans, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu disinterred the first anthem in 2024–45 years after it was first retired.

Azu Ishiekwene: Is there a backstory to Wale Edun’s exit?

We may quibble about the real backstory all day, and the full version may never be known publicly, but one man who comes out looking good from this is the president.

Ojo Maduekwe: Nigeria goes into 2027 election without viable opposition to Bola Tinubu

This is a cause for concern for anyone interested in the future of democracy in Nigeria.

Amupitan’s yanga wakes trouble

Prof Joash Amupitan appears determined to beat the record of Prof Maurice Iwu as the most mistrusted electoral administrator yet.