SO WHAT IF THE GOVERNMENT IS LOSING N15TR ANNUALLY ON SUBSIDY?: THE MEANING OF POLITICAL DEMOCRACY IS FOR THE VOTERS TO ELECT THEIR LEADERS AND THE ELECTED LEADERS SHOULD DO WHAT THE VOTERS WANT
By Abbati Bako, abbatibako@gmail.com For the attention of H/E President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria The Minister of Finance says: “We are losing N15 trillion annually on fuel subsidy. It is unsustainable.” My question is simple: So what? Let…
Iran: This War Is Not Working, We Are Losing; There Is A Cover Up Campaign Underway Right Now – Murphy
According to a report by Al Jazeera on Friday October 9, 2026, US Democratic Senator Chris Murphy has described Washington’s war against Iran as a “national humiliation,” criticising the conflict over its security implications, rising costs and alleged…
936 Governorship, Deputy Candidates Submitted For 28 States …INEC To Publish Final List October 10
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is set to publish the final list of candidates for the February 6, 2027 governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections on Saturday, October 10, 2026, marking another major stage in preparations…
EXCLUSIVE: PVC Collection Begins As Some FCT Centres Record Zero Turnout
The collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) recorded low turnout on Friday. Officials at some designated centers in Abuja said no voters showed up to collect their cards. Checks by LEADERSHIP correspondents at…
FG’s 30-Day Petrol Discount: It Is Political, Face-Saving Strategy And They’re Too Late — Sam Amadi
Dr. Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts and an analyst with Arise News, has criticised the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount initiative, describing it as a political response and an attempt by President Bola…
Petrol Subsidy Won’t Return – Presidency Declares, Knocks ADC, NDC
The Presidency has ruled out the possibility of restoring petrol subsidy, insisting that the Federal Government’s 30-day petrol discount at Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) retail stations is a temporary relief measure and not a return…
Tinubu’s 30-Day Fuel Discount Is A Panic-Driven Publicity Stunt – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the Federal Government’s proposed 30-day fuel discount at NNPC stations, describing it as a desperate, temporary gesture that cannot repair the damage caused by the crushing cost of fuel. In a statement…
Chairman Disabled Commission Empowers 200 PWDs In Kebbi
By Kabir Dan-Katsina, Birnin Kebbi The Chairman of the Commission For Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) of Kebbi state, Hon. Anas Malami Gwandu has empowered 200 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Gwandu Local Government area of Kebbi State with cash…
TRIBUTE: …And The Pain, The Sorrow Too Difficult To Bear!
By Patrick Titus The reward for labour universally, is wage. This young man toiled hard for 24 years but never reaped. He went through infancy to school age. Started from Nursery School to Primary. Then Secondary to the University – Akwa Ibom State…
Isong Annang Backs Tinubu, Akpabio, Eno For Re-election
By Patrick Titus, Uyo Ahead of next year’s general elections, Isong Annang Ethnic Forum, a socio-political organisation with members drawn from the 10 local government areas of Akwa Ibom North West senatorial district has thrown its weight behind…