African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has questioned the achievements of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, asking what public service or national contribution justified the organisation of an elaborate colloquium in his honour. Sowore raised the question in a post on his X handle on Monday, October 12, 2026, criticising the event, which was livestreamed on major television stations, as an example of what he described as Nigeria’s growing culture of sycophancy and the celebration of political connections. “What exactly has @STinubu contributed to Nigerian society to warrant this elaborate colloquium, attended by so many ‘prominent…
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By Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko One of the earliest philosophical propositions I learnt during my first-year philosophy course at the Nigerian Institute of Philosophy, Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, South-East Nigeria, was the logical assertion that “nothing can be and not be at the same time.” In other words, a person cannot be asleep and awake at the same time in the same sense. This philosophical principle provides an interesting starting point for examining the feasibility of operating a lean government while public officials engage in conspicuous displays of wealth and allegedly squander scarce public resources on extravagant acquisitions. How can a…
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has warned judges against political associations and conduct capable of casting doubt on their impartiality as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections. She also cautioned lawyers against forum shopping and filing multiple suits to secure favourable court orders, warning that such practices could undermine public confidence in the judiciary during a politically sensitive period. Kekere-Ekun gave the warnings on Monday at the opening of the 2026 Legal Year of the Supreme Court in Abuja. She said election disputes inevitably generate intense political activity and emotions, placing enormous responsibility on judges who must resolve…
The Federal Government has suffered a setback in its prosecution of Adeniyi Adeyemi, accused of operating a purported presidential agency, after a court struck out the criminal charge over defects identified by the Ministry of Justice. The Federal High Court in Abuja struck out the eight-count charge on Monday after the prosecution admitted that the case had jurisdictional problems. The development raises questions about the handling of the case, as the government now faces the prospect of starting fresh proceedings before another court. Adeyemi was accused of posing as the Director-General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), described…
The Obidient Movement has accused security agencies of applying a double standard in handling alleged political violence, claiming that suspected attackers of opposition supporters are allowed to escape accountability while those who report incidents risk arrest. The allegation, contained in a statement issued on Monday, raises fresh questions about police neutrality and the protection of opposition parties as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. The movement cited reported incidents in Enugu, Edo, Delta and Benue states, alleging that the failure to investigate threats and attacks impartially could undermine public confidence in the security agencies. Its most pointed…
Perhaps, the story of Justice Walter Onnoghen is a life lesson we should all learn from. If, after reading this story, you learn nothing about life, then perhaps you never will. In 2019, as the general elections approached, the Buhari-led government grew suspicious of the Supreme Court under the leadership of Walter Onnoghen. The Supreme Court had earlier delivered judgments that did not go down well with the Federal Government. In 2016, the Supreme Court acquitted Senate President Bukola Saraki, whom the Buhari administration was prosecuting over allegations relating to his asset declaration. (See Saraki v. FRN.) It became apparent…
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja The Kogi State Judicial Service Commission has approved the promotion of 1,768 personnel, ending a six-year backlog that left eligible judiciary workers waiting for career advancement since 2020. The decision brings relief to affected workers whose promotions were delayed for years because of inadequate funding, but also raises questions about the prolonged stagnation of their careers. The approval was granted at the Commission’s 139th session held at the High Court complex, Judiciary Headquarters, Lokoja, under the leadership of the Chief Judge, Justice Josiah Joe Majebi. The meeting focused primarily on clearing the backlog, which had generated…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disowned a forged announcement on governorship candidates in six states, warning Nigerians against circulating the document amid controversy over its final candidate lists for the February 6, 2027 elections. The warning came two days after the commission published its final lists, which reportedly omitted some candidates whose parties expected to see their names included. In a public notice issued on Monday and shared through its official social media platforms, INEC described the purported announcement as fake and said it did not originate from the commission. The affected states are Zamfara, Gombe, Delta, Plateau,…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the National Assembly to investigate the realignment of part of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, raising concerns over the project’s original planning, environmental assessments and potential cost implications. The rights group also said Works Minister David Umahi should face disciplinary action, including possible removal from office, if an investigation establishes negligence, professional misconduct or avoidable waste of public funds. HURIWA described the decision to use part of the existing East-West Road instead of constructing a new coastal alignment as a disturbing development that demands transparency and accountability. The controversy followed…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has urged President Bola Tinubu to intensify efforts to rescue about 80 schoolchildren and teachers reportedly held captive by terrorists in Borno State for nearly six months. The group said the prolonged captivity required urgent presidential intervention, stressing that affected families deserved credible updates on rescue efforts. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Nnadozie Onwubiko, HURIWA said Tinubu had a constitutional and moral responsibility to protect Nigerians as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. It expressed concern that the victims had remained in captivity for months, raising questions about…