Chief Mike Kaase Aondoakaa, SAN, is a highly respected figure in Nigeria’s legal and political landscape. As a seasoned lawyer, industrialist, agriculturalist, investor, and philanthropist, he possesses a unique blend of skills and expertise that make him an exceptional candidate for public office. Currently, Aondoakaa serves as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, a prestigious title […]
Category archives: Politics
Centre for Crises Communication
His Excellency,Sir Siminalayi FubaraExecutive Governor of Rivers StateGovernment House, Port HarcourtRivers State. Dear sir, LETTER OF FELICITATION The Management and Staff of the Centre for Crisis Communication (organisers of the Niger Delta Heroes Award 2025) heartily felicitate with you on your graceful return to office following the expiration of the state of emergency. Your candour, […]
El-Rufai’s Insurmountable Setback, and Phobia of Stark Realities
It is the responsibility of intellectuals to speak the truth and expose lies” – Noam Chomsky, Philosopher, social critic, and political activist. Our attention has been drawn to a news interview granted by Channels Television, in which Nasir El-Rufai, former Governor of Kaduna State, presently a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made unsubstantiated […]
Okpella’s Quest for a Legitimate King: An Appeal to Edo State Governor.
The Okpella Traditional Clan Head Tussle has lingered on for about six years now, and it is true to say that the current government has mustered the will and courage to address the impasse by directing that a transparent process be followed, rooted in the extant laws that govern chieftaincy matters in Edo State. However, […]
Okura State: A Just and Compelling Case
By Dr. James Aduku Odaudu The agitation for the creation of new states and local government areas in Nigeria is deeply rooted in the quest for equity, growth, political and economic inclusiveness. The faulty federal system in place has ensured that no matter the number of states in existence, the agitations will not end as […]
Okura State: A Quest for Statehood, Committee Submits Memorandum to National Assembly
In a significant step towards the creation of Okura State, the committee driving the initiative, led by retired federal Permanent Secretary, Chief Robert Audu, the Agenyi Attah Igala, has submitted its memorandum to the National Assembly Committee on Constitution Review. This development marks a crucial milestone in the quest for statehood, as it fulfills one […]
2007: Can Nasir el-Rufai be Trusted?
By James Aduku Odaudu, PhD Nasir Ahmad el-Rufai has been hitting the headlines of recent, mostly for the vigorous political activities he has engaged in, criss-crossing the length and breath of the country and meeting and trying to forge new alliances with the most unlikely people. It is left to be seen what the outcome […]
CSOs Commend Lagos Lawmakers Over Obasa’s Impeachment As Speaker
A civil society group, Pan African Society for Social and Economic Change has expressed pleasure with the impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa as Speaker of the Lagos State Assembly while lauding the lawmakers for restoring the integrity of the institution. Recall that the Lagos State House of Assembly had on Monday removed Speaker Obasa over multiple […]
Makinde Responds to APC’s Southwest Takeover Plans: “We Reject Your Curse
Tensions Rise Over APC’s Plans for the Southwest Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, following his recent declaration that the ruling party aims to secure political dominance in the Southwest by unseating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from Oyo and Osun states. Ganduje’s Takeover Ambitions […]
PDP’s Segun Showunmi Urges Party to Stop Blame Game: “We Are Our Own Enemies”
Segun Showunmi, a former governorship aspirant from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ogun State, has called for a major overhaul of the party, citing recent election losses as evidence of internal failure. In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Monday, Showunmi expressed concerns that the PDP has become its own worst […]