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Lagos, Nigeria — A growing debate among Nigerians has raised a thought-provoking question: would the scramble for political offices remain as intense if aspiring presidents, governors, senators, and lawmakers were required to undergo the same rigorous training, discipline, and risks faced by members of the Nigerian Armed Forces?The question, which has gained traction on social media and in public discourse, comes amid increasing concerns about the motivations behind political ambition in the country. While thousands of young Nigerians compete annually for limited slots in the military despite the physical challenges and dangers involved, political positions continue to attract fierce competition due to the prestige, influence, and benefits attached to public office.,Analysts argue ...

The Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State has been thrown into turmoil following the emergence of two separate governorship candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.According to reports, the faction aligned with former Senate President Bukola Saraki and backed by the camp of Nyesom Wike had previously adopted Kale Kawu Agaka as its consensus governorship candidate.However, a rival faction led by Tanimu Turaki has produced Ladi Hassan as its own governorship candidate.Responding to the development, Kwara PDP Secretary, Kayode Abdulrahman, accused external forces of sponsoring Hassan's emergence in an attempt to destabilize the party.Abdulrahman stated that Hassan had earlier contested in the PDP governorship primary after purchasing the party's nomination form but was unsucc...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, took a swipe at former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Monday, June 1, labeling him a "food is ready" politician who shies away from difficult challenges.Speaking during his monthly media chat in Abuja, Wike questioned Obi’s governance approach, stating that the former Anambra State governor prefers seeking the easiest political routes rather than confronting complex national problems head-on.The minister’s remarks came in response to recent pledges made by Obi—the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 elections—who promised to increase Nigeria’s electricity generation and distribution capacity to 10,000 megawatts.Faulting the feasibility of this vision, W...

Football supporters will witness several major changes to the game during the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the International Football Association Board (IFAB) approved a series of new regulations designed to reduce time-wasting, enhance officiating, and improve the flow of matches.The tournament, set to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will also mark the first World Cup featuring 48 participating nations. FIFA's head of refereeing, Pierluigi Collina, confirmed that the updated laws will be implemented throughout the competition.One of the most notable adjustments is the introduction of a visible five-second countdown for throw-ins. Players who fail to restart play before the countdown ends could see possession awarded to the opposing team. Similar sanctions will app...

Former First Lady of Nigeria, Patience Jonathan, was reportedly overcome with emotion and broke down in tears during the 2014 Chibok schoolgirls’ abduction crisis, one of the most painful security incidents in Nigeria’s recent history.The tragedy occurred in April 2014, when over 270 schoolgirls were abducted from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, in Borno State by insurgents linked to Boko Haram. The incident triggered nationwide outrage and global advocacy under the “Bring Back Our Girls” campaign.According to accounts circulating at the time, the former First Lady became visibly distressed while receiving updates on the worsening situation and the public pressure surrounding efforts to rescue the kidnapped students.Eyewitness reports and widely shared narratives cla...

Former presidential spokesperson Reuben Abati has called on Lere Olayinka, an aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to clarify how he allegedly obtained access to the restricted database of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).The controversy arose after Olayinka published voter registration details belonging to Nollywood actor Emeka Ike following the actor’s declaration of interest in contesting for a seat in the FCT House of Representatives.His action sparked widespread reactions online, with many Nigerians questioning how a non-INEC official was able to access information believed to be stored on the commission’s restricted administrative platform.Speaking during the “What’s Trending” segment of Arise Television’s Morning Show on...