Okey Ikechukwu: Police Must Protect, Not Suppress Citizens’ Right To Protest
Excerpt:Public communications expert Ikechukwu, urges government to reform police training to prioritise rights, communication, and lawful protest management.
Salihu Dantata: Tinubu’s Service Chiefs Shake-Up Within His Constitutional Right
Security Expert, Dantata says the President acted lawfully to strengthen national security and urged reforms to boost military welfare and unity.
George Turner: PDP Leaders Have Lost Control Of The Party
Bayelsa PDP stakeholder George Turner blames leadership failure for deepening party crisis ahead of the forthcoming national convention.
Seriake Dickson: Burden of Proof in Election Disputes Must Shift From Candidates To INEC
Member Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Seriake Dickson, urges electoral reforms to make INEC accountable, saying candidates can’t prove what only the commission controls
Bode Sowunmi: Nigeria’s Fuel Importation Will Keep Dropping As Dangote Refinery Expands Capacity
Oil and gas expert Sowunmi says importation is no anomaly and will continue to decline as local refineries reach full capacity.
Inna Ciroma: Tanimu Turaki’s Emergence As PDP Consensus Chairman A Democratic Decision
PDP NEC Member Ciroma says Turaki’s selection reflects majority will, stressing that PDP is united and gradually regaining strength.
Obi Aguocha: Nnamdi Kanu Has Constitutional Right To Defend Himself
Labour Party’s Obi Aguocha insists Kanu’s self-representation in court is lawful and must be respected under Nigeria’s constitution.
Samson Itodo: INEC Must Prove Election Credibility And Expand Voting Rights
Samson Itodo calls for INEC accountability, earlier elections to resolve disputes, and inmates voting rights inclusion.
Joe Keshi: Government Has Not Shown Capacity To Tackle Killings In Nigeria
Former Nigerian diplomat Joe Keshi says the Nigerian government has failed to show capacity to stop widespread killings and insecurity.
Kabir Adamu: Fatalities In Borno Declining But Insecurity Remains Severe
Excerpt: Security Expert, Kabir Adamu says insurgent attacks are decreasing, yet farmers still face deadly risks beyond fortified towns.
Akin Fapohunda: Nigeria Needs A New People’s Constitution, 1999 Charter Is ‘Not Fit for Purpose’
Member of the Joint Secretariat of the National Political Summit Akin Fapohunda says the current constitution is flawed, urging President Tinubu to adopt the Patriots’ draft before 2027 elections.
Emmanuel Ogidi: PDP Will Soon Wield The Big Stick Against Erring Members
PDP South-South Vice Chairman,Ogidi says the PDP is addressing internal sabotage and will discipline members undermining the party ahead of its convention.
Osuntokun: Over-Centralised Power At The Centre Is Nigeria’s Greatest Source Of Instability
Politician and researcher Akin Osuntokun says Nigeria’s imbalance of power fuels political instability and undermines the nation’s federal structure.
Dahiru: Tinubu Is Unpopular, He Needs Alliances To Boost 2027 Chances
Majeed Dahiru says Tinubu needs alliances and structural support to win 2027 elections, warning unpopularity could affect his chances.
Nwaebonyi: Corruption Will Be Completely Eradicated In Our Public System If EFCC Sustains Current Momentum
Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi says Nigeria could soon eliminate corruption if the EFCC maintains its current anti-graft drive.
Oba Maduabuchi: ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ Protest Ill-Timed, Lawyers Must Not Resort To Self-Help
Oba Maduabuchi (SAN) condemns protests by Nnamdi Kanu’s legal team, warning lawyers against interfering in ongoing judicial proceedings.
Kabir Ibrahim: Idle Tractors Wasteful, Government Must Fast-Track Distribution
AFAN President Kabir Ibrahim urges swift deployment of 2,000 tractors to boost food production and mechanised farming nationwide.
Maxwell Opara: No Law Stops Lawyers From Protesting Injustice
Human rights lawyer Maxwell Opara defends joining Free Nnamdi Kanu protest, says lawyers can protest government disobedience to court orders.
Daniel Bwala: There Is No Christian Genocide In Nigeria
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala says Nigeria’s insecurity affects all citizens, not Christians alone, dismissing US “genocide” claims.
Adebayo Confirms 2027 Presidential Bid, Says Tinubu’s Government ‘Failing Woefully’ In All Sectors
SDP presidential hopeful Adewole Adebayo confirms 2027 bid, accuses Tinubu administration of failing Nigerians across all sectors.
