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(A Statement By The 4Th Force)

With the release of the time table for the 2027 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially blown the whistle for the formal commencement of political activities that would culminate with the presidential elections on January 16, and governorship and state elections on February 6. Going by what the time table stipulates, the presidential candidates of the different political parties would be known by May 30, 2026, the last day for the conduct of primaries which are scheduled to begin on April 22, 2026.

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By Steve Osuji

Last Friday, the well spoken Abia State governor caused a ruckus. Gov. Alex Otti barred his teeth at a journalist he considered impetuous and irresponsible. Mr. Otti's public shower of invectives on an innocent journalist and the ensuing conversations that trailed the event has thrown up the need to take a bit more look at the duties of governors in Nigeria, their attitude to journalism practice and their impact on the society at large.

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By Azu Ishiekwene

When six states in Nigeria’s South-West zone came together in January 2020 to create Amotekun, a regional security outfit to confront social ills spreading across the region, they weren’t reinventing the wheel, despite the political fanfare.

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By Adebamiwa Olugbenga Michael

In the modern arena of political journalism, the interview has become more than a conversation. It is a contest of ideas, a test of credibility and, increasingly, a stage where power is compelled to answer to the public.

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Muhammad Sajo

The political atmosphere in Nigeria gradually grows tense, with analysts pondering on the composition of those to challenge the government at the centre. This piece, however, dwells on the matter in my state - Sokoto, the Seat of the Caliphate.

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By Bolanle Bolawole

Our people have so many sayings that are meant to serve as a caution in case you think you or anyone for that matter is indispensable. Yes, the English say no one is indispensable. If you think otherwise, die first and look back to see whether you will not be replaced in a jiffy! In fact, before you are lowered into the grave, other people would have started jostling and lobbying to take over your place!

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