Category: politics
Gelan Gura Industrial Park Achieves Major Milestone for National Growth
Addis Ababa, May 16, 2026 — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that the completion and opening of the initial phase of the Gelan Gura Industrial Park represents a major step forward in Ethiopia’s path to wealth and economic development. Out of the park’s total area of 93.9 hectares, the initial phase covers 43 hectares and…
Ethiopia’s “Medemer” Offers Gulf Lessons for Post-War Peace
Addis Ababa, May 16, 2026 — The Medemer ideology of Ethiopia, launched by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, may provide useful insights for Gulf countries dealing with a delicate situation after conflict, as stated by American political analyst Andrew Korybko. In his latest newsletter, Korybko outlined Medemer, which can be roughly translated as “synergy,” as a…
Oyo School Attacks: A Wake-Up Call for Southwest Governors
The long-anticipated spread of Nigeria’s school-abduction issue has finally materialised in the South-West. On Friday, armed individuals who have instilled fear across various regions of the country carried out a bold attack in Oyo State, targeting three schools in Yawota and Esiele, within the Oriire Local Government Area. The incident resulted in two fatalities and…
From Power to Fugitive: The Rise and Fall of Mamman
The sentencing of former Power Minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison has emerged as one of the most significant anti-corruption stories in the country recently. NATHANIEL SHAIBU explores the developments, legal challenges, and consequences of a case that has sparked renewed public anger regarding corruption within the nation’s struggling power industry. OnOn May…
2027: Obasa Wins House of Reps Nomination as APC Crowd Cheers
Right Honorable Mudashiru Obasa, the speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has obtained the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination for the House of Representatives in the Agege Federal Constituency for the 2027 elections. A large crowd of devoted supporters gathered in Agege on Saturday, May 16, as the speaker was confirmed as the…
Primaries: Constituents Gather for Prayer Sessions for Tinubu, Bago, and Senator Musa Ahead of Elections
As the race for party primaries and general elections intensifies, citizens in Niger State came together on Saturday to hold unique prayer gatherings supporting Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, widely recognized as Sani Musa 313, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, showcasing their religious belief and political unity. The prominent prayer initiative was…
