•Akpabio and Natasha The judgment of the Court of Appeal delivered on Monday, February 9, 2026, represents a consequential affirmation of the constitutional principles that sustain Nigeria’s democratic order and the orderly functioning of its institutions. By upholding the disciplinary actions of the Senate as lawful and procedurally sound, th...
•Amb. Bianca Ojukwu and Gov. Chukwuma Soludo Eventually, Bianca Ojukwu chose the wrong option — slamming the sanctity of Igbo culture, upsetting the senses of believers in the people’s ethos and daring the consequences. Instead of apology or remorse, she now appears to be priming for a fight. And one dares ask: Fight with who, […...
In the heart of Kaduna State, a story of hope and resilience has emerged, captivating the nation and sparking intense debate. The miraculous escape and return of eighty abductees from the Kurmin Wali community has left many wondering about the circumstances surrounding their ordeal. The narrative began two weeks ago when gunmen stormed three c...
•Senate President Godswill Akpabio There are moments in a nation’s life when institutions are reminded —quietly but unmistakably — that time does not negotiate with comfort. Nigeria’s Senate, returning from the conviviality of Christmas recess and New Year reflection to the discipline of plenary, has arrived at such a moment. The period of acc...
•Senate President Godswill Akpabio In politics, silence is often louder than speech, for it speaks in the language of calculation and consequence. Forgiveness, when declared by a powerful man, is louder still—a thunderclap in a quiet chamber. It unsettles expectations, invites suspicion, and demands interrogation, not because it is weak, but b...
For nearly three years, Nigerians have endured one of the harshest periods in recent history — an era defined by punishing economic policies and shrinking democratic space under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. True to form, this administration has not only inflicted widespread hardship but has pursued a calculated effort to eliminate political al...
By PHILIP AGBESE In every constitutional democracy, the legitimacy of law does not rest on sentiment or speed, but on process. Laws derive their authority not merely from political will or popular approval, but from scrupulous adherence to the procedures laid down by the Constitution and statute. It is against this background that recent publ...
•Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State In his outing during the week at the Government House, Port Harcourt, the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, added a fresh concern to a question that is literally on the lips of every Rivers State resident, as well as others with interest in the affairs of the oil-rich […]
•Natasha and Akpabio The jaundiced reportage by OPR News purporting to analyse proceedings at the Court of Appeal in the matter connected with the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is a glaring example of speculative journalism, factual distortion, and advocacy masquerading as news. It is necessary, in the interest of accuracy and ...
•EFCC chairman, Ola Olukoyede The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman, Olanipekun Olukoyede shook the headlines when he threatened to throw in the towel if the former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello wasn’t prosecuted for the alleged embezzlement of public funds to the tune of about N80.2 billion naira. In his words: “If ...

