LIST OF REASONS

INTRO : Ahead of the 2027 general elections, political parties secured a major relief after the Federal High Court in Abuja invalidated INEC’s timelines for party primaries and candidate nominations. Justice Mohammed Umar ruled that the commission’s deadlines were “inconsistent with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026.” Here are five key reasons why Court voided INEC’s timelines on party primaries and nomination of candidates. 1. INEC Overstepped Its Statutory Powers Under the Electoral Act: The core of the reasons why Court voided INEC’s timelines on party primaries and nomination of candidates is the commission’s lack of authority to set its own deadlines. Justice Umar held that “the powers of the INEC to receive notice of party primaries and the personal particulars of candidates… does not extend to fixing or prescribing the time-table within which political parties may conduct their primary elections.” The court found that INEC had unlawfully abridged the statutory periods p...

INTRO : At the public presentation of his autobiography My Life of Duty and Allegiance in Abuja on Tuesday, former Head of State Yakubu Gowon declared, “Nigeria ‘will not fall’ despite mounting political, economic and security pressures.” The event, which drew Nigeria’s political, military and traditional elite, quickly became a national conversation on unity and the 2027 elections. Here are five key reasons why Gowon stressed that Nigeria will not fall . 1. Historical Precedent From the Civil War Era : The first of the reasons why Gowon stressed that Nigeria will not fall is his own experience leading the country through war. “During my time as Head of State, the country did not fall, and I remain confident that despite all her challenges, Nigeria will still not fall,” he said. Gowon reminded the audience of the emotional burden of keeping Nigeria together, recalling a newspaper line that defined his name: “The meaning of Gowon is Go On With One Nigeria.” He said, “It gave me renewed ...

INTRO : The reasons why DSS picked up El-Rufai after court granted him bail became a flashpoint on Monday when the family of former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir el-Rufai raised alarm that Department of State Services officials took him into custody despite a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Here are key reasons why DSS picked up El-Rufai after court granted him bail , according to the family, lawmakers, and associates. 1. Dispute Over Conflicting Court Orders on Custody : One of the main reasons why DSS picked up El-Rufai after court granted him bail centers on where he should be held. His second wife, Hasiat, said two subsisting orders from a Kaduna court directed that he “be remanded with the ICPC.” El-Rufai resisted being taken to the DSS facility, telling officials: “I am not going to step down because there are two court orders... Why are you bringing me here? I am not a furniture to be moved.” During a break in proceedings, he was briefly taken to DSS, then returned...

INTRO : Taiwan reiterated that it is a “sovereign and independent democratic nation” on Saturday, hours after US President Donald Trump cautioned the island against declaring formal independence following his Beijing summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The exchange highlights deep tensions over Taiwan’s status. Here are five key reasons why Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning . 1. Taiwan Already Operates as a Sovereign State:  The first of the reasons why Taiwan insists it is independent after Trump warning is its de facto statehood. Taiwan’s foreign ministry stated: “Taiwan is a sovereign and independent democratic nation, and is not subordinate to the People’s Republic of China”. President Lai Ching-te has repeatedly said Taiwan “does not need to declare formal independence because it already sees itself as a sovereign nation”. Taipei points to its own government, military, democracy, and elections as evidence it functions independently of Beijing.  2....

INTRO : The reasons why Federal might won’t work in 2027 elections were laid out by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State at the Oyo State tourism summit held at the University of Ibadan International Conference Centre. Makinde expressed optimism that Nigerians will reject political influence and vote for leaders of their choice. Here are five key reasons why Federal might won’t work in 2027 elections, according to the governor. 1. Nigerians Are No Longer Willing to Be Bystanders : The first of the reasons why Federal might won’t work in 2027 elections is growing voter consciousness. Makinde said: “Nigerians will show politicians pepper. They will show us that they don’t want to be bystanders anymore; they will participate, and I’m sure of what I’m saying.” He argued that citizens are ready to take ownership of the process, making it harder for outside influence to override popular will. 2. Federal Influence Has Limits, Despite Past Successes : Makinde acknowledged that “federal might” ha...

INTRO : The reasons why Gov. Adeleke deposed Osun monarch were detailed in a statement issued Monday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, following months of tension in Ipetumodu. Governor Ademola Adeleke deposed the Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede, after the monarch’s conviction and imprisonment for fraud in the United States. Here are five key reasons why Gov. Adeleke deposed Osun monarch . 1. US Court Conviction and 56-Month Prison Sentence:  The primary reason why Gov. Adeleke deposed Osun monarch was the criminal conviction. Oba Joseph Oloyede was “convicted of tax fraud by a United States District Court in the Northern District of Ohio, United States of America on August 26, 2025 and was sentenced to 56 months in prison.” The governor’s decision followed the receipt of the Certified True Copy of the Ohio court judgment, which confirmed the conviction and formed the basis for state action. 2. Need to Preserve the Honour and Integrity of the Royal Stool : In the Deposit...

INTRO : The reasons why Federal Government of Nigeria warned MTN, Airtel, and Glo to improve service quality or face sanctions were outlined by Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, in a statement on Sunday. He said recent reforms have stabilised the sector and removed excuses for poor network performance. Here are five key reasons why FG warned MTN, Airtel, and Glo to improve service quality or face sanctions. 1. Sector Reforms Have Removed Structural Excuses for Poor Service : The first of the reasons why FG warned MTN, Airtel, and Glo to improve service quality or face sanctions is that government has addressed long-standing barriers. Tijani said Nigeria’s connectivity gaps were “largely structural, driven by years of underinvestment and constraints on operators.” Through long-term infrastructure planning and immediate sector-stabilisation measures, government has “restored sustainability and investor confidence.” With those fixes in place, the...

INTRO : The reasons why Iran accused US of 'reckless military adventure' were spelled out by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a post on X, amid escalating clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. He said Washington opts for force “every time a ‘diplomatic solution is on the table’,” and insisted Iranians would “never bow to pressure.” Here are five key reasons why Iran accused US of 'reckless military adventure'. 1. US Military Action During Ongoing Diplomatic Talks : One of the central reasons why Iran accused US of 'reckless military adventure' is timing. Araghchi made the accusation a day after both sides blamed each other for attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, even as the US fired on more Iranian vessels. Despite the clashes, Trump said the ceasefire was intact and meant to enable talks to end the war the US and Israel launched in February. Iran was expected to respond to US proposals on Friday, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said, “I hope it's...