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MATTERS ARISING: Is senate becoming retirement home for ex-governors? At the end of nearly every election cycle, governors approaching the close of their tenure often turn their attention to the senate, a recurring political movement that has renewed questions about whether the red chamber is becoming a soft landing for former chief executives of states rather than a platform for new legislative ideas. In the current 10th national assembly, no fewer than 15 former governors occupy seats in the senate, reinforcing a long-standing pattern in which state executives move almost seamlessly from the government house to the red chamber. https://www.thecable.ng/matters-arising-is-senate-becoming-retirement-home-for-ex-governors/  

  BREAKING: INEC Registers Two New Political Parties in Nigeria. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has formally registered two new political parties in Nigeria, signalling a shift in the country’s political landscape as the 2027 general elections draw nearer. INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan made the announcement on Thursday during the commission’s first quarterly consultative meeting with political party leaders in Abuja. The newly registered parties are: ▪︎ Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA) ▪︎ National Democratic Congress (NDC) — registered following a Federal High Court judgement in Lokoja directing INEC to recognise its application. INEC has indicated that certificates of registration will be issued to both parties.  The two new registrations come after INEC received a large volume of interest from associations across the country. The commission reported receiving 171 letters of intent from groups seeking to become registered political parties, but ...

  RAWLINGS CALLS FOR 2027 ELECTION BOYCOTT OVER SENATE'S REJECTION OF CRITICAL ELECTORAL REFORMS Essang Rawlings, Global Ambassador and Nigerian Country Lead for Youth Action for Development Africa (YADA), has called on Nigerians to boycott the 2027 general elections following the Senate's rejection of critical electoral reforms, describing the legislative action as a "well-drafted plan for rigging." In a strongly-worded statement, Rawlings condemned the APC-led 10th Senate's decision to reject key provisions including electronic transmission of election results, electronic voter card downloads, and other reforms aimed at strengthening the credibility of Nigeria's electoral process. "What we are witnessing is not legislative oversight but a calculated conspiracy to undermine the will of the Nigerian people," the statement read. "The rejection of electronic transmission of results is a well-drafted plan for rigging the 2027 elections, and we will...

  Transform Ogun Coalition (TOC) Announces a New Governing Idea for the Next 10 Years ABEOKUTA, OGUN STATE | February 5, 2026 As Ogun State marks its 50th anniversary, the moment calls for more than ceremonies and speeches. It calls for clarity. Five decades after its creation, Ogun remains a state of promise without proportionate progress. It is frequently branded as Nigeria’s industrial gateway, yet millions of residents experience a daily reality of weak local infrastructure, overstretched public services, and an economy that grows on paper but struggles on the street. The Transform Ogun Coalition (TOC) has emerged at this milestone to challenge that contradiction and offer a different governing idea for Ogun’s next 50 years. Beyond Celebration: A Question of Direction Ogun at 50 should represent a decisive turning point. Instead, it has exposed a familiar pattern: motion without momentum. Budgets rise, but service delivery lags. Policies change names, but systems remain largely...

  Ogun at 50: A Reflection on Governance, Human Capital, and Development A Wale Kuku Perspective At fifty, Ogun State stands at a defining crossroads—old enough to reflect honestly on its journey, yet young enough to boldly reimagine its future. This milestone is more than a celebration of years passed; it is a moment of reckoning. A time to interrogate choices made, capacities built, and opportunities missed—and, more importantly, to clarify the path forward. History will not judge Ogun by its age, but by the quality of decisions it makes at this moment. Governance: From Intent to Impact Governance is the engine room of development. Ogun’s journey over the decades reveals flashes of strategic intent—industrial corridors, infrastructural expansion, and the advantage of proximity to major economic hubs. These are important foundations. However, governance must go beyond projects, announcements, and political timelines. It must be people-centred, data-informed, transparent, and accou...

  The Journey Continues: A Message of Thanks and Purpose I am deeply grateful to everyone who reached out with birthday wishes, prayers, kind words, and encouragement. Your love, support, and belief mean more to me than I can adequately express. I do not take it for granted—ever. My resolve is strengthened to keep doing more for our people and our future. Going forward, we will: • Support more businesses, especially SMEs and founder-led enterprises • Expand support for the creative industry and small businesses, through seminars, exposure, structured mentorship, and improved access to markets • Upgrade NG Grow, expanding into animal farming, greenhouse agriculture, and significantly more cultivated acres • Incubate more youth-led businesses, helping young people move from ideas to viable companies • Keep the NG Business Hub open and active for everyone, as a shared space for learning, building, and collaboration • Launch a new Business Plan & Venture Inc...