From a long-established Washington policy operator to a $1.2m Atiku contract—and now an increasingly vocal critic of Nigeria’s government By The Pivot Online Investigative Desk WASHINGTON, D.C. — In Nigeria’s increasingly internationalised political contest ahead of the 2027 general election, some of the most consequential battles may not…
By Jimoh Ahmed The ancient city of Owo came alive on Sunday, August 30, 2026, as the internationally acclaimed Igogo Festival officially commenced with the first Upeli Procession, heralding weeks of traditional ceremonies and cultural activities in the ancient Owo Kingdom. The opening procession, which began at about 4:00 p.m., featured the Ughare Iloro (Iloro…
President’s lawyers argue disclosure of investigative files could infringe on his privacy rights By The Pivot Online ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asked a United States federal court to reject efforts to release records relating to historical investigations involving him, arguing that disclosure of the materials could violate his…
By The Pivot Online At a time when youth unemployment, limited access to opportunities and the difficulty of turning ideas into sustainable businesses remain major concerns in Nigeria, a new generation of young entrepreneurs is increasingly looking beyond conventional employment. Among the emerging voices in this space is Opeyemi Ameerah Ahmed, founder of The…
The Convener of The Entrepreneur’s Forge (TEF) Youth Summit, Miss Opeyemi Ahmed, has urged governments at all levels to establish and strengthen skill acquisition centres across the country to equip young people with practical skills, promote entrepreneurship and reduce dependence. Ahmed made the call at a youth summit organised by TEF in collaboration with the…
“Off-season elections concentrate power, inflate costs, and turn states into permanent battlegrounds.” One Nation, One Election Day: It’s Time to End Nigeria’s Off-Season Polls. By Tolu Babaleye Since 1999, Nigeria has run two parallel electoral calendars: the “on-season” general elections and the “off-season/off-circle” governorship elections. What began as an accident in 2007 has become…
Investigation: Why INEC’s Massive Deployment Plan Could Make or Break Nigeria’s 2027 Elections By The Pivot Online Investigative Desk Nigeria’s electoral preparations for the 2027 general elections have entered a critical phase, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) disclosing plans to deploy approximately 1.4 million ad hoc personnel across more than…
By The Pivot Online Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has denied entering into any electoral agreement or political deal with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the governorship election held in the state on Saturday, August 15. Adeleke, who secured re-election on the platform of the Accord Party, said the ADC…
The Pivot Online Editorial There is an uncomfortable conversation Nigeria must begin having. As the cost of living continues to squeeze households, businesses struggle with rising operating costs and millions of Nigerians complain about declining purchasing power, it has become politically convenient to place virtually every economic hardship at the feet of President Bola Ahmed…
By The Pivot Online News Desk Fresh allegations over the alleged non-payment of official entitlements to Ondo State Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, have triggered renewed political discussion about the relationship between him and Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. The claims, which have circulated in recent reports, include an alleged backlog of more…
