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 Politics › Kwara Women Champion, Mopelola Set To Dethrone Shagaya In House Of Reps Race by experts(op): 9:25pm On May 07 |
Kwara Women Champion, Mopelola Set to Dethrone Shagaya in House of Reps Race The political landscape of Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency has taken a dramatic turn as Hon. Mopelola AbdulMalik Bashir, a frontline aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially obtained her Expression of Interest and Nomination Form to contest for the House of Representatives seat in the 2027 general elections. Her entry into the race is already sending strong political signals across the constituency, setting up what is widely expected to be a defining contest against the incumbent, Hon. Muktar Tolani Shagaya. Mopelola is not new to the corridors of governance and public influence in Kwara State. A former Commissioner for Women Affairs and former Commissioner for Water Resources, she has built a reputation around institutional reform, social development, and inclusive governance. She is also a key figure in Kwara’s civic and democratic advocacy space, serving as Gender Coordinator of Kwara Must Change, a powerful pro-democracy movement known for shaping civic participation, youth engagement, and gender equity conversations across the state. The movement was at the forefront of sustained advocacy that contributed to the emergence of the Kwara State Gender Composition Framework/Law, which guarantees a minimum of 35% representation for each gender in political appointments, a landmark policy widely regarded as one of the strongest gender inclusion frameworks in Nigeria’s history. Beyond policy advocacy, Mopelola’s civic footprint extends to grassroots political empowerment. Through Kwara Must Change, she was actively involved in mobilisation efforts that supported the rise of Hon. Rukayat Shittu, Nigeria’s youngest lawmaker, reinforcing her long-standing commitment to youth inclusion and political access. With her formal collection of the APC nomination form, political observers say the Ilorin West/Asa race has been fundamentally reshaped. What was once considered a conventional incumbency contest is now evolving into a high stakes political showdown marked by structure, influence, and grassroots mobilisation. Supporters of Mopelola describe her as a “movement backed candidate” whose strength lies in a blend of administrative experience, civic credibility, and deep community networks across gender and youth platforms. They argue that her entry reflects a growing demand for inclusive leadership and responsive representation at the federal level. On the other hand, incumbent Hon. Muktar Tolani Shagaya continues to rely on his legislative experience and established political structure within the constituency since assuming office in 2023. However, political conversations within Ilorin West and Asa are increasingly shifting as consultations intensify across wards, interest groups, and party stakeholders. Analysts say Mopelola’s emergence has introduced a new political energy into the race, one that blends gender advocacy, civic mobilisation, and reform driven ambition. Her supporters believe the momentum is building in her favour as the contest moves closer to the APC primaries. As the race unfolds, Ilorin West/Asa is now firmly positioned as one of the most consequential political battlegrounds in Kwara State, with Mopelola’s entry redefining expectations and injecting fresh intensity into the road to 2027. https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/05/mopelola-joins-reps-race-against-shagaya/
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| Politics › Peacepro Confers First Ever Guardian Of Civil Liberties On Sowore by experts(op): 9:10am On May 05 |
PeacePro Confers First Ever Honor on Omoyele Sowore, Names Him “Guardian of Civil Liberties The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has conferred its first ever individual recognition, naming Omoyele Sowore “Guardian of Civil Liberties.” PeacePro described the decision as historic, marking the formal launch of its recognition framework for individuals demonstrating exceptional commitment to justice, nonviolence, and the protection of fundamental rights. In a statement by its Executive Director, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, PeacePro said the designation as Guardian of Civic Liberties reflects Sowore’s consistent frontline interventions in defense of citizens, particularly in cases involving detention, due process, and abuse of power. “This is not a routine honor. It is PeacePro’s first, and it sets a clear standard. ‘Guardian of Civil Liberties’ recognizes sustained courage in defending rights and holding power accountable,” Hamzat said. He added that the recognition signals a broader institutional goal, which is defining a culture where civic courage is acknowledged, and where the defense of human dignity is central to peacebuilding. PeacePro clarified that the designation is not a legal pronouncement, but a moral and institutional recognition of consistent advocacy aligned with democratic values. The organization urged governments and institutions to uphold constitutional freedoms, due process, and accountability, stressing that peace cannot exist where justice is uncertain. https://justeventonline.com/peacepro-confers-first-ever-honor-on-omoyele-sowore-names-him-guardian-of-civil-liberties/
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| Politics › Re: Gbenga Hashim Warns Wike Faction Against Factional Convention by experts(op): 11:15pm On Mar 24 |
yarimo:Are you alright at all? A court gave judgement that factional convention is illegal and the other faction also wants to do another factional convention. No be juju be that? |
| Politics › Gbenga Hashim Warns Wike Faction Against Factional Convention by experts(op): 3:12pm On Mar 24 |
Gbenga Hashim Warns Wike Faction Against Factional Convention, Urges PDP Unity A presidential aspirant on the platform of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), Gbenga Hashim, has cautioned the faction loyal to Nyesom Wike against staging another factional convention, warning that such a move could further fracture the party. Hashim described the plan as a serious threat to the unity and survival of the PDP, stressing that both camps had earlier agreed to pursue a unity convention before the recent judgment of the Court of Appeal. According to him, the reconciliation process was derailed by what he termed the activities of a “fifth columnist,” who allegedly sabotaged efforts in pursuit of external interests. “I urge the Wike faction not to renege on the gentleman’s agreement already made. This is about the survival and integrity of the PDP,” Hashim said. The PDP chieftain also warned against alleged moves to tamper with the executive committees of state chapters, particularly in Plateau, Nasarawa, Kaduna and Kano states, noting that such actions would violate the party’s constitution. He maintained that the tenures of state executives are fixed and cannot be arbitrarily altered, cautioning against exporting the national leadership crisis into otherwise stable state structures. Hashim identified the authentic state chairmen in the affected states as Hon. Raymond Dabo (Plateau), Hon. Adamu Ninga (Nasarawa), Hon. Edward Percy Masha (Kaduna), and Hon. Yusuf Ado Kibiya (Kano), insisting that their mandates must be respected. He warned that imposing parallel structures in states without internal disputes could deepen the crisis and weaken the party’s cohesion ahead of future elections. The presidential aspirant further cautioned that key actors in the ongoing dispute risk emerging as political losers if they fail to resolve their differences and adhere strictly to an agreed framework for power-sharing and the harmonisation of the National Working Committees of the rival factions. Hashim called on all stakeholders to return to the negotiation table and conclude work on a unified leadership structure, stressing that any factional convention would ultimately produce a lose-lose outcome for the party. He reiterated that unity remains the only viable path for the PDP to regain its strength, credibility and electoral competitiveness. https://justeventonline.com/gbenga-hashim-warns-wike-faction-against-factional-convention-urges-pdp-unity/
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| Foreign Affairs › Re: World War III Could Kill Over 500 Million People – Peacepro by experts(op): 7:41pm On Mar 15 |
franchasng:Are you alright? 1 Like |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: World War III Could Kill Over 500 Million People – Peacepro by experts(op): 6:06pm On Mar 15 |
Biodun1929:Libya, Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, and Morocco saw extensive bombing by German, Italian, and Allied forces during the North African campaign (1940–1943). Cities like Tobruk, Tripoli, Benghazi, and El Alamein were bombed repeatedly by both sides. 1 Like |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: World War III Could Kill Over 500 Million People – Peacepro by experts(op): 3:57pm On Mar 15 |
amaridigital:Miss yern |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: World War III Could Kill Over 500 Million People – Peacepro by experts(op): 2:59pm On Mar 15 |
allthingsgood:Lol |
| Foreign Affairs › Re: World War III Could Kill Over 500 Million People – Peacepro by experts(op): 9:26am On Mar 15 |
Sone people are not thinking about this 3 Likes |
| Foreign Affairs › World War III Could Kill Over 500 Million People – Peacepro by experts(op): 7:55am On Mar 15 |
World War III Could Kill Over 500 Million People – PeacePro The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has issued a stark warning that a third global war could result in more than 500 million deaths, citing historical escalation patterns in warfare and the unprecedented destructive capacity of modern nuclear weapons. The warning comes as tensions escalate in the Middle East following the ongoing military confrontation involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, a conflict analysts fear could expand into a wider regional or global crisis. PeacePro made the warning in a new strategic report titled “Global Escalation of Warfare and Projected Human Cost of a Potential World War III,” authorized by the organization’s Executive Director, Abdulrazaq Hamzat. According to the report by PeacePro, modern history shows a clear pattern of rising casualties in successive global wars. The World War I, fought between 1914 and 1918, resulted in approximately 10–20 million deaths. Just 21 years later, the world descended into World War II, which lasted from 1939 to 1945 and claimed an estimated 50–70 million lives, representing a 400–500 percent increase in casualties. PeacePro noted that this dramatic escalation was largely driven by advances in military technology and the expansion of warfare to civilian populations. “The lesson from history is that each major global war has been far more destructive than the one before it,” Hamzat said. The report emphasizes that modern warfare has entered a fundamentally different era due to the development of nuclear weapons. The atomic bombs dropped in 1945 had explosive yields of about 15 kilotons, yet modern nuclear warheads are significantly more powerful, often ranging from hundreds of kilotons to several megatons. PeacePro highlighted that the most powerful nuclear device ever tested, the Soviet Tsar Bomba, had a yield of about 50 megatons, making it more than 3,000 times stronger than the Hiroshima bomb. In addition, modern missile systems are capable of carrying multiple nuclear warheads, enabling a single missile to strike several cities simultaneously. The report warns that these technological advances mean a large scale nuclear exchange could devastate entire regions within minutes. PeacePro’s warning comes as the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran continues to intensify. The war has already involved airstrikes, missile attacks, and drone operations across multiple locations in the Middle East, raising fears that additional regional actors could be drawn into the conflict. Analysts warn that if the war expands, particularly if major powers become directly involved, it could significantly increase the risk of a broader international confrontation. The conflict also threatens critical global energy infrastructure and strategic shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one fifth of the world’s oil supply passes. Disruption in this corridor could trigger severe economic consequences worldwide and further destabilize global security. PeacePro estimates that if a global war were to occur in the nuclear age, the human cost could reach more than 500 million deaths. The organization said casualties would likely arise from multiple sources, including direct military strikes on cities and infrastructure, nuclear detonations and radiation exposure, collapse of global food and energy supply systems, economic and financial system breakdown and mass displacement and humanitarian crises etc. In addition to immediate casualties, scientists notes that large scale nuclear warfare could trigger nuclear winter, a scenario in which massive amounts of smoke and debris block sunlight, potentially devastating global agriculture. PeacePro is urging global leaders to prioritize diplomacy and international cooperation to prevent escalation. The organization called for renewed efforts to strengthen nuclear arms control agreements, expand diplomatic engagement, and reduce geopolitical tensions between major powers. “Humanity has already witnessed the devastation of two world wars,” Hamzat said. “But in the nuclear age, a third global war would not simply be another conflict between nations, it could become a civilization level catastrophe.” PeacePro concluded that preventing a global war must remain one of the highest priorities of the international community, warning that failure to do so could result in the largest human tragedy in recorded history. https://www.theconclaveng.com/world-war-iii-could-kill-over-500-million-people-peacepro/ 4 Likes 1 Share
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| Politics › PDP Crisis Should End At Appeal Court, Gbenga Hashim Says by experts(op): 6:54am On Mar 10 |
PDP crisis should end at Appeal Court, Hashim-Olawepo says Former presidential candidate, Gbenga Hashim, has described the internal legal dispute within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a ‘family quarrel’ that should come to an end following the judgment of the Court of Appeal, in a ruling reshaping the party’s leadership dispute, which invalidated the party’s Ibadan convention and upheld the suspension of Samuel Anyanwu as national secretary. The court ruling has now pushed party leaders toward a negotiated settlement. The decision has also renewed calls within the party to resolve months of disagreements that eventually ended up in court, with senior figures now pushing for talks aimed at harmonising positions and restoring stability within the opposition party ahead of future political contests. In a statement on Monday, Dr. Hashim maintained that leaders from the contending sides had already agreed in principle to work toward common ground through ongoing talks and negotiations. “This is a family quarrel that must now end at the Appeal Court. " Leaders on both sides have agreed in principle to unite and harmonise positions in all the talks and negotiations we have heard,” he said. He also expressed optimism that the reconciliation efforts would succeed, noting that party members and many Nigerians are eager to see a united opposition. “We trust that this unity would be achieved by the grace of God. Nigerians earnestly expect this and posterity demands it,” he added. The Peoples Democratic Party has in recent months been dealing with internal disagreements and legal battles among rival factions, a situation party stakeholders say, must be resolved to restore cohesion and strengthen the party ahead of future political contests. Since 2023 General Elections, no fewer than nine PDP governors have left the party, citing an irreconcilable crisis. https://peoplesdailyng.com/pdp-crisis-should-end-at-appeal-court-hashim-olawepo-says/
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| Politics › Fresh Hope For PDP As Gbenga Hashim’s Shuttle Diplomacy Yields Breakthrough by experts(op): 4:58pm On Mar 08 |
Fresh hope for PDP as Gbenga Hashim’s Shuttle Diplomacy Yields Breakthrough After months of public tension, legal disputes and factional maneuvering within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), fresh signs of reconciliation are emerging following what party insiders describe as a carefully coordinated mediation effort led by Dr. Gbenga Hashim, a presidential aspirant in the party. Multiple high-level sources within the party confirmed that Hashim, a founding member of the PDP in 1998 and a former presidential candidate, has been quietly engaging key stakeholders across rival blocs in a bid to halt escalating internal divisions and reposition the party ahead of future electoral contests. Officials familiar with the process said the reconciliation initiative began in January with consultations involving leaders of the Turaki bloc before extending to discussions with Mallam Abdulrahman, a prominent figure within the faction often associated with former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike. Sources said the conversations were substantive and focused largely on the political and institutional consequences of prolonged litigation within the party. Hashim is said to have emphasized the risks associated with sustained court battles, warning that extended judicial confrontation could erode the party’s institutional stability and weaken its electoral preparedness. Insiders noted that the thrust of the mediation effort was not personal rapprochement but the safeguarding of the party’s structural integrity. In a move widely interpreted as invoking the authority of the party’s founding generation, Hashim also consulted former Heads of State, Olusegun Obasanjo and Ibrahim Babangida, both influential figures in the PDP’s early years. Although neither elder statesman has publicly commented on the consultations, sources indicated that their counsel centered on unity, stability and national competitiveness as essential pillars for the party’s revival. Party insiders said the consultations helped reinforce the perception that the mediation was an institutional effort rather than a factional maneuver, particularly as Hashim is not widely associated with any of the competing factions. Developments in the legal arena also appear to be reinforcing the push for reconciliation. During the hearing of an appeal at the Court of Appeal of Nigeria sitting in Ibadan on Wednesday, the justices reportedly advised the parties involved in the dispute to consider reconciliation, emphasizing the importance of political stability and internal dispute resolution within political parties. Last weekend reportedly marked a significant turning point. Intensified backchannel communications between key figures on both sides culminated in what sources described as an agreement in principle to begin harmonizing positions irrespective of pending court rulings. The factions, insiders said, are prepared to deepen internal consultations and move toward structured, face-to-face engagement. While formal documentation of the understanding has yet to be finalized, the mood within party circles appears to have shifted. “The temperature has dropped,” a senior party official said. “People are talking again.” Another party source described the prevailing sentiment more broadly. “The mood in the party is reconciliation, whatever the expected decision of the Court of Appeal early next week. Many members’ political careers depend on it. Those aspiring to the State Assembly, governorship seats, the House of Representatives and the Senate all understand that their ambitions depend on having a stable and united party,” the source said. Political analysts observe that the timing of the reconciliation push may prove strategic. The PDP’s recent performance in Area Council elections, they noted, demonstrated the resilience of the party’s grassroots machinery. However, party leaders acknowledge that cohesion at the top remains critical to sustaining momentum at the base. “The structure is strong. What was missing was cohesion,” another senior party member said. Observers argue that the emerging truce could mark more than the end of a crisis. It may represent a broader recalibration aimed at restoring the PDP’s credibility as a consolidated opposition platform ahead of the next electoral cycle. For Hashim, who previously served as Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the party, the initiative signals a renewed assertion of influence by founding members within a political organisation increasingly shaped by newer power blocs. His consistent advocacy for an out-of-court resolution appears to have resonated with stakeholders concerned about institutional fatigue and public perception. Whether the tentative breakthrough will translate into durable structural unity remains uncertain. Legal proceedings are ongoing, political ambitions persist, and alliances in Nigerian politics often shift rapidly. Nevertheless, insiders agree on one notable development , previously frozen communication channels are now open. If the current momentum is sustained, the PDP may be entering not only a phase of reconciliation but also a period of strategic repositioning , a process that, in Nigeria’s political landscape, often precedes political resurgence. https://oduduwanews.com/hope-rises-for-pdp-as-gbenga-hashims-shuttle-diplomacy-yields-breakthrough/
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| Politics › Peacepro Calls For End To Nigeria’s Non-aligned Foreign Policy by experts(op): 9:36am On Feb 27*. Modified: 12:18pm On Feb 27 |
PeacePro Calls for End to Nigeria’s Non-Aligned Foreign Policy The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has called on the Federal Government to abandon Nigeria’s outdated Non-Aligned foreign policy, declaring that it has outlived its usefulness in today’s fast evolving global power dynamics. In a statement on Friday, PeacePro’s Executive Director, Abdulrazaq Hamzat, argued that Nigeria must adopt a new foreign policy framework, “Nigeria-Aligned” designed to prioritize the nation’s security, economic interests, and sovereignty over diplomatic sentiment and historical nostalgia. Hamzat explained that the global system is no longer defined by Cold War era neutrality but by fierce competition over security, energy, technology, trade, migration, and influence. He notes that Nigeria’s continued adherence to symbolic non alignment has weakened its bargaining power, diminished its international relevance, and exposed it to growing vulnerabilities. “Non-alignment once protected Nigeria’s independence. Today, it is mistaken for indecision. We must stop drifting and start negotiating. Our foreign policy must deliver security, jobs, technology transfer, and strategic leverage, not just photo ops and empty communiques,” Hamzat stated. PeacePro stressed that while Nigeria must engage with all global powers, it must remain loyal only to its national interest, noting that no country can claim leadership abroad while struggling to secure its territory and stabilize its economy at home. PeacePro called for a comprehensive foreign policy reset, insisting that a move from Non-Aligned to Nigeria-Aligned is essential for Nigeria to reclaim its anchor position in Africa, command respect internationally, and safeguard its future amid global turbulence. https://factcourierng.com/peacepro-calls-for-end-to-nigerias-non-aligned-foreign-policy/
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| Politics › Re: Nigeria Is Sitting On $1.5 Trillion Idle And Stranded Capital - PeacePro by experts(op): 6:38am On Feb 25 |
Them come again as in what? |
| Politics › Re: Nigeria Is Sitting On $1.5 Trillion Idle And Stranded Capital - PeacePro by experts(op): 4:53pm On Feb 23 |
There's much more to this conversation |
| Politics › Nigeria Is Sitting On $1.5 Trillion Idle And Stranded Capital - PeacePro by experts(op): 2:20pm On Feb 23 |
Nigeria Sitting on Up to $1.5 Trillion in Idle, stranded and underutilized Capital — PeacePro Nigeria is sitting on between $1 trillion and $1.5 trillion in stranded, abandoned, and underutilized capital across public and private sectors, according to the Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro), which describes the figure as one of the largest pools of dormant economic value in Africa. PeacePro said research reviewed by the group indicates that as much as $900 billion may be tied up as dead capital in residential real estate and agricultural land. It also cited estimates of tens of thousands of abandoned buildings owned by federal, state, and local governments valued at approximately ₦9.5 trillion. Industry assessments further suggest that more than 56,000 abandoned projects across sectors, including roads, public buildings, and housing estates are collectively valued at ₦12–17 trillion, in addition to billions of naira invested in abandoned or uncompleted power infrastructure projects. In a statement issued over the weekend, PeacePro Executive Director Abdulrazaq Hamzat described the situation as a “silent economic emergency,” arguing that Nigeria’s growth challenges stem less from resource scarcity and more from failure to activate existing assets. According to PeacePro's analysis, the estimated $1.5 trillion in stranded capital spans key sectors, including Energy infrastructure, Transportation assets, Housing and real estate, Industrial and manufacturing facilities, closed factories and moribund industrial clusters; Public infrastructure projects stalled due to funding gaps or policy shifts. Hamzat noted that the upper estimate is more than five times Nigeria’s nominal GDP of approximately $285 billion, underscoring the scale of unused economic capacity. “Nigeria is not a poor country. Nigeria is a poorly activated economy,” he said. “The issue is not absence of capital, but immobilized capital.” PeacePro said that unlocking even 30–40 percent of dormant assets could generate economic output equivalent to multiple years of current GDP, create millions of direct and indirect jobs, reduce borrowing dependence, strengthen local production capacity, improve energy supply and industrial output, and stabilize fragile communities through economic inclusion. Hamzat explained that Nigeria’s installed power generation capacity exceeds what is reliably transmitted, leaving billions of dollars in generation investments underutilized. Thousands of kilometers of roads remain partially completed, reducing trade efficiency and increasing transport costs, while large scale housing projects remain unoccupied due to weak mortgage systems and land documentation bottlenecks. “These are not hypothetical losses; they are capital already paid for but not producing value,” Hamzat said. PeacePro identified structural and governance weaknesses as primary drivers of dead capital accumulation, including politicization of infrastructure investment, poor feasibility and demand forecasting, weak land administration systems, regulatory bottlenecks, project abandonment after leadership transitions, weak legislative oversight, poor maintenance culture, and fragmented coordination between federal and state institutions. Hamzat warned that abandoned projects erode public trust, increase fiscal waste, and deepen inequality. PeacePro stressed that unlocking stranded capital is not only an economic reform agenda but also a national stability strategy, noting that idle infrastructure contributes to youth unemployment, rural–urban migration pressures, crime and insecurity, community resentment, and investor hesitation. “When infrastructure stands idle, frustration grows. When assets generate value, stability increases,” Hamzat said. PeacePro called for an urgent national strategy anchored on a comprehensive audit of dormant and underperforming assets, conversion of abandoned projects into public–private partnerships, creation of a transparent asset registry and valuation system, land reform and digital documentation, infrastructure completion prioritization based on economic return, legislative safeguards against politically motivated project abandonment, and dedicated maintenance funding frameworks. “Nigeria does not need to borrow its way to prosperity while trillions in value lie unused,” Hamzat said. “The stranded and underutilized assets across the country are not merely losses; they are the foundation for inclusive growth, institutional strength, and sustainable peace. The question is whether we have the political discipline to activate them.” PeacePro concluded that unlocking stranded capital should become a national economic priority, describing it as one of the fastest pathways to restoring Nigeria’s growth momentum and strengthening its global competitiveness. https://punchng.com/nigeria-sitting-on-1-5tn-stranded-capital-peacepro/
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| Politics › Re: FCT Polls Signal PDP Comeback Ahead Of 2027 — Gbenga Hashim by experts(op): 2:14pm On Feb 23 |
Quote of the day after FCT Election
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| Politics › FCT Polls Signal PDP Comeback Ahead Of 2027 — Gbenga Hashim by experts(op): 2:11pm On Feb 23 |
FCT Results Signal PDP Resurgence Ahead of 2027 —Gbenga Hashim Says A presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has described the outcome of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections as strong evidence that the party is regaining momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections,despite internal challenges and political pressure.https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2026/02/fct-polls-signal-pdp-comeback-ahead-of-2027-gbenga-hashim/amp/ 1 Like
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| Politics › Re: Gbenga Hashim Delivers Overwhelming Victory For PDP Against Wike, ADC In Bwari by experts(op): 6:57am On Feb 22 |
Does ADC manufacture any vote? |
| Politics › Re: Gbenga Hashim Delivers Overwhelming Victory For PDP Against Wike, ADC In Bwari by experts(op): 10:53pm On Feb 21 |
I think PDP may perform better than ADC |
| Politics › Re: Gbenga Hashim Delivers Overwhelming Victory For PDP Against Wike, ADC In Bwari by experts(op): 9:26pm On Feb 21 |
If the chairmanship candidate stepped down, did all counselorship candidates also stepped down? 20 Likes |
| Politics › Gbenga Hashim Delivers Overwhelming Victory For PDP Against Wike, ADC In Bwari by experts(op): 5:16pm On Feb 21 |
Gbenga Hashim Delivers Overwhelming Victory for PDP Against Wike, ADC in Bwari Area Councilhttps://independent.ng/gbenga-hashim-delivers-overwhelming-victory-for-pdp-against-wike-adc-in-bwari-area-council/ 6 Likes
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| Politics › Re: Nigeria Sitting On Up To $1.5 Trillion In Idle, Stranded Capital - Peacepro by experts(op): 5:12pm On Feb 21 |
That can work for private assets, not govt |
| Politics › Re: Nigeria Sitting On Up To $1.5 Trillion In Idle, Stranded Capital - Peacepro by experts(op): 2:06pm On Feb 21 |
We need to do better really |
| Politics › Nigeria Sitting On Up To $1.5 Trillion In Idle, Stranded Capital - Peacepro by experts(op): 1:40pm On Feb 21 |
Nigeria Sitting on Up to $1.5 Trillion in Idle, stranded and underutilized Capital — PeacePro Nigeria is sitting on between $1 trillion and $1.5 trillion in stranded, abandoned, and underutilized capital across public and private sectors, according to the Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro), which describes the figure as one of the largest pools of dormant economic value in Africa. PeacePro said research reviewed by the group indicates that as much as $900 billion may be tied up as dead capital in residential real estate and agricultural land. It also cited estimates of tens of thousands of abandoned buildings owned by federal, state, and local governments valued at approximately ₦9.5 trillion. Industry assessments further suggest that more than 56,000 abandoned projects across sectors, including roads, public buildings, and housing estates are collectively valued at ₦12–17 trillion, in addition to billions of naira invested in abandoned or uncompleted power infrastructure projects. In a statement issued over the weekend, PeacePro Executive Director Abdulrazaq Hamzat described the situation as a “silent economic emergency,” arguing that Nigeria’s growth challenges stem less from resource scarcity and more from failure to activate existing assets. According to PeacePro's analysis, the estimated $1.5 trillion in stranded capital spans key sectors, including Energy infrastructure, Transportation assets, Housing and real estate, Industrial and manufacturing facilities, closed factories and moribund industrial clusters; Public infrastructure projects stalled due to funding gaps or policy shifts. Hamzat noted that the upper estimate is more than five times Nigeria’s nominal GDP of approximately $285 billion, underscoring the scale of unused economic capacity. “Nigeria is not a poor country. Nigeria is a poorly activated economy,” he said. “The issue is not absence of capital, but immobilized capital.” PeacePro said that unlocking even 30–40 percent of dormant assets could generate economic output equivalent to multiple years of current GDP, create millions of direct and indirect jobs, reduce borrowing dependence, strengthen local production capacity, improve energy supply and industrial output, and stabilize fragile communities through economic inclusion. Hamzat explained that Nigeria’s installed power generation capacity exceeds what is reliably transmitted, leaving billions of dollars in generation investments underutilized. Thousands of kilometers of roads remain partially completed, reducing trade efficiency and increasing transport costs, while large scale housing projects remain unoccupied due to weak mortgage systems and land documentation bottlenecks. “These are not hypothetical losses; they are capital already paid for but not producing value,” Hamzat said. PeacePro identified structural and governance weaknesses as primary drivers of dead capital accumulation, including politicization of infrastructure investment, poor feasibility and demand forecasting, weak land administration systems, regulatory bottlenecks, project abandonment after leadership transitions, weak legislative oversight, poor maintenance culture, and fragmented coordination between federal and state institutions. Hamzat warned that abandoned projects erode public trust, increase fiscal waste, and deepen inequality. PeacePro stressed that unlocking stranded capital is not only an economic reform agenda but also a national stability strategy, noting that idle infrastructure contributes to youth unemployment, rural–urban migration pressures, crime and insecurity, community resentment, and investor hesitation. “When infrastructure stands idle, frustration grows. When assets generate value, stability increases,” Hamzat said. PeacePro called for an urgent national strategy anchored on a comprehensive audit of dormant and underperforming assets, conversion of abandoned projects into public–private partnerships, creation of a transparent asset registry and valuation system, land reform and digital documentation, infrastructure completion prioritization based on economic return, legislative safeguards against politically motivated project abandonment, and dedicated maintenance funding frameworks. “Nigeria does not need to borrow its way to prosperity while trillions in value lie unused,” Hamzat said. “The stranded and underutilized assets across the country are not merely losses; they are the foundation for inclusive growth, institutional strength, and sustainable peace. The question is whether we have the political discipline to activate them.” PeacePro concluded that unlocking stranded capital should become a national economic priority, describing it as one of the fastest pathways to restoring Nigeria’s growth momentum and strengthening its global competitiveness. https://newsbreaknaija.com/nigeria-sitting-on-up-to-1-5-trillion-in-idle-stranded-and-underutilized-capital-peacepro/ |
| Politics › Nigeria’s GDP Once Surpassed China,malaysia’s When We Ignored Imf—gbenga Hashim by experts(op): 8:15pm On Feb 10 |
Nigeria’s GDP once surpassed China, Malaysia’s when we ignored IMF — Gbenga Hashim Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has criticised Nigeria’s continued reliance on the economic prescriptions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), arguing that the country’s economic decline stems from policy choices shaped by external institutions rather than domestic realities. Hashim made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on ARISE TV’s 8pm programme, where he discussed the Nigerian economy, national development, and his proposed $4 trillion economic plan. “When Nigeria wasn’t following the IMF hook, line, and sinker, our GDP per capita in 1976 was three times that of China, and our GDP in 1966 was double that of Malaysia,” he said, citing Nigeria’s strong performance under independent economic policies in the 1970s. He argued that the IMF is not an investor and that its projections should not serve as the primary benchmark for national progress. According to Hashim, the true measure of economic performance should be reflected in the living conditions of citizens rather than headline growth figures. Hashim also criticised the Federal Government’s celebration of a four percent GDP growth rate, describing it as inadequate given the country’s economic losses over the past decade. “After shaving 50 percent off the GDP, a four percent growth rate still represents a net decline. Our GDP fell from $574 billion in 2014 to $230 billion today,” he said, adding that Nigeria cannot claim economic progress until GDP surpasses the level inherited in 2015. Drawing a comparison with the administration of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Hashim noted that Nigeria recorded steady growth between 1999 and 2003. “When Obasanjo came in 1999, Nigeria recorded 5.5 percent growth in 2000, and by 2003 the country was achieving 9.5 percent growth,” he said. He further criticised the APC-led government’s record in the power sector, alleging that it has failed to significantly improve electricity generation capacity over the past decade. “APC has not added one megawatt of electricity in 10 years,” he said. On agriculture, Hashim claimed that Nigeria has lost nearly $4 billion in productive capital within two years under President Bola Tinubu, attributing the decline to policies that “artificially suppressed food prices,” weakening farmers and disrupting value chains. Hashim emphasised that Nigeria needs bold, Keynesian-style economic interventions and double-digit growth to restore its economy, rather than incremental reforms. “Massive devaluation of the Naira started in 1986. There is nothing original or creative about continuing the same failed reforms,” he said. Commenting on the recent killings in Woro community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, where nearly 200 people were reportedly killed, Hashim described the incident as a major national security failure. He questioned why security forces did not respond despite the proximity of an Air Force facility. Despite an Air Force base just 15 minutes away, terrorists were allowed to walk in and slaughter 200 people without any government resistance,” he said, calling the situation “beyond security failure” and raising troubling questions about possible complicity. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.vanguardngr.com/2026/02/nigerias-gdp-once-surpassed-china-malaysias-when-we-ignored-imf-gbenga-hashim/amp/ |
| Politics › Re: 77% Of Rural Communities Lack Internet Access - Peacepro by experts(op): 9:21am On Feb 10 |
muykem:Those in advantaged positions don't care about those in disadvantaged positions. They assume everyone has the same privilege as them. This is why Nigeria needs a leader that understands the whole of the country, not just city boys. |
| Politics › Re: 77% Of Rural Communities Lack Internet Access - Peacepro by experts(op): 9:19am On Feb 10 |
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| Politics › 77% Of Rural Communities Lack Internet Access - Peacepro by experts(op): 1:01am On Feb 10 |
Only 474 LGAs Have Banks; 77% of Rural Communities Lack Internet access and no country in world transmit election results live— PeacePro *PeacePro's Position on Mandatory Live Electronic Transmission of Election Results in Nigeria* The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) acknowledges the ongoing national debate concerning the mandatory live electronic transmission of election results in Nigeria. While the ambition to strengthen electoral integrity through digital technology is commendable, it is critical that any legislative framework be grounded in the realities of Nigeria’s current digital and infrastructural landscape. 1. Current State of Financial and Internet Infrastructure Data from the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) indicates that approximately 300 out of Nigeria’s 774 Local Government Areas (LGAs) do not have any commercial bank branch. Conversely, about 474 LGAs do have at least one commercial bank branch presence. This underscores that even basic financial infrastructure is unevenly distributed across the country, particularly disadvantaging rural LGAs. Similarly, government planning data from the National Development Plan 2021–2025 shows that as of 2023, about 473 LGAs had internet access, meaning approximately 301 LGAs still lack reliable internet connectivity, which is essential for supporting formal digital services such as electronic result transmission. The urban-rural digital divide further compounds this challenge: only 23% of rural communities have internet access, compared to 57% in urban areas. This reality is reflected in overall national internet usage, which stood at roughly 36% of the population in 2024. Initiatives like Project 774 LG Connectivity, aimed at expanding internet service to all LGA secretariats through satellite and broadband infrastructure, are ongoing but not yet completed. 2. Legal Mandate Must Reflect Reality Even though approximately 301 LGAs have weak or no internet access, it does not imply that all polling units in those LGAs are offline. Importantly, electronic transmission does not need to rely exclusively on live mobile data from every polling unit. A law can mandate electronic transmission with design features that ensure functionality even in low-connectivity areas, including Fallback options, Offline to online syncing, Satellite support and Staged transmission from Polling Unit to Ward to LGA and to State. The central issue is not whether the law exists, but whether its design is implementable given Nigeria’s infrastructural realities. A law stating that: “Every polling unit must transmit results electronically immediately” …without accommodating connectivity gaps would inevitably produce delays, loopholes, legal disputes, and opportunities for manipulation. 3. Recommended Design for a Workable Legal Framework PeacePro advocates that any law mandating electronic transmission of election results should include practical provisions such as Mandatory Electronic Upload Within a Defined Time Window, for example, results must be uploaded within 2–6 hours after collation, rather than “immediately,” to allow for offline capture and connectivity issues. Mandatory BVAS/IREV-Style Upload, Results should be uploaded as scanned result sheets and figures to ensure verification and transparency. Offline Capture Allowed, Devices must securely store results when offline and automatically upload once connectivity is available. Fallback Transmission Channels, Use satellite hotspots at ward/LGA collation centers. Deploy dedicated NCC supported election connectivity where possible. Criminal Penalties For refusal to upload, deliberate device disabling, or tampering, to enforce compliance. 4. International Experience Globally, mandatory live electronic transmission from every polling unit is extremely rare, if not totally none existence. Kenya mandates electronic transmission from polling stations, but implementation has faced disputes due to network issues. Philippines uses Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines to electronically transmit results after counting. Brazil and Estonia have highly digitized reporting, but results are not streamed live from every polling unit. No country has successfully implemented instant live transmission from every polling unit without exceptions, underscoring that ambitious legal mandates must account for infrastructural limitations. 5. PeacePro Position Based on all credible data, PeacePro asserts that, any proposal for mandatory live electronic transmission must reflect Nigeria’s infrastructural reality, including internet and financial access disparities. Laws must be practically implementable, with provisions for offline capture, fallback channels, and time bound uploads. Failure to account for these realities would create legal, operational, and electoral risks. PeacePro supports secure, transparent, and digitally enhanced elections, but rejects unimplementable mandates that ignore the 301 LGAs without reliable internet or areas lacking financial and technological infrastructure. In conclusion, the path to credible elections is not in idealistic “live everywhere” mandates, but in well designed, evidence based legal frameworks that accommodate Nigeria’s digital and infrastructural realities while ensuring transparency, inclusivity, and electoral integrity. Abdulrazaq Hamzat Executive Director Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) discus4now@gmail.com 2 Likes 1 Share
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| Health › Re: Peacepro Calls For Suspension Of Family Planning Campaign Over Complications by experts(op): 7:49pm On Feb 08 |
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| Health › Peacepro Calls For Suspension Of Family Planning Campaign Over Complications by experts(op): 7:47pm On Feb 08 |
*PeacePro Calls for Immediate Pause in Family Planning campaign as Health Complaints Rise to Unacceptable Levels* _Says Donor Targets Are Replacing Patient Safety and Urges Emergency Review_ The Foundation for Peace Professionals (PeacePro) has expressed urgent concern over rising reports from Nigerian women experiencing medical complications linked to family planning methods, particularly implants and other modern contraceptives, calling for immediate reforms in patient centered care, complication management, and ethical standards in public health facilities across the country. In a statement issued over the weekend, PeacePro Executive Director Abdulrazaq Hamzat said the organization has documented multiple complaints from women nationwide, most recently in North Central Nigeria, reporting symptoms including breast pain and swelling, abnormal bleeding, fatigue, hormonal imbalance, and blood pressure fluctuations. PeacePro stressed that while family planning remains an important component of reproductive health, no intervention can be considered successful if women experiencing complications are unable to access timely care or feel discouraged from reporting symptoms. “PeacePro supports voluntary and informed family planning. However, women’s safety, dignity, and autonomy must remain the foundation of every reproductive health intervention,” Hamzat stated. “When women suffer preventable harm and are silenced in public hospitals, it deepens distrust in the state, increases household tension, and fuels resentment, all of which directly undermine peacebuilding and social stability.” The organization reported that many cases have led to hospital admissions in private facilities lasting days, indicating serious medical consequences. PeacePro also raised concern that even after contraceptive implants are removed, pain and complications often persist for weeks and months, yet public facilities provide little or no structured follow-up care, forcing women to rely on private hospitals for ongoing treatment. According to the 2018 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) analysis of 6,365 contraceptive discontinuation episodes, 15.2% of all respondents discontinued modern family planning because of perceived adverse effects/health concerns. The same national survey shows that method discontinuation within 12 months occurred frequently and 37% of contraceptive use episodes were discontinued within 12 months, with about 24% of implant episodes discontinued due to side effects/health concerns. Hamzat further explained that, clinical research on the Jadelle contraceptive implant in Nigerian women found that 31.1% developed irregular uterine bleeding by six months of use, and 16.6% became amenorrheic (ceased menstrual bleeding) by 12 months of use. PeacePro also stated that, a facility level study at a Nigerian teaching hospital reported that among Jadelle users, 48.5% reported side effects, with menstrual irregularities (55%) and amenorrhea (24.4%) among the most common manifestations. Additionally, a broader review of modern contraceptive discontinuation among sexually active married women in Nigeria showed 35.8% overall discontinuation, with injectables (25.2%) and implants/Norplant (22.4%) as leading methods discontinued and side effects/health concerns as a prominent reason in many cases. Hamzat maintained that, these data illustrate real patterns of discontinuation and side effects in Nigeria, grounded in national surveys (NDHS) and peer reviewed clinical research on implants, not anecdotal claims. PeacePro highlighted reports that women who request discontinuation of certain methods are sometimes faced with discouraging counseling, administrative delays, or fees for removal, practices that violate informed consent, reproductive autonomy, and patient centered care. The organization warned that donor driven programs that emphasize targets without adequately prioritizing safety risk erosion of public trust in health systems, widening health inequalities, especially in rural areas and increased reliance on unsafe alternatives due to fear of side effects. “Family planning must never become a numbers driven system,” Hamzat said. “It must remain a health driven system that respects women’s choices and protects their safety.” PeacePro is calling on the Federal and State Ministries of Health, development partners, and implementing agencies to pause further aggressive family planning campaigns pending a comprehensive safety review. The federal government should conduct a nationwide audit of family planning processes, patient follow-up, and complication management in all public facilities, establish an independent patient safety review body to assess how complications and discontinuation requests are handled, documented, and resolved, Guarantee barrier free discontinuation, including removal without unofficial fees, delays, or coercion and Strengthen reporting systems to ensure complications are systematically captured and addressed through evidence based policy. “Any system that discourages reporting, delays discontinuation, or ignores complications is unacceptable and must be corrected immediately,” Hamzat concluded. PeacePro emphasized that addressing these issues is not only a public health necessity but also a peacebuilding imperative, as preventable suffering and institutional neglect erode social trust and community stability. https://factcourierng.com/peacepro-expresses-concern-over-family-planning-complications/ #healthylifestyle #familyplanning #healthtips #healthcare #health #peacepro |
| Politics › Re: Peacepro: Nigeria’s Agriculture Sector Suffers ₦5trn Capital Wipeout In Two Year by experts(op): 9:43am On Feb 06 |
Racoon:This is true. Hopefully, the sustained pressure on govt will yield result to improve the situation |
