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Atiku Pushes Constitutional Power Shift, Vows Rotational Presidency If Elected in 2027

 Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to pursue a constitutional amendment that would formally establish rotational presidency in Nigeria if he emerges victorious in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an appearance on Prime Time, a programme on Arise Television, Atiku made a strong case for institutionalizing zoning, describing it as a pathway to fairness, inclusion, and long-term political stability. According to him, embedding rotational presidency in the constitution would eliminate ambiguity around power-sharing and ensure that all regions of the country feel adequately represented at the highest level of governance. “If I am president, even if it is the only amendment I can make, I would move towards that,” he stated, underscoring the priority he places on the reform. Atiku further argued that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains unique among political parties in Nigeria for having a zoning framework already enshrined in its constitution. He sugg...
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FoodBank Intervention: Benue-Born Osun Resident Breaks Silence on a Lifetime Without Gifts

 


Abioye Tosin Lawrence | Street Reporter


....as youth reformers initiatives & Aminat Ajibola cranks up new year support package




As Youth Reformers Initiative Under Aminat Ajibola Rolls Out New Year Support Package

On the final day of 2025, I learned a lesson that will linger well into the new year. 



As a street reporter, I have walked bustling roads and quiet corners, documenting stories of hope, struggle, and perseverance. Yet, it is often the quiet, deeply personal encounters that leave the most lasting impression.

That day, I met a man in his early sixties, a native of Benue State now residing in Osun. His voice carried the weight of many years, and his eyes reflected a restrained sadness. “I have never received a notable gift in my life,” he said softly. It was a simple statement, yet one laden with history, deprivation, and unmet emotional needs, a stark reminder of how many lives pass through the world unnoticed and uncelebrated.



Hope, however, has a way of arriving when it is least expected. Through the intervention of Youth Reformers Initiative, led by Aminat Ajibola, the man’s story took a meaningful turn. Ajibola, a journalist who has carved a distinct place in her profession, continues to demonstrate that journalism can extend beyond reporting events to actively touching lives. Her work reaches into communities, particularly among the elderly and vulnerable, offering not just material support but dignity, recognition, and care.

What may appear as a simple act of giving proved to be profound. It was not merely about the gift itself, but about acknowledgment, about restoring a sense of worth and belonging to someone who had long felt invisible.



In a media landscape often dominated by conflict, scandal, and tragedy, this intervention serves as a reminder that journalism can also be a tool for transformation. Stories are not only meant to be told; they are meant to heal, to connect, and to affirm the humanity of those who live them.

Influence, as this moment revealed, is not measured solely by headlines, awards, or public acclaim. It is measured in lives impacted, in hope rekindled, and in smiles restored. One individual’s commitment created ripples that extended beyond geography, profession, and expectation.

Ajibola’s actions underscore a timeless truth: leadership is not confined to titles or offices. It is found in consistency, compassion, and a deliberate commitment to serve others.



As 2026 begins, the lesson is clear, gifts matter, not only for their material value, but for what they represent. Recognition, love, and care are enduring legacies. Sometimes, a single act of kindness can illuminate decades of silence, bridge generations, and transform lives in ways no statistic or report ever could.



This is more than a story; it is a call to action. To see the unseen. To value the overlooked. To act with purpose, whether through journalism, service, or simple human kindness.

Because sometimes, as witnessed on the last day of 2025, a gift is not just a thing. It is a light in the life of someone who believed the world had forgotten them.

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