By John Ajayi The season is now, when all the dramatis personae on the political tuff in Ekiti puts on their different political togas..This time around ,they usually come out in their full regalia to show wits and display oratorical powers and most times ,worst of political chicanery. Often times
Since Nigeria returned to democratic governance in 1999, the country has experienced a continuous cycle of progress and setbacks in its quest for essential democratic values, particularly the principles of free, fair, and credible elections. For instance, From 1999 to 2007, there was a notable drop in the quality of
Dennis Ogu A few days ago, there was rumour of coup d’etat in Cote d’Ivoire which was later found out to be an uprising and nationwide protest against their president, Mr Alassane Ouatarra.Recall that the same man who complained about his immediate predecessor, Mr Laurent Gbagbo’s excesses and long stay
By Fred Itua In the marketplace of political discourse, not all voices carry weight. Some merely echo with the desperation of relevance lost. One such voice is that of Chris Nehikhare, the self-styled publicist of a crumbling faction within the Edo State PDP. His recent outbursts, thinly veiled as opposition
By Gboyega Akosile Many qualities define a leader, whether in politics or in the corporate world but integrity, humility and loyalty tower above all. A cursory look at the life and times of successful leaders often reveals these qualities and why such leaders are celebrated by their subjects. Lagos State
Police extortion is a major concern for Nigeria’s law enforcement system, damaging public trust and hindering economic growth. This harmful type of corruption, where officers misuse their power to illegally acquire money or goods, is not just a rare event but a deeply rooted practice. Although this does not affect
Benue’s tragedy acts as both a warning and an opportunity for transformation. If we persist in viewing it solely through the narrow perspective of “long-standing rivalry,” we will not only let down the citizens of the state but also jeopardize the larger struggle against state instability in Nigeria. We must
We Will Never Surrender Benue Land To You, Gov Alia Tells Killers My beloved people of Benue, 2.I address you this morning with a heart weighed down by grief, but strengthened by duty. 3.Last night, terror descended on Yelewata, in Guma Local Government Area, where over two hundred of our
When Godswill Obot Akpabio, Senator representing Akwa Ibom North-West District, was elected as the President of the 10th Senate on 13th June 2023, there were high expectations from his distinguished colleagues and the Nigerian public. The expectations were based on Akpabio’s glittering political resume and track record at the state
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The Economist: Muhammadu Buhari Failed To Build A Better Nigeria, Twice
Stepping off the ferry in Liverpool, Muhammadu Buhari was struck by the city’s orderliness. People obeyed the rules, observed the 18-year-old, who had won a competition to spend the summer in Britain.The rules didn’t even have to be written; society just worked. Order was also paramount at military college in