Another election time is upon us and we are being inundated with an election by automatic ticket. There is no democracy if people are automatically selected....
In the end, the uproar is not noise. It is evidence of democratic consciousness asserting itself. Citizens are demanding that power reflect participation without distortion. They...
Election confers legitimacy, reinforces the stability and reliability of the political system, facilitate social and political integration. But, when the election results are manipulated, the effects...
The assignment positions Akufo-Addo as a key figure in international election observation efforts and reinforces the importance of collaboration among Commonwealth nations in promoting peace, stability,...
But it also means progress is possible. A serious and reform-minded governor, minister, or administrator can begin to shift outcomes by focusing on incentives, starting with...
The reason for the foregoing futuristic view cannot be pooh-poohed, as trends will evolve. Technologies will change. Nevertheless, the principles that sustain healthy societies, dignity, substance,...
The belly of the beast is being in the middle of a dangerous, challenging, hostile or daunting situation. It signifies intense vulnerability and confrontation with a...
Nigeria punishes political activist Nnamdi Kanu while leaving armed actors like Sheikh Gumi unchecked. I explored how selective enforcement, corruption, and political expediency under Tinubu jeopardize...
So here is a simple call to action. Omoyele Sowore should stop inciting against judges and stop undermining institutions tasked with doing their work. Let the...
If credible elections fail in 2027, responsibility will rest squarely with those who dismantled the safeguards—knowingly, brazenly, and without remorse. Nigeria deserves better than this calculated...
If Nigeria is to strengthen its democratic fabric, it must embrace a culture where public service is inseparable from public accountability. That transformation begins with a...
Critics have described these alterations as nothing short of “legislative fraud” and a “mockery of democracy.” Their concern is not merely academic. The National Assembly exists...
Suspected gunmen attacked the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Plateau State, killing three security personnel before...
ADC and Accord leaders vow to remain on the ballot after a Federal High Court directed INEC to deregister five...
Onoh says Bianca Ojukwu’s engagement with Nigerian prisoners in Ethiopia reflected empathy and diplomacy, not support for criminality, amid criticism...
Uche Nnaji says he is neither under investigation nor facing an arrest warrant, rejecting reports linking him to certificate forgery...
Zelensky claims Russia ignored a proposal for direct talks with Putin at the G7 summit, despite support from European leaders...
Justice Peter Lifu ruled that INEC should deregister five political parties, including the ADC, following a suit by former lawmakers.
Rotimi Amaechi has been selected as Atiku Abubakar’s vice-presidential candidate by the ADC ahead of the 2027 general election.
When we discover that the challenges of greatness in sport are somehow intertwined with visa approvals and especially cross-border political...
As tributes continue to pour in from colleagues, students, theatre practitioners, and admirers, I find myself reflecting less on his...
Kai Havertz netted a brace as Germany overwhelmed Curacao 7-1, recording their first opening-match World Cup win since 2014.
Kai Havertz scored a brace in Germany’s 7-1 win over Curaçao to join Folarin Balogun at the top of the...
Julian Nagelsmann praised Germany’s intensity and attacking display after a dominant 7-1 win against Curacao in their World Cup opener.
Goals from Keito Nakamura, Daichi Kamada, Virgil van Dijk and Crysencio Summerville highlighted a pulsating 2-2 draw between Japan and...
The Socceroos upset Turkey 2-0 in their opening Group D match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, boosting their hopes...
Blatter has urged FIFA to protect football’s universality after Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry into the United States...
England captain Harry Kane praised the squad’s World Cup preparations as the team reached its Kansas City base camp ahead...
Qatar claimed a historic first World Cup point after Boualem Khoukhi's late header secured a 1-1 draw against Switzerland.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo believes “things will go well” at the World Cup as he prepares for a record sixth...
World Cup hosts Mexico got off to a winning start with a 2-0 victory over South Africa, who finished the...
