These two countries reflect a broader phenomenon: procedural democracy without substance. This form of democracy retains elections, political parties, and a constitution, but empties their normative...
The successful amendment of the Electoral Act by the authorities amid widespread opposition is a testament to the redoubtable albatross on Nigerians’ shoulders. It’s, however, a...
Kanu, British-born, through his advocacy for the independence of Biafra from Nigeria, founded the Indigenous People of Biafra, (IPOB), which has now been proscribed. Igboho, on...
Presiding officer, Benjamin Kalu, was so predictable in his rush to accomplish a predetermined position that many members of the House of Representatives walked out from...
Nigeria stands at a crossroads where electoral legitimacy will increasingly depend on verifiable processes rather than institutional assurances. Electronic transmission of results is not the entirety...
For Nigeria to sustain its democratic experiment, the rule of law must be transparent, impartial, and consistent. Anti-graft agencies must demonstrate that their actions are guided...
The irony is striking: The same Nigeria that conducts multimillion-dollar oil transactions digitally now doubts whether it can upload a simple jpeg of a polling unit...
If this reconciliation endures, it will mark a turning point in the political history of Rivers State. If it does not, it will become another chapter...
Similarly, Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives and son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, also declared his support for President Bola...
For presidential elections, a single National Collation Centre in Abuja should operate under similar transparent conditions. Real-time aggregation from all states, displayed openly, would ensure that...
Zamfara Police Command has rescued 25 abducted victims—10 women and 15 children—after armed bandits attacked Kuraje village in Gusau LGA....
The Ibeto Seaport and Terminals Customs boss was quoted as describing inter-agency collaboration as crucial to the success of border...
The case, once filed, could expose years of mismanagement surrounding the estate of one of Nigeria’s most respected military leaders...
RMAFC Chairman, Mohammed Shehu, recently disclosed that the salaries of political office holders — last reviewed in 2008 — are...
In its ruling dated June 17, 2025, Justice Phuong T.V. Ngo dismissed the application for judicial review, affirming the IAD’s...
The NYSC has denied any political motive behind the decision. In a counter statement, NYSC spokesperson Caroline Embu said Raye’s...
Photos shared on Sunday via X (formerly Twitter) show the singer and his groomsmen looking stunning as they posed for...
If Nigeria is to move forward, economic reconstruction must be accompanied by moral reconstruction. Transparency must replace opacity. Accountability must...
Reviving coal through modern technology, strong regulation, and private sector participation can transform Enugu from a historic Coal City into...
This strategy redirects institutional attention toward addressing the fundamental bottleneck of stagnant output per hectare. Key measures include providing yield-enhancing...
Deficits are not destiny. But when they become routine, they stop being temporary tools, unexamined, and politically convenient; they shape...
Today, Nigeria is at a critical point where it must make a major decision, either the choice is between managing...
Fela was a multi-instrumentalist, a gifted composer, and a revolutionary artist whose legacy was rooted in courage, sacrifice, and moral...
Nigeria’s $46.1 billion external reserve position, now at a multi-year high, gives the Central Bank genuine capacity to defend the Naira...
It is important to remember that hosting a tournament should not feel like a must-win situation. Burkina Faso hosted the...
Football and sports in general have a unique power to unite Nigeria across ethnic, religious, and social lines. This alone...
Athletes are not machines programmed for perfection. They are human beings who have devoted their lives to entertaining us, representing...
At this crucial moment in the Super Eagles' journey, what is truly needed is a sense of institutional unity that...
The Federal Government should, as a matter of urgency, declare a state of emergency on traffic accidents in Nigeria. Adequate...