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Fact Friday: The Dangerous Monetization Of Banditry (2)

As the sequel to the first part, banditry, that not-so-distant cousin of terrorism that the media have been browbeaten into watering down, is now being monetised. These criminals who have also been noted to pose like genuine herdsmen for a

Fact Friday: The Dangerous Beautification Of Banditry (1)

  So much less is heard of the dreaded terrorist group Boko Haram of late, so-called bandits have taken over the news as the latter is now spread across most part of Nigeria wreaking havoc. The recent insecurity incidents which

ThrowBack Thursday- Lateef Jakande: A True Servant Leader

  Lateef Kayode Jakande was a Nigerian journalist who grew to become the legendary governor of Lagos State. He was born on 23rd July 1929 in the Epetedo area of Lagos Island, Lagos State to parents who are both from

Analysis: Benin Republic As Nigeria’s 37th State?

  There was some furore in the Nigerian media space over the weekend when a statement by Nigeria’s foreign minister, Mr Geoffrey Onyeama, suggested that Nigeria’s neighbour to the west, Benin Republic, is looking forward to being part of Nigeria

The Questionable Nomination Of Abdulrasheed Bawa As EFCC Chairman

Abdulrasheed Bawa was handpicked to be the next chairman of the EFCC in a rather eventful week in national politics. Many have raised eyebrows for a number of reasons. Prominent amongst them is his age; the man is only forty-as

Insecurity: The Hypocrisy of the Nigerian State

It is handy to remember that it’s unwise to quench a fire caused by an electric spark with a mere pour of water. That is a route to disaster! Currently, Nigeria finds itself in a situation needing to recall this

Fact Friday: Nigerians Are Left To Defend Themselves Against Marauders

The matter of securing Nigerian lives and properties has come to a head. So much so that hints are beginning to filter into the polity that the ordinary Nigerian should pick up arms to defend themselves against harm by marauders.

BVN vs NIN: Digital Economy And Redundant Databases

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Pantami, came under fire a few weeks ago when he suggested that the Bank Verification Number (BVN) is illegal and will have to be replaced with the newly hyped National Identification

Analysis: Testing Election Integrity In Nigeria

  One of the salient points of the conversation which ensued after the last U.S elections bordered on the integrity of the entire process. Safe to say that no election is perfect. But a slim margin of error or inconsistency

Analysis: The Struggle To Install Lekki Toll Gate As A Memorial

  Whether the powers that be liked it or not the Lekki toll gate has become a memento for remembering all of the victims of police brutality nationwide as well as the massacre at the toll gate on 20th October

Institutional Lessons From US Democracy: Electoral College In Nigeria (8)

I am super glad that you are still reading, please what do you think about the previous articles? I would love to read your thoughts in the comment section. The electoral college votes for each state also does not change

Institutional Lessons From US Democracy: Electoral College (7)

  Today we continue from the previous article. The Electoral College, though criticised even by some Americans of modern-day political thought, is a way by which each of the 50 states in the U.S can have a quota vote in

Rudderless Leadership: #OccupyLekkiTollGate

‘A leader is a dealer in hope.’ Napoleon Bonaparte Now more than ever, Nigeria is in need of true leadership. A leader that is compassionate and patriotic. One who understands that his allegiance is to the people of Nigeria

Fact Friday: #EndSARS Protestors’ Account Unfrozen By Court Order

  It was revealed on Wednesday, 10th February 2021, that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been ordered to unfreeze the bank accounts of 20 members of the #EndSARS movement – a movement which took root last year. Read

Lateef Jakande: A Pioneer

  By now, you would probably have heard that Mr Lateef Jakande is dead but chances are that you may or may never have heard of the man before. If you have, it is probably because you were around when

Institutional Lessons From US Democracy: Elections Are Conducted By Individual States (6)

  If you are following this special series, you must have read the previous article on True Federalism! The 50 states which make up the U.S federation individually conduct elections which usher in a new government either within the state,

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