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Analysis: The NBA And The El-Rufai Fiasco

  There was mild drama on August 21 when the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) announced that the Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, has been withdrawn as one of the guest speakers billed to speak at the incoming NBA conference.

FGN Approves N13.3 Billion For Community Policing

  The Nigerian government in a bid to effectively handle the security challenges confronting the country, has approved the sum of N13.3 billion for the commencement of the community policing initiative. This information was revealed in a report submitted to

Social Media Roundup

  This week has been eventful as usual on the social media space (obviously some weeks are more eventful than others). Some of these events cut across from mundane to profound stuff. Read more about Social Media Roundup El Rufai

ThrowBack Thursday: Ken Saro-Wiwa As A Martyr (1941-1995)

Kenule Beeson “Ken” Saro-Wiwa was born on October 10, 1941, in Bori, Ogoni land in Rivers state. He was a gifted Nigerian writer, environmental activist, television producer, and winner of the Right Livelihood Award for “exemplary courage in striving

Fact Check: Is Nigeria Ceding Its Sovereignty With Chinese Loans?

  It is a fact that no China-related loan agreements have been publicly shared by the incumbent government, ever since the Jonathan administration ended in 2015. The opaque nature of these loans and the alleged kickbacks which government officials have

ThrowBack Thursday: The Murtala Muhammed’s Coup of 1975

  The Nigeria-Biafran War had just ended 5 years earlier before the 1975 coup. The coup was indirectly instigated by one of the firebrand officers – General Murtala Mohammed – who helped General Yakubu Gowon himself achieve a successful counter-coup

Analysis: Akin Adesina’s Exoneration at AfDB

  On July 28, an independent audit panel finally exonerated the president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akin Adesina, after a string of charges had threatened to snap his credibility. Background: In a 16 point allegation surfacing from

Fact Check: Was The 2020 NBA Election Free And Fair?

  For the past few sessions of the Nigerian Association (NBA) elections, there has been controversies surrounding the credibility of the elections. Background: From the 2016 election which brought in Mahmoud Abubakar (SAN), the electronic voting method adopted for that

Akinwumi Adesina Cleared Of Corruption Charges

  High profile Nigerian economist and banker, Akinwumi Adesina, has been cleared of corruption allegations levelled against him by whistleblowers in the African Development Bank (AFDB). An independent team of experts, headed by Mary Robinson (former Irish President) discredited accusations

Analysis: The Strange Politicking In Ondo State

  A number of political machinations have been recorded in recent weeks as elections in two crucial states of Edo and Ondo draws closer. Background: The first major in the series of political surprises was the governor of Edo State,

Fact Check: The NDDC Quagmire

  The tussle between a number of state actors, legislators and government officials over the mismanagement of funds, amongst other drama at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has been on for some weeks. Background: The controversy, however, did not

ThrowBack Thursday: Bola Ige – The Rise Of The Cicero Of Esa-oke |2

  Bola Ige was highly respected not only for his wisdom but also for his oratory prowess. He was trained in the Classics with Greek and Latin languages as part of the disciplines. Ige could also speak Yoruba, Igbo and

Analysis: Can The National Consultative Forum (NCF) Save Nigeria?

  On Wednesday, July 1st, news of a new political group, Nigerian Consultative Forum (NCF) filtered into the media. Initially, some notable names such as rights activists Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), Col. Umar and Femi Falana (SAN) were being touted as

Fact Check: Did Governor Bello Masari Aid Banditry?

  The Katsina State Governor, Aminu Bello Masari, revealed on Tuesday, 30th June that the North must be rid of bandits immediately. This development came about as the peace accord which his administration signed with the rampaging bandits terrorizing the

ThrowBack Thursday: Bola Ige – The Rise of the Cicero of Esa-Oke |1

  Besides partaking in the struggles, as one of the founders of Afenifere, to hound late General Sani Abacha into recognizing M.K.O Abiola as substantive president, a lot of the youth only began to know about Chief Bola Ige when

Fact Check: Does APC Currently Have A Chairman?

  The subject of who the substantive chairman of the ruling party in Nigeria, All Progressive’s Party (APC), really is has been a confusion-causing matter for at least a week now. The issue came to a head as the party

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