Archives Tag: Democracy
Free Speech, Censorship and Democratic Freedom (2)
April 19, 2022
As highlighted in the first part of this article, going by the flurry of such actions in recent time, the verdict was easy to reach. The inference pointed to one of the government regulatory/oversight bodies (ONSA, NBC, NCC) requesting that the mobile telecom internet service providers halt internet access to The People’s Gazette. Read … Continue reading Free Speech, Censorship and Democratic Freedom (2)
By adedoyin
Free Speech, Censorship and Democratic Freedom (1)
April 19, 2022
Owing to a wide range of events in the past 4 months bordering on both politics and economics, heated debates on what constitutes the borders of democratic freedom has resumed again by intellectuals and political juggernauts. From the fields in Uganda to the shores of Nigeria, the limitations placed on free speech continues to … Continue reading Free Speech, Censorship and Democratic Freedom (1)
By adedoyin
September 15: International Day Of Democracy
April 19, 2022
Globally, the International Day of Democracy is a unique platform for the review of the state of democracy in all parts of the world. Without a doubt, democracy which entails freedom within the confines of the law is only attainable and enjoyable in every part of the world with the maximum participation and full … Continue reading September 15: International Day Of Democracy
By ugo-chinedu
Is Nigeria’s Democracy Crossing Over To Feudalism?
April 19, 2022
It is almost a fairly common thing to find Nigerians who scornfully refer to Nigeria as a mere geographical expression. It is believed that this notion must have taken root from the instance when Lord Frederick Lugard strung together diverse ethnic groups and officially named it Nigeria. Many Nigerians also tend to just see the … Continue reading Is Nigeria’s Democracy Crossing Over To Feudalism?
By adedoyin
Today Is International Day Of Democracy
April 19, 2022
Democracy, which entails active participation for all class of citizens in government, whether man or woman, rich or poor, has come to be accepted globally as the best system of government especially owing to the fact that it encourages freedom. However, it is unfortunate that despite the acceptance of democracy, numerous governments fail to live … Continue reading Today Is International Day Of Democracy
By ugo-chinedu
Nigerian Democracy: A Demonstration of Craze?
April 19, 2022
Fela Anikulapo Kuti takes no prisoners; he was as lurid as it gets. On matters ranging from sex, politics, corruption, culture, gender, and the likes, he dissected at will. Fela was as much a social clock as it gets. And so when he dropped the song ‘Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense’, he lamented about our … Continue reading Nigerian Democracy: A Demonstration of Craze?
By adedoyin
Fundamental Human Rights Enforcement Under the Nigerian Law
April 19, 2022
Human rights are rights which are recognized legally as Fundamental Rights as distinguished from mere aspirations or individual ideas of rights. These fundamental rights are now embodied in Chapter IV of the Nigeria constitution 1999 as amended from Section 33 and 45 and the African charter on Human and People Right. The charter became part of Nigeria law … Continue reading Fundamental Human Rights Enforcement Under the Nigerian Law
By evans-ufeli
Poem: The Broken Nigerian Dream
April 19, 2022
I sang the national anthem and recited the pledge with great passion as a child. I believed the words of these writs, so I stayed away from deviance and developed strong dedication for my studies. I believed in Nigeria as a child. I read the histories of our heroes past, bore the fascination in my … Continue reading Poem: The Broken Nigerian Dream
By guestwriter
Tech Tuesday: The Buharimeter App
April 19, 2022
Introducing the latest innovative application in Nigeria … the Buharimeter! The app can be used to track the progress of our country’s new leader, President Muhammadu Buhari, with assessments alongside manifesto promises declared during the pre-election season. It was launched on June 1, 2015 and currently has 2,000 followers. “Buharimeter is conceptualised to address the challenges … Continue reading Tech Tuesday: The Buharimeter App
By ify
DEMOCRACY: Governance by the People
April 19, 2022
“The power of the people is much stronger than the people in power.”( Wael Ghonim:) Democracy is a form of government in which all eligible citizens have an equal right and say in the decisions and affairs that affect their lives. Democracy is a medium or tool used by citizens to choose their leaders and … Continue reading DEMOCRACY: Governance by the People
By kobe
