The Fate of the Electoral Act Bill 2018
The ping-pong the Presidency and the National Assembly have been playing for some time on the Electoral Act Bill has finally taken an ominous turn. Shadowing the annulled 1993 election season, the fate of this bill could either make or mar the nation depending on how carefully it is handled. The Electoral Act Bill 2018 […]
The Forceful Occupation of Legislative Houses By The Executive
A lot of times, many do allege that the executive arm of government exploits its control of the Police to terrorise or gain control of another branch of government – the legislature. With the prevailing situation in Akwa Ibom and other similar ones, it may be safe to conclude that they are right to suspect […]
An El-Rufai 2nd Term and the Imminent Hegemony
Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the governor of Kaduna State, even from his days as the FCT Minister and former head of the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE), has been known to be a force to reckon with nationally. Whether his fast-rising influence is for the public good or not is a different matter which will continue […]
Banky W For House of Reps!
Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) Boss, Banky W, has joined the list of the many Nollywood stars who have veered into mainstream politics. The “Lagos Party” crooner declared his intention to run for a seat in the Federal House of Representatives under the umbrella of the Modern Democratic Party at the party’s convention in Lagos. He […]
Banky W To Run For House Of Representatives
Music is a beautiful form of art, influential, and possesses the power to evoke deep emotions that can transform the heart of just about anybody. Music brings people together and gives them a common cause. The great Fela Anikulapo Kuti, known for his disruptive Afrobeat style, understood the efficacy of this art. He was the […]
How Policy Collapse Hampers Citizen’s Fortunes – A Case on Nigerian Customs
When the figures are not right, how can a people be sure to get their own end of governance right? Ijeoma Nwogwugwu once hinted at this struggle to twist facts and figures. In an explicit piece, she showed that government departments, ministries and parastatals have been doctoring figures to suit their narrative of late. Yes, […]
How and Why the Third Force May Split Opposition Votes Badly in 2019
It has been a subject of controversy in political discourse that opposition (Third Force) other than that from a major political party has a tendency of weakening the total votes cast against the incumbent party. Of course, there are tenable arguments for or against this notion but most of it is a strong argument. A […]
Religion, Religious Leaders and Their Underestimated Political Influence
When Alhaji Atiku Abubakar went all the way to Abeokuta on Thursday, 11th October seeking the blessings of his former boss, Olusegun Obasanjo, per his political ambitions, many were not too surprised to see the General Overseer of Living Faith Worldwide, Dr David Oyedepo in tow. Knowing the heavyweight religious leaders carry, that was a […]
Social Media Roundup: Top Trends Of The Week
Celebrating Nigeria On Monday, October 1, 2018, Nigeria celebrated its 58th year in independence, and here’s what Nigerians had to say on social media Happy Independence Day Naija ????whether good or bad we still day pic.twitter.com/hAgeWRL6no — Kelechi Iheanacho (@67Kelechi) October 1, 2018 #NigeriaAt58 name a cleaner group of people, I’ll wait pic.twitter.com/Ah5i5Sq2vX — Dozie […]
Oby Ezekwesili Emerges ACPN Presidential Candidate
Former Minister of Education and co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girls campaign, Oby Ezekwesili, on Sunday emerged the presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN). Her Success Story Ezekwesili was a co-founder of Transparency International, serving as one of the pioneer directors of the global anti-corruption body based in Berlin, Germany. […]
Sanwoolu Upsetting Ambode: The Godfatherism in the Game
Less than 2 months ago, the name Jide Sanwoolu got proper media attention for the first time. The media attention was for an unusual reason. However, 57 local government chairmen across Lagos were literally appending their signatures to a register which was said to be an endorsement of Sanwoolu’s candidacy as next APC governor of […]
Fela Durotoye Emerges As The ANN Presidential Candidate
The Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN) held its first New Nigeria Policy Conference and Presidential Primary at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja today, the 29th of September 2018. The event witnessed a great turn up from all the delegates who came from the various parts of the country to partake in the very first Presidential […]
Nigeria Needs A Hero
In a few days, Nigeria celebrates 58 years of its independence. But the question still remains, “are we truly independent”? Are we independent from vested interests who profit from our collective darkness so they can sell us alternative power? Are we independent from politicians who place their lackeys in office & determine who runs the […]
The New Nigeria: Conceived, Soon To Be Delivered
People are tired of Nigeria. Tired of not having “light”. Tired of fuel scarcity. Tired of increases toll fares on bad roads. Tired of bad education. Tired of politicians playing “kalo kalo” with their destinies. Religious houses are packed full with people praying for a miracle. Drive by an embassy and see the number of […]
Thursday Talks: Millenials And The Challenges Of Nation Building
Nigeria’s civic tech organisation, BudgIT Nigeria, and EiE (Enough is Enough) Nigeria, a Coalition of young Nigerians promoting good governance and citizen engagement, will be hosting three seasoned speakers on the Independence Series of ‘Thursday Talks’ themed: ‘Millenials and the Challenges of Nation Building’. The event that is set to hold at the Civic Hive, […]
Social Media Roundup: Top Trends Of The Week
Davido Campaigns For His Uncle David Adeleke a.k.a Davido has dabbled into politics for the first time. The singer pledged his full support for his uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke popularly referred to as ‘the dancing senator’, who is running for governor under the platform of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). ILESHA IS READY FOR US […]