Archives Tag: governance
Peter Obi Speaks on Transformative Governance in Nigeria at Harvard University
April 19, 2022
In his usual tour around the world, Peter Obi, Presidential standard bearer of the Labour Party, landed at Harvard University yesterday to discuss transformative governance in Nigeria. Read more about Politics Mr Peter Obi stated that Nigeria needs a transformational government at the event. According to him, he promised that he will: “offer a … Continue reading Peter Obi Speaks on Transformative Governance in Nigeria at Harvard University
Comparing Nikolai Romanov to the Buhari Administration
April 19, 2022
Kakistocracy is the government of the least qualified citizen. President Muhammadu Buhari’s interview with Channels TV has exposed the ‘kakistocratic’ nature of Nigeria’s current administration. For a leader, effective communication is paramount to getting the job done. Thus, an inability in this department could simply point to a much larger problem, inefficiency and incompetence in … Continue reading Comparing Nikolai Romanov to the Buhari Administration
Former Super Eagles Star Ojigwe Appointed Commissioner For Sports
April 19, 2022
Retired Nigerian footballer Karibe Paschal Ojigwe has been appointed the Sports Commissioner for Abia State. Read more about Sports The former Super Eagles defensive midfielder was sworn in alongside 26 other commissioners on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, by State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu after screening and confirmation by the Abia State House of Assembly. Governor … Continue reading Former Super Eagles Star Ojigwe Appointed Commissioner For Sports
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South West Governors Making An Important Call For Restructuring
April 19, 2022
For decades, there has been a lot of dust being kicked up on the matter of restructuring and devolution of powers in Nigeria for decades. Most of the agitations and demands in this line have not been so realistic enough. Read more about Politics But at the last forum held by the South West … Continue reading South West Governors Making An Important Call For Restructuring
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Fact Friday: Regional Quests For Restructuring Might Be The Way Forward
April 19, 2022
There was never a time that calls for restructuring has been this loud and sustained as the current socio-political climate in the Southern Nigerian bloc suggests. Read more about Governance The bigoted voices in government have succeeded in finally causing the various ethnic groups and interests in the southern part of Nigeria to either band … Continue reading Fact Friday: Regional Quests For Restructuring Might Be The Way Forward
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How The Rule Of Law Can Reduce Ethnic Tensions
April 19, 2022
No nation is ever the same after a war. However, the growing ethnic tensions are brewing whispers of a possible conflict in Nigeria. Read more about Governance As portrayed in George Orwell’s Animal Farm that “All animals are equal but some are more equal than others”, it is gradually feeling like there is a deliberate … Continue reading How The Rule Of Law Can Reduce Ethnic Tensions
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Investigating Muhammadu Buhari’s Renewed Energy
April 19, 2022
After a long hiatus, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has returned to talking tough in a manner characteristic of his military roots. Read more about Politics It began with the 44 minutes Arise TV interview which aired on June 10. Several questions which bordered largely on the security situation of the country were directed … Continue reading Investigating Muhammadu Buhari’s Renewed Energy
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Democracy Day: What We Must Do
April 19, 2022
Democracy Day, June 12, this year is with a little difference. A lot of Nigerians are rather angry and have preferred not to join in the celebrations the government may have highlighted to pat themselves on the back. Read more about Politics Instead, protest locations both within and outside Nigeria are being prepped for … Continue reading Democracy Day: What We Must Do
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FG Declares Monday, June 14, As Public Holiday To Mark Democracy Day
April 19, 2022
As part of celebrations for Nigeria’s Democracy Day for this year, June 12, 2021, the government has declared Monday, June 14, as a public holiday. The date (June 12) falls under a weekend (Saturday), prompting the government to go for Monday to ensure citizens have spare time to honour sacrifices made by patriotic Nigerians … Continue reading FG Declares Monday, June 14, As Public Holiday To Mark Democracy Day
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Threats To Nigerian Democracy – Recommendations
April 19, 2022
On June 12, Nigeria celebrates another Democracy Day. However, threats to the nation’s nascent democracy remains partly constant. Read more about Politics Situations such as voter apathy, poor delivery of justice, non-transparent institutional structures, high cost of governance/inflated contracts, jumbo take-homes for a public servant, nepotism and cronyism, violence and insecurity, and others all … Continue reading Threats To Nigerian Democracy – Recommendations
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Twitter Ban: Government Blocks Free Speech Via Another Back Door
April 19, 2022
Reacting to Twitter deleting the president’s statement from the platform on Friday, the minister said in a statement that the Buhari government has suspended the activities of Twitter in the country. Read more about Politics The statement by the presidency reads further: The Minister said ‘the Federal Government has also directed the National Broadcasting … Continue reading Twitter Ban: Government Blocks Free Speech Via Another Back Door
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How The Twitter Ban Affects Tech And Other Sectors Of Nigerian Existence
April 19, 2022
Everything happened rather fast this time. Just about two days after Twitter deleted inflammatory comments uttered by the president at his meeting in Abuja with the INEC Chairman, the Federal Government announced on Friday night in a Twitter post that it has indefinitely suspended the operations of the microblogging service in Nigeria. Read more … Continue reading How The Twitter Ban Affects Tech And Other Sectors Of Nigerian Existence
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Fact Friday: Is The Open Grazing Ban By Southern Governors Constitutional?
April 19, 2022
Rightfully so, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), is being criticized for saying in an interview that banning open grazing is like banning the sale of spare parts. Read more about Politics Femi Falana (SAN), while calling the attorney general’s comparison of cows to humans nonsensical, also … Continue reading Fact Friday: Is The Open Grazing Ban By Southern Governors Constitutional?
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As Seen On Twitter: #IAmIgboToo
April 19, 2022
In the midst of the dark cloud that has generally engulfed the Nigeria polity, MI Abaga has risen up to the occasion with the best message for these uncertain times, #IAmIgboToo. A message of love, hope, inclusion, and progress. Read more about As seen on Twitter Most parts of the past two months have been … Continue reading As Seen On Twitter: #IAmIgboToo
The Importance Of Southern Governors’ Call For National Reforms (2)
April 19, 2022
In view of the recent stand taken by a forum of Southern Nigeria governors, the APC south-west caucus has joined voices with the southern governors on open grazing ban, among others. Read more about Politics More of the points made in their communique on May 11 is further highlighted below; vi) “…in view of … Continue reading The Importance Of Southern Governors’ Call For National Reforms (2)
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