Archives Tag: Muhammadu Buhari
Coronavirus: Why We Should All Be Wearing Masks
April 19, 2022
The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on the Coronavirus pandemic, chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, held a press conference yesterday, April 2. In the televised broadcast aired on the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and other television stations, members of the committee took turns to brief Nigerians on the current … Continue reading Coronavirus: Why We Should All Be Wearing Masks
By adedoyin
Does Nigeria Really Need A Revolution?
April 19, 2022
Just a few years ago, Tunisia, Morocco and Egypt experienced revolutions which forced power to change hands. The revolutions later tagged the Arab Spring of 2010 rocked North Africa and the Middle East and it had many despotic regimes beholden in fear that the people in Sub-Saharan Africa too would rise up against their government … Continue reading Does Nigeria Really Need A Revolution?
By adedoyin
Nigeria In History: Nigeria At 59
April 19, 2022
It was a bright Saturday morning, at least because of the excitements of Nigerians who, adorned in very colourful attire, throng to the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos and watched with every sense of pride as the Union Jack, the British flag was lowered and replaced with the Nigerian flag. It was Independence Day. It … Continue reading Nigeria In History: Nigeria At 59
By ugochukwu
FG Orders Return Of History As Standalone Subject In Nigerian Schools
April 19, 2022
Events from the past shape the future, and the study of history, which entails learning about the past in relation to the future, is very crucial to growth and development of any nation. It is necessary for citizens of any country to understand and question how they arrived at their present state or level in … Continue reading FG Orders Return Of History As Standalone Subject In Nigerian Schools
By ugo-chinedu
Reflecting on Democracy Day
April 19, 2022
It was twenty years on May 29th since the return of nascent democracy to Nigeria. For those who have survived the high tide of Nigeria’s history from the time of Independence on October 1st, 1960, they are well aware that it has been an interesting journey arriving at this spot of the longest democratic run … Continue reading Reflecting on Democracy Day
By adedoyin
Godwin Emefiele Will Be Getting a Second Term as CBN Governor
April 19, 2022
Godwin Emefiele will remain in his current role as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria. News of this got out on Thursday, putting an end to months of speculation over his possible successors upon the expiration of his first term this year. Emefiele’s re-appointment also breaks with a long tradition which has seen previous … Continue reading Godwin Emefiele Will Be Getting a Second Term as CBN Governor
On Security: Self-Governance by the People
April 19, 2022
While the President was away on his unexplained trip to the UK, the father-in-law of his Aide de Camp was kidnapped. The presidency has since remarked about this as a sign that the President and his officials are not enjoying a better security than even the average Nigerian does. News also filtered in over the … Continue reading On Security: Self-Governance by the People
By adedoyin
INEC Server, APC’s Defense and the Fate of Atiku at the Tribunal
April 19, 2022
Coming on the heels of the All Progressives Congress (APC) insinuating at their defense at the presidential election petition tribunal that Alhaji Atiku Abubakar was not born in Nigeria, as the constitution required of anyone contesting the presidential elections, other allegations and counter allegations have ensued. In fact, until the matter comes to a close … Continue reading INEC Server, APC’s Defense and the Fate of Atiku at the Tribunal
By adedoyin
Hordes of Rejected Bills and the Need for Parliamentary Veto
April 19, 2022
On the 21st of March, it became known to the public that President Muhammadu Buhari refused to assent to another set of five bills sent to the presidency. The rejected legislation include the Nigeria Film Corporation Bill, Immigration (Amendment) Bill, Climate Change Bill, Chartered Institute of Pension Practitioners Bill and the Digital Rights and Freedom … Continue reading Hordes of Rejected Bills and the Need for Parliamentary Veto
By adedoyin
A Caricature of Governance
April 19, 2022
President Muhammadu Buhari departed Abuja on Thursday, 4th April, for Amman to honour an invitation by King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan and to participate in the World Economic Forum on the Middle East and North Africa holding at the Dead Sea, Jordan. Reports through the President’s Media Office states that the meeting seeks … Continue reading A Caricature of Governance
By adedoyin
Elections 2019: Now that the People have Decided
April 19, 2022
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman announced, in the early hours of Wednesday, 27th February, the final results of the 2019 presidential elections. It was revealed that the incumbent president, Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won the polls with 15,191,847 votes while his closest rival, Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic … Continue reading Elections 2019: Now that the People have Decided
By adedoyin
Nigeria Decides 2019: Kingsley Moghalu of the Young Progressive Party (YPP)
April 19, 2022
The excellent presentation of the YPP’s candidate, Kingsley Moghalu at the Presidential Debate, increased his popularity. As the three players (Fela Durotoye, Oby Ezekwesili and Moghalu) onstage demonstrated to Nigerians what the future could hold for our political space. Though the absence of the two lead actors, All Progressive Congress’ Muhammadu Buhari People’s Democratic Party’s … Continue reading Nigeria Decides 2019: Kingsley Moghalu of the Young Progressive Party (YPP)
By ugochukwu
The January 19th 2019 Presidential Debate
April 19, 2022
A mild drama ensued on Saturday, 19th January 2019 at the Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja where the Nigerian presidential debate took place. The debate which was graced by just 3 out of the 5 invited candidates, witnessed the absence of the 2 major candidates of the election; President Muhammadu Buhari and Alhaji … Continue reading The January 19th 2019 Presidential Debate
By adedoyin
How and Why the Third Force May Split Opposition Votes Badly in 2019
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading How and Why the Third Force May Split Opposition Votes Badly in 2019
By adedoyin
4 Noteworthy Facts About Nigeria’s Democracy Day 2016
April 19, 2022
While October 1st (1963) is the day Nigeria became a republic after her first democratic process, May 29th is the official date for celebrating democracy as it is the day that military ruler Gen. Abdusalam Abubakar handed over power to Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, marking the end of almost 30 years of military rule since 1966 – with a brief stint … Continue reading 4 Noteworthy Facts About Nigeria’s Democracy Day 2016
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