Archives Tag: Politics
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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Nnamdi Kanu And Government Clampdown On Guerrilla Groups
April 19, 2022
The current administration, like any other in the world, have legitimate reasons to be scared of guerrilla movements threatening to break up the country. But it seems that the Nigerian government is taking this scare beyond the ordinary as it has desperately pursued a path of no dialogue in resolving whatever grouse Nnamdi Kanu and … Continue reading Nnamdi Kanu And Government Clampdown On Guerrilla Groups
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INEC To Boost Voter Participation With Online Voter Registration
April 19, 2022
Voter turnout has been on a steady decline since the 2003 election year. With a 69% presidential election voter turnout recorded in 2003, the last general elections in 2019 recorded a meagre 34.7% voter turnout despite the increasing adult population in the country. Read more about Politics Several election critics and commentators have highlighted … Continue reading INEC To Boost Voter Participation With Online Voter Registration
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Some Facts About Cattle Grazing Routes In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
In 2018, the Federal government put up an idea that involved establishing cattle grazing routes across the country. The idea caused a lot of controversy and division and it was quickly shut down partly because the election season approached. Read more about Politics The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd), recently revealed during an … Continue reading Some Facts About Cattle Grazing Routes In Nigeria
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2023 Elections: INEC Launches Voter Enrolment Device
April 19, 2022
As part of efforts to ensure that technology plays a key role in the Nigerian electoral process, especially as regards the 2023 general election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has launched its Voter Enrollment Device, a design by INEC engineers that was produced overseas. Read more about Tech The device was produced to … Continue reading 2023 Elections: INEC Launches Voter Enrolment Device
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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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Did The Government Overstep Its Boundaries With The Twitter Ban?
April 19, 2022
A lot of orders not backed by any law have been reeled out in the course of the Twitter ban. Read more about Politics Shortly after the ban, the Nigerian Broadcasting Commission (NBC), in characteristic fashion, announced that media houses should delete their Twitter handles. While many of the affected radio or TV stations … Continue reading Did The Government Overstep Its Boundaries With The Twitter Ban?
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INEC Fully Set To Commence Voter Registration On June 28th
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has stated that it is fully ready to commence the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) which is scheduled to start on June 28th, 2021. Read more about Politics This information was made public by Mrs Mary Nkem, the commission’s Deputy Director, Voter Education Division, in … Continue reading INEC Fully Set To Commence Voter Registration On June 28th
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Takeaways From President Buhari’s AriseTV Media Chat
April 19, 2022
In the early hours of Thursday, 10th June, Arise TV aired a recorded interview with the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd). Read more about Politics It is public knowledge that the president granting interviews is very rare. It was therefore not shocking to see that this surprising interview has generated strong reactions from … Continue reading Takeaways From President Buhari’s AriseTV Media Chat
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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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June 12th 1993: What You Should Know
April 19, 2022
June 12, 1993, occasioned one of the most popular and equally controversial presidential elections in history. Read more about Politics The election which was annulled by the then Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, led to a series of spiralling events and with General Sani Abacha’s coup later in the same year 1993 and … Continue reading June 12th 1993: What You Should Know
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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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Fact Friday: Did Nigerians Ask To Change Nigeria’s Name To UAR?
April 19, 2022
Whether Twitter has been really banned in Nigeria or not, it is now commonplace to see some Nigerians banter that their country is United African Republic (UAR). Facebook, Instagram and other social media apps have seen mentions of UAR being the new name of beloved Nigeria since the idea got suggested. Read more about … Continue reading Fact Friday: Did Nigerians Ask To Change Nigeria’s Name To UAR?
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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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