June 12th 1993: What You Should Know
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 […]
FG Declares Monday, June 14, As Public Holiday To Mark Democracy Day
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 […]
Fact Friday: Did Nigerians Ask To Change Nigeria’s Name To UAR?
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 […]
Threats To Nigerian Democracy – Recommendations
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 […]
Twitter Ban: Government Blocks Free Speech Via Another Back Door
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 […]
Is The Ongoing Constitutional Review A Sham?
The ongoing constitutional reform process is being classified by some skeptics and non-skeptics as a sham. Little wonder that the hearings conducted by the Senate at two locations per the six (6) existing geo-political zones were not without some drama as the event held simultaneously in 12 locations nationwide on May 26th and 27th. […]
Fact Friday: Is The Open Grazing Ban By Southern Governors Constitutional?
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 […]
As Seen On Twitter: #IAmIgboToo
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 […]
ThrowBack Thursday: Democracy Day 1999
On what was the occasion of the return to democratic rule in the now fourth Republic, the first Democracy Day was marked when President Olusegun Obasanjo, and his vice, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, took the mantle of office as President of Nigeria from General Abdulsalami Abubakar on 29 March, 1999. He would become the first […]
The Importance Of Southern Governors’ Call For National Reforms (2)
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 […]
Fact Friday: Financial Access In The 6 Geo-Political Zones
One of the factors loosely connected to the quality of life of a population is how financially inclusive the people are. The political and educational peculiarities of each of the 6 geo-political zones become evident in how financially savvy the people. Read more about Politics Financial inclusion is a fundamental element that converts the […]
ThrowBack Thursday: Presidential Election 1993
Ten years after the 1983 elections which ushered in the 2nd Republic, presidential elections were held in Nigeria on 12 June 1993. Read more about Throwback Thursday The intention to hold the 1993 elections was the outcome of a transitional process from military rule to civilian rule. Then Head of State, General Ibrahim Babangida, […]
NCC’s Device Management System For Phone Users Raises Privacy Concerns
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is in the process of deploying a Device Management System (DMS) that is said to curtail the counterfeiting of mobile devices, prevent mobile theft, kidnapping, and enhance national security. Read more about Tech This development is coming roughly two weeks after the NCC announced it has successfully assigned 54 […]
The Importance Of Southern Nigeria’s Governors Call For National Reforms (1)
On Tuesday, May 11, 2021, the Southern Nigeria’s Governors Forum in a meeting in Asaba, Delta state deliberated on the state of the nation and issued a communique on topics such as insecurity, restructuring, inter-state collaboration/partnerships, COVID-19 related lockdowns. Read more about Politics The importance of this forum attended by the 17 southern Nigeria’s state […]
Fact Friday: The 6 Geo-Political Zones In Brief (2)
As a continuation from the previous articles, a total of 434 (23%) candidates contested for the Senate in North West in 2019. For North Central, 334 (18%) candidates contested for Senate seats. A surprisingly higher number of candidates contested for the Senate in South East – 312 (16%) – a higher percentage than those […]
Why The NIN-SIM Linkage Is A Bad Policy Decision
MTN’s 2021 1st quarter results showed only 35 million subscribers on its network had linked their mobile numbers to their National Identification Number (NIN). This also means that despite the May 6 deadline, only half of MTN’s subscribers have been linked. Read more about Tech Again, the business of setting deadlines with such government […]