Archives Tag: Politics
Is The Ongoing Constitutional Review A Sham?
April 19, 2022
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. … Continue reading Is The Ongoing Constitutional Review A Sham?
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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
ThrowBack Thursday: Democracy Day 1999
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Democracy Day 1999
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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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Fact Friday: Financial Access In The 6 Geo-Political Zones
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Fact Friday: Financial Access In The 6 Geo-Political Zones
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ThrowBack Thursday: Presidential Election 1993
April 19, 2022
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, … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Presidential Election 1993
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NCC’s Device Management System For Phone Users Raises Privacy Concerns
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading NCC’s Device Management System For Phone Users Raises Privacy Concerns
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The Importance Of Southern Nigeria’s Governors Call For National Reforms (1)
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading The Importance Of Southern Nigeria’s Governors Call For National Reforms (1)
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Fact Friday: The 6 Geo-Political Zones In Brief (2)
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Fact Friday: The 6 Geo-Political Zones In Brief (2)
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Why The NIN-SIM Linkage Is A Bad Policy Decision
April 19, 2022
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 … Continue reading Why The NIN-SIM Linkage Is A Bad Policy Decision
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Fact Friday: The 6 Geo-Political Zones In Brief (1)
April 19, 2022
Amidst all the talk about devolution of powers going on of late, thought of Nigeria’s six geo-political zones come to mind again. With devolved powers at the federal level, more power will be concentrated in the 36 states & the FCT and in the 6 regions. Read more about Politics The peculiarities of Nigeria’s … Continue reading Fact Friday: The 6 Geo-Political Zones In Brief (1)
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#ThePlatform: Will Devolution Of Powers Solve Nigeria’s Problem?
April 19, 2022
On Workers Day, May 1st, not only are workers across the world celebrated for their contributions to the world, but another important initiative, #ThePlatform, which periodically tries to set a minimum standard of what governance should be like takes place. Read more about Politics Over the years, Covenant Christian Centre, led by Pastor Poju … Continue reading #ThePlatform: Will Devolution Of Powers Solve Nigeria’s Problem?
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Does Outsourcing To Security Contractors Solve Insecurity?
April 19, 2022
The new U.S administration’s foreign policy position took an interesting dimension when the Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, requested a virtual meeting with Nigeria’s president, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd). Read more about Politics At the virtual meetup held on Tuesday, April 27th 2021, one of the major bylines of the discussions was the … Continue reading Does Outsourcing To Security Contractors Solve Insecurity?
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Social Media Influencer Of The Week: David Hundeyin
April 19, 2022
In a country overrun by tyranny and oppression, truth speakers are a beacon of hope and solace to its populace. This is why individuals like David Hundenyin deserve more reach and a better platform to unmask the hidden agendas and schemes that have corrupted Nigerian politics. Read more about Social media influencers Who Is … Continue reading Social Media Influencer Of The Week: David Hundeyin
