Archives Tag: Politics
SARS: A Management And Business Case Study
April 19, 2022
The SARS epidemic is a classic business and management case of forgetting the “problem to be solved”. The major reason SARS was formed was when Col. Rindam, a Nigerian Army Colonel was killed by police officers at a checkpoint in Lagos. SARS was mainly formed in 1992 for anti-robbery. In other news, current data shows … Continue reading SARS: A Management And Business Case Study
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#EndSARS: The Strength In Nigeria’s Unity
April 19, 2022
‘Every person has a right to life, and no one shall be deprived intentionally of his life, save in execution of the sentence of a court in respect of a criminal offence of which he has been found guilty in Nigeria.’ Chapter IV. No 1. Nigerian Constitution, 1999. For the first time in my life … Continue reading #EndSARS: The Strength In Nigeria’s Unity
Citizen Mobilisation By The Youth For A Modern And Progressive Nation
April 19, 2022
After incessant cries to disband rogue branch of the Nigerian Police, SARS – the law enforcement branch tasked with the responsibility of preventing and curtailing armed robbery – effort to keep citizens abreast of the nationwide protest stands out among others in mobilisation logistics. Almost as a counter-effort to kill youth mobilisation with the … Continue reading Citizen Mobilisation By The Youth For A Modern And Progressive Nation
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Where Were You? At The March Towards Nigeria’s Independence (1957-1960)
April 19, 2022
By 1957, having held parliamentary elections to allow representatives from the different sections of the country assist the British in running the affairs of Nigeria; some political quarters within and even the citizens were already jittery for their independence from colonial rule. Read more about Politics Three years prior to the independence, the Western … Continue reading Where Were You? At The March Towards Nigeria’s Independence (1957-1960)
By adedoyin
Women You Should Know: Sarah Adebisi Sosan
April 19, 2022
Background Sarah Adebisi Sosan was born in Lagos state on 11th February 1956 to the aristocratic family of Chief and Princess Durosinmi of Irewe town in Ojo Local Government Area, Badagry division. Her mother hails from the Fafunwa Onikoyi Royal Family of Ita-Onikoyi in Idumota, Lagos Island and her father was a member of … Continue reading Women You Should Know: Sarah Adebisi Sosan
By jeremiah
Men You Should Know: Lateef Jakande
April 19, 2022
Background Lateef Kayode Jakande was born in the Epetedo area of Lagos Island, Lagos State on 29 July 1929. Both parents are from Omu-Aran, Kwara State. He studied at the Lagos public school at Enu-Owa, Lagos Island, then at Bunham Memorial Methodist School, Port Harcourt (1934–43). He studied briefly at King’s College, Lagos in 1943, … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Lateef Jakande
By jeremiah
#EndSARS: A Case Of Police Operatives Gone Rogue
April 19, 2022
Again, social media was thrown into a fit on Saturday over the killing of a citizen in Ughelli, Delta State by operatives believed to be of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Other personal reports of manhandling, extortion, and kidnap also followed the same day. It was then that Nigerians on the online space … Continue reading #EndSARS: A Case Of Police Operatives Gone Rogue
By adedoyin
Nigeria @60: Grassroots Politics As Recipe For National Development And Security. Pt 2
April 19, 2022
This is the second part of this special series, Nigeria @60: Grassroots Politics As Recipe For National Development And Security. By extant consideration of the variables involved in governance, many Nigerians stand back from participating in any level of governance more than they like to admit. This attitude can be said to have culminated from … Continue reading Nigeria @60: Grassroots Politics As Recipe For National Development And Security. Pt 2
By adedoyin
Nigeria @60: Grassroots Politics As Recipe For National Development And Security. Pt 1
April 19, 2022
Evidence of slackening political participation is growing as the Nigerian state ages. It may even seem that in its 60 years of independence, it has continued to re-invent wheels in the democratic cycle. For too long, Nigerians have swung from ideological politics from before Independence to survival politics during the junta. Therefore, many argue … Continue reading Nigeria @60: Grassroots Politics As Recipe For National Development And Security. Pt 1
By adedoyin
Nigeria @ 60 Logo: A Sequel Of Scandals
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s Diamond Independence jubilee was supposed to be a time of celebration for all Nigerians trying to shake off the economic effects of a Coronavirus lockdown. It should be a celebration for all class of Nigerians, home and abroad. The 1st of October 2020 should be an overview of the journey it has taken the … Continue reading Nigeria @ 60 Logo: A Sequel Of Scandals
By adedoyin
Nigerans in History: Mary Nzemiro
April 19, 2022
Mary Nzimiro was born Mary Nwametu Onumonu in 1898. She was a pioneering Nigerian businesswoman, politician and women’s activist. In 1948, she was appointed principal representative of the United Africa Company (UAC) for Eastern Nigeria, while maintaining textile and cosmetics retail outlets of her own in Port Harcourt, Aba and Owerri. By the early 1950s, … Continue reading Nigerans in History: Mary Nzemiro
By jeremiah
Social Media Roundup
April 19, 2022
Social media has been a breeze since the last time we did this. Then again there is always stuff to talk about. Here goes your dose of gist during the course of the week. Read more about Social media roundup FIRS Thursday, a series of tweets showed up that shocked an already shocked “political” … Continue reading Social Media Roundup
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September 15: International Day Of Democracy
April 19, 2022
Globally, the International Day of Democracy is a unique platform for the review of the state of democracy in all parts of the world. Without a doubt, democracy which entails freedom within the confines of the law is only attainable and enjoyable in every part of the world with the maximum participation and full … Continue reading September 15: International Day Of Democracy
By ugo-chinedu
Analysis: The NBA And The El-Rufai Fiasco
April 19, 2022
There was mild drama on August 21 when the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) announced that the Governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, has been withdrawn as one of the guest speakers billed to speak at the incoming NBA conference. Read more about Politics Background The Kaduna governor was billed to speak in a session … Continue reading Analysis: The NBA And The El-Rufai Fiasco
By adedoyin
FGN Approves N13.3 Billion For Community Policing
April 19, 2022
The Nigerian government in a bid to effectively handle the security challenges confronting the country, has approved the sum of N13.3 billion for the commencement of the community policing initiative. This information was revealed in a report submitted to the National Economic Council (NEC) which is led by Vice President, Yemi Osibanjo, SAN. Submitted … Continue reading FGN Approves N13.3 Billion For Community Policing
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