Archives Tag: Politics
Men You Should Know: Obafemi Awolowo
April 19, 2022
Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, is a man worth celebrating, for his numerous contributions to the development of the country, Nigeria, especially in the spirit of Independence Day celebration. Obafemi Awolowo was a Nigerian nationalist and statesman, political leader, writer, and one of the principal persons who played a major role in the movement for the … Continue reading Men You Should Know: Obafemi Awolowo
Nigerian Democracy: A Demonstration of Craze?
April 19, 2022
Fela Anikulapo Kuti takes no prisoners; he was as lurid as it gets. On matters ranging from sex, politics, corruption, culture, gender, and the likes, he dissected at will. Fela was as much a social clock as it gets. And so when he dropped the song ‘Teacher Don’t Teach Me Nonsense’, he lamented about our … Continue reading Nigerian Democracy: A Demonstration of Craze?
By adedoyin
58 Years After Independence: A Brief Diagnostics
April 19, 2022
Come October 1st, it would be 58 years since Nigeria’s independence. That our democracy is still nascent despite having 58 years in our independence pool is a case not worthy enough to stomach. With as many as 5 coup d’état since independence, Nigeria appears to have broken the record of the most for any post-independence … Continue reading 58 Years After Independence: A Brief Diagnostics
By adedoyin
Opinion: 1st October – Which Way, Nigeria?
April 19, 2022
Today, the president will address the nation – like he did last year, and like every leader in his position since 1960 has done annually on the 1st of October – and he will speak in complex, complicated language that will indicate everything and mean nothing to the common Nigerian, from Ajegunle to Damaturu. He … Continue reading Opinion: 1st October – Which Way, Nigeria?
By ibiene
Fela Durotoye’s Speech At The ANN Presidential Primaries
April 19, 2022
Below is the transcript of the speech Fela Durotoye delivered at the Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN) primaries on 29th September 2018: ANN! The Difference! The Difference! ANN! I am most honoured with the opportunity to address you all distinguished members of this great party. I acknowledge first and foremost our most distinguished Chairman … Continue reading Fela Durotoye’s Speech At The ANN Presidential Primaries
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Fela Durotoye Emerges As The ANN Presidential Candidate
April 19, 2022
The Alliance for New Nigeria (ANN) held its first New Nigeria Policy Conference and Presidential Primary at the Nicon Luxury Hotel, Abuja today, the 29th of September 2018. The event witnessed a great turn up from all the delegates who came from the various parts of the country to partake in the very first Presidential … Continue reading Fela Durotoye Emerges As The ANN Presidential Candidate
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When Militants Were Offered an Olive Branch
April 19, 2022
In a declaration of amnesty on June 2009, President Umaru Musa Yar’adua did something unprecedented which stamped his name in the golden annals of history and which generations will continue to benefit from. It was a huge strategic and political move, the kind so drastic no government or leader ever pushed for, where subjects regarded … Continue reading When Militants Were Offered an Olive Branch
By adedoyin
Nigeria Needs A Hero
April 19, 2022
In a few days, Nigeria celebrates 58 years of its independence. But the question still remains, “are we truly independent”? Are we independent from vested interests who profit from our collective darkness so they can sell us alternative power? Are we independent from politicians who place their lackeys in office & determine who runs the … Continue reading Nigeria Needs A Hero
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The New Nigeria: Conceived, Soon To Be Delivered
April 19, 2022
People are tired of Nigeria. Tired of not having “light”. Tired of fuel scarcity. Tired of increases toll fares on bad roads. Tired of bad education. Tired of politicians playing “kalo kalo” with their destinies. Religious houses are packed full with people praying for a miracle. Drive by an embassy and see the number of … Continue reading The New Nigeria: Conceived, Soon To Be Delivered
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Thursday Talks: Millenials And The Challenges Of Nation Building
April 19, 2022
Nigeria’s civic tech organisation, BudgIT Nigeria, and EiE (Enough is Enough) Nigeria, a Coalition of young Nigerians promoting good governance and citizen engagement, will be hosting three seasoned speakers on the Independence Series of ‘Thursday Talks’ themed: ‘Millenials and the Challenges of Nation Building’. The event that is set to hold at the Civic Hive, … Continue reading Thursday Talks: Millenials And The Challenges Of Nation Building
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Ireti Doyle Reacts To Davido’s Involvement In Osun Politics
April 19, 2022
Davido‘s active involvement in the Osun State Election campaigns has caught the attention of a lot of Nigerians. One of such people is Nollywood actress, Ireti Doyle, who talked about it on her Instagram page. The Instagram post had a picture of the Assurance crooner dressed in the opposition party’s colours. The veteran actress said … Continue reading Ireti Doyle Reacts To Davido’s Involvement In Osun Politics
Excessive Government Borrowing: A Few Thoughts on Chinese Loans
April 19, 2022
An unimaginable entourage of government officials stormed Forum on China and Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), China on September 1, jostling desperately with other African leaders for a share of $60 billion of badly needed funds for infrastructural development. The move was greeted with severe criticism in droves from the elites who opined the nation is gambling … Continue reading Excessive Government Borrowing: A Few Thoughts on Chinese Loans
By adedoyin
Approaching Elections: A Vote Per Capita
April 19, 2022
As the reality of the Osun State Elections on Saturday, 22nd September tolls heavily on us, it is a good time to investigate why such an important civic duty as voting comes into play in how we collectively engineer our society as the majority deems fit. The elections tomorrow reminds us of even larger elections coming … Continue reading Approaching Elections: A Vote Per Capita
By adedoyin
ThrowBack Thursday: Ojukwu’s Final Days
April 19, 2022
Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu-Ojukwu, in his elements, comes across as a man who exudes a rare charm. Though born into an aristocratic family, able enough to afford being trained at Oxford University until he got into the military, he fought nonetheless to be free of his father’s stronghold. He carried this sense of independence of thought … Continue reading ThrowBack Thursday: Ojukwu’s Final Days
By adedoyin
Opinion: Five Reasons You Should Vote in 2019
April 19, 2022
Here are five reasons you should – go out under the sun or in the rain, stand in however long a queue you find and – vote in the upcoming 2019 presidential elections: Because aren’t you tired of ghastly roads? I have taken the road trip from Warri to Abuja and it was gruesome. That … Continue reading Opinion: Five Reasons You Should Vote in 2019
By ibiene
