Naija Politics
THE SUPREME POWERS OF THE PRESIDENT
BY ERIC TENIOLA Shortly after being sworn in as President on May 29,1999, President Olusegun Obasanjo (88) GCFR, delayed signing…
If the 2027 elections must be credible… 1
By Bolanle BOLAWOLE turnpot@gmail.com 0705 263 1058 I once advocated that we create a Ministry or agency charged with the…
All Loot and No Work Makes Me a Rich Man
"The last official act of any government is to loot the treasury” has been a popular quotation on many websites…
Northern–South Eastern Alliances in Nigerian Politics: A Historical Reappraisal:
Dr. Kwankwaso’s appeal to historical alliances between the North and South East reflects nostalgia rather than political reality. Nigeria’s political…
ALHAJI ATIKU ABUBAKAR. GCON
by Agbonmagbe Kazeem Atiku Abubakar Jounery........... Atiku Abubakar was born 25 November 1946, is a Nigerian politician, businessman and philanthropist,…
Factional Crisis in ADC and Its Constitutional Implications:
The ADC’s factional crisis, manifesting in the submission of multiple presidential candidates, is a direct breach of both the Constitution…
Opposition Parties and the Burden of Self-Inflicted Disorder
The opposition’s repeated lapses highlight a deeper crisis of organization and credibility. Until they confront their internal weaknesses, their criticisms…
Questions That Demand Clear Answers
By Boma West Politics is often full of accusations and counter accusations. Some disappear within days. Others grow into national…
Ethnicity vs Merit: Nigeria’s Leadership Debate
If we are serious about changing Nigeria, we must rise above the prism of tribe, ethnicity, religion, or sectionalism. What…
Is Nigeria Truly a Democratic State?
A democracy does not merely permit dissent; it relies on it as a corrective force. Where dissent is managed or…
Factional Battles and INEC’s Access Codes: A Test of Credibility
This moment underscores the fragility of Nigeria’s opposition politics. The recognition of candidates by INEC will not only determine the…
State Police: Safeguards or Safeguide?
By Boma West The passage of the State Police Amendment by the Senate has sparked widespread debate across Nigeria. Supporters…
