Former President Buhari’s ascendancy to office of the President was partly attributed to electoral reforms introduced by Jega-led INEC between 2010 – 2015. These reforms include, a fairly credible voter register, Smart Card Reader for electronic voter accreditation and a…
By Eze Onyekpere | Every economic or social policy has positive and negative implications. The management and implementation of policies in such a way as to minimise the downsides whilst increasing the positives in an economy is the central task…
By Mayowa Tijani | I hear you have questions. So do I. What does fuel subsidy removal really mean today? How much will a litre of petrol sell for? Does Dangote Refinery make any difference? How about inflation? These are the…
Expectations breed disappointment and in the case of Nigeria’s 2023 elections, this saying was brought to the fore, yet again. Nigerians — hopeful for a change and expectant of a new approach in the conduct of elections in their country…
By Biodun Busari | Afrobeats queen, Tiwa Savage; Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen; and gourmet chef, Hilda Baci are Nigerians who, again, have just reminded the world that the Nigerian never-say-die spirit cannot only break old records, but equally sets new…
It was almost a missed call; or, more appropriately, an ignored call because the telephone number was unusual – an eight digit number. But, something told me: pick it, and I did. “Hello, is that Mr. Lasisi Olagunju?” “Yes, sir,”…
By Halima Layeni | I have heard women express how much they despise men a couple of times. Recently, at a high level event, I heard an acclaimed feminist say men’s rights should never be upheld because of the history…
Land grabbers would seize your land at gunpoint and ask you to go to court. What would make one of INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC) do what he did in Adamawa State yesterday (Sunday) other than the effrontery of land…
By Y.I.Goje | The 2023 general election has witnessed marked improvement towards issues-based campaigns. We are witnessing a gradual departure from the usual campaigns methodology of empty rhetoric, festive rallies, divisive propaganda, attacks on personality and godfather horse-trading to that…
OPEN LETTER TO THE GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE Mr. Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, I would like to begin by congratulating you on the successful completion of 4 years of exceptional leadership and service to the good people of Lagos state. These…
