Although women make up 49% of Nigeria’s population, their representation in politics and governance is low, as statistics show only 6.7% of women hold positions in...
We must begin to look beyond the labels of religion and ethnicity, and instead, together as one, tap into the strength inherent in our diversity.
On Saturday the 25th of February 2023, as Nigerians above the age of 18 across the nation cast their ballots, the country’s children did not rest....
We must shine the light on women. Women can easily be disenfranchised when the spotlight isn't on them.
This Saturday and in March, Nigerians will head to the polls to elect new representatives. Voting and participating in election activities are civic rights and it...
55-year-old William Ruto has since emerged as the president-elect after defeating perennial contender, 77-year-old Raila Odinga in Kenya’s high-octane elections. The historic polls wasn’t without its...
We tend to love dead heroes. We disapprove of them in their lifetimes but build cenotaphs when they are cold in the ground.
“If you vote in jokers, cranks, weak men, and charlatans with some gift of the garb – you run a serious risk of losing everything you...
The delegates have had their say at the primaries, it’s left for the electorates to have their way at the general elections. Don’t sleep, wake up....
“Fuel e no dey, brother eh transportation no dey. And our road e no good o, what about the NEPA people o – we no...
“Life is so short you can’t waste even a day subscribing to what someone thinks you can do versus knowing what you can do.” – Virgil...
It is a statistical fact that young people constitute the largest demography in the country and invariably form the core of electorates. However, if it were...
We indeed live in very interesting times; every time we think we have seen, heard or experienced something bad, it seems we are further hit with...
Many years ago, the Roman Empire was the world’s superpower, the hegemony of their time. They exerted their influence to territories (most of which were conquered)...
Few of us know Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu AKA Bobi Wine, but he resonates more as a Ugandan singer turned politician who has won our hearts. I’ve always...
One of the fundamental things I learned from my discipline is that politics and economics are joined at the hip; political (governance) decisions have commensurate socio-economic...
The US Department of State has announced that it is “imposing visa restrictions on Nigerians believed to be responsible for, or complicit in, undermining democracy in...
Let the change start with us individually. Only then we can hold those who represent us accountable. Be the change you want to see. To be a part...
Father never recycles them, so I know we will not be seeing this one again. I wonder how many big men he has prayed for, how...
Today, February 23rd, 2019, the first round of the general elections will hold. Nigerians will decide who decide who will lead the country in the different...
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