Nigeria Election
Post-Election Harassment and Its Impact on the Erosion of Faith in Nigeria’s Indivisibility
On January 30, 2023, I had a conversation with a Cameroonian friend over the phone, during which he inquired about my hypothetical choice for the upcoming Presidential Election in Nigeria. Specifically, he wanted to know
Charting the Course: Nigeria’s Political Journey and Prospects in the Last Decade
Over the last decade, Nigeria’s political landscape has been marked by significant developments, reflecting a blend of progress and challenges. The period has been characterized by democratic resilience, governance issues, and the interplay of various
TINUBU’S SACKING OF CHAIRPERSONS AND CEOS: GRA-GRA OR IGNORANCE
The endeavor to enhance organizational efficiency through restructuring is commendable, yet, in the context of Nigeria’s history, such attempts have frequently proven ineffective. This issue transcends mere leadership inadequacies; it is more deeply rooted and
Fragility of Democracy in Nigeria: A Critical Examination of the Ongoing Protests and Their Potential Consequences
Introduction The ENDSARS protests in Nigeria marked a significant milestone in the nation’s socio-political landscape. Citizens, particularly the youth, united to demand an end to police brutality. Although the Buhari-led government dissolved the Special Anti-Robbery
Upholding Democracy: The Assertion of Local Government Autonomy in Nigeria
The independent and co-equal nature of the three tiers of government in Nigeria is foundational to the country’s democratic framework. The Constitution establishes the federal, state, and local governments as distinct entities, each with defined
Immigration, Tolerance, and the Politics of Belonging in Yorubaland
In a recent post by Joe Igbokwe, Yorubaland was highlighted as a haven of tolerance for immigrants from other parts of Nigeria. While this might appear as praise on the surface, the underlying sarcasm should
Emergency Powers of the President and the Crisis in Rivers State: A Justification of President Tinubu’s Action
Introduction The concept of emergency powers vested in the President of Nigeria is a constitutional mechanism designed to address extraordinary circumstances that threaten the stability, security, and governance of the nation or any of its
The Political and Developmental Legacy of General Muhammadu Buhari
Introduction General Muhammadu Buhari (1942–2025) occupies a unique place in Nigeria’s history, having led the nation both as a military ruler in the 1980s and later as an elected president in the 2010s. His long
Open Letter to Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
Dear Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, I write to you as a concerned citizen and, importantly, as someone who once cheered for your rise. As an indigene of Iresi in Osun State, I was proud
Goodluck Jonathan’s Legacy of Waste and Incompetence: Why Nigerians Must Not Be Fooled Again
Introduction: Rumors of a Comeback vs. Reality Recent media reports suggest that former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan is being courted to contest for Nigeria’s presidency again. Allies within his party claim that Jonathan “stabilised the
When the Circle of Care Collapses: South Africa, Xenophobia and the Betrayal of African Solidarity
There are betrayals that wound the body, and there are betrayals that wound memory. The xenophobic attacks on Nigerians, Ghanaians, Zimbabweans, Mozambicans, Malawians, Ethiopians, Somalis and other African immigrants in South Africa do both. They
How societies learn to make neighbors killable
Mass killing does not begin with mass killing. It begins earlier, in language, in law, in bureaucracy, in the daily rehearsal of who belongs and who does not. A people are made killable when a
Why Awolowo Did Not Become President, Why Tinubu Did, and What Obasanjo Teaches Us About Power
Why Awolowo Did Not Become President, Why Tinubu Did, and What Obasanjo Teaches Us About Power In Nigeria, we often explain politics backwards. A man reaches the summit of power, and we call him destined.
First Lady Commissions ICT Centre at Nigerian University
Nigeria’s first lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has commissioned a state-of-the-art Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Centre named after her at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile Ife, Osun State. The hub named Senator Oluremi Tinubu Dream Centre
Against Bombs, Not Against Justice: Why Critiquing Kinetic Counterterrorism Is Not Support for Terrorism
In recent years—especially amid renewed military operations against Boko Haram and ISWAP—a troubling conflation has emerged in public debate: that opposition to kinetic, military-first counterterrorism must mean sympathy for terrorists. This assumption is not only
Open Letter to Nigerian Muslims
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Assalamu Alaikum (Peace be upon you), my dear brothers and sisters in Islam and fellow Nigerians. I write to you with a heavy heart
Nigeria’s Christmas 2025 Airstrikes: Historical Parallels and Future Risks
On Christmas Day 2025, the United States – in coordination with the Nigerian government – launched a series of unprecedented airstrikes in northwestern Nigeria, ostensibly targeting fighters affiliated with ISIL (ISIS). President Donald Trump who
Trump’s Heavy Hand on Nigeria: Economic Rivalry, Not Terror
From his earliest days in office Trump consistently disparaged Nigeria, denigrating its people and policies with shocking rhetoric. He reportedly grumbled that thousands of Nigerians “would never go back to their huts” after visiting the
Subsidy Removal, the Naira Float, and the Question Nigerians Keep Asking: Where Is the Money?
Few policy moments in Nigeria’s recent history have generated as much anxiety, anger, and confusion as the economic reforms initiated under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Fuel subsidy removal and the flotation of the naira were
Obasanjo, Coup-Proofing, and the Burden of Hypocrisy
When Elders Forget Their Own Footprints: Obasanjo, Coup-Proofing, and the Burden of Hypocrisy There is a proverb that warns that when an elder forgets the path he once walked, the entire village wanders in circles.
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