WHAT IS HAPPENING IN RIVERS STATE?

Photo credit: Vanguard Nigeria Rivers State has been engulfed in a political crisis since October 2023, stemming from a power struggle between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his predecessor, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. This conflict has escalated through impeachment...

CHECKS AND BALANCES: THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CJN

The hallmark of every democracy is the right of the people to have a say in their governance – to exercise their sovereignty.  This is why it is often said that “sovereignty resides in the people.”  This sovereignty is exercised in different ways: Sometimes...

The State of our Independence

Introduction The evolution of the Nigerian state is indeed a remarkable one, marked by numerous transformations, struggles, and eventual triumphs. The story of Nigeria is a dynamic one, reflecting the challenges of building a nation out of over 250 ethnic groups and...