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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...
Policy Explainer: President Bola Tinubu’s 2024 Tax Reform Bill
In a bid to overhaul Nigeria’s tax system and improve its economy, President Bola Tinubu recently introduced the 2024 Tax Reform Bills to the National Assembly. These reforms are designed to simplify tax laws, enhance transparency, and boost both business and...
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...
The Edo 2024 Elections: Everything You Need to Know
Last Saturday, September 21st, Edo State held its gubernatorial elections. With 17 parties on the ballot, the focus was on the candidates of the PDP, APC, and Labour Party. Unfortunately, voter turnout was at its lowest in recent years, reflecting a growing...
Why June 12 is Nigeria’s New Democracy Day
Image by strawhats on retna.io On the 7th of June 2018, former President Muhammadu Buhari declared June 12 to be Nigeria’s new Democracy Day. According to him, "June 12, 1993, was the day when Nigerians in millions expressed their democratic will in what was...
How To Hold The Government Accountable
Photo by Emmanuel Ikuegbu on Retna Democracy stands out from other forms of government for, among other things, the level of freedom it affords the people. It was for this reason, among many others, adopted as the system...
Òyó State Local Government Elections
The Oyo state local government elections are scheduled for today, Saturday, the 27th of April 2024, with a runoff scheduled for the 4th of May 2024. Being a local government election, the exercise will be conducted by the Oyo State Independent Electoral...
On the Need for Political Education in Nigeria
One significant way democracy stands out among other forms of government is the extent to which it gives citizens a voice. It provides for several ways citizens can legally show their approval or disapproval of their government’s policies. This freedom citizens have is the foundation of democracy, and when citizens refuse to act, it puts those freedoms in jeopardy.