by Tobi Shotayo | Mar 21, 2025 | Uncategorized
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...
by Tobi Shotayo | Nov 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Tobi Shotayo | Nov 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Tobi Shotayo | Oct 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Tobi Shotayo | Sep 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Tobi Shotayo | Jun 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
