Virtual assets like cryptocurrency are gaining popularity in the global investment market. A teeming and vibrant youth population has driven crypto adoption in Nigeria and presently, it is not uncommon …
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National anthem, the opposition and a focused government – Part 2
A comparison of the two national anthems will help us to appreciate the thinking of the Federal Government in the choice of the 1960 over the 1978 anthem. Sincerely there …
Read More »The police and failed institutions – Part 2
Paragraph 30 of Part 1 of the Third Schedule to the Constitution: “The Commission shall have power to – (a) Appoint persons to offices (other than office of the …
Read More »Implication of Kenyan protest on Africa’s future
Watching the courage and fearlessness of young Kenyans last week in the face of guns and bullets brought tears to my eyes. As soldiers and police officers released shots in …
Read More »Obaseki @ 67: A legacy steeped in excellence
When historians write about the exploits of great men, they are always careful about the details, ensuring to capture the elements that define a person’s epocal milestones. Most times, the …
Read More »Presidential monologue – Part 25
Good morning, Mr President. I speak to the issue of the heroes of democracy in Nigeria from the vantage position of being the former General Secretary of the Campaign for …
Read More »The police and failed institutions
One of the reasons allegedly proffered by former U.S. President Barak Obama for excluding Nigeria from his state visit to Africa was because of the weakness of our institutions, which …
Read More »National anthem, the opposition and a focused government
If there is one thing that has to be given to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu without hesitation, it is his dogged determination, courage and focused leadership. Despite the babbling of …
Read More »Imperative of guaranteed tenure for elected council officials
The call by the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), for a constitutionally guaranteed four-year tenure for elected council officials could introduce some measure of stability in local government …
Read More »Is this a country or a game?
In no particular order, here are a few thoughts to consider, if you are still trying to decide whether Nigeria is a country or a game. In September 2023, four …
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