Written by Rate this post Democracies rarely die in one dramatic moment. More often, they are quietly redesigned—clause by clause—until citizens discover that elections still occur, but accountability no longer follows. Nigeria’s democracy is not being overthrown; it is being edited. Not with tanks on the streets, but with provisions in a bill. The most dangerous edits are … Continue reading “Election integrity and the politics of discretion, by Dakuku Peterside”
Rate this post By VICTOR-BANDELE DADA Politics has evolved into one of the largest businesses of the modern age, commanding enormous financial flows, institutional attention and popular emotion. Yet, despite its scale and spectacle, political power repeatedly fails to deliver durable prosperity, social harmony, or ecological balance. My argument is that the persistent wastage of political … Continue reading “Beyond politics”
Protesters on Monday converged on the entrance of the National Assembly in Abuja for the “Occupy National Assembly” protest. The protest is against the backdrop of the Senate’s position on the electronic transmission of election results. There was a heavy security presence at the scene, with personnel drawn from the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian … Continue reading “Occupy National Assembly Protest Begins In Abuja Over E-Transmission Of Election Results”
Nine years ago, I wrote that Adams Oshiomhole could be Nigeria’s wildcard, a rare figure who might carry the insurgent moral energy of labour into the antiseptic corridors of power and still keep his hands clean. In that piece, I warned that politics can be an illness: the way a man can catch a … Continue reading “The AI alibi and the foot-massage republic – By Sonala Olumhense”
Few policies flatter governments more than “sin taxes”. They offer the rare pleasure of moral virtue and fiscal revenue in one bottle. Nigeria’s federal authorities, pressured by the World Health Organization’s (WHO) new evangelism on alcohol and sugar-sweetened beverages, now appear eager to join the global crusade. Yet in a country grappling with fragile industrial … Continue reading “Editorial: WHO pressure to raise taxes on Booze, Sweet drinks”
Global music star 2Baba has described Burna Boy as the leading Afrobeats artist, saying he currently operates on a different musical level compared to peers like Davido and Wizkid. Speaking on the ‘Mic On’ Podcast, 2Baba said he appreciates the work of all major Afrobeats artists but placed Burna Boy at the top of the current scene. … Continue reading “Burna Boy ahead of Wizkid, Davido locally, globally – 2Baba”
Funke Opeke listen is a Nigerian electrical engineer, founder of Main Street Technologies and Chief Executive Officer of Main One Cable Company, a communications services company based in Lagos State, south-western Nigeria. Wikipedia “Opeke” (often spelled Okpeke in Nigerian Pidgin) is a slang term popular in southern Nigeria, particularly Lagos, meaning a “sweet chick,” stylish woman, or a beautiful, … Continue reading “Funke Opeke: The Main One Opeke Woman Who Brought Internet to West Africa”
Rate this post By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Following widespread criticism over its rejection of a proposed amendment to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, which sought to make real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory, the Senate has scheduled an emergency plenary sitting for Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 12:00 … Continue reading “Electoral Act Amendment: Senate bows to pressure, to hold emergency sitting Tuesday”
Rate this post By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS – The Lagos State Government on Sunday ordered the closure of the popular Ladipo Spare Parts Market in Mushin over persistent environmental violations and disregard for public order. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the action via a public statement on social media. … Continue reading “Lagos shuts Ladipo Spare Parts Market over environmental violations”
Rate this post By Efe Onodjae The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one suspect in connection with the death of popular gospel artiste Matthew Ogundele and three others inside a music studio in Ajah, Lagos State. The victims also include Itunu Ogundele, Joseph Sanya, and blogger Matthew Awosanya, popularly known as … Continue reading “Police confirm arrest of one over death of popular gospel artiste, three others”