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Fear of electoral violence in 2027, by Tonnie Iredia

Fear of electoral violence in 2027, by Tonnie Iredia

Since December 12, 1959 when the first national pre-independence elections were held in Nigeria till today, we have had no election without citizens losing sleep and remaining exceedingly anxious over electoral violence. Even the June 12, 1993 Presidential election internationally recognised as the nation’s best had its own tension. Indeed, the 1993 election was the […]
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Ratifying ‘monkey-counting’ party primaries? By Tonnie Iredia

Ratifying ‘monkey-counting’ party primaries? By Tonnie Iredia

During the military government led by President Ibrahim Babangida, one citizen, Professor Jerry Gana stood out eloquently while canvassing the expedience of value re-orientation of every Nigerian. We all remember Gana’s sermon: If you are a cleaner, you clean well; if you are a teacher, you teach well etc urging everyone to be diligent in […]

What exactly is INEC’s job? By Tonnie Iredia 

What exactly is INEC’s job? By Tonnie Iredia 

In every democracy, there is usually an Election Management Board (EMB) which serves as the electoral umpire to determine the winner of an electoral game. Nigeria’s EMB is the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) whose name has challenged severally over the years. At a point, it was known as the Federal Electoral Commission (FEDECO). It was […]

Baze University: The bigger picture, by Tonnie Iredia

Baze University: The bigger picture, by Tonnie Iredia

In emerging societies such as Nigeria, universities and other tertiary institutions have generally done about the same thing in the last half a century.  Those interested in establishing such higher schools always began by looking out for huge hectares of land to erect imposing structures and facilities. It is indeed, part of the requirements for getting […]

Zenith Bank couldn’t have been luckier, by Tonnie Iredia      

Zenith Bank couldn’t have been luckier, by Tonnie Iredia      

In this era of unbridled political brouhaha, it is significant that Zenith Bank, a leading financial institution in Nigeria was able to briefly capture the attention of citizens to share the good news of an end to one glorious era and the beginning of another in its operations. The famous Jim Ovia, whose name was […]

Teacher donates salary to Kano governor! By Tonnie Iredia

Teacher donates salary to Kano governor! By Tonnie Iredia

In many developing societies where deficiencies in infrastructural facilities increase by the day, it is difficult to bridge the gap between the government and the people. Although many theorists are now around to preach terminologies such as the use of strategic communication in public enlightenment, citizens are unable to see any improvement in their living […]