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2027 campaigns: More details needed, by Tonnie Iredia

2027 campaigns: More details needed, by Tonnie Iredia

Immediately after the 2023 general elections, many politicians began illegal electioneering campaigns for the next set of elections scheduled for 2027. All efforts to remind them that they were abandoning governance which is the real essence of democracy and which should naturally follow elections failed. The truth however is that those cosmetic gestures across the nation […]
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Enough of Military/ Police clashes

Enough of Military/ Police clashes

Exactly six years ago, this writer and a few colleagues on account of ‘security reasons’ had to cancel a trip to the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria, ASCON Badagry where we were scheduled to participate in a manpower development programme.

Ambode: Don’t bring back Vehicle Inspection Officers

Ambode: Don’t bring back Vehicle Inspection Officers

The Lagos State Government last week ordered the suspension of the state’s Vehicle Inspection Officers (VIOs) from road operation in the state. The directive was reportedly given by the state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.

Five (5) recent confusing issues

Five (5) recent confusing issues

In Nigeria, several things are hard to understand by many people including even the most learned. In fact, quite often, those who eat, drink and sleep politics are mesmerized by the posture of grassroots politicians.

Jonathan: Why break the golden silence?

Jonathan: Why break the golden silence?

Even if the 2015 Presidential election was not perfect, no one would hastily join the previous government in condemning Jega whenever the gimmicks of the then ruling party are recalled