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 […]
Adamawa: What will be, will be
The swearing-in of the erstwhile Deputy Governor of Adamawa State, Bala James Ngilari as the new Governor of the State has in several ways changed the political climate in the State. It has also illuminated the vagaries and fragility of political weather.
The Mother of all Political Parties emerges in Benin
The ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has since 1999 been winning landslide victories to continuously form the federal government of Nigeria. Although not much has been achieved by the party in terms of good governance and appreciable improvement in the living standards of the people, she has continued to chorus its song of ruling the nation for another century.
Who deserves Independence Anniversary dinner?
In less than 72hours from today, Nigeria would be due for another independence anniversary – the 54th
Mutiny: Which 12 soldiers are to die?
The Nigeria Army last Tuesday announced the sentencing of 12 soldiers to death by firing squad for mutiny. The soldiers had allegedly attempted to kill their commanding officer during a mutiny in May at the Maimalari Barracks, Maiduguri. Considering that mutiny is a serious military offence, we cannot but agree that a severe penalty that can deter a recurrence is in order. Several analysts have taken time to copiously comment on the subject but no one appears to be in favour of the judgment of the tribunal.
FIFA needs to understand Nigeria
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the title of the apex governing body of football across the globe. One of the standing rules of FIFA is that governments are not allowed to interfere in its management of football.
