Where are the campaigns for 2027? By Tonnie Iredia
As soon as a new president was sworn into office in Nigeria on May 29, 2023, politicians began to campaign for the 2027 elections that were 4 years away establishing clearly that they are in power for personal gains only. Political analysts shouted in vain that the continuation of electioneering at the end of one […]
Nigeria’s political system is unascertainable, by Tony Iredia
The political system of any society refers generally to how the society concerned functions. History records many types of political systems…
The new face of corruption in Nigeria, by Tonnie Iredia
Seventy-three (73) years ago, the Northern House of Chiefs made history when it passed a motion moved by the Emir of Gwandu mandating all native authorities to fight the disturbing trend of corruption among public officials in the colony. Other parts of what became Nigeria embraced the laudable motion. From then till now, our successive political […]
It’s time to immortalise ex-President Shehu Shagari, by Tonnie Iredia
ex-President Shehu Shagari Whenever Nigeria chooses to honour anyone, there are two things that do not appear well considered.The first is the honouree’s past while the second is the likely impact that subsequent events may have on the reasonability of the decision which influenced the honour. The first is truly bad because of its failure to […]
Constitution review: Renewed jamboree season, by Tonnie Iredia
The Patriots led by His Excellency Chief Emeka Anyaoku GCON former Secretary General of the Commonwealth and the Nigerian Political Summit Group (NPSG) are two reputable groups dedicated to the evolution of a true constitution for Nigeria. To this end, both groups are convening a National Summit in the next 48 hours on the future of […]
‘Tit for Tat’ in Nigeria’s National Assembly, by Tonnie Iredia
The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 provided for a House of Assembly in each state of the federation to make laws for the good governance of the states. At the federal level however, the same constitution created two legislative chambers, namely: the Senate and the House of Representatives. One expects federal laws to […]
