When will Nigerian elections be believable? By Tonnie Iredia
From history, it is easy to find reports on early Nigerian elections which reflected some high degree of crudity which were enough to convince everyone that even those declared as winners were themselves not persuaded that they went through what looked like an election. In those days, politicians won elections by pouring acid into the ballot […]
Nigeria’s poverty story is fake news, By Tonnie Iredia
One narrative of the last few years that has refused to change is the argument that Nigeria is not just a poor country but the poverty capital of the world. Last week, I learnt a lot about the subject at an exciting school’s debate where speakers argued for and against the topic, “Nigeria’s poverty is […]
Tinubu should review many more appointments, By Tonnie Iredia
As of today, it is an open secret that many appointees do not meet the requirements for appointment into positions that they hold.
Bravo to ministers Tunji-Ojo and Keyamo, By Tonnie Iredia
If it is hard to stop the private sector from profiteering, it is certainly irrational for government itself to frequently act as an inflation catalyst.
Chicago’s saga: Ordinary Nigerians in confusion, By Tonnie Iredia
At the end of the day, those who thought they could rely on the Chicago State University CSU – the issuing authority of the certificate have found that the CSU itself is a comedian, speaking from both sides of its mouth and leaving everyone more confused than we were before the decision to resort to her.
Minister Umahi: Nigerians desire strong societal institutions, By Tonnie Iredia
Last week Thursday, David Umahi, Nigeria’s Minister of Works locked out several workers of his ministry for reportedly resuming late to work. For over 5 hours there was confusion in and around the ministry as the workers in turn locked all entrances into the ministry thereby stopping the minister from getting out of his office. […]
