Fake independence: So, Tinubu can tell EFCC what to do! By Olu Fasan
Some Nigerians commit the delusional sin of believing that once a state institution has the word “independent” prefixed to its name, it is, indeed, independent. They believe that critical state agencies created by statute or the Constitution to ensure security and law and order, to guarantee justice and rule of law, to safeguard electoral integrity and […]
Boycott the boycottables (3), by Eric Teniola
This week, we continue the narrative on boycott of elections in Nigeria On December 21, 1964, the Central Working Committee of NCNC rejected the 61 unopposed candidates in the North. Secretary F. S. McEwen said, “We do not regard these seats as won by the NPC,” adding that the party had decided on a “course of […]
Beyond the courtroom: What deregistration of political parties means for Nigeria, by Ejiro Ofoye
The recent court judgment directing the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties has once again brought to the forefront an important conversation about the future of democracy in Nigeria. While lawyers and constitutional experts may continue to debate the legal merits of the judgment, the political and democratic implications of […]
Anarchism in judicial robes, by Owei Lakemfa
Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja was far less known until June 15, 2026 when an ill-considered judgement he delivered led to political eruption in the country. It was capable of derailing the political process and, several persons and organisations including the judiciary, scrambled to douse the fires its was beginning to ignite. Not since […]
Why I can never forget June 12, by Tonnie Iredia
On June 12, 1993, Nigeria held a presidential election which was internationally accepted as the best in the nation’s history. But the government of the day turned it into pyrrhic victory for the winner of the polls. The election has however remained significant because none other, either before or after it has come close by […]
Seek the father’s blessing, by Funmi Komolafe
Today, June 21 is Father’s Day. It is the only day, usually the third Sunday in June set to appreciate the role of Fathers in our lives. Why do we need to celebrate and appreciate Fathers? One of the answers is that no one can be born without the input of a Father. Also, God created Man […]
