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The EFCC and epidemic of organised crime, by Dakuku Peterside

The EFCC and epidemic of organised crime, by Dakuku Peterside

Organised crime has not just emerged but has firmly established itself as a dominant force in Nigeria, thriving on systemic weaknesses and institutional failures. This crime epidemic is not just a statistic, but a harsh reality that affects the daily lives of Nigerians. Most citizens agree on three fundamental issues regarding crime in Nigeria: the high […]

Routine rush to join ruling party(4), by Eric Teniola

Routine rush to join ruling party(4), by Eric Teniola

From last week, continues the list of the principal officers of the First Republic Northern Peoples Congress   which existed as a political party to pursue and advance the political and economic interests of the then Northern Region.  Others were Mr. Michael Audu Buba, Alhaji Shehu Usman, Galadima Maska, Habib Raji Abdullahi, Alhaji Mu’azu Gambo, Alhaji Sani […]

This Sentinel at the Door of Anambra State Must Succeed, by Chidi Odinkalu

This Sentinel at the Door of Anambra State Must Succeed, by Chidi Odinkalu

Comprising five of the country’s 36 states, south-east Nigeria is the site of resilient atrocity. In the eight years from the middle of 2015 to the end of 2023, the monitoring coalition, Nigeria Mourns, confirmed about 3,000 killings in this theatre from open source records but unofficial estimates suggest that there may be up to […]

A plea for sustainable democracy in Nigeria, by Tonnie Iredia

A plea for sustainable democracy in Nigeria, by Tonnie Iredia

Across the globe, democracy has become the most popular system of government because under it, persons in power are elected by the people to represent them in government thus establishing that the people own the government and that power belongs to the people. No matter how benevolent a dictator may be, it is unreasonable for […]