Election without political parties: outlook towards 2027, by Usman Sarki
“Political parties created democracy, and modern democracy is unthinkable save in terms of the parties.” — E. E. Schattschneider I sometimes wonder if Schattschneider would review his opinion on the centrality of political parties in a democratic dispensation if he had anticipated the situation in Nigeria today. In 2022, I was invited to serve as […]
A mobile industry in need of help, by Okoh Aihe
As the global community gathers at the Mobile World Congress, MWC25, in Barcelona, from March 3 – 6, 2025, with the theme: “Converge. Connect. Create”, it will be interesting to find out how well the mobile industry is doing at home, I mean in Nigeria, and whether we are close to having any serious relationship with […]
Babangida on nullification of Abiola’s election of 1993: “The beginning of a journey, the end of which nobody knows”(2), by Afe Babalola
In my own opinion, Nigeria has not fully emerged from the disappointment at the turn of events of June 23, 1993. Rather most Nigerians have lost interest in political elections. It is a notorious fact that many people in this country do not participate in elections whether local, state or national elections. A large number of […]
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
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 […]
Trumpian complexities and Nigeria’s options on the global highway, by Owei Lakemfa
President Donald Trump of the United States, US, is driving an articulated truck at high speed on the global highway. His truck has neither a rear view mirror nor side view mirrors. He relies on his assistants like James David Vance and Elon Musk to do the work of the mirrors. To compound issues, he sees […]
