As campaigns begin in August: Can technology deliver credible elections in Nigeria? By Ejiro Ofoye
As political campaigns officially begin this August, Nigerians are once again confronted with the defining question that has shaped every election since the return to democratic rule in 1999: will the votes truly count? While political parties mobilise supporters, unveil manifestos and traverse the country in search of votes, millions of Nigerians remain concerned not only […]
On whose mandate do judges stand?
Sworn in as a judge a mere seven days after independence on 7 October 1960, Justice Fatayi Williams was the first person to be appointed a judge in post-independence Nigeria.
Mama Tayo’s journey, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi
Many years ago, I had a conversation with a school mate, let me call her Tayo, who told me that she was one of six children her mother had with five husbands. I was shocked to hear this. We are brought up to believe that this is normal for men, who are entitled to a polygamous […]
Adding fuel to Nigeria’s political tension, by Tonnie Iredia
Not less than three years out of a four-year tenure of a truly representative government ought to be devoted to the execution of development projects. This is a target that all third world countries should strive to achieve in order to improve the living conditions of their impoverished people. Unfortunately, it is not what is currently […]
It’s possible to rest from challenges, by Funmi Komolafe
Compliments of the season! For these words to be meaningful in one’s life, one must be have rested from all challenges and that is the will of God for those that serve him. Psalm 128 vs. 1-3 ( NIV) ” Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in his ways. You will eat the […]
Dudu in the eyes of Sunday Dare, by Patrick Omorodion
Last Wednesday in Lagos, Godwin Dudu-Orumen’s book, SPORTS, POLITICS AND POWER was launched. And the book reviewer was none other than the former Sports Minister, Mr. Sunday Dare who is now Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu. I bring to you his views on the book and what it means to Nigeria’s sports. Enjoy it. […]
