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 […]
New wave of malnutrition and the road to 2027, by Dakuku Peterside
As political season begins in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 elections, we are beginning to see another round of promises, slogans, and declarations of vision. Billboards will soon rise, rallies will be held, and political actors jostle for public attention. But beneath this loud, choreographed performance, a quieter tragedy unfolds in the country’s northern belt—children are […]
Fifty years of Gowon’s overthrow(4), by Eric Teniola
From last week continues the coup speech by Brigadier-General Murtala Ramat Mohammed following the overthrow of General Yakubu Gowon on July 30, 1975. The speech underlined details of why the Gowon regime was overthrown and the way forward for the country under the new regime. It was obvious that matters could not, and should not, be […]
Mohammed Babangida, welcome to a hot seat
By Dele Sobowale I‘m ready to serve, says Mohammed Babangida – Report, July 22, 2025 High fertiliser cost: farmers dump rice, maize cultivation – Daily Trust, July 21, 2025 Over 3.7 million people face food insecurity in North-east Nigeria – ICRC, July 22, 2025 There was never a doubt in my mind that Mohammed Babangida would accept […]
God says, let there be movement, Nigeria Police says no! By Owei Lakemfa
The Holy Book told us that after the first successful genetic engineering which produced Eve, the First Couple committed a misdemeanour. This made God to send them out of the Garden. But in doing so, He did not restrict their freedom of movement. He merely stopped them from re-entering the Garden which was a social or […]
As another judge seeks to suffocate the people of Nigeria
Three different decisions of the highest court in the country over the past two decades illustrate how the judicial conspiracy against popular sovereignty in Nigeria has prospered.
