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High Chief Obiora Okonkwo is a product of the Russian Academy of Science, Institute of World Economy and International Relations, Moscow, where he earned a doctorate with distinction. He chairs the board of many businesses. He is a very strong voice in the political development of Anambra State. In this interview, Okonkwo reviews Nigeria’s journey in civil rule since 1999. He also analyses other issues that affect the growth of party democracy in Nigeria
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Chief Supo Shonibare is a lawyer and a chieftain of the Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere Shonibare was an active member of the defunct National Democratic Coalition, NADECO, whichchallenged the military administration of the late General Sani Abacha.
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As the nation celebrates the 20th anniversary of democracy on Wednesday, May 29, Dr Abubakar Siddique Mohammed, the Director, Centre for Democratic Development Research and Training, Zango Shanu, Zaria, whose centre carried out research on banditry, kidnapping and killings in Zamfara and Katsina states, speaks on the findings.
Read MoreA look at the personae of Goodluck Ebele Jonathan and why he should enjoy today before the arduous task of delivering on his promises to the nation.
Read MoreFor once, the electorate told the leaders of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, PDP, that a few of their candidates won the election on their own steam and not because they contested on the party’s platform. That was really the first time PDP would not be surefooted going into an election. Jide Ajani presents the factors responsible for this.
Read MoreLOOKING at the prevailing implicit quietude in the Niger Delta, compared with the frenzied situation of bombing of oil installations and kidnapping of oil workers that used to be the order of the day, as well as the taking into custody of the “master”, Henry Okah, who is undergoing the trial of his life for terrorism in South Africa, one could be lured to give President Goodluck Jonathan a pass mark for the manner he has tackled the affairs of the region so far. The only thing, however, is that is it is not the way a cat walks that it catches a rat.
Read MoreThe story of how ACN emerged and the role of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former governor of Lagos State. It is the story of how to remain focused in the face of competing interests and odds.
Read MoreGovernor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State, in this interview, bares his mind on what he expects from President Goodluck Jonathan in the unfolding dispensation. He also shares his views on the call for the abrogation of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and how his party, the Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN, defeated the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State
Read MoreWith over 800 people reportedly slain during the post-election violence of April 2011, the importance of security to life and property during important national engagements once again reared its ugly head.
Read MoreThe “Transformation Agenda” that I present comprises five “Fundamentals”, three “Transformation Result Areas” (TRAs) and some implementation issues. In Part One, I briefly discuss the five selected fundamentals: electoral legitimacy, peace and security, government policy stability, rule of law, and anti-corruption.
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