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Saliu Mustapha urges Nigerians to deepen commitment to Democratic ideals

Saliu Mustapha urges Nigerians to deepen commitment to Democratic ideals

By Jonathan Eze Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, has called on Nigerians to remain steadfast in their commitment to democratic values and nation-building. In a statement marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, Mustapha joined Nigerians in commemorating the country’s democratic journey and honouring the […]

Saliu Mustapha urges Nigerians to deepen commitment to democratic ideals

Saliu Mustapha urges Nigerians to deepen commitment to democratic ideals

By Jonathan Eze Senator Saliu Mustapha, representing Kwara Central Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, has called on Nigerians to remain steadfast in their commitment to democratic values and nation-building. In a statement marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, Mustapha joined Nigerians in commemorating the country’s democratic journey and honouring the […]

Are we yet a nation? Democracy, security, the unfinished Nigerian project

Are we yet a nation? Democracy, security, the unfinished Nigerian project

By Barnabas Akindele As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, the occasion presents another opportunity not only to celebrate the endurance of democratic governance but also to reflect on the broader state of our national journey. Democracy Day has become a powerful symbol of the sacrifices made by countless Nigerians in pursuit of representative government, civic freedoms […]

Best Ideology for the Nigerian State: Awolowo-Dudley discourse revisited

Best Ideology for the Nigerian State: Awolowo-Dudley discourse revisited

By Tunji Olaopa It is always a delight to test the ideas of a politician against those of the political scientist. Both are concerned with politics and the political, and especially on the question of how a state ought to be governed, and the dynamics of a government vis-à-vis the lives and flourishing of the […]

Nigeria’s AfCFTA strategy: Ambition, progress and challenge of delivery

Nigeria’s AfCFTA strategy: Ambition, progress and challenge of delivery

By Ehi Braimah In my last article, I wrote about Biashara Afrika, the premier continental business forum that brings together African heads of state, ministers, policy makers, SMEs, investors, and entrepreneurs to accelerate the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) implementation and explore intra-African trade collaborations. It was the summit’s third edition, which held in […]

Rebuilding post-crisis communities in Imo: The strategic role of SEDC, case of Orsu

Rebuilding post-crisis communities in Imo: The strategic role of SEDC, case of Orsu

By Emeka Ezeh Across many communities in Imo State, particularly in Orsu Local Government Area, years of insecurity have left deep scars on the social, economic, and physical fabric of society. Homes have been destroyed, businesses disrupted, schools abandoned, livelihoods lost, and many indigenes displaced. Beyond the visible destruction of infrastructure lies the less visible […]

What is wrong with our governors?

What is wrong with our governors?

By Sunny Ikhioya  Despite the statistics that they are churning out on a daily basis, it will be very difficult to write a positive report about this government because of the colossal waste of resources that is ongoing. The bandits and terrorists are destroying our land, the farmers are being driven out of their farms, […]