Comparative analysis of 2nd-term elections in Federalist countries and consequences for 2027
*Incumbency is not destiny. In federations, a second-term contest is a referendum on the relationship between the centre and the states, and Nigeria’s 2027 ballot will test that relationship in significant ways. BY BEN NWANKWO Nigeria is approaching a presidential election in which an incumbent will seek another four-year mandate. That fact, ordinary as it […]
2019 presidency: Like Atiku, like Mimiko
Even before voting got under away at the recent presidential primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Port Harcourt, Atiku Abubakar was looking every inch the man to face President Muhammadu Buhari in the scheduled February 16, 2019 election.
Prioritising productivity in Lagos civil service
It is not by happen stance that many of the trainings organised and delivered under the auspices of the Lagos State Ministry of Establishments, Training and Pensions are geared towards improving the productivity of the Lagos State Civil Service.
Ugwuanyi, political ecumenism and the substance of politics
In a dreary season of politics such as now, where the field is left bare of contemplative engagements, it is perhaps impossible to ignore some flashes of deep reflections that seek to animate our political firmament.
Oshiomhole and APC’s primary elections
It would have been against rationality to have expected that the primary elections of the All Progressives Congress, APC, would be crises-free. The processes of choosing standard bearers for the various elective offices at all levels are not always as easy as they come.
Lawyers and Alleged Forgeries: Do We Still Have an NBA?
Just a few days ago, the National Judicial Council (NJC) headed by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, His Lordship, Honourable Justice Walter Onnoghen, sacked Justice Rita Offili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court, Lagos and Justice James Agbadu-Fishim of the National industrial Court from the Bench for their involvement in alleged acts of corruption. The NJC also set up a panel to hear petitions written against 26 others.
