INEC and the road to 2027
By Ayo Ododo There are probably few jobs in Nigeria more thankless than conducting an election. The winner thinks he won because the people loved him. The loser is often convinced he lost because somebody somewhere tampered with the process. Between the two stands the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), praised by one side, condemned […]
How not to reform DESOPADEC
A variety of reactions have continued to attend the present attempt on the part of Delta State Government to amend the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, law, ranging from tacit support to outright rejection.
Spirit Husband, Spirit Wife
Dear readers, thanks for your interest in Joyful Homes. In due course, we’ll publish the issues raised by you. This week, I am addressing an issue that has been of concern to many. It is the issue of spirit husband and spirit wife.
Ekweremadu is a blessing to APC, Nigerian Democracy
The anti-democratic posture of the ruling APC to enforce party supremacy, and the recent call for the removal of Barr Ike Ekweremadu from the office of the Deputy Senate President, have posed a worry to political analysts and scholars who know, as it should be, that party supremacy is not constitutionally a thing for the floor of the Senate and that for there to be separation of powers of government for the independence of the legislative arm, the legislature must be left alone to choose her leaders.
Buhari goes to America
President Muhammed Buhari will go to Washington, DC 19 – 24 July, on a visit that is sure to positively reset the button of Nigeria – United States relationship.
Challenges before Muhammad Sa‘ad Abubakar, Commander of the Faithful
The Sultan of Sokoto,His Eminence, Shaykh Muhammad Sa‘ad Abubakar is leader of over 70 million Muslims in Nigeria, the world’s largest black nation.
