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 […]
Jonathan and his manifest destiny
“Not at all. As a matter of fact, if we are again faced with a similar set of circumstances as obtained last year, I wouldn’t hesitate to support him a second time.”
Enough of this hypocrisy (2)
CHILDREN, without knowing it, behave like their parents. The parents’ influence on their children is so pervading and profound that even when the children are away from home, it continues to define them.
Gbagi: Of service above self
IT is not often one hears good developments concerning Nigeria. It’s either you read about the squander of the country’s collective resources by those in positions of trust or it will be about the increasing spread of violence in various forms and scale.
Abubakar: New chip off the old block
I HAVE always seen the new Police Inspector General, M.D. Abubakar from the angle of generalisation. That is, same of same if you understand what I mean. Over time, the Nigeria Police has acquired a notoriety that eclipsed the shining lights within the force.
Enough of this hypocrisy
A ONE time United States of American Secretary of State, Warren Christopher, once referred to Nigeria as the poorest oil rich nation in the world.
