
2024 was an eventful year full of significant developments, which are remarkable and historic in how the country navigated its democracy, governance system, and different policies. These significant developments cannot be addressed without also emphasising the reactions they attracted from the Nigerian populace, who were at the receiving end of some of the policies that
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Without a doubt, there is a growing mistrust between the government and the governed. This lack of trust permeates every facet of our lives; from the conduct of elections to government policies including the raging debates on the four tax reform bills. For good and bad actions, citizens are suspicious, hence is so much talk
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The polity desires a robust and effective opposition, but no political party is playing that role. The voices of three of the presidential candidates who contested against President Tinubu have been louder than their political parties. Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the PDP, Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party, and Mr. Adewole Adebayo of the
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It was a day for the physicians to heal themselves. It was a day to recall the good memories of Sir Ahmadu Bello. It was a day to think of a new Northern Nigeria built on the strength of its teeming youthful population. It was a day to speak the truth in a family meeting.
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Without deterrence for electoral offences, it will be difficult to hold a free and fair election. INEC has demonstrated over the years that it is more focused on delivering a credible election with minimal capacity to discharge prosecutorial responsibility when it comes to electoral offences. The case may not be different in the Ondo State
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For the government of President Bola Tinubu, the worst fears may be over. Some State Governors in the south are already patting themselves on the back for successes recorded in managing the protesters. Their counterparts in the north are still having sleepless nights because of the unpredictable nature of their residents. The north has suffered
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