Party Leadership vs Party Functionality: Why Nigerians Must Understand the Difference

05 Apr 2026

In Nigeria’s evolving democratic landscape, it has become increasingly important for citizens to distinguish between internal party disputes and the actual functionality of political institutions. One recurring misconception is the tendency to equate party chairmanship tussles with the collapse or dysfunction of an entire political party. This misunderstanding not only distorts public perception but also […]

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ADC Chairmanship Dispute: Why the Party’s Activities Remain Valid

03 Apr 2026

There is no provision in the Electoral Act that renders unlawful or invalidates the decisions of a political party’s organs—such as the NEC, NWC, or other bodies—on the basis that the “wrong” individual acted as chairman. Consequently, the dispute involving Gombe does not invalidate the African Democratic Congress (ADC) or make its activities unlawful. At […]

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Sarki Sparks Controversy Over Protest Warning in Nigeria

28 Mar 2026

A Nigerian media personality, Sarki, has ignited debate on social media after cautioning citizens against participating in protest movements allegedly promoted by influencers based outside the country. In a viral post, Sarki warned that Nigerians joining such protests risk being detained by security agencies, particularly the Department of State Services (DSS). He wrote: “Friendly advice: […]

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Minister of Power Apologises Over Nationwide Outages, Promises Improvement Within Two Weeks

26 Mar 2026

Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has issued a public apology to Nigerians over the persistent electricity outages affecting homes, schools, industries, and businesses across the country. The apology was delivered on Tuesday during a press briefing in Abuja, amid growing frustration over the unstable power supply, especially during the intense dry-season heat. “I want […]

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The Judiciary: Nigeria’s Silent Destroyer of Democracy

19 Mar 2026

Who destroyed the PDP? We all know the answer—it is the Judiciary. Who destroyed the Labour Party? Again, the Judiciary. Who sabotaged the 2023 presidential election? Once more, the Judiciary. Politicians will always take their chances at political misbehavior. But the Judiciary, which postures as the guardian of justice, is the real disappointment. If the […]

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“Wikenization of the Judiciary”: Concerns Rise Over Houses Built for Nigerian Judges

14 Mar 2026

A growing debate has emerged in Nigeria over houses reportedly built for judicial officers by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, with critics questioning whether the gesture threatens the independence of the judiciary. The controversy centers on whether such a project places judges in a position of gratitude toward the executive arm […]

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A Nation Crippled by Democracy

05 Feb 2026

Nigeria is a nation crippled by its peculiar practice of democracy. Rather than uniting the country, democracy has inflamed religious and ethnic sentiments as politicians, desperate for votes, exploit identity for power. In the scramble for political advantage, religion and ethnicity became weapons, not values. The result has been a fragile state permanently on edge. […]

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Why Alleged Coup Plotters Should Be Tried in Civil Courts, Not Courts Martial

04 Feb 2026

Recent debates have erupted online over the reasoning of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana (SAN), regarding the trial of officers accused of plotting a coup against the government of President Bola Tinubu. Critics have questioned his assertion that such alleged offenders cannot be tried by a court martial under Nigeria’s constitutional democracy, citing the […]

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“Why Nigeria’s Projected Global GDP Growth Depends on the Dangote Refinery, Not Government Policy”

03 Feb 2026

Nigeria’s projected contribution to global GDP in the coming years has been the subject of much discussion, with some commentators attributing this growth to government policies. A closer look, however, suggests a very different reality. The truth is that the country’s projected rise on the global economic stage owes far more to the Dangote Refinery […]

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