Category: Politics

August 27, 2020

Unlocking the self-inflicted hardships in Northern Nigeria

By Joseph Anuga I remember seeing pictures on Cable News Network of the carnage brought upon defenseless people during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and thinking that as a result of the pure evil...

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August 1, 2018

Zimbabwe opposition claims electoral victory, alleges rigging plot

Zimbabwe’s opposition is claiming victory in Monday’s historic presidential elections. It says its candidate, Nelson Chamisa, has won the election despite official results yet to be released. In a press release made public in...

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July 18, 2018

Broken Truths: Nigeria’s elusive quest for national cohesion

“As a rogue state continued to exploit its citizens, what we have had and still have is a nation too divided and distracted” – Bishop Kukah. By Right Reverend...

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June 7, 2018

Buhari Declares June 12 Democracy Day, Honours Abiola

The Nigerian President, Mr Mohammed Buhari has declared June 12 a democracy day. He made this known through his Twitter handle last Wednesday. In expression of his happiness Mr. Buhari twitted “I’m delighted to...

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June 1, 2018

President Buhari Signs #NotTooYoungToRun Bill into Law

By Nwakaego Alajemba The Nigerian President, Mr. Mohammed Buhari has signed the Not Too Young To Run Bill to law. This follows his promises on the democracy day to sign the bill in fews...

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Conducting elections is not a sufficient condition for democracy in Africa

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January 29, 2018

Conducting elections is not a sufficient condition for democracy in Africa

By Zekeri Momoh Professor Peter Lewis, an American Scholar ones said that all democracies are confronted with the important tasks of broadening personal freedoms; encouraging genuine political competition; promote the accountability of leaders;...

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May 11, 2017

Nigeria is broken and dysfunctional, but Biafra is not the answer

By Churchill Okonkwo Whoever said ugliness is only skin deep should take another look at Nigeria from the rooftop of Osborne Towers in Ikoyi. Even if you cannot see Flat 7B Dash-dash, I know...

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April 20, 2017

UN, African Union sign new partnership framework on Africa’s peace and security

The United Nations and the African Union recently signed a new landmark framework to strengthen the partnership between the two organizations on peace and security pillars and better respond to the changing dimensions and evolving...

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April 18, 2017

Cameroonian Vera Songwe appointed Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa

United Nations Secretary General, António Guterres, has appointed Vera Songwe as ECA’s Executive Secretary. The Cameroonian economist and banking executive is the first woman to ever serve in this role. According to...

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April 13, 2017

Governor Obiano inaugurates $2bn International Cargo Airport Project.

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State on Tuesday inaugurated Anambra International Airport City project, in line with his vision to make Anambra State a hub for investment and industrialization. In his inaugural...

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