The media, often called the ‘watchdog of society’, plays an important role in keeping government accountable to the people, through various channels including newspapers, radio, television, and social media; through these means, citizens receive information about government activities, policies, and national issues. The media has always played a major role in promoting transparency, public awareness, […]
In Nigeria, every election season comes with hope. Politicians travel from city to hamlet, campaigning and promising to improve the lives of citizens. They promise employment opportunities, good roads, stable electricity, good healthcare, improved security, and steady economic development. Oftentimes, many Nigerians hope that positive change is finally coming. However, post-election realities are a different […]
South Africa is one of Africa’s most developed countries with a thriving economy, but it has struggled with persistent tensions between citizens and foreign nationals. The periodic waves of Xenophobic violence that have continued to target foreign nationals, particularly African migrants, are raising concerns about safety, diplomacy, and government responsibility. Many Nigerians living in South […]
In Nigeria, the decisions made by the few people in positions of authority not only stay on paper, but also reflect in the lives of citizens. From subsidy removal resulting in astronomical transport fares, high food prices, and difficult access to healthcare, policy decisions made at both federal and state levels shape how Nigerians live, […]
Nigeria is a country governed largely by older political leaders. According to the National Population Commission, over 60% of the population is under the age of 35, and nearly 75% below 40. Young people make up the largest percentage of Nigeria’s population. Yet, this number has not translated into balanced political power. Instead, Nigerian youths […]
Recent election cycles have raised concerns about vote buying, which has also dominated discussions about Nigeria’s democratic process. Despite measures taken by institutions like the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, designed to address the menace, the practice continues to undermine the electoral process. Vote buying is the exchange of votes for money or other incentives […]
President Bola Tinubu has relieved the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun. This was announced in a memo disclosed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. According to the memo, Edun was relieved alongside Umar Dangiwa, Minister of Housing and Urban Development. Edun is to […]
Political godfatherism is a system in which influential individuals support candidates vying for political office and control them once they are in office. It is generally regarded as a transactional relationship, where the godfather makes it possible for the candidate to scale all political and electoral hurdles, in exchange for a promise of some reward, […]
In a country grappling with grave security challenges, from kidnapping and banditry to communal violence, billions of naira are allocated annually to what is generally known as security votes. Yet, insecurity, in one way or another, still persists across many communities in all 36 states of Nigeria. The safety of citizens has been questioned, while […]
In Nigeria, the daily lives of citizens are shaped by challenges that are impossible to ignore, from bad roads and poor water supply to poor electricity, overcrowded classrooms for students, and poor health care facilities lacking drugs and basic equipment. Yet Nigeria operates a system of government designed to bring governance closer to the people. […]