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Addressing The Challenges of Political Godfatherism in Nigeria
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, […]
Security Votes in Nigeria – Necessary Tool or Legalized Corruption?
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 […]
The Role of Local Government in Community Development
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. […]
Defections, Coalitions: Can Nigeria’s Opposition Survive?
When Sheriff Oborevwori, defected from the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2025, it signaled more than a regular political shift. The move, which involved several key stakeholders within the state, followed an ongoing pattern of realignments within Nigeria’s opposition outfit. By realignments, this writer refers to the shifting […]
The High Cost of Nomination Forms in Nigeria
High nomination fees have become a serious barrier to political participation in Nigeria as political parties continue to commercialize access to the electoral process, turning simple democratic processes into a practice of the highest bidder. Parties openly restrict participation to wealthy aspirants by setting huge costs of nomination and expression of interest forms, undermining the […]
Many Barriers, Few Seats: The Struggle of Women in Nigerian Politics
In a political race highly dominated by men, Princess Chichi Ojei, of the Allied Peoples Movement, stood as the only female candidate in the 2023 presidential election; one woman against a field of powerful and influential men, the only woman among 17 men running for president, and only the third in Nigeria’s history. Her candidacy […]
Child Labour in Modern Society: Still Happening Around us Today
The childhood season is meant to be a season for learning, discovery, play, and growth -intellectually and emotionally. It is meant to be a season where dreams are formed, and potential is shaped. For many children in our society today however, these critical seasons have instead become a season to labour. As some children wake […]
Risk of Power Bike Fatalities and the Need for Stricter Government Regulations
When news of the death of Kola Onifoto’s passing spread across the internet following a motorcycle accident while embarking on what he described as his first solo motorcycle journey outside Lagos, the internet was shaken and plunged into mourning. It was a rude shock to both fans and families, and Nigeria’s growing biking community. Known […]
Hunger, Poverty, and Violence: The Dangerous Triangle in Nigeria
Nigeria’s crisis has grown beyond security and economic problems; it is now a humanitarian crisis that reflects Nigeria’s battle with safety, livelihoods, and survival. Hunger, poverty, and violence are no longer separate problems. They have become a connected force in which each crisis fortifies the other, leading to economic instability, national security concerns, and social […]
Small Businesses, Big Struggle: What it Takes to Run a Business in Nigeria Today
Starting a small business in Nigeria is a challenging process that requires hard work, high concentration, and resilience. From afar, it appears like starting a business in Nigeria would be a walk in the park, with Nigeria recognized as the largest market in Africa. This piece seeks to highlight the struggles of entrepreneurs and, at […]