Nigeria’s traditional religious institutions are under siege—not from outsiders, but from within. The disturbing surge in ritual killings has cast a dark shadow over the reputation of genuine traditionalists, as …
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Rivers State is now under emergency rule, and it’s likely to remain so for the next six months, unless a drastic change occurs. If not managed carefully, this could mark …
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Royal Complicity: How Nigeria’s Traditional Rulers Enable Political Misrule
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehIn Nigeria’s complex political history, traditional rulers have steadily shifted from being revered custodians of culture and morality to willing accomplices in the country’s governance failures. Once the last line …
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The concepts of power, privilege and governance are complex and multifaceted. Power refers to the ability to influence others, while privilege denotes unearned advantages. Governance encompasses institutions, structures and processes …
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Rivers State Crisis: Tinubu’s Emergency Rule and the Shadow of Godfatherism
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehThe recent political turmoil in Rivers State has once again exposed the dangerous grip of political godfatherism on Nigeria’s democracy. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to declare a state of …
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Ned Nwoko’s Gag Bill: A Digital Death Sentence For Free Speech And Innovation
by Para Mole2by Para Mole2Senator Ned Nwoko has thrown a legislative grenade into Nigeria’s digital space with his so-called Nigeria Data Protection (Amendment) Bill, 2024, a bill wrapped in the glossy packaging of job …
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In practical terms, one can confidently argue that democratic governance in Nigeria as we know it is disappearing, vanishing across all levels of political corridors. The politicians are engaged in …
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The only thing that unites all Nigerians is the beautiful game of football. These are very sad times in Nigerian history and politics, and the most aching dimension is that …
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Why do African leaders bow so low when standing next to Western politicians? Why do they extend their hands like beggars, waiting for aid that comes with hidden chains? Africa …
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Tinubu’s Rivers Blitz: A Constitutional Crisis Unfolds, Democracy on the Edge
by Jude Obusehby Jude ObusehNigeria is teetering on the brink of a constitutional disaster as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to suspend Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy Ngozi Odu, and the entire …