Position Papers

Civil War: 59 Years After the Asaba Massacre

Those who are not conversant with the Nigeria-Biafra civil war narrative may find it difficult to understand the tragic import of what transpired in...

El Anatsui: Beyond Bottle Caps and Glory

A Review of El Anatsui: The Man, the Myth, the Legend at 80 and Counting (2026) By Chris Uchenna Agbedo, PhD, fnias, mnal. Preamble “Beyond Bottle Caps...

Restructuring Internal Party Democracy: The Farce of Nigerian Primaries and a Blueprint for Reform – The Crisis of Credibility

For decades, the political narrative across Africa has been dominated by a single, unyielding aspiration: the adoption of Western-style democracy. It is a desirable...

Tinubu: Address Present Economic Depression In Nigeria

By Abiola Daisy Igaga & Bartholomew Okuodo Since the swearing in of the present government in May 29, 2023, the economic index of Nigeria has become...

Tribalism Is The Emperor Of All Isms

Tribalism is the ism topping all isms! All the talk of Socialism, Communism, Humanism and so on must now be put on one side to...

Unveiling the Curtain: A Critical Look at the Global Music Industry

Introduction: The allure of the global music industry is undeniable. It's a world where dreams come to life, where raw talent transforms into international stardom,...

The Usage and Abusage of Power

The story is often told of a man from the blessed town of Akokwa in one of the Ideato LGAs of Imo State. Blessed,...

An Expanded Conflict in The Niger Republic: Whose War is It?

Some people have asked me for my opinion regarding the threats of war in the neighboring Niger Republic and whether Nigeria is really determined...

A Telegenic Revolution Is Not Yet Born

Ever since we achieved independence on a platter of gold, many Nigerians have been waiting on end for another bloodless revolution. Mostly on account...

Upholding the Rights of the Nigerian Child: Empowering Young Girls for a Bright Future

By Isoken Nwabunka In my role as a mother, wife, and passionate advocate for children's rights in Nigeria, I have seen first-hand the boundless potential...

Democracy, Ideology and Loyalty

Democracy is a political paradigm, albeit, with a specific ideological undertone; and the ideological tone refers to the attributes of democracy. Indeed, that distinguishes...

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Memo to the Nigerian Street

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Delta Igbo And The East: Typical Twists In Oral Tradition

African peoples have long relied on oral accounts to learn about their past.  But the down side of this tradition remains its vulnerability to embellishment. The absence of written records, passage of time and the hunger for greatness have made the method most unreliable...

How to transform Nigeria, an opposition party’s perspective

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Gen Obasanjo: Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word

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