The appointment of over 300 political aides in one fell swoop by a state governor should, justifiably, be considered bizarre and needless; more so in the light of the popular …
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The ball is in INEC’S court
Fire and brimstone literally framed the build up to the conduct of the off-cycle Governorship Election in Edo State on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The incumbent Governor, Godwin Obaseki, did …
Read More »Diversity and unity: Our strength and power
By the way, a serving minister was quoted as saying, that the crisis in the country is being sponsored by those who wish to share power with the President. To …
Read More »Superpowers and Nigeria’s case for UN security council permanent seat
There can be no comprehensive evaluation of the UN Security Council’s nuances without a thorough appreciation of the concept of power, its uses and deployment to safeguard, and project vital …
Read More »Constitutional issues on finance bill and appropriation bill 2024 – Part 2
The Finance (Amendment) Act 2024 inserted a commencement clause intended to apply the Act retrospectively, but it did not clearly set out a retrospective clause. The commencement clause simply states: …
Read More »How not to hike electricity tariff
In April 2024, Musiliu Oseni, Vice Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, announced that “the commission has approved a rate review of 225 naira per kilowatt hour, from a …
Read More »Louts’ menace in Ogun unacceptable
THE protest of multiple levies initiated by minibus drivers against the transport union executives in Ogun State on September 22 echoes a strong note against the power wielded by non-state …
Read More »Edo gov election: Beyond technology
FROM the registration of voters to the announcement of results, the September 21 Edo State governorship election was a raw contest between the human and the technological elements. Since every …
Read More »Chetam Nwokike: Yahaya Bello Vs EFCC: The persecution is real
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has cleared all doubts in the case of Alhaji Yayaha Bello, former governor of Kogi state. It’s a case of persecution, certainly not …
Read More »Anthony Kila: EFCC and the Bello fever
When you think you have seen it all, someone or some office in this country shows you that things can always be worse. The latest case in the race from …
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