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Tax laws controversy exposes a flawed NASS | OPINION

The author submits that the shameful circumstances surrounding the tax laws should stimulate deeper reflections on the state of legislative representation For over a week now, flipping through the pages of Nigerian newspapers, social media, and other media platforms, the dominant issue trending nationwide has been the discovery of significant discrepancies between the gazetted version of the Tax Laws made available to the public and what was actually passed by the Nigerian legislature. Since this...

The climate crisis and a hot Christmas in Bauchi | OPINION

The crisis of climate change is getting more real in everyday life and living as the author’s experience while spending Christmas in Bauchi reveals Perhaps it happened years before I was born. However, I have never witnessed the 25th of December with a temperature of above 30°C in the evening; not even close to that. This year, I happened to be in Bauchi, my home state, during the time. It was quite surprising how confused...

#FixPolitics at 5: A new movement shaping Africa’s democratic future

In this opinion editorial, Anthony Ubani pays tributes to the five years anniversary of FixPolitics  Five years ago, a simple but profound question reshaped the civic landscape of Africa: Why does politics in Africa continue to fail its people despite the continent’s wealth of talent, resources, and human potential? Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili posed this question and pursued answers through a research fellowship at the Robert Bosch Academy in Berlin. Her work revealed a troubling reality,...

Nwifuru and the battle for legislative autonomy

At a tense meeting between the Nigerian Governors Forum and the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures, a young Speaker dared to say what few politicians would ever utter to power: “You are not God.” That moment would reshape the debate over legislative autonomy and define a future governor’s political philosophy, writes Uko Etuk The room went silent. A powerful governor at the meeting of Nigeria’s Governors Forum (NGF) and the Conference of Speakers of...

Wike’s Outburst and the Crisis of Character in Leadership | OPINION

The viral video of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) minister in a furious face-off with a soldier speaks a deep low in character and leadership, writes Anthony Ubani A viral video is going around. It shows the Federal Capital Territory minister in a furious face-off with a soldier. The soldier says he is only following orders. The minister calls him a “big fool.” Journalists, the minister’s entourage and the general public watch. The exchange is...

Nigeria: Democracy, data, and nation-building

In this opinion piece, Michael Olaogun argues that Nigeria’s democracy gains are limited by lack of data-driven nation-building efforts Since the fifth century, the concept of democracy as a “people-oriented” system of government has permeated different parts of the world, adapting to various cultural and historical contexts with its intention to promote citizens’ government. This is defined as “government of the people, by the people, for the people” attributed to Abraham Lincoln. As such, it...

Fubara: NASS must end the state capture in Rivers now | OPINION

“Let us not be deceived. This is a deliberate, coordinated, and well-funded assault on Governor Siminalayi Fubara.” By Charles Jiduwah By any stretch of democratic logic, what is happening in Rivers state today is nothing short of a full-blown constitutional crisis – and the National Assembly (NASS) is complicit. The Nigerian Constitution makes no provision for a sole administrator in any state. Yet, here we are, witnessing a dangerous political experiment unfold in full view...

State of Emergency: Tinubu’s power grab and assault on democracy | OPINION

Where is the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)? Where is the Labour Party (LP)? Their collective silence in the face of this constitutional breach is a national embarrassment. By Charles Jiduwah The political crisis in Rivers State has laid bare the troubling weaknesses of Nigeria’s democratic institutions. What started as a battle for control between Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and his estranged political benefactor, Minister Nyesom Wike, has escalated into a full-blown constitutional crisis—one now exacerbated by...

We Are All Ushie Uguamaye

In recent days, Nigeria has been gripped by the unfolding story of Ushie Rita Uguamaye, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Lagos, who courageously voiced her concerns over the nation’s escalating economic hardships. Opinion piece by ANTHONY UBANI In a video shared widely on social media, Ms. Uguamaye criticized government policies she believes have exacerbated the rising cost of living, referring to President Bola Tinubu as a “terrible leader” and questioning his...

The imperative of passing the early voting and diaspora voting bills

As citizens become increasingly engaged with the global and technological landscape, it is imperative that the National Assembly passes laws enabling both early voting and diaspora voting. By Anthony Ubani In a dynamic and rapidly changing world, the principles of democracy must evolve to meet the needs of all citizens, wherever they may be. In Nigeria, two crucial reforms—early voting and diaspora voting—are long overdue, with the potential to significantly enhance electoral participation, inclusivity, and...

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