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Anthony Ubani argues in this editorial opinion that the tragedy of Nigeria’s democracy is amplified by an electorate that has stopped believing that their vote matters There is a quiet tragedy unfolding in Nigeria’s democracy, and it is not the kind that makes headlines. It is the tragedy of a people who have stopped believing that their vote matters. In the 2023 general elections, out of 93.4 million registered voters, only 24.9 million cast their...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu made a bold commitment: 24-hour power supply before the 2027 elections. He went further. He said if he fails, Nigerians should not vote for him again. That was not a casual statement. That was a contract. Today, that contract lies in ruins Something is broken. Not just the grid. Not just the transformers. Not just the wires that snake across this country like tired veins. Something deeper is broken. Leadership. In...

Nigeria did not pause on Thursday, March 19, 2026 by choice. It paused because those in charge did not do their homework Nigeria did not pause on Thursday, March 19, 2026 by choice. It paused because those in charge did not do their homework. The Federal Government, under President Bola Tinubu, announced public holidays to mark the end of Ramadan. It was routine, until it collided with reality. Within hours, the Sultan of Sokoto announced...

Daniel Bwala, Presidential Aide on Policy Communication, appeared on Mehdi Hasan’s Al Jazeera show, armed with nothing but bravado, selective memory, and the audacity of someone who believes talking loudly counts as arguing Recently, Nigerians, and anyone with a sense of embarrassment, were treated to a spectacle of monumental proportions. Daniel Bwala, Presidential Aide on Policy Communication, appeared on Mehdi Hasan’s Al Jazeera show, armed with nothing but bravado, selective memory, and the audacity of...

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...

Hallowmace Foundation has called for an independent investigation into the allegations of alteration of tax reform laws and suspension of its implementation Hallowmace Foundation Africa has called for an urgent investigation into allegations that recently passed tax reform laws were altered without the approval of the National Assembly, demanding the immediate suspension of their implementation pending the outcome of a probe. The group made the call on Friday in a statement jointly signed by Executive...

Founder of the #FixPolitics Initiative and former Vice President of the World Bank, Dr. “Oby” Ezekwesili, has been honoured with the International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award Founder of the #FixPolitics Initiative and former Vice President of the World Bank, Dr Obiageli “Oby” Ezekwesili, has been honoured with the International Anti-Corruption Excellence Award (Lifetime Achievement) in Doha, Qatar. Ezekwesili received the prestigious global recognition on December 14, 2025, from the ruler of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim...

Former deputy Labour leader, Akinlaja has condemned the growing menace of land grabbing in Ondo State, saying findings show the activities are often driven by powerful individuals and organised gangs commonly referred to as ‘Omo Onile’ Hon. (Comrade) Joseph Iranola Akinlaja, former member of the House of Representatives and former deputy President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, has condemned the rising menace of land grabbing, describing it as an illegal and criminal act that threatens...