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Ezekwesili bags global anti-corruption lifetime achievement award 

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...

Akinlaja condemns land grabbing, hails Ondo Govt’s proactive measures

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...

OrderPaper, NOA explore partnership on parliamentary engagements

In a significant move aimed at fostering greater transparency and citizen participation in governance, OrderPaper Nigeria, the nation’s foremost parliamentary monitoring organization and policy think tank, recently paid a courtesy visit to the National Orientation Agency (NOA).  The meeting, which saw robust discussions between the leadership of both organizations, laid the groundwork for a strategic partnership designed to enhance public engagement with Nigeria’s legislative processes. The OrderPaper delegation, led by its Chief Executive Officer and...

#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,...

Insecurity: FixPolitics demands immediate action on abductions

Text of a statement by FixPolitics on the rising wave of insecurity, particularly abductions of school children in parts of Nigeria In the early hours of Monday November 17, Nigerians woke up to yet another horror. Armed men stormed the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, killing the vice principal and abducting 25 schoolgirls from their hostel. It is a scene we have witnessed too many times....

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...

OPINION: Trump and the ‘Christian genocide’ narrative

The escalating crisis of insecurity in Nigeria, particularly the tragic and incessant killings that disproportionately affect Christian communities across the Middle Belt, has rightly garnered global attention, write Laz Apir and Orseer Mnzughulga   The escalating crisis of insecurity in Nigeria, particularly the tragic and incessant killings that disproportionately affect Christian communities across the Middle Belt, has rightly garnered global attention. Yet, when we dissect the pronounced interest of external powers, specifically the United States...

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...

Kalu lauds Tinubu’s achievement on security

Deputy Speaker Kalu, has commended President Tinubu’s efforts on security, inaugurates new supporters in Abia Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Kalu, has praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu‘s Renewed Hope Agenda, highlighting significant achievements in economic revitalization, social welfare, security, and national development. Kalu stated this while speaking at the inauguration of over 20,000 new members of the Renewed Hope Partners (RHP) Bende, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State. He emphasised...

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