By Prof R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria Many of us always feel that the good news on Nigeria is what we should be writing about but alas there is just none. Do we turn the deepening political crises and uncertainty or the unnecessary interference of the military statements in politics to good news? […]
By Prof R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria – In the late hours of Saturday February 7, 2015 Prof Athahiru Jega, the Chairman of the Nigeria’s electoral board INEC, officially announced the shift of election timetable by six weeks. The announcement came after a prolong meeting we understand that had taken place between INEC officials […]
Justin Chijioke Okongwu – (While I applaud the excellence of our brave men and women in the Nigerian police force, who risk their lives every day to protect lives and property in our nation, I wish to bring a singular but loaded issue to the national limelight as food for thought as well as for […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau – First, I must confess that this week to me, as a columnist in the recent times, is the most tasking, brain-cracking and engaging, with respect to the issue to pick on, as well as coming up with an ‘inclusive’ caption – headline. What I am driving at, […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau – President Goodluck Jonathan’s Special Adviser on Inter-Party Affairs, Chief Ben Obi perhaps knows and understands better, other purpose (s) beyond those announced and established, for the January 15, 2015 workshop on Violence-Free elections for all the Presidential candidates in the coming general polls. By now, he must […]
By Prof R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin Nigeria The article written by Prof Charles Chukwuma Soludo and published in some Nigerian dailies and online media, January 26, 2015, is very commendable and has good intent. Prof Soludo must have written the article from both a professional and his once inside the Central Bank of […]
Let me start by stating that I have always admired General Muhammadu Buhari’s ascetic lifestyle in just the manner I envy President Goodluck Jonathan’s humility. These are virtues that are beginning to vanish in a society that has taken to deification of wealth. That said, beyond Buhari’s ascetics, he has cut the image of straight […]
The call for the postponement of next month’s general elections became louder with the latest comments made by the National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) should postpone the forthcoming general elections so that the commission can completely distribute the Permanent Voters’ Card to prospective voters. Dasuki gave […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau – As a growing boy, I was quick to be attentive and observant of the political differences and the corresponding infighting among the politicians, friends, families and business associates. Then, the clashes were frightening, confrontational and sometimes bloody. Yet, the dimensions the ongoing – 2015 electioneering campaign […]
By Prof R.A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria – We have said severally that as Nigerians decide on 14 February, on who becomes the next president (2015-2019), their decision will be to choose between the incumbent President Jonathan from the PDP and the main rival from APC and former Nigeria Head of State General Muhammad […]
The Greater Together Campaign Organisation has condemned in strong terms the indiscriminate arrest and detention of members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State. The organisation, which is campaigning for the governorship of Dr. Dakuku Adol Peterside, said it is more worrisome that this resort to undemocratic style in an election […]
By Prof. R. A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria The 2015 general elections in Nigeria are only weeks from now. The stakeholders must be encouraged to imbibe a true democratic culture through presenting credible candidates, campaigning for them, and encouraging electorates to turn out and vote for each set of candidates in high numbers. It […]
Written by Obinna Akukwe – The Enugu International Airport also known as Akanu Ibiam International Airport is another 419 on the Biafran Igbo citizens of Nigeria because there is yet nothing international about the airport. It is instructive to note that late President Umoru Yaradua was the one who in 2008 approved the upgrading of […]
Oyewale Oyelola – Former Super Eagles Captain, Joseph Yobo last Thursday during the inauguration of President Goodluck Jonathan Re-election campaign in Lagos declared that Nigerian youth would vote massively for the President in February 14, 2015 Presidential Election. Yobo described President Jonathan as youth friendly leader, adding that the Bayelsa politician has created conducive environment […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau Truth is dynamic and it is ever constant. It becomes more interesting when it eventually vindicates somewhat unclear and controversial events, issues or situation. The unfolding political developments in the country within the couple of weeks, between the Nigerian ruling party; the leading opposition as well as […]
By Prof R.A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin, Nigeria A typical system of government that has been thriving in Africa, Middle East and many other parts of the world is called autocracy. This is a system of government in which a supreme power is concentrated in the hands of one person or in the hands of […]
FROM IGNATIUS OKPARA, Abakaliki – Long ago, the game of Politics had always been synonymous with disagreements and quests for personal interests among politicians, be it in developed or developing countries. Besides, it equally involves use of intrigues, manipulation, maneuvering, as well as all manner of propaganda, including orthodox and unorthodox strategies, aimed at defeating […]
I am a bit lost, in fact more than lost. I am aghast at the inanity and lack of decorum being spread around by the supposedly “educated” Nigerians, just because of political opportunism and expediency. Do we have a problem with “academic certificates”, especially of our leaders and political aspirants? Why do we always elude […]
By Tajudeen Balogun, Head, African Examiner, Nigeria Bureau Compliment of the season. My wishes to everyone this New Year are success, breakthrough and victory. And less I forget my appreciation to our regular readers. Big thanks to your following, love, reactions, convictions, critiques and comments so far. More of your feedbacks are mostly welcome! Personally, […]
Prof. R.A. Ipinyomi, University of Ilorin The choice of the main opposition party in Nigeria APC, to the ruling party PDP, to pick Prof Yemi Osibanjo (or simply Yemi) is a Vice Presidential candidate may turn out to be a well calculated effort from whoever brought out this joker card. In order to understand the […]
