Nigeria: Why and how democracy is a scam!
By AE Josiah Encouraged by my co-inlaw Dr Peter Obiefuna; who just wrote and launched a powerful book on relationship and love titled: “when love is a scam” I am…
On being a Politician and a Political Scientist
By Tunji Olaopa One of the opening pedagogical directions in any political science or political philosophy beginning classes is to make a comparison between being a politician and being a…
FIFA may reject Iran’s request to move World Cup games to Mexico
FIFA appears to have ruled out the possibility of relocating Iran’s matches at the World Cup to Mexico following the U.S. and Israeli air strikes on the country, reports independent.co.uk.…
ICPC gets sued by El-Rufai over alleged plot to make him politically irrelevant
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, has sued the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for allegedly attempting to compel him to withdraw from political activities…
U.S. probes Nigeria, others for aiding forced labour
United States government has opened a trade investigation into Nigeria and 59 other countries over concerns that their trade practices may allow the importation of goods produced with forced labour.…
NBA condemns alleged archaic order asking lawyer to kneel in court
Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned reports that a judge of the Federal High Court, Abuja, allegedly ordered a lawyer to kneel during proceedings, declaring that no judge has such…
Nova Bank appoints Anele
Nova Bank Limited has appointed Jude Anele as its Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, following approval by the Central Bank of Nigeria. The appointment comes at a pivotal moment…
Nigeria appeals as FIFA rejects petition against DR Congo
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), yesterday, said that it has commenced the process of appealing the decision of the FIFA Disciplinary Committee to reject its petition against the Democratic Republic…
Group advocates electoral, judicial reforms
The ANAP Foundation, through its civic initiative, GoNigeria, has identified electoral reform, judicial reform, freedom of speech, and security of life and property as critical pillars for strengthening Nigeria’s democratic…
PFN seeks new constitution, alleges imbalance in religious provisions
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called for a new constitution, raising concerns over what it described as an imbalance in the country’s legal framework. National President of the…