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The consolidation of democracy in Nigeria
Niyi Akinnaso

The consolidation of democracy in Nigeria

Toward the end of my article last week on the democratisation of democracy in Nigeria, I suggested the need for certain modifications to make democracy truly our own political system

about 2 hours ago·6 min read
The domestication of democracy in Nigeria
Niyi Akinnaso

The domestication of democracy in Nigeria

There are critics of Nigerian democracy, who claim that our democracy is dead. Yet, some of them are fighting tooth and nail to participate in it, by attempting to grab

Apr 22, 2026·6 min read
Ondo South Senatorial Seat: The case for Oladunni Odu
Niyi Akinnaso

Ondo South Senatorial Seat: The case for Oladunni Odu

Since Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim vacated the Ondo South Senatorial seat for an ambassadorial position, at least seven contestants have shown interest in completing his term in the Senate. One of

Apr 15, 2026·7 min read
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Jimoh Ibrahim: Before we blow our tops

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s appointment of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations has raised eyebrows about the appointee’s past business entanglements, without judging him holistically

Mar 18, 2026·4 min read
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Excessive oversight and bureaucratic delays

Universities, colleges of education, and polytechnics, have been facing a severe problem that the management of these institutions is finding increasingly difficult to accommodate. The problem is excessive oversight by

Mar 4, 2026·5 min read
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Reflections on developments in polytechnic education

The Executive Secretary of the National Board of Technical Education (NBTE), Professor Idris Muhammad Bugaje, announced two major developments affecting the degree and organisational structures of polytechnic education in Nigeria

Feb 18, 2026·5 min read
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Obi: Trump of Africa

Introduction It has become necessary to revisit Peter Obi’s political grandstanding, ethnic chauvinism, and verbal maneuvering during his ongoing positioning for power. He has leapfrogged through three political parties (PDP,

Feb 11, 2026·7 min read