Governance - 15 OCT 2020

The state vs federal debate for policing in Nigeria

Nigeria's current policing system has failed and is in need of a radical overhaul.

Governance - 21 AUG 2019

Sports and the Nigerian Dream

What can sport teach us about a 'Nigerian Dream'?

Governance - 10 JUL 2019

How sport victories help politicians

Winning tournaments helps leaders do well- Nigerian politicians should invest more turning our green, golden

Governance - 06 FEB 2019

Flashback to 2003 Elections: The Numbers Game

We look back at Nigeria's second elections after its return to democracy.

Governance - 05 FEB 2019

Flashback to 1999 Elections: From Prison to Presidency

We look back at Nigeria's first elections after its return to democracy in 1999.

Governance - 02 JAN 2019

In Memoriam: Shehu Shagari (1925- 2018)

Shehu Shagari, Nigeria's first Executive President, has passed away at 93

Governance - 08 OCT 2018

FW: Convention Weekend produces Presidential Nominees

Former Vice-President Atiku emerges PDP flagbearer amidst final primaries for other parties

Governance - 01 AUG 2018

FW: Buhari is ECOWAS Chairman

What does this new position mean for Buhari, and for Nigerians at large?

Governance - 27 JUL 2018

Are Nigerian Political Parties bad for our Democracy?

When did political parties become all about the elections?

Governance - 24 JUL 2018

FW: PDP takes control of the Senate

A mass gale of defections affects the political configuration of the National Assembly

Governance - 11 JUL 2018

FW: CUPP is another Acronym for Nigerian Politics

Once again, Nigeria's opposition parties are coming together to dislodge an unpopular ruling party.

Development - 25 JUN 2018

How to win the World Cup

Winning the World Cup requires preparation and investment that Nigeria has failed to show.

Governance - 07 JUN 2018

Explainer: Why the National Assembly's vote of no-confidence on the IGP means nothing

What is the effect of the recent National Assembly vote of no-confidence on the Inspector-General of Police

Are you better off now than you were three years ago?

Are Nigerians better off under Buhari? We pose the most important, and yet impossible-to-answer question.

Governance - 31 MAY 2018

The Story of Buhari

As part of our Democracy Day 2018 series, we look at the legacy of the APC's first President

Governance - 28 MAY 2018

Explainer: Why Do Nigerians celebrate Democracy Day?

What is Democracy Day and why does it matter to Nigerians?

Governance - 04 APR 2018

To be or not to be in the Africa Free Trade Area

What does Nigeria gain or lose by joining the African Continental Free Trade Agreement?

Governance - 15 MAR 2018

Navigating Shit-hole Countries: The US in Africa

Does the U.S know what it wants with Africa? And will it ever?

Governance - 20 FEB 2018

Africa's old guard is being swept by change

The recent changes on the continent point to the development of the modern African nation

Governance - 02 FEB 2018

The 37th Governor

One of the most important decisions Nigerians are voting for in 2019, even if they don't know it

Governance - 15 JAN 2018

In Memoriam

What does the Armed Forces Day actually remember?

Governance - 05 DEC 2017

On the 2019 Ballot

Anambra helped kick off the 2019 election season. How can we use its story to predict 2019?

Another Record Nigerian Budget

Buhari has presented his third budget. We analyse the process, drawbacks and promises for 2018.

Governance - 08 NOV 2017

Does the Nigerian Constitution allow secession?

We look at whether Nigeria's Constitution presents a peaceful response to Biafran agitations.

Governance - 02 NOV 2017

Can a Nigerian Senator or Member of the House of Reps be Removed?

How can a Senator or Member of House of Reps be removed from office?

Governance - 02 JUN 2017

What is Nigeria's foreign policy under President Buhari?

Nigeria's foreign policy is significantly different under its jet setting President.

Governance - 20 APR 2017

Strengthening the Seat of Justice

How Independent do you think Nigeria's judiciary is in its administration of justice?

Governance - 28 MAR 2017

A New Kind of Nigerian President

What kind of President will Nigeria need when the 2019 elections kick off?

Governance - 14 MAR 2017

Mayor of the F.C.T.?

Is it time for Abuja to leave the restraints of the Federal Government?

Governance - 14 FEB 2017

Nigerian Presidential Succession: Who Comes Next?

Who takes over if the President of Nigeria can no longer perform his constitutional duties?

Governance - 24 JAN 2017

The Gambia - Democracy's Victory

Answering certain questions raised by the Barrow Inauguration and the ECOWAS Gambian invasion.

Governance - 16 JAN 2017

Our Boys In Green

As we mark the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, we analyse the influence of the Military on Nigeria's politics.

Governance - 06 JAN 2017

The Limits of His Power

An insightful look at the constitutional and perceived limits of the power of the Nigerian President.