Politics & Security
How Do We Vote?
How do we cast our votes on election day? Read More...
Obi Labours at Chatham House Analyzing Peter Obi’s Chatham House Speech
The presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party bolstered his already stellar reputation with an electric outing at Chatham House, but did he tell us anything about himself and his policies we did not already know? Read More...
What Does Chatham House Have to Do With Us? Why Nigerian Politicians Continue to Speak at Chatham House
Where children stand in policy is reflective of a government’s priorities even to the adult citizens who legitimize their power. Introducing civic education was the right step towards creating political awareness among children, has it accomplished its goal? Read More...
Who is the Governor of Osun State? The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has annulled the 16 July Polls
The majority judgement, read by Justice Tertse Kume, said Oyetola scored the majority lawful votes of 314,931 against Adeleke’s 290,266. Read More...
Leading the Leaders of Tomorrow Is Nigeria Committed to Securing a Future for Its Children?
Where children stand in policy is reflective of a government’s priorities even to the adult citizens who legitimize their power. Introducing civic education was the right step towards creating political awareness among children, has it accomplished its goal? Read More...
The God(win) of Small Things The Challenge in Finding an Apolitical Central Banker in a Partisan Landscape
Central Bank governor Godwin Emefiele has been in the news, facing challenges occasioned by his partisanship and involvement in politics. The overlying challenge moving forward is not only finding a less political replacement, but also salvaging the independence of the central bank in an overtly political landscape. Read More...
Can the Elections Be Postponed?
Can the 2023 General Elections be postponed? Read More...
Separating Fact from Fiction Navigating the Information Disorder Sector in Nigeria Ahead of the 2023 Elections
An increasing appreciation for the challenge of ‘fake news’ has led to more investment in fact-checking. But, in a very contentious election, this could be the difference between a peaceful transfer of power or violent post-election scenario. Read More...
Nigeria, a Peaceful Nation On Security and Environmental Development
Read the third-place essay of the 2022 New Voices Essay Competition. Read More...
Women, More or Less A Political Solution to Gender-Based Violence
To end gender-based violence start by including more women in politics. Women make up half of Nigeria's population, but they have never held more than 15 per cent of elective offices. There has never even been a female governor or president in Nigeria. Read More...
