Politics & Security
Godfathers: An Introduction Editor’s Foreword: The Republic V7, N1
‘Godfather’ is a term people use candidly in discussing Nigerian politics but how did godfathers become a fixture in our political landscape in the first place? Our latest issue, Godfathers: An Introduction, looks at the enduring hold of political ‘big men’ over the Nigerian political establishment. Read More...
The Past, Present and Future Kings of Nigerian Politics How ‘Godfathers’ Became a Key Part of Political Party Financing in Nigeria
In Nigeria, godfatherism is ‘nothing new’ and traces of godfatherism can be found going back as early as the independence era. Today, the large sums of money godfathers bring into politics perpetuates their existence, but how did these figures become so influential over Nigeria’s politics? Read More...
The Most Uninteresting Man in Lagos Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Unexciting First Act
Since his swift rise to governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has shown more interest in promoting APC’s mythical Lagos Master Plan than in establishing his own path, a situation that has made him politically unexciting. Read More...
Rocking the Boat Wike's Politics in the Swing State
In 2013, five PDP governors defected to APC, giving APC an upper hand at the polls. Can the power play between the PDP and River’s state governor, Nyesom Wike, swing undecided voters in Nigeria’s fourth most populous city? Read More...
Lights Out In South Africa What's Behind South Africa's Energy Crisis?
On 14 February, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that he would appoint a minister of electricity as the country's blackouts continue worsening and threatening the economy. Read More...
Do Men and Women Queue Together During the Elections?
How do we cast our votes on election day? Read More...
The United States of Nigeria How Feasible Is Restructuring in the Aftermath of Recent Constitutional Amendments?
States have taken on a more important role in the constitutional amendment process that began in 2020 and accepted bills might play a significant role in the next administration. This is why it is necessary to look at the nature of this governing structure and whether it plays a part in proving unity in diversity or displaying the stark divisions that Nigeria has. Read More...
As the Court Pleases Why the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Old Naira Notes is Questionable
There’s a legal phrase in reference to the Supreme Court which says ‘we are not final because we are infallible, but we are infallible only because we are final’. This simply means while the Supreme Court is not always right, its place as the apex court in the country makes its decision final. Read More...
How Do We Determine Who Wins the Elections?
How do we cast our votes on election day? Read More...
No Fuel to Campaign Between Seyi Makinde’s Campaign Suspension and Nigeria's Fuel Shortage
Seyi Makinde’s campaign suspension in Oyo paints a grim picture of Nigeria’s fuel scarcity and the elections just weeks away. Read More...
