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Fighting the Senate: The difference between Osinbajo and Obasanjo
by Alexander O. Onukwue The Executive and the legislature appear to be constantly arguing in the public about something. Both arms of Government have, in the last 18 years of…
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Back but…Will President Buhari be here by Independence Day?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The Special Assistant to President Buhari on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, has set off a countdown timer till the President would require another foreign medical…
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#NationalRedLine: How far did Buhari go in crossing it?
by Alexander O. Onukwue In the second paragraph of the address made by President Muhammadu Buhari to the nation, he said the following: “I was distressed to notice that some…
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The ‘own-goal’ that was Ojukwu’s cameo in Buhari’s speech
by Alexander O. Onukwue President Muhammadu Buhari has only just returned from London but his first address to the nation would have taken a good number of Nigerians to events…
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Why did President Buhari not announce his resignation?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Following the thought of Simon Kolawole, the aim of the #ResumeorResign protests could really have been for President Buhari to return and resign. After agitations from…
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As Buhari returns, would he consider more visits?
by Alexander O. Onukwue As the Presidential jet touched down at the Abuja airport, state Governors, service chiefs, heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, and members of the Buhari media…
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How will Buhari move to heal a divided nation?
by Alexander O. Onukwue President Buhari has returned to Nigeria from London after a three-month medical leave, fully re-energised and ready to hit a long streak of change, it can…
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The sweet coincidence of remembering Stella Adadevoh and Buhari’s return
by Alexander O. Onukwue It was on this day in 2014 that Nigeria said goodbye to one of its most heroic public servants, Stella Ameyo Adadevoh. Not that it needs…
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Buhari’s return is wonderful, but “oyoyo”?
by Alexander O. Onukwue All is set for the reception of the Commander-in-Chief of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, in Abuja this Saturday. Buhari, 74, has been…
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How protests groups prevailed on the president to return
by Alexander O. Onukwue There were all night vigils held in front of Abuja House in London. Some accounts have it that the noise made by protesters was so constant…
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Saraki’s visit: How often did Buhari’s thoughts skip 2019
by Alexander O. Onukwue For all the maligning attributes that are credited to Senator Bukola Saraki and the National Assembly, there are no illusions as to his dedication to the…
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The curious case of the country with two acting presidents
by Alexander O. Onukwue There was a real constitutional crisis in 2010 concerning the critical health of President Umaru Yar’Adua and the non-transfer of power to Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, his…
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Crowd mentality: Isn’t it funny how everybody must visit Buhari?
With the visit of Saraki and Dogara, Buhari has now received at least twenty Government officials from Nigeria in his over 100 days in London. The Senate President and Speaker…
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Did Saraki undermine Osinbajo in his discussions with Buhari?
by Alexander O. Onukwue In the meeting between Senate President, Bukola Saraki, House Speaker, Dogara, and President Buhari in London, there were discussions about the 2017 budget and that of…
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Be grateful: Buhari’s return has updated from “going to come back” to “imminent”
by Alexander O. Onukwue President Muhammadu Buhari’s return from London has now moved from happening “soon” to being imminent. Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, and the Speaker of the House, Yakubu…
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The security breach at EFCC is not a matter for partisan shots
by Alexander O. Onukwue Not everybody is feeling sorry for the EFCC over the attack it suffered by unknown gunmen at its Wuse Zone 7 office in Abuja. Some have…
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EFCC shooting: What’s the Senate’s body language?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Ibrahim Magu is still not the substantive Chairman of the EFCC, after nearly two years of being nominated by President Buhari. Magu has the backing of…
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EFCC shooting: Why this attack may not have been by any politician
by Alexander O. Onukwue The prevailing assumption about the shooting which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday at the EFCC office in Wuse Zone 7 is that it was…
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Is more popularity bringing trouble to the EFCC?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The death threat in a white envelope that was left by the attackers of the EFCC Wuse office was meant for an officer of the Commission…
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EFCC shooting: Who’s trying to scare the commission?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The EFCC office located in Wuse was attacked in the early hours of Wednesday, 16th August 2017. News reports have it that the office of the…
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With the suspended protests, what next for Charly Boy?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The ‘Our Mumu Don Do’ movement led by Charly Boy has announced a suspension of its protests. Speaking to members, the entertainer and musician said they…
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Does Wuse Market clash make October 1 quit notice more of a problem?
by Alexander O. Onukwue There were ethnically-motivated underpinnings in the recent clash between some traders and Charly Boy at Wuse Market, it would appear. As described by various accounts, those…
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The danger in excusing the attack on Charly Boy
by Alexander O. Onukwue For his protests against the continued stay of President Buhari in London, Charly Boy has been attacked twice in the space of ten days. First, it…
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Why Charly Boy’s fight is not necessarily for the youth
by Alexander O. Onukwue Is it reasonable that every move that Charly Boy has made with regards to his new movement has been subject to criticism from the youth? The…
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Was the Wuse market clash a sign of anarchy?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The news on Tuesday, August 15, from the biggest and busiest market in Abuja, was one that sent more than a few persons online into a…
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ASUU strike: Continued exodus to Cyprus and Benin Republic?
by Adedotun Michael Chigozie Obioma, the author of the Booker nominated and well-received novel ‘The Fishermen’ was a student at the Cyprus International University. In a piece in January last…
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What about ASUU strike and #NotTooYoungToRun?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The opinion pieces and comments are still rolling on the passage of the Not Too Young To Run Bill by both Houses of the National Assembly.…
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ASUU strike: How soon will the government intervene?
by Alexander O. Onukwue One of the dilemmas facing students on Nigerian campuses where lecturers have downed tools in compliance with the ASUU strike is the duration for which the…
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ASUU strike: 4 trades and apprenticeships for affected students
by Alexander O. Onukwue The average ASUU strike lasts at least four months. If you think about that, you would note that there is a lot one can do with…
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ASUU strike: Is it unreasonable at this time?
by Alexander O. Onukwue The Academic Staff Union of Universities began an indefinite strike action on Sunday, August 13, 2017, citing noncompliance by the Federal Government to its 2009 agreements…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy