Tolu Ogunlesi: #NigeriaDecides – Election lessons from Nigeria

by Tolu Ogunlesi …democracy is a “skill” that can only be mastered through constant practice. There’s still plenty for us to learn… Sometime today, barring any cataclysm, the Independent National Electoral Commission will announce the results of last Saturday’s elections, and declare winners. I shall resist the temptation to comment on the possible outcome.... Read More

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March 27, 2015

Chris Ngwodo: Let me tell you about the real Buhari

by Chris Ngwodo It is said that those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Perhaps, a worse fate awaits those who willfully distort history. The current election cycle has featured a great deal of historical distortion aimed at discrediting the opposition presidential challenger, the former head of state, Muhammadu Buhari.... Read More

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March 25, 2015

Opinion: The mornings after the bruising campaigns

by Waziri Adio We need to start thinking more as citizens than as partisans. And we need to return to the very important work that electioneering has distracted us from. Barring another last-minute orchestration, the much anticipated 2015 presidential election will hold in four days. Presidential campaigns will officially stop on Thursday, bringing this unusual... Read More

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March 24, 2015

Opinion: Pres. Jonathan, the man endowed with a sublime mind

by Sam Itauma Whereas we now have the groundnut pyramid back in the Northern region of Nigeria after 50 years in limbo; is truly the will power and administrative acumen of one man, President Goodluck Ebele Azikiwe Jonathan. Whereas the frequent road mishap in Nigeria has been scaled down or is now almost a forgotten... Read More

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February 27, 2015

#20LawsOfDemocracy: All you need to know before voting at the next elections (Part 2)

by Damilola Jagun The Nigerian general elections is imminent, and quite a number of people are really interested in making sure their votes count, this time around. In view of this, we bring you remaining (10) of the 20 Laws of Democracy – all you need to know about the forthcoming general elections. 11. Do Not... Read More

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February 8, 2015

Election postponement is a danger to our democracy – Fayemi

by Ranti Joseph Former Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, and a member of House of Representatives, Bamidele Faparusi, have accused the Presidency of polluting the military to ensure the security arm compelled the Independent National Electoral Commission to postpone the general elections against the wishes of Nigerians. He disclosed this on Sunday after a... Read More

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January 23, 2015

2015 elections: How to make Nigeria the winner, by Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili

by Obiageli Ezekwesili ‘2015 election: How to make Nigeria the winner’ – Text of speech delivered by former Education Minister, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili at the Daily Trust 12th Annual Dialogue on the 22nd of January, 2015. Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers... Read More

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January 7, 2015

“We are not a party of hooligans” || GEJ hypes PDP in 5 cool quotes

by Kolapo Olapoju At the inauguration of his presidential campaign organization on Tuesday, January 6, President Goodluck Jonathan urged Nigerians to vote for his party, Peoples Democratic Party. At the event held in Abuja, he stated many reasons why the PDP deserves the votes of Nigerians. Below are five quotes from Jonathan’s speech: 1. “You must always... Read More

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December 23, 2014

Femi Aribisala: How to lose presidential elections 4 times

by Femi Aribisala Buhari’s repeated failure to secure a national mandate provides a textbook case of how not to run for the presidency in a plural country like Nigeria. This is a compendium of some of the reasons why the Nigerian presidency will forever elude men like Buhari, inspire of all the song and dance... Read More

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December 21, 2014

Opinion: PDP primaries and the strangulation of democracy

by Onyiorah Paschal Wonders, indeed, shall never cease. While Nigerians are being made to believe that the Peoples Democratic Party allows a level playing ground for all political aspirants within its fold, perhaps a little is known by the public that what is actually going on in the party is a glaring case of sheer imposition... Read More

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December 13, 2014

APC is proud of itself – Fashola gushes about presidential primaries

by Kolapo Olapoju The opposition party, All Progressives Congress, is beaming with immense pride at the moment, owing to the orderly manner in which it conducted its presidential primary elections. Several of its chieftains and leaders have openly given themselves pats on the back for a job well done, and Lagos state governor, Babatunde... Read More

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December 3, 2014

I fought for Nigeria’s democracy – @Atiku states why he deserves to be President

by James Sambo Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that no other leader fought for Nigeria’s democracy as much as he did. Atiku also declared that no other presidential aspirant is as experienced as he is, owing to the fact that he has been Vice President for 8 years and also because of his struggle... Read More

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December 1, 2014

Your generation is responsible for the country – OBJ tells Nigerian youths

by Kolapo Olapoju Erstwhile President, Olusegun Obasanjo has tasked Nigerian youths to embrace the responsibility of fighting for the country. The former president stated that the generation before his fought for the country’s independence while his generation fought for Nigeria’s unity, adding that the present generation is burdened with the onus of ensuring that the democracy... Read More

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November 23, 2014

Simon Kolawole: The ‘Tambuwal Test’ for our democracy

by Simon Kolawole You should have seen me battling with tears on Thursday. After 15 years of unbroken experience of democracy in Nigeria, I had been quietly happy that despite the teething problems, despite the imperfections, despite the rough edges, we were making progress steadily. One step at a time. One day at a time.... Read More

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October 31, 2014

Jonathan descrates Nigeria’s democracy by removing Tambuwal’s security – APC

by James Sambo In a statement signed by the National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, the party has called on President Goodluck Jonathan to exhibit better perception of democracy by immediately restoring the police security details of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal. Tambuwal’s security details were... Read More

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October 28, 2014

Aregbesola wants urgent return of Nigeria to Parliamentary rule

by Kolapo Olapoju Governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has stated that democracy in Nigeria would thrive more at the federal level, if the country returns to the parliamentary system of government. Aregbesola made the statement on Monday, 27 October, at the official commissioning of the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Legislative Building (freedom house) built by the Amuwo... Read More

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October 17, 2014

@IfeAdebayo: Only @ApcNigeria can take Nigeria to the promised land (Y! Politico)

by Ife Adebayo I believe for every leader that hopes to run for a second term in office your second term campaign starts from the day you are sworn in for your first term. This is to say I expect that President Goodluck Jonathan started his campaign for a second term since 2011; this is... Read More

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October 13, 2014

@ChineduBwhite: Is #Ebola a tool by white people to wipe black people off the face of the earth?

by Chinedu George A few months back, during the nascent days on the now-contained Ebola virus disease outbreak in Nigeria, the country’s press that ought to know better was awash with speculations that the pandemic was part of an elaborate, albeit secret, scheme by America and its cohorts to eliminate Africa. Tagged a “biological warfare”... Read More

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August 20, 2014

Ogaga Ifowodo: Why are elections military operations?

by Ogaga Ifowodo By all sober reckoning, Professor Attahiru Jega has done quite well in his last two outings as Nigeria’s chief electoral officer and, so, democracy’s chief midwife in our turbulent turbulent country. If Ekiti broke the hearts of progressives, of those who believe that “man does not live alone by bread” — in... Read More

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July 11, 2014

Reno Omokri: A post mortem on why the APC lost Ekiti

by Reno Omokri It has not occurred to the APC that they have tunnel vision. The party and its leadership appear unable to shift its focus from this Oedipus complex of gazing at their beauty and wondering why, given the choice, the electorate has chosen a rival suitor. Opposition politics should not be an over... Read More

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July 1, 2014

For the record: Poverty and terrorism threaten the foundations of our democracy – Bola Tinubu

by Bola Tinubu Since the 1999 transition from military to civilian rule, we have effectively limited our definition of democracy to the holding of elections with little regard to the quality thereof. There are two jarring problems with this self-imposed constraint. PROTOCOL I thank all of you for participating in this maiden Freedom House... Read More

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June 30, 2014

‘I did not insult Ekiti people’: Read Gov. Fashola’s multi-course menu on Fayose’s victory

by Babatunde Fashola Is it logical human behaviour for a land of many intellectuals to reject so overwhelmingly an incumbent that was a respected family man, a devout Catholic, gentleman and urbane representative, even in his own ward? As the ink is yet to dry on the analysis of the results of the recent Ekiti... Read More

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June 27, 2014

Opinion: Free speech and the lessons of history

by Tochukwu Ezukanma Unfortunately, freedom of expression has been under powerful assault from President Goodluck Jonathan. Although he postures as a democrat and said he holds the media in high esteem, he exhibits disquieting dictatorial tendencies. Democracy is the best form of government. Consequently, the most successful countries of the world are mostly democracies. These... Read More

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June 23, 2014

Opinion: Ekiti’s critical lessons for democracy

by Jibrin Ibrahim PDP knew what they were doing when they choose him above all the other educated and suave politicians that sought the party nomination. While I respect the choice of the people of Ekiti, I don’t like it, I believe it’s bad for our political future and I am convinced that we must... Read More

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June 11, 2014

Opinion: Between Tom Ikimi and APC Chairmanship – This cap does not fit

by Adekunle Omobaba At 68, he was a divorcee and he had this to say: “I don’t have a wife now and I am not in a hurry to find a wife. I am available in case anyone wants to marry me (laughter). But I am in politics and it is a full job.” Since... Read More

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June 2, 2014

Opinion: PDP and the growth of Nigeria’s democracy

by Sunny Okoro Like I said the PDP has actually grown our democracy from stage to stage because even some few years back many of the things we see and hear people say about the president of Nigeria today are unthinkable even in the thoughts of the mighty of the society As Nigeria marks another... Read More

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May 29, 2014

Opinion: Pres. Jonathan, Nigerian military and the missing girls

by Kayode Badmus Children’s day has come and gone and these kids missed out, so today we would be celebrating another democracy day but are we even in a democratic society? Does democracy mean insecurity? Today Nigeria celebrates 15 years of uninterrupted power in the hands of democratic leaders but truth be told, the mass... Read More

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May 25, 2014

#TheYNaijaInterview: My generation cannot change the country simply because we’re young – Chude Jideonwo

by Wilfred Okiche Chude Jideonwo is a writer, journalist, media entrepreneur and social advocate. His new book ‘Are We The Turning Point Generation?’ will be launched officially today at the Federal Palace hotel. He speaks with YNaija about his passion for the Nigerian youth, why this generation may or may not be the turning point... Read More

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May 20, 2014

Cheta Nwanze: Sadly, Nigeria’s democracy will only churn out more GEJs

by Cheta Nwanze Let’s accept one real, hard fact about this “democracy” that we have: democracy, American style, is nothing more than a popularity contest. Citizens such as we have in Nigeria, CANNOT in any circumstance, throw up good leaders in such a popularity contest. Something must give. There are so many problems in Nigeria,... Read More

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March 5, 2014

Ayo Sogunro: Dear Sadiq Abacha, don’t get it twisted, your father’s government was truly brutal

by Ayo Sogunro Now, let’s come to Wole Soyinka. First: you can never eradicate the infamy of your father’s legacy by trying to point out the failings of another Nigerian. Remember what you said: A is A. Abacha is Abacha. And no length of finger pointing will wash away the odious feeling the name of... Read More

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Tolu Ogunlesi: #NigeriaDecides – Election lessons from Nigeria

Chris Ngwodo: Let me tell you about the real Buhari

Opinion: The mornings after the bruising campaigns

Opinion: Pres. Jonathan, the man endowed with a sublime mind

#20LawsOfDemocracy: All you need to know before voting at the next elections (Part 2)

Election postponement is a danger to our democracy – Fayemi

2015 elections: How to make Nigeria the winner, by Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili

“We are not a party of hooligans” || GEJ hypes PDP in 5 cool quotes

Femi Aribisala: How to lose presidential elections 4 times

Opinion: PDP primaries and the strangulation of democracy

APC is proud of itself – Fashola gushes about presidential primaries

I fought for Nigeria’s democracy – @Atiku states why he deserves to be President

Your generation is responsible for the country – OBJ tells Nigerian youths

Simon Kolawole: The ‘Tambuwal Test’ for our democracy

Jonathan descrates Nigeria’s democracy by removing Tambuwal’s security – APC

Aregbesola wants urgent return of Nigeria to Parliamentary rule

@IfeAdebayo: Only @ApcNigeria can take Nigeria to the promised land (Y! Politico)

@ChineduBwhite: Is #Ebola a tool by white people to wipe black people off the face of the earth?

Ogaga Ifowodo: Why are elections military operations?

Reno Omokri: A post mortem on why the APC lost Ekiti

For the record: Poverty and terrorism threaten the foundations of our democracy – Bola Tinubu

‘I did not insult Ekiti people’: Read Gov. Fashola’s multi-course menu on Fayose’s victory

Opinion: Free speech and the lessons of history

Opinion: Ekiti’s critical lessons for democracy

Opinion: Between Tom Ikimi and APC Chairmanship – This cap does not fit

Opinion: PDP and the growth of Nigeria’s democracy

Opinion: Pres. Jonathan, Nigerian military and the missing girls

#TheYNaijaInterview: My generation cannot change the country simply because we’re young – Chude Jideonwo

Cheta Nwanze: Sadly, Nigeria’s democracy will only churn out more GEJs

Ayo Sogunro: Dear Sadiq Abacha, don’t get it twisted, your father’s government was truly brutal

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