Governance

September 2, 2017

Dele Momodu: The challenges ahead of the Nigerian youth

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, please permit me to discuss the matter of our youth again. I’m truly troubled because of the attitude I see on display today. I wish to state, categorically, that the internet is misleading a lot of our young ones. The internet is a giver of false hopes and confidence. I... Read More

Dele Momodu, Governance, NotTooYoungToRun, opinion, Politics

August 31, 2017

Opinion: Governor Rochas Okorocha- A complete failure of leadership

by Peter Adeshina Yesterday 30th of August, Governors of states in the South-East region met with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The reason the meeting took place is quite clear and from reports, one could deduce that the Governors simply placated Kanu to put up his demands – and by... Read More

Governance, imo state, IPOB, Leadership, nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Politics, Rochas Okorocha

August 30, 2017

Opinion: Distinguishing between hate speech and Constructive criticism

by Gbenga Odunsi A few weeks back, the Nigerian government drew a line on hate speech in the country, equating it to terrorism. The Acting President (as he then was), Yemi Osinbajo, stated this at the National Economic Council security retreat held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He said the intimidation of a population... Read More

Buhari, constructive criticism, Governance, Hate Speech, opinion, Osinbajo

August 29, 2017

Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) announces inaugural AIG scholarship recipients

Six young West Africans were announced the inaugural recipients of the prestigious, fully funded Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships which were established to inspire the development of a high performing public sector across Africa. These talented individuals are set to leave for the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford to pursue... Read More

africa, AIG, Governance, SCHOLARSHIP

August 26, 2017

Opinion: The perplexing contradiction between President Buhari’s stance and the APC manifesto

by Tobi Idowu In spite of the umpteen wrongs in the Nigerian system many – that are actually in the majority – are hopeful of a turnaround. In fact, the hope Nigerians are clinging on hinged on the resilience which has sustained the country despite the many doomsday predictions that have trailed the country since... Read More

Buhari, Governance, nigeria, opinion, party politics, restructuring

August 22, 2017

Opinion: Buhari’s address and the misfortune of a Nation

by Jude Ndukwe President Muhammadu Buhari’s 103 days absence from Nigeria based on medical reasons, left Nigeria drifting further apart away from what a nation should look like. There were palpable tensions everywhere, sharp divisions among the people, rise in police brutality against the citizens as epitomized by the treatment meted out to the... Read More

Buhari's speech, Governance, nigeria, opinion, Politics

Farooq Kperogi: President Buhari’s grand moments in America

by Farooq Kperogi By all accounts, President Buhari not only had incredibly wondrous moments in America during his visit here, he also gave me and many Nigerians a cause to cheer and be proud. While his American outing didn’t come close to Tafawa Balewa’s July 1961 visit in terms of grandeur and luster (read my... Read More

Buhari, Buhari in America, Governance, Leadership, obama, Politics

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From Reality TV to Reality Twitter: Our mumu never really do

by Alexander O. Onukwue Are Nigeria’s politicians pleased to see the youth deep in distractions while the country runs adrift? While you make your mind up, think about an alternative question: Have politicians purposely suppressed education in the country so that the people will not be enlightened enough to know what to demand of them?... Read More

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Governance, mumu, Politics, Reality TV, Story of the day, twitter., youth

Pius Adesanmi: Flashback to when Chief Kayode Odunaro demonstrated true understanding of a Media Aide

On Chief Kayode Odunaro Pius Adesanmi. After reading a “public directive” issued recently by my friend, Ogbuefi Lere Olayinka , in the voice, tone, and mien of his boss in the drama-prone Ekiti state, I decided that the time has come to remind the public of a phase in the service of Chief Kayode Odunaro.... Read More

Chief Kayode Odunaro, Gabriel Ortom, Garba Shehu, Governance, nigeria, Pius Adesanmi, Politics, Senator Shehu Sani

EiE Nigeria hosts a conversation on ‘Party Politics 101 – The Good, Bad & Ugly’

“Democracy is based on the majority principle. This is especially true where the vast majority have been systemically denied their rights. At the same time, democracy also requires that the rights of political and other minorities be safeguarded.” – Nelson Mandela In a democracy, the citizens have dreams and aspirations about what they would like... Read More

EiE Nigeria, Governance, party politics, political parties

Opinion: Yahaya Bello – Not entirely good, not entirely bad

by Isa Eneye Mubarak After all is said and done, the biggest political blunder we the people of Kogi can possibly do is voting Governor Yahaya Bello (GYB) out in 2019. Our Pioneers were not so intelligent, the first political blunder was during the creation of Kogi, and when the creation of LGs came. They committed... Read More

2019, Governance, Kogi, opinion, Politics, Yahaya Bello

Ready, set… launching YNaija 2019 – because the citizen is always right

It’s barely two years since Muhammadu Buhari defeated then incumbent president, Goodluck Jonathan at the polls to emerge Nigeria’s president. Since that time, as we have struggled through debate, consequence and the natural effects of two strong parties in Nigeria’s politics, a grudging consensus seems to have emerged: Nigeria’s best are not yet running for... Read More

2019 Elections, Governance, political parties, Politics, YNaija 2019

“It doesn’t take much to be seen as a “great president” in Nigeria” | 5 things we learned from Yomi Kazeem’s Quartz article

With the president of Nigeria away on medical vacation, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has filled his shoes very successfully, to the extreme delight of Nigerians. There’s talk about Osinbajo picking the presidential ticket for 2019, which has made Yomi Kazeem question how low leadership standards are in Nigeria. These are the 5 things we learned:... Read More

2019 Elections, Buhari, Governance, Leadership, nigeria, opinion, Yemi Osinbajo

Opinion: ‘Infinite Jest: The Politics Of Looting’- The book Dino Melaye never published

by Bayo Oluwasanmi The Kogi Senator, Melaye, needs no introduction. He’s perhaps the most well read out of the 109 senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. His chains of degrees swirl like a snake across continents. He has degrees from Nigeria, United Kingdom, Romania, Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Canada, America, Cuba, and Antarctica. The corrupt... Read More

corruption, dino melaye, Governance, Leadership, nigerian senate, opinion, Politics

#TFPOpenGov: Obasanjo was disconnected from realities – Donald Duke

Former governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke has said “old people in government are usually disconnected from the realities on ground”. Duke spoke at a symposium for governance and transparency organised by The Future Project on Tuesday in Lagos. He stated that former President Olusegun Obasanjo had a disconnect with the economic and political realities... Read More

#TFPOpenGov, Donald Duke, Governance, The Future Project

Simon Kolawole: What happened to transparency?

by Simon Kolawole I need your help please. At the annual Nigerian jamboree to the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, the minister of state for petroleum resources, told a “world press conference” on May 5, 2017 that Nigeria’s refineries would soon have new investors. He said 26 investors had indicated... Read More

Buhari, Eni, Governance, nigeria, northern elders, Oando PLC, Politics, simon kolawole, transparency

Opinion: Payment of Workers salaries now an achievement of government?

by Nimi Princewill The discomfort which came with the ‘immediate past’ recession, crash in oil prices and the dwindling generosity of the federal purse, has provided leverage for most state governors to under-achieve and get away smoothly with it! A little glance at the Nigerian economy, leaves one bewildered with deep concerns like: How do... Read More

10 people in Nigeria’s Tech Eco-system, Buhari, Governance, May Day, opinion, workers day

The Thread: Peter Obi, Nigeria’s beloved

Having served as Governor of Anambra state successfully, Peter Obi, has become one of Nigeria’s foremost personalities. He brought the house down at The Platform, a church based programme organised by Pastor Poju Oyemade of Covenant Christian Centre and this year was no exception. Any wonder Nigerians are in awe of him. Do see below:... Read More

Governance, Leadership, peter obi, Poju Oyemade, the platform, The Thread

#ThePlatform: This is the Peter Obi speech everyone has been talking about (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana Peter Obi, the immediate past governor of Anambra on Monday delivered another touching speech at policy and governance forum, The Platform. His speech which sent turns wagging at Covenant Christian Centre, Iganmu, venue of the event spiralled into the social media as he became the number one trending topic on Nigerian Twitter. The... Read More

Cutting the cost of governance, Governance, peter obi, policy, Speech, The Nigerian Economy, the platform, Video

“This is the only watch I wear, I’ve worn it for 17 years” | Peter Obi speaks against corruption at #ThePlatform

by Dolapo Adelana The immediate past Governor of Anambra, Peter Obi caused a stir on Monday while speaking at policy and governance forum, The Platform. Obi, who was the fifth speaker during his session said he had one one wristwatch. The former governor went ahead to say he had been wearing the same wristwatch for... Read More

17 years, Governance, peter obi, the platform, two shoes, wristwatch

Peregrino Brimah: Senate President Saraki abdicates responsibility on Buhari’s health state

by Peregrino Brimah Nigeria’s senate led by Bukola Saraki has continued to abandon its constitutional responsibility to investigate the ailing health of President Muhammadu Buhari and his capacity to remain holed-up in Aso Rock at the helm of affairs. Nigeria’s civil service stipulates a 42-day limit to health-related absence from post before an enforced medical board... Read More

Buhari's health, Governance, opinion, Peregrino Brimah, Saraki, senate

The Thread: Corruption is not Nigeria’s problem

Debates have been held about Nigeria’s achilles heel: Corruption. A great percentage of the citizenry believe corruption is the bane of Nigeria’s existence. But is it really? Amara Nwankpa thinks otherwise. Do see below: Everything is not corruption. 90% of our problems stem from sheer incompetence. — Amara Nwankpa (@Nwankpa_A) April 21, 2017 Nigeria:Incompetence of: Govt,... Read More

Buhari, corruption, Governance, incompetence, nigeria, The Thread

Buhari must lead physically, not through a cabal – Fayose

by Dolapo Adelana Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose has said it was high time President Muhammadu Buhari governed the nation himself and not through “surrogates or a cabal” behind the scene. Fayose, in a statement on Thursday, said it was apt to ask “whether or not the president was now governing the country by proxy.” In... Read More

Ayodele Fayose, Cabal, Governance, Leadership, Lere Olayinka, President Muhammadu Buhari, Proxies, Surrogates

Opinion: African youth and the challenge of mentorship

by Amanam Hillary Umo-Udofia King Alexander the Great after he had conquered so many nations said, “there is still more world to conquer!” This statement stands true for our youths today especially in the face of growing discontentment with happenings across Africa. Although with few success stories and numerous capacities, Africa remains a cocoon of... Read More

African youth, Governance, Leadership, mentorship, opinion

Peregrino Brimah: Buhari is weak, Nigeria is in free fall and free for all

by Peregrino Brimah Let’s be candid, Buhari currently knows only one subject: fighting Boko Haram. That’s all he appears to still be in good command of, and that, we admit with reservations. With due respect, if today Secretary to the Government SGF Babachir Lawal was to tell the president, “Sir, good news, out of six... Read More

Buhari's health, Governance, nigeria, opinion, Peregrino Brimah, Politics

The Thread: There is nothing funny about the disaster that is the Nigerian senate

Dino Melaye, Hameed Ali, Ibrahim Magu and the Nigerian Senate have held us spell bound with their recent shenanigans. This, perhaps to cover up the fact that the 2017 Budget is yet to be passed. Oby Ezekwesili, co-founder of Transparency International is beating the gong and blaring with all her strength to the Nigerian youth:... Read More

dino melaye, future, Governance, Hameed Ali, ibrahim magu, nigeria, Oby Ezekwesili, Politics

Opinion: Buhari should not rest, he should resign

by Umar Sa’ad Hassan “Honor is like an island, rugged and without a beach.Once we leave it,we can never return”-Nicolas Boileau-Despereaux President Muhammadu Buhari announced soon after returning from a medical leave lasting a month and 19 days that Acting President Yemi Osinbajo was going to continue in that capacity as he still needed to... Read More

Buhari, Buhari's health, Governance, nigeria, opinion, Osinbajo

Pius Adesanmi: Thoughts on President Buhari’s medical advice to Nigerians

by Pius Adesanmi From what I’ve seen thus far, President Buhari’s return is being framed as a short convalescent respite in Abuja before he returns for “further checks” in London. Until I hear differently, I have to take it that this is the true state of things. Whatever the case may be, I say welcome... Read More

Buhari, Foreign hospitals, Governance, Leadership, Pius Adesanmi, Politics

Letter to the son of man: Buhari’s absence has offered us a glimmer of hope

by Adeojo Kolawole Adeyemi Hannibal Dear Son of Man, My conscience bleeds this morning for my country. Not because of the many upheavals, trials and tribulations we face daily, these could be surmounted by the repositioning of the human mind, but because the country completely wallows in indulgence that conveniently metes out justice... Read More

Buhari, Governance, indian garri, nigeria, opinion, Osinbajo, Xenophobia

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