To them, their emergency is not through the popular people mandate but political God fathers. At 25 years of democracy journey, local governments system has been...
So why do we struggle to also apply their postulations in our political and governance system? Their postulations for instance; say that autonomy means independence or...
Twenty-two years down the lane, it makes sense to declare that the pundits are no longer in doubt that the LCDAs have subsisted as legal entities....
In the lead judgment delivered by Justice Agim, all nineteen prayers were granted and supporting declarations were made. With regards to the payment from the federation...
Beyond the politics Hon. Ishaq Babasale is known as an ambitious businessman and a philanthropist with a passion for education and community development. His contributions to...
In recognizing the local government as the third tier of government after the Federal and state government in that order, the constitution which is by no...
Since the success or otherwise of Nigeria's decentralization reforms depends on the LGs’ ability to effectively manage resources, deliver services and engage with citizens, the Federal...
Tinubu said the Supreme Court judgement is “a resounding affirmation” that Nigeria can be restructured through “legitimate means of redress.” Wrong! Nigeria cannot be restructured through...
Unless state electoral bodies are reformed, free and fair elections conducted, unqualified leaders will continue to emerge and pilot the affairs of the local governments. This...
Afenifere sees the Supreme Court's ruling in the Federal Government's case over so-called Local Government autonomy as a clear judicial plot orchestrated by the Tinubu administration...
He would take Abraham to the land being occupied by very powerful, unconquerable nations and tell him to look and...
While external military intervention is often considered vital during crises, achieving lasting peace requires a comprehensive approach that extends far...
I write this with no allegiance to any sect or Islamic school of thought. I am writing because Nigeria may...
Psychologically, this reform carries profound meaning. For decades, many civil servants have relied on office chapels and mosques as emotional...
So, is Nigeria economically broke? The uncomfortable truth is that Nigeria is not yet bankrupt but it is dangerously close....
Nigeria’s debt challenge is not merely a financial problem but a national test of leadership, accountability, and vision. The country...
In large parts of the country, especially the northern and middle belt regions, violence from armed groups, bandits, and insurgents...
Nigeria’s 2025 CGT reform is a commendable step toward a more equitable and efficient tax system. Aligning CGT with CIT,...
Operating under the "One Country, Two Systems" framework, where Hong Kong and Macao maintain separate legal systems and customs territories,...
CAF has revealed the final shortlist for the 2025 Women’s Player of the Year award featuring Rasheedat Ajibade and two...
Anthony Joshua could earn £70m in a proposed professional bout with Jake Paul, as negotiations advance and Netflix eyes broadcasting...
Nigeria’s 4–1 win over Gabon in the 2026 World Cup playoffs has drawn praise from Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Minister...