Politics & Security

Rocking the Boat Wike's Politics in the Swing State

Sam AgabiFebruary 21, 2023

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?

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Lights Out In South Africa What's Behind South Africa's Energy Crisis?

Hillary EssienFebruary 19, 2023

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.

February/March 2023NewsSouth Africa

Do Men and Women Queue Together During the Elections?

The RepublicFebruary 16, 2023

How do we cast our votes on election day?

Elections 101February/March 2023NigeriaNigeria Decides 2023

The United States of Nigeria How Feasible Is Restructuring in the Aftermath of Recent Constitutional Amendments?

Afolabi AdekaiyaojaFebruary 15, 2023

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.

February/March 2023NigeriaNigeria Decides 2023: Essays

As the Court Pleases Why the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Old Naira Notes is Questionable

Hillary EssienFebruary 12, 2023

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.

February/March 2023NewsNigeria

How Do We Determine Who Wins the Elections?

The RepublicFebruary 9, 2023

How do we cast our votes on election day?

Elections 101February/March 2023NigeriaNigeria Decides 2023

No Fuel to Campaign Between Seyi Makinde’s Campaign Suspension and Nigeria's Fuel Shortage

Hillary EssienFebruary 5, 2023

Seyi Makinde’s campaign suspension in Oyo paints a grim picture of Nigeria’s fuel scarcity and the elections just weeks away.

February/March 2023NewsNigeria

How Do We Vote?

The RepublicFebruary 2, 2023

How do we cast our votes on election day?

Elections 101February/March 2023NigeriaNigeria Decides 2023

Obi Labours at Chatham House Analyzing Peter Obi’s Chatham House Speech

Chukwudi UkonneFebruary 1, 2023

The presidential flag bearer of the Labour Party bolstered his already stellar reputation with an electric outing at Chatham House, but did he tell us anything about himself and his policies we did not already know?

February/March 2023NigeriaNigeria Decides 2023Nigeria Decides 2023: Essays

What Does Chatham House Have to Do With Us? Why Nigerian Politicians Continue to Speak at Chatham House

Afoma DikeJanuary 30, 2023

Where children stand in policy is reflective of a government’s priorities even to the adult citizens who legitimize their power. Introducing civic education was the right step towards creating political awareness among children, has it accomplished its goal?

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