Politics & Security

Who is the Governor of Osun State? The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has annulled the 16 July Polls

Hillary EssienJanuary 29, 2023

The majority judgement, read by Justice Tertse Kume, said Oyetola scored the majority lawful votes of 314,931 against Adeleke’s 290,266.

December 22/January 23NewsNigeria

Leading the Leaders of Tomorrow Is Nigeria Committed to Securing a Future for Its Children?

Victoria OladipoJanuary 25, 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?

December 22/January 23Nigeria

The God(win) of Small Things The Challenge in Finding an Apolitical Central Banker in a Partisan Landscape

Afolabi AdekaiyaojaJanuary 23, 2023

Central Bank governor Godwin Emefiele has been in the news, facing challenges occasioned by his partisanship and involvement in politics. The overlying challenge moving forward is not only finding a less political replacement, but also salvaging the independence of the central bank in an overtly political landscape.

December 22/January 23NigeriaNigeria Decides 2023: Essaysvol7-no1

Can the Elections Be Postponed?

The RepublicJanuary 19, 2023

Can the 2023 General Elections be postponed?

December 22/January 23Elections 101Nigeria

Separating Fact from Fiction Navigating the Information Disorder Sector in Nigeria Ahead of the 2023 Elections

Tijani AbdulkabeerJanuary 18, 2023

An increasing appreciation for the challenge of ‘fake news’ has led to more investment in fact-checking. But, in a very contentious election, this could be the difference between a peaceful transfer of power or violent post-election scenario.

December 22/January 23NigeriaNigeria Decides 2023Nigeria Decides 2023: Essays

Nigeria, a Peaceful Nation On Security and Environmental Development

Taiwo AkinsanyaJanuary 13, 2023

Read the third-place essay of the 2022 New Voices Essay Competition.

December 22/January 23New Voices 2022

Women, More or Less A Political Solution to Gender-Based Violence

Emitomo Tobi NimisireDecember 18, 2022

To end gender-based violence start by including more women in politics. Women make up half of Nigeria's population, but they have never held more than 15 per cent of elective offices. There has never even been a female governor or president in Nigeria.

December 2022International Women's Day - EssaysNigeria

What is a ‘Consensus Candidate’?

The RepublicDecember 15, 2022

What is a ‘consensus candidate’?

December 2022Elections 101Nigeria

What Happens if a Nominated Candidate Dies Before the Election?

The RepublicDecember 7, 2022

What happens if a nominated candidate dies before the elections?

December 2022Elections 101Nigeria

83 Days to the 2023 Polls INEC Resists Worrisome Attacks

Peace Yetunde OnafuyeDecember 2, 2022

As the 2023 General Elections draws closer, pockets of attacks have emerged in different parts of Nigeria. In November 2022, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed attacks in Ebonyi, Ogun, and Osun states.

December 2022NewsNigeria