Currently today there’s an ongoing saga that is causing anger in the hearts of a few Nigerans in early January 2024. Without much ado, the trending saga is centered on the now suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu. This story as musty as it is, could simply be categorized as one of those ‘things’ we see in the Nigerian society. It is a case of first digesting all that had happened and then analyzing the critical effects on what might happen next. Obviously, these events did not occur solely as there are other parties involved;…
Author: Chinedu Anayo
Nigeria hits 63. We give thanks for this feat. Nigeria is a great nation, blessed to the core with all sorts of resources. The sad fact remains that we are yet to attain our full potentials as the Giant of Africa. Since 1960, Nigeria has experienced a whole lot of political theories as a result of our independence from the British. Some may call these developments, experiments, with most of them, failing or inadequate enough. In another aspect of a win for us, we are free and sovereign now. The political atmosphere is more tranquil. According to the PDP Presidential…
I am deeply troubled about the events that unfolded and are currently unfolding in Niger Republic. These events have complications and implications for our nation. President Tinubu has just indicated to the National assembly on ECOWAS’ proposed military action including penalties and sanctions against the coup participants in Niger Republic. In the letter from the President, He informed the upper chamber that sanctions without exclusion to freezing utility services and closing land borders were imposed on Niger Republic at an emergency meeting. Nigeria has an existing leadership role in West Africa. Most definitely, we must act. We as a nation…
We just concluded series of elections. Some have accepted defeat, while some are so downhearted that they decided to challenge the process. For a while now, the nation have been in a stage of uncertainty as many have criticized the outcomes of the elections. In a nutshell, the election results are debatable. However, we are in a different stage now. There is an ongoing deliberation on who could be the next Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives. Notedly, an election would be held to decide these positions and their deputies respectively. Most recently, the South-East caucus have…
By Chinedum Anayo This upcoming election is really confusing. It’s almost 8 years of the Buhari administration and if I am to judge, I’d say it has been far far-fetched. Too many broken promises. It looks like Nigeria has never been this messy. The previous administration was constantly ridiculed for less misappropriation. The same citizens that abused former President Goodluck Jonathan have been consistently mute. Till today, I don’t understand why Goodluck Jonathan was always criticized. Maybe Nigerians are indeed disoriented or malevolent. Are Nigerians really tired ? ‘No’. I don’t think Nigerians are tired. What should they be tired…
Nigeria now has multiple woes. A region plagued by avoidable afflictions. The narrative about essential issues affecting this great country is that they are all as a result of the failure of ‘past’ governments. This assertion is highly debatable. The issue of flooding could be attributed to numerous challenges ranging from climate change, the Cameroon Dam and also the failure of government institutions with this responsibility. In September this year, the Nigerian government initiated a National Council on Climate Change with regards to the execution of the Climate Change Act of 2021. It is obvious that the flooding situation is…
It is a solemn day in Nigeria. A day of sobering reflection of the state of the nation. Nigeria marks the 62nd anniversary of its independence on October 1st. Regardless of this important routine, the dominant issue in the nation remains the politics of 2023 and the persistent closure of universities across different sections within. It is now obvious that this particular government hasn’t regarded education as a top priority. In all honesty, Nigeria is in a very troubled state. As we celebrate this 62nd independence anniversary, we could reflect on the unfortunate past, from the COVID inflected 2020 to…
Migration to Europe and North America is currently on the high in Nigeria. Usually, each year numbers of immigrants flow into either the European continent or United States of America or Canada from Africa, the Middle East and South Asia. The current crisis in Nigeria has caused a huge leap in these figures. Ranging from political instability to ethnic tensions and to rising insecurity and inflation. In all honesty, Nigeria is a nation blessed with a surplus of resources and despite these benefits, we are still a nuisance to ourselves. According to World Bank statistics, more than 80 million Nigerians…
The ASUU tragedy. In spite of a 2- day national protest by the Nigeria Labour Congress over the ongoing closure of public universities, the Nigerian government has not changed its lackadaisical attitude towards issues of National importance. It’s over 165 days since the closure of this public institutions and yet we are going back and forth like education is a piece of cake. That the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) are still confident in clinching the Presidency come 2023 despite their obvious failures is perplexing. ‘Jonathan must go’ was the catch phrase of the 2015 general elections. Nigerians were promised…
It’s sad week for Nigeria. There were separate attacks on different government institutions and officials. Several news sources reported that the Presidential convoy was attacked which lead to at least two injuries and also, the main prison in Abuja, the Kuje prison, was attacked. Additionally, two policers were reportedly killed in Katsina state. This is the same state where the President’s convoy was attacked. These series of attacks are more than alarming and worrisome for this nation. A nation already bedevilled by numerous challenges. The Kuje prison’s attack led to the escape of many inmates. It is highly disturbing that…
This current presidential election in Nigeria, since the return to democracy in 1999, is exceptional. There are many issues to consider, it is the most controversial and significant to shaping Nigerian politics and atmosphere. In this particular presidential election, competence and justice are essential components. With all the parties primaries concluded, we know the contenders for sure. The two major parties – the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) has presented two non-igbo candidates as their respective flagbearers. It is highly insensitive and condemnable. The presidential election of 2023 is the most attractive in Nigeria today…
The 2023 political race is on. Nigeria’s political parties have begun their primaries. On Tuesday, a Presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kingsley Moghalu, stated that ‘Nigerians should vote for their future and not their ancestors’. This statement is quite curious. I asked myself in awe, what exactly does he mean by this? with the recent events in the country, one could say Nigeria is not ready for a substantial change. We have seen the exorbitant monetization of the primaries process. This is the same account that lead to the withdrawal from the PDP primary by certain aspirants.…
Franchise is the greatest feature of democracy. Nigeria needs a leader right now. The Nigerian presidency for 2023 is the latest match in the field. We have different teams, stadiums and players. Numerous individuals have declared interest and it is likely that more are yet to declare. It currently looks like a storm is headed our way come 2023. Are we ready for this wave? I don’t think so. Yes anyone can be President but not everyone should be president, especially at this crucial time. With the way the whole contest is going, certain individuals might opt to declare…
Chinedum Anayo. The Council of States, on Thursday, endorsed the granting of pardon, clemency and prerogative of mercy to 159 out of 162 applications presented before it for consideration. A former governor of Taraba State, Jolly Nyame and former governor of Plateau State, Joshua Dariye were among those pardoned. Presidential pardon is an executive power which allows the President to intervene, interfere and therefore grant pardon, as a way of administering the leniency of government in certain cases of failure of the judiciary to hold an morally, politically and socially acceptable result. This power exists to protect citizens against wrongful…
After watching the unfolding of events within the past week, it is now imperative to say that our great nation is either a lost cause or about to go great guns. Peter Obi has finally joined the presidential race in the coming 2023 general elections. The ruling party All Progressive Congress (APC) has concluded their national convention. Abdullahi Adamu, a founding member of the opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emerged as the national chairman of the APC. The affairs of Nigeria are arousing curiosity and attention. Also most recently, the airport in Kaduna State was attacked by terrorists and…
It is really sad and disappointing. Russia has invaded Ukraine. A country deliberately invaded a neighboring in country in 2022. With all the defense mechanisms set in place to either prevent or end this ugly incident, it still happened. Russia wishes to ‘erase’ Ukraine, its history and its people, the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has said, as the Kremlin, in the face of international isolation, claimed to have captured its first large city amid continued heavy battling. A spokesperson for Russia’s defense ministry said its forces had taken control of an important city, Kherson on the Black Sea. Why did…
According to the United Nations says a youth is a person between the ages 15 and 25. According to the African Youth Charter, youth are persons between the ages 15 – 35. Youth in Nigeria includes all members of the nation aged 18 – 35. There are numerous talks about the natural resources of Nations in Nigeria with very less regard to the nature of a youth. A required attention should be paid to the development of a Nigerian youth because the most priceless resources are human. On a global scale, youth have the creativity and the capacity to make…
Firstly, President Buhari shouldn’t stress this matter. He should give his assent already. This Electoral Amendment Act 2022 is in the best interest of this country. In November 2021, an amended Electoral bill was sent to the President for his assent but the President, after exhausting the legitimate timeframe, objected to the included restriction of political parties to direct primaries as their sole mode of the selection of candidates for elections. This particular objection wasn’t deviant in any way as political parties have the right to choose a certain mode of selection. The President further noted that if this finding…
In every society there are laws and institutions created to sustain order and stability. In a society like Nigeria, we uphold and practice the Federal system of government. This system of government is divided into; The National ( Federal) government and the Subnational (State and Local) governments. The systems operate under the supreme law of the nation, the Constitution. In a federal system there is distinction of functions and powers within the governments. Furthermore, there are arms which constitute all systems of government; The Executive, Legislature and the Judiciary. These arms are responsible for different functions of government at all…
We are approaching a time of reckoning in Nigerian history. In a year from now, Nigeria would be primed to elect a new leader. Recently, Rochas Okorocha declared to contest for presidency as others had declared. It’s interesting that a number of Igbos have decided to play ball this time. Also we have witnessed declarations of other aspirants from other regions. The primary focus now is to discern between the different characters competing. To lead Nigeria is not a task for the skimpy, rather, it is a responsibility for a well built citizen. There have been various complaints from the…
It’s Sunday, after a hectic week: The African Cup Of Nations (AFCON) is still in play at Cameroon. And it is so far so good for the Super Eagles. Also, there have been variants of killings in the Northern part of Nigeria and yet President Muhammadu Buhari and his crew have persisted that they have tackled the security challenges in the Nation successfully. We are now in a country where death of citizens have been politicized by our elites, this is really disheartening. And with all these occurrences, a group of Nigerians have either hinted or declared their interest to…
