Every year on May 31, the world commemorates World No Tobacco Day (WNTD). This annual event educates the public about the dangers of smoking, tobacco companies’…
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The political evolution of party systems in the world follows a binary trajectory. We see this political evolutionary trend in most democracies where although multiple parties…
For more than 18 months, the war in Ethiopia has raged on, sending a deeply-cracked nation into inescapable ruins. Behind this endless fight is a history of animosity…
There is an epidemic of mob justice in Nigeria today, and the frequency at which they occur shocks our shared sensibilities. The ubiquitous nature of jungle…
The holy grail of democracy is the widespread participation of people in the business of power, legitimised by the representation of elected leaders. Participation is so…
Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua, who identifies himself as a “child of Mau Mau,” is just one election away from becoming the country’s Deputy President. After a…
It is no longer surprising that Nigerians hear or read about insecurity in various parts of the country. We have become so narcotised and insensitive to…
The people are the bedrock of democracy. The supremacy of the people and the democratic institutions over and above individuals, no matter how well placed or…
There is some optimism, founded or unfounded, that Nigeria will be witnessing credible elections in 2023. This air of optimism is hinged on many factors, including…
Democracy thrives with the rule of law. The fundamental principle is that the law is always supreme and must be the guiding spirit of all actions…