What’s Wrong with the Political Class?

Abdul Mahmud

-By Abdul Mahmud At the last count, eight governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, an exodus that has dramatically weakened the country’s principal opposition party. The most recent name mentioned in this procession is Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State. Senators and members of … [Read more…]

Why State Governments Should Invest in Power Generation Instead of Only Distribution

Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor

By Sebastine Chukwuebuka Okafor, Ph.D Nigeria continues to struggle with electricity supply despite having several power plants across the country. The country has an installed electricity generating capacity of about 13,625 megawatts, but the power that is actually generated most days is only about 4,000 to 5,000 megawatts. This gap between installed capacity and real … [Read more…]

Inclusion of Persons With Disabilities in Party Politics: A New Dawn for Democracy in Enugu

…A Personal Overview and Tribute to the Executive Governor of Enugu State, and a Wake-up Call for Other Parties in Enugu State for Emulation The recent State Congress of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, which produced a new set of state party executives, marks a commendable milestone in the advancement of inclusive … [Read more…]

Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers’ Council and the Burden of Optional Unity

By Dr. David Okelue Ugwunta  At the National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health held in Abuja on 17th February, 2026, attended by President Tinubu, an unexpected institutional fault line surfaced as Enugu Monarch & Ooni openly disputed the existence of Southern Nigeria Traditional Ruler’s Council. Speaking at the health summit, the revered Eze … [Read more…]

Attack on Peter Obi: If I were Tinubu

By Ikechukwu Amaechi A common African adage says that “if a witch cries in the night and a child dies in the morning, we do not go to the soothsayer to ask what killed the child.” Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, is very much aware of this truism. In July 2025, he declared, quite unreasonably, … [Read more…]

Neighborhood Watch and Vigilante Groups: Strengthening the Future of Community Policing in Nigeria

By Dr. John Egbo Neighborhood Watch security outfits and community vigilante groups represent a vital yet often under-optimized pillar of community policing in Nigeria. When properly constituted, professionally managed, and insulated from political manipulation, these grassroots structures can serve as force multipliers for formal law enforcement while reinforcing public trust, social cohesion, and local resilience. … [Read more…]