Government & Policies

Biography and Early Life Donald John Trump was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York City, to Fred Trump and Mary Anne MacLeod Trump. He was the fourth...

Biography and Early Life Professor Patrick Dele Utomi was born on February 6, 1956, in Lagos State, Nigeria. Growing up during Nigeria's early post-independence years, Pat Utomi witnessed the country's...

Biography and Early Life Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai was born on February 16, 1960, in Kaduna State, Nigeria, into a Fulani family with strong roots in Northern Nigeria. Growing up in...

After three decades of covering Nigeria's economic transformations, we have all witnessed countless policy announcements that promised to reshape the nation's financial landscape. Most faded into bureaucratic obscurity. But the...

In 2022, Nigeria passed the Electoral Act—a landmark law hailed as a democratic game-changer. But as the country approaches the 2027 general elections, how well do Nigerians understand the transformative...

We often see the uniform, the salute, and the parade. We hear the gunshots at ceremonial salutes. We speak of service, courage, and sacrifice. But have you ever asked: What...

A recent legislative proposal by Honorable Amobi Godwin Ogah has sparked nationwide conversation—and for good reason. Hon. Ogah proposes a bold bill mandating that all public officers, civil servants, and...

In a bold move aimed at addressing Nigeria’s deepening insecurity and constitutional crisis, a coalition of elder statesmen, legal luminaries, religious leaders, and national icons—under the banner of The Patriots—convened...

In the heart of Nigeria’s constitutional debate lies a fundamental question: Should we keep patching the 1999 Constitution or write a new one? Former Minister Babatunde Fashola recently weighed in,...

By Chidiebere Nwaneto It’s time we addressed the elephant in the room: Nigeria’s local governments are not truly autonomous. While they are constitutionally recognized as the third tier of government,...