Author: Centre for Nigeria Progress

When Nigeria appoints a new set of service chiefs, the world watches in awe — not because of the strategy or vision they bring, but because of the instant mass retirement festival that follows. It’s the only ceremony on Earth where dozens of highly trained generals — some who spent decades learning how to fight …

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Nyesom Wike There are few countries where a single video clip can tell the story of an entire republic. Nigeria, however, specializes in such symbolic episodes. Last week’s confrontation between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Navy Lieutenant A. M. Yerima was one such moment: a small incident with the misfortune of describing a much larger …

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Terrorism Apologist Gumi Based on media reports, discerning Nigerians are united in their opinion that the country is not just experiencing “security challenges” or facing “isolated incidents.” It is a glaring case of the country hemorrhaging  from a thousand cuts while the governing class issues platitudinal statements and postpone trips. Recently, ISWAP fighters didn’t just …

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Introduction: The Clear Blueprint and the Noisy Political Arena The 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) stands as the nation's supreme legal document, providing a detailed blueprint for its governance structure. Within its pages, the procedures for altering the country's geographical and administrative layout—specifically through the creation of states and local …

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Senator Adams Oshiomole Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze made allegations against the former governor of Edo State, Senator Oshiomole in a press statement while defending former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi. Allegations against Senator Adams Oshiomole Adams Oshiomole left in Edo, a legacy rooted in ruthless looting of public funds running into hundreds of billions of naira.It …

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