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In advanced democracies, they speak reverently of “checks and balances.” In Nigeria, we have “nods and allowances.” Our constitutional architecture, on paper, is a thing of beauty. It is arranged like a well-laid dining table: Executive here, Legislature there, Judiciary presiding like a stern aunt. In practice, however, the aunt has joined the Executive for …
How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals? If the goal requires a No, then it’s a NO
Nigeria, in my humble—and increasingly weary—view, is a country trapped in a long-term relationship with bad leadership and suffering from chronic Stockholm syndrome. Since independence in 1960, we have been governed by retrogressive, corrupt, and creatively incompetent rulers who somehow keep failing upwards. And yes, before anyone reaches for the tribal drums, the citizens are …
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NBA The judgment delivered by Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, was not just a ruling; it was a creative writing exercise. One part law, one part prophecy, and one part political consultancy—served with the confidence of someone who believes jurisdiction includes imagination. On the surface, the case was a mundane PDP …
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Centre for Nigeria Progress 