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There was a time when the authority of the Benin monarchy did not need explanation, defence, or public relations management. It simply was. The throne of the Oba commanded reverence, not because of press statements or reactive letters, but because its institutional discipline, cultural clarity, and political neutrality were beyond reproach. Today, however, the Edo …
When the United States invaded Iraq in 2003, one of the most visible civilian advocates was Ahmed Chalabi. He positioned himself as the indispensable intermediary between Washington and Baghdad-in-exile. He supplied intelligence—much of it later discredited—about weapons of mass destruction and internal Iraqi dynamics. Sections of the American political class and media embraced him as …
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
Centre for Nigeria Progress 