Former President Olusegun Obasanjo‘s recent statement questioning the effectiveness of Western democracy in Africa has sparked widespread debate. In his assertion, he suggests the need for African intellectuals to collaboratively design an ‘African democracy.’ This prompts a critical examination of whether the issues lie within the framework of Western democracy or if the challenges are…
Liberia witnessed a historic moment as Joseph Boakai, the opposition candidate, emerged victorious in the presidential race, defeating incumbent President George Weah. The announcement of Boakai’s unassailable lead by 28,000 votes marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s democratic journey. Joseph Boakai, 78, a former vice president who previously faced defeat against Weah in the…
The Imo State chapter of the Nigeria Labor Congress (NLC) has opted to break ranks with the national leadership, deciding against participating in the nationwide strike that had been called by the NLC. This unexpected move has stirred controversy within the labor union, as the Imo chapter takes a different stance from the national call…
In a surprising departure from the prevailing narrative of criticism and condemnation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has lauded the electoral body for its management of the recently conducted Bayelsa State Governorship Election. In an interview on Tuesday’s Politics Today, Governor Diri expressed his satisfaction with the…
In a resounding triumph for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Governor Douye Diri has secured a decisive win in the Bayelsa governorship election. The election results, officially announced in Yenagoa on Monday, revealed that Governor Diri garnered an impressive total of 175,196 votes. His closest rival, Chief Timipre Sylva of the All Progressives Congress (APC),…
In a decisive move, the National Industrial Court of Nigeria has issued a restraining order against the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and their affiliated unions, effectively banning the nationwide strike scheduled to commence on November 14. This legal intervention comes in response to an ex-parte application submitted by the Federal Government…
Femi Fani-Kayode has a scathing response to Datti Baba Ahmed‘s recent interview on Arise TV, Datti Baba ignited a fiery exchange of words when he boldly proclaimed, “Showing Tinubu respect does not mean I will not call him a drug dealer. Remove the guns from the hands of Nigerians & redirect them against the enemies…
Nigeria’s political landscape is heating up as the opposition party and many Nigerians on social media accuse Joe Ajaero, the president of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), of partisanship. The controversy stems from a recent social media post by Bayo Onanuga, who retweeted a picture showing Joe Ajaero in a handshake with Imo state Labour…
NLC and TUC: In a dramatic turn of events, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have jointly declared a nationwide strike, set to commence on November 14, 2023. This announcement comes in the wake of a controversial incident that has left the nation in shock and disbelief. The Extraordinary Meeting…
In response to Peter Obi’s recent world press conference, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s team has reaffirmed the legitimacy of the Supreme Court’s judgment, which upheld Tinubu’s electoral victory. The Supreme Court dismissed Obi’s appeal, and in his statement, Obi criticized the court for what he termed a “disturbing aversion to public opinion.” However, President Tinubu’s…
