An examination of how power is distributed, used, and abused in Nigeria. We follow the lines connecting money, ethnicity, religion, and governance.
Nigeria’s economy remains entangled with Western interests due to colonial legacies, oil exploitation, financial corruption, and imposed economic policies. This article explores how structures like IMF programs, foreign aid conditions, and multinational control of oil resources sustain economic dependency and hinder true sovereignty.
Nigeria is considering a bill to reserve approximately 111 seats for women in the National Assembly and 108 in state assemblies, aiming to boost female representation, which is currently below 5% in federal legislatures, but faces cultural and logistical challenges.
The May 2025 flood in Mokwa, Niger State, killed over 200 people and displaced thousands, exposing systemic failures in disaster preparedness. This post examines the political implications, including government accountability, budget mismanagement, and the erosion of public trust ahead of elections.
In 2025, Nigeria’s National Assembly proposed removing immunity for governors and vice presidents, aiming to curb corruption and enhance accountability. This post examines the amendment’s motivations, legal implications, and challenges in a political landscape marked by impunity.
On paper, Nigeria is a multi-party republic. In reality, the consolidation of power, ideological emptiness, and the weakening of opposition point towards a democratic deficit that demands scrutiny.
