Position Papers

The story is often told of a man from the blessed town of Akokwa in one of the Ideato LGAs of Imo State. Blessed, yes; because, long ago, they set …

Some people have asked me for my opinion regarding the threats of war in the neighboring Niger Republic and whether Nigeria is really determined to push for military solutions that …

Ever since we achieved independence on a platter of gold, many Nigerians have been waiting on end for another bloodless revolution. Mostly on account of the many abortive ones of …

By Isoken Nwabunka In my role as a mother, wife, and passionate advocate for children’s rights in Nigeria, I have seen first-hand the boundless potential and tenacity of Nigerian youth. …

Democracy is a political paradigm, albeit, with a specific ideological undertone; and the ideological tone refers to the attributes of democracy. Indeed, that distinguishes it from other ideological classifications. Making …

Chinua Achebe lived in glory as the one-man institution who conquered the world for Mother Africa, and the great Kenyan novelist, Ngugi wa Thiongo, put it in these words: “Achebe …

Little clouds of dust rise and hang on our air. Up to almost yesterday our minds were molded by fear. The question on our minds was: who will save us?  …

No Nigerian leader thus far has been able to breast the unity tape. Forget all the fine words and promises and boasts, most Nigerian leaders have been victims of false …

Being a former British Colony, Nigeria had the political misfortune of being bequeathed with a public administration system that was based on ‘Migrated Social Structure’; and it could not have …

There is talk here and there of bringing back History with a capital “H” in the Nigerian school curriculum. It is cool by me to do a short history course …

Bureaucracy is a systemic form of administration. Since there is a universally acceptable standard benchmark, a deviation from the ideal type reveals the unintended fault lines and the extent to …

Last week, our organisation organized a 2-day seminar for CSOs and journalists on enhancing advocacy skills on anti-corruption and social inclusive reform issues in Nigeria. It was tagged Enhancing Anti-corruption …

My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge -Hosea 4:6. It cannot be overemphasized that Africa’s novel role in the formation and propagation of the Christian religion has not been …

When a race is less critical, it is more likely to make less advancement Nigeria we hail thee Our own dear native land Though tribes and tongue may differ In …

1. A Brief History of an Illusion! The life of man has repeatedly proved that illusions are seductive. Mankind has constantly being swayed and crippled into idiocy, by waves of …

In 2010, comrades who were inspired by the quest for an egalitarian social order, came together to deepen the space of civil society in Edo State. In the special meeting …