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Political Economy of Nigeria’s Economic Growth and Power Sector
By Adefolarin A.Olamiekan
There is no gainsaying the current macroeconomic realities on the ground, which have tempered the high expectations for Nigeria's economic growth in 2026.
Ordinarily,…
27 Years Later: Democracy Survives, But the Republic Must Mature.
27 Years Later: Democracy Survives, But the Republic Must Mature.
Twenty-seven years of uninterrupted democratic rule in Nigeria is no small achievement. In a country as vast, emotional, diverse, wounded, hopeful, complicated, and…
Sustaining Stability: Four Presiding Officers of 10th NASS Eye Retention
By John Alake
As political conversations around the leadership structure of the 11th National Assembly begin to gather momentum ahead of the next electoral cycle, indications have emerged that the…
Ratio Decidendi and the Crisis of Inferential Jurisprudence
By Otunba Segun Showunmi
The growing crisis in public discourse is no longer merely political; it is jurisprudential. Increasingly, judicial decisions are interpreted not through the disciplined lens…
CDS Oluyede: Talking Less, Working Harder as a General
By Toby Prince
Anyone can hold a rifle, but a true warrior is forged in character. A rare soldier is not defined by medals, rhetorics, sloganeering, or even ranks, but by the quiet qualities he demonstrates when no one is…
2027: Ebonyi State Must Eschew Clannish Sentiments, Love for Mediocrity, Primitive Loyalty to Make…
In his seminal book, Exodus, British thinker and Oxford University Professor of Development Economics, Paul Collier posits that “Democratic political institutions only function well if ordinary citizens are sufficiently well informed…
ADC Verdict: A Defining Moment for Unity and Democratic Stability.
By HallowMace Foundation Africa
At HallowMace, we view the recent judgment delivered by the Supreme Court as more than just a legal resolution, it is a critical intervention that has preserved the integrity of…
Swift for Elections, Slow for Welfare: My Take on the Police Exit Bill Delay
By Anderson Osiebe
I watched, like many Nigerians, as the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 was signed into law in less than 24 hours. It was swift, decisive, and reassuring, a demonstration that when the political will exists,…
A Nation Under Siege: The Urgent Task of Securing Nigeria
By Duff Ejok
Nigeria today stands at a dangerous crossroads. Insurgency continues to claim the lives of brave military officers and soldiers, across the northern region. In many parts of the country, kidnapping for ransom has evolved into…
Backlash Trails Gbajabiamila’s ‘Scatter Them’ Remark Amid ADC Crisis, Raising Democratic Concerns.
By Amb Anderson Osiebe
Widespread criticism has erupted across Nigeria’s digital space following remarks by the Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, urging a federal lawmaker, Leke Abejide,…