Africa Confidential is a staple of the elite in Nigeria. In this April 6th, 2018 piece titled “Nigeria: Return of the Jagaban”, the magazine offers its own flavour to the struggle for power... Read more
Although it remains unclear why there is no voice from Southern and/or Eastern Africa, it is still the continent’s date with democracy when high profile activists engage “Three Decades of De... Read more
Former military president, Ibrahim Babangida is looking ahead of a post-Muhammadu Buhari Nigeria. He is saying in a Sunday afternoon statement that Nigeria is now looking for a younger, mode... Read more
It is beginning to look impossible to argue that power is not lying on the ground to be picked in 2019 by any brave warrior whom fortune might favour. With three poisonous arrows delivered a... Read more
Professor Attahiru Jega, Bayero University, Kano Political Scientist and the immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) in Nigeria says it is time to sh... Read more
In spite of the mindset of politicians, democracy has come to stay in Nigeria, says Prof Attahiru Jega under whose leadership the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) pulled thr... Read more
Professor Attahiru Jega, immediate past Chairperson of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) bounced back into the Nigerian public sphere at the weekend insisting on pla... Read more
Where would be the meeting point of two observable but contrasting claims on the future of the state in Africa? Would they meet at war or is it something that would be resolved by the dialec... Read more
“Electoral Democracy and Integrity in Nigeria: Reflections on INEC’s Transformation , 2011 – 2015” is the topic of a public lecture taking place at Bayero University, Kano Monday, June 12th,... Read more
Is Buhari Presidency End of ‘Sai Kai’ Era in Nigerian Politics? President Muhammadu Buhari’s battle with ill-health less than half way in his first term is triggering a nationalist revivalis... Read more
