The Illusion of Single Party Rule
Nigeria’s history shows why fears of a single party system persist but repeatedly fail, shaped by surprises, resistance, and political diversity.
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Is This The Real Reason Why Tinubu Fired General Musa? Inside The Silent War Between Doctrine And Politics
Tinubu’s removal of General Musa as Defence Chief reveals a deeper conflict between political control and military conviction in Nigeria’s security strategy.
SENATOR NATASHA AND THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY: DENIAL OF RIGHTS OR ENFORCEMENT OF FORMS AND DISCIPLINE
By Balogun Baaki Adekunle*[1] INTRODUCTION – In lieu of the suspension ruled on Senator Natasha Akpoti (Senator representing the people of Kogi Central Senatorial District) by the Nigerian Senate, it is worthy of note to categorically state that the senator is serving under the constitutional mandate that brought her into office, like every other senator … Read more
PENGASSAN, DANGOTE, AND THE PERILS OF UNCHECKED CAPITALISM IN NIGERIA’S OIL SECTOR: WHY PROTECTING UNIONISM MATTERS
by Olatunde Olayinka Damilola It has always been ASUU but this time it is PENGASSAN, an acronym for Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN). On the 28th of September 2025, PENGASSAN ordered a nationwide strike, directing the interruption of gas supplies to Dangote refineries, in response to the dismissal of 800 … Read more
MARITAL DESERTION: ABANDONING A MARRIAGE PARTNER OR RUNNING AWAY FROM MARRIAGE
Jacob Shekwobashawye Samuel BACKGROUND Have you ever seen or heard of a situation where a Husband or Wife abandons their Marriage Partner or run away from Marriage? Why would someone who got married to a person whom they made the world believe to be their best choice of settling down to start a family with … Read more
DEMOCRACY ON TRIAL: A LEGAL REFLECTION ON 25+ YEARS OF CIVILIAN RULE IN NIGERIA
June 12 is more than a symbolic date in Nigeria’s political calendar; it is a historical anchor and a lens through which we measure the health of our democracy. It commemorates the now legendary June 12, 1993, presidential election widely considered the freest and fairest in the country’s history that was annulled by the military … Read more
PROHIBITION OF RIBĀ (INTEREST-BASED TRANSACTIONS) IN ISLAMIC FINANCE: CONCEPT AND SIGNIFICANCE
Shariah (Islamic law) is a body of divine regulations from the Most High, designed to safeguard human interests. Islam places high value on the well-being of society, even when it comes at the temporary expense of individual interests. Among the core objectives (maqāṣid al-sharīʿah) is the protection of property and wealth from unlawful possession or … Read more
ISLAMIC FINANCE IN THE LIGHT OF ETHICS AND PROFIT
by Yusuf Abdulwasiu The growth of Islamic finance has garnered significant attention due to its unique integration of ethical principles with substantial financial expansion. As a relatively developing area of study, Islamic finance is anchored in Islamic ethics that guide financial transactions. This ethical foundation has enabled stakeholders, including shareholders, policyholders, and industry leaders, to … Read more
When Wolves Wear Sheep’s Clothing by Fatimah Hamid
It’s disheartening to see individuals who claim to be spiritual leaders engaging in heinous crimes. The recent case of a cleric dismembered a human being and kept the body in his house for days is incomprehensible and heartbreaking. How cruel has the world become that we can no longer trust anyone? The victim, who trusted … Read more
‘Rental Nightmares’: How house agents bleed tenants dry with fraudulent, multiple inspection fees
The journey to finding a suitable rental property in Nigeria is often fraught with challenges, particularly navigating the murky waters of rental practices dominated by estate agents. BABATUNDE TITILOLA writes on how many prospective tenants find themselves ensnared in a web of unexpected fees, especially for property inspections, leading to frustration and financial strain The … Read more