Growing up in my hometown, Nnewi, in Anambra State, the BBC radio was the premium news channel to listen to. The shortwave signals were strong only early in the morning and late at night. Those who tuned in to the BBC were globally informed. They usually knew something about anything Continue Reading

Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, 83, the electoral umpire who organised and conducted the most transparent and credible election in the history of our country has been interred amidst encomiums at his Ajali country home, Anambra State. The funeral attracted the crème de la crème of politicians from the southeast and President Continue Reading

Judicial interference in resolving electoral disputes generates detrimental consequences for democracy and electoral legitimacy, undermining the Judiciary’s role, endangering democratic governance, and suppressing popular sovereignty as the basis of legitimate government. To address this issue, there is an urgent need to recalibrate the Judiciary’s role in election oversight, confining its Continue Reading

The progressive signature of Pope Francis on the Vatican was unmistakable from the beginning of his papacy. Since the Catholic pontiff died on Easter Monday the remarkable positions taken by the Bishop of Rome on many socio-economic and political issues have been amply acknowledged in tributes from diverse quarters. The Continue Reading

This is only a forerunner of a 239-page book by Professor Ladipo Adamolekun, NNOM, titled, Reflections on Governance and Development in Nigeria, published in April 2025, by Caligata Publishing Company Limited, Ibadan. The book will be launched tomorrow, Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Akure, Ondo State. A more detailed review Continue Reading