Gbenga Adeosun

The New Taliban Regime: Constructive Engagement with Emerging Realities

The world just witnessed the takeover of Afghanistan’s political control by the Taliban and critical conversations have been emerging with regards to the future prospects of the new regime with regards to its governance philosophy within the volatile region and broader international relations.   The Taliban which refers to itself as the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) is an Islamist religious-political…

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Breaking the Jinx: Buhari’s Doggedness in Birthing the PIA

In a landmark move, President Muhammadu Buhari recently signed the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) into law after it was transmitted to him from the National Assembly for executive assent. Some of the key objectives of the PIA (Petroleum Industry  Act) include safeguarding the long-term macroeconomic stability of the country, reforming the extractive industry institutional framework,…

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Battle for the Soul of PDP: Uche Secondus in Turbulent Waters

As political preparations for the 2023 general elections are gradually gaining steam, the Chairman of the country’s main opposition party, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Prince Uche Secondus, is at the centre of an intense intra-party struggle. Secondus’ foray into politics dates back to the Second Republic in 1978 when he served as Rivers State…

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Israel’s New Observer Status and the Ruffled Feathers at the African Union

On 22 July 2021, the Israeli Ambassador to Addis Ababa, Aleli Admasu, presented a letter of credence for admission into observer status to the Chairperson of the AU Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat. Israel was subsequently granted observer status to the body. Yair Lapid, Israel’s foreign minister expressed optimism that the admission will be favourable for both…

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Local Government Elections: the EndSARS Youth Disappeared into Thin Air

Elections were held in Lagos on Saturday 24 July 2021 to choose new leaders for the 57 Councils in the State; the Councils comprise of 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). The polls were however met with widespread voter apathy and extremely low turn-out, with many Lagosians only aware of the…

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