Vaccine Hesitancy and the Battle against COVID-19 in Nigeria

The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic caused by the novel virus, SARS-COV-2, has considerably increased awareness and discussions among the general populace – and scientists – regarding the important roles of vaccines.  In fact, the Delta variant causes more infections and spreads faster than earlier forms of the virus that causes COVID-19. It might cause more…

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Nigerian Governors and the Misappropriation of Local Government Funds

The Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) recently raised an alarm that some governors were diverting local government funds, in violation of the guideline issued by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit. This has led to almost zero development at the grassroots level of governance.  The union said the actions of the governors were depriving…

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The Non-Feasibility of the Bill to Create New States

Demands for new states have continued to flood the constitution review panels, despite secessionist agitations in Nigeria. The Senate Constitution Review Committee has considered various factors, including the ability of civilian administration to create states. Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, who chairs the Committee, said his panel had received over 250 memoranda from various groups…

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Safe Roads Still a Mirage: Numbers of Road Crashes and Deaths Remain Steady

The consistency in the numbers of road traffic crashes (RTC) over the years, especially in developing countries, has been a constant source of worry for governments and citizens. This issue of concern in Nigeria was raised recently when the Corps Marshal, FRSC, Boboye Akinyemi, announced at the 5th edition of the Babatunde Raji Fashola Gabfest that…

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Anambra Elections: Barrages of Litigations and the Threat to Democracy

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) recently expressed serious concern that pre-election litigations and conflicting court orders after the primaries for the November 6 Anambra State governorship election may make or mar the poll; hence it has called on the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and other stakeholders to intervene. The Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee…

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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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The People’s Liberation Army of China: Lessons of Multiple Impact on National Advancement

For 94 years, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has been a strategic and vital instrument in helping China’s government advance its policies and programmes to achieve national developmental goals. Marking its 94th anniversary on 1st August this year brings into focus the role that this military organisation has…

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The Law is an Ass: Bill Cosby and the Justice System in America

The decision by the United States Supreme Court to reverse Bill Cosby ’s conviction has generated heated debate in the global community. Critics opine that justice has overstepped its bound in reversing the facts excavated by the trial court. Many have questioned the infallibility of the United States judicial system as a result of that reversal,…

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