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Category: Political
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Consociational Democracy: A Model for Power-Sharing in Divided Societies
Introduction In multi-ethnic, multi-religious, or deeply divided societies, ensuring stable governance while protecting the rights of all groups is a challenging task. Consociational democracy, a concept developed by political scientist…
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Representation Imbalance In Nigeria’s National Assembly
Introduction Nigeria operates a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. While this system is designed to provide balanced representation for the diverse population, there remains…
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Nigeria’s Minorities: Challenges to Equitable Representation in a Federal Republic
Nigeria operates as a federal republic with a democratic system of government. However, the question of true and equitable representation for all its diverse groups, especially minorities, remains a significant…
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The EFCC: Evaluating Progress, Pitfalls, and the Path Forward in Nigeria’s Fight Against Corruption
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), established under the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (Establishment) Act, 2004, serves as Nigeria’s foremost anti-graft agency. With the mandate to investigate, prosecute,…
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The Right to Protest and Freedom of Expression in Nigeria
Introduction Nigeria, a nation marked by its diverse culture and dynamic political landscape, has experienced numerous protests over the years. These protests are often driven by citizens’ desire to express…
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Justice Sacrificed on the Altar of Technicalities: Presidential Election Tribunals in Nigeria
Introduction Nigeria, often hailed as the giant of Africa, boasts a rich tapestry of diverse cultures, ethnicities, and languages. This diversity extends to its political landscape, where elections are hotly…
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“All Eyes on the Judiciary”: A Delicate Balance Between Free Speech and Accountability
Recently ‘All Eyes on The Judiciary’ billboards has drawn a lot of controversy in which the FG dissolved the advertising body over its approval. Reportedly, the Director-General of the Advertising…
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