Rivers State is currently facing a pressing and time-sensitive threat. The oil-rich state has come under intense political scrutiny following President Bola Tinubu’s state of emergency proclamation on March 18, 2025. Despite official assurances that this step was necessary to tackle a… Rivers: A ticking time bomb – By Dakuku Peterside …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
The appointment of a new leadership team at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has sparked fresh hope. However, history teaches us that leadership changes in Nigeria’s public institutions is often not a guarantee for remarkable positive changes . Each… NNPCL Leadership: Agenda for faltering oil giant – By Dakuku Peterside …C0NTINUE READING … Read more
Tensions between Nigeria’s central and state governments have long been the fault lines of its federal system; it is like a simmering struggle between authority and autonomy. The 1999 Constitution, though intended as a compass for governance, is riddled with ambiguities—grey areas… Governors, federalism, and constitutional tension – By Dakuku Peterside …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>>>
Democracy is often cast as the antithesis of authoritarian rule — a beacon of liberty standing firm against the shadows of oppression. Yet, history tells a more intricate tale. Authoritarian regimes rarely storm the gates; instead, they slip quietly through the corridors of power,… Enablers of authoritarianism in Nigeria – By Dakuku Peterside …C0NTINUE READING … Read more