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Comrades, ‘Come-Raids’ and the Nigerian State by Abiodun KOMOLAFE

Abiodun KOMOLAFE — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:41:30 +0000

The current state of what passes for “activism” captures the dilemma and dysfunction of an underperforming post-colonial state. Nigeria once possessed a robust tradition of advocacy. This legacy is unambiguously illustrated by the November 18, 1949, Iva Valley massacre in Enugu, where miners were cut down simply for demanding labour conditions consistent with human dignity. [...]

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Comprehensive Assessment of President Bola Tinubu’s Administration: 2023 to April 2026

Adewale A. — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:31:47 +0000

The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which assumed office on 29 May 2023, has presided over one of the most far-reaching periods of structural realignment in Nigeria’s recent political economy. From the start, the presidency introduced fiscal and monetary measures to address long-standing inefficiencies in how public resources are managed. These measures, often described [...]

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Ekiti’s Next Leap by Abiodun Komolafe

Abiodun KOMOLAFE — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 11:24:58 +0000

One of the off-cycle elections next year will take place in Ekiti State, where Governor Biodun Oyebanji will face reelection. As conventional wisdom widely acknowledges, Oyebanji has several strengths to leverage when campaigning begins, particularly his efforts to redirect the state’s political economy in a positive direction. Ekiti State has navigated the current economic transformation [...]

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