Still on Tinubu’s inaugural address, by Nick Dazang
An Inaugural Address plays three salient roles: It enables leaders to enunciate, clearly, their visions. It provides an inkling as to the direction of governments. […]
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Hail, Dangote Refinery, by Nick Dazang
A momentous event will take place next week. And the event is guaranteed to add a sheen on Nigeria’s battered image and to imbue its […]
A tribute to John Bise Dazang, by Nick Dazang
Sent from my iPadThe hallmark of a veritable reporter is not to give in to narcissism, self-pity or maudlin. But this time this reporter is […]
High noon in Adamawa, by Nick Dazang
The expression, “high noon”, refers to the “time of a decisive confrontation or contest.” It also refers to a defining moment or climax:”an event or […]
Agenda for INEC house keeping, by Nick Dazang
A few weeks hence, the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC) should perform a shibboleth and a rite: It should conduct a house keeping or in-house post […]
Trump and the law, by Nick Dazang
On Tuesday, last week, former President Donald Trump was indicted on thirty four counts for allegedly falsifying business records and conspiracy for roles in hush […]
The political class and democracy project, by Nick Dazang
In 1992, Francis Fukuyama wrote THE END OF HISTORY AND THE LAST MAN. It was a philosophical tour de force. The book brought Fukuyama into […]
Governorship and SHA elections as opportunity
The reactions to the conduct of the keenly awaited presidential election of Saturday, 25th February 2023, followed a pattern only the inimitable and incomparable singer, […]
How the 2023 elections will be conducted, by Nick Dazang
The moment Nigerians and members of the international community have been waiting for, with bated breath, has arrived: the conduct of the 2023 General […]
When politicians buy PVCs, Nick Dazang
Whereas politicians in other climes and jurisdictions obsess themselves with how to add value to their societies and to bequeath ennobling legacies, ours, especially of […]
The presidency as a tough call, Nick Dazang
On Saturday, 25th February 2023, Nigerians will elect a president and members of the National Assembly. The next Saturday, 11th March 2023, they will elect governors […]
Requirements for returning a president, by Nick Dazang
Since the advent of the Fourth Republic, Nigeria has witnessed five Election Cycles, to wit: 1999; 2003; 2007; 2011 and 2019. By the same token, […]
The Apo-Karshi road conundrum, by Nick Dazang
By the 1970s, our major cities, including the then Federal Capital, Lagos, were hardly scrupulously planned. Even where they were, such masterplans were distorted and […]
Do we know it’s Christmas?, by Nick Dazang
In the early 1980s, the musical career of Robert Frederick Zenon Geldof, popularly known as Bob Geldof, was waning. It had reached its dizzying peak […]
When candidates shun debate, by Nick Dazang
Power wielders/seekers and the Media exist in mutual antagonism. They have a love-hate relationship. In spite of this antagonism, they are kindred spirits, of sorts. […]