Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNot Too Young To Run: Youth, Power And Nigeria’s Fourth Republic
Since Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999, the Fourth Republic has promised inclusion, representation and opportunity for all citizens.
But fo…
9 months ago
How Godfatherism Reshaped Nigeria’s Fourth Republic Politics
Nigeria’s Fourth Republic was designed to strengthen democracy after military rule, but over time godfatherism became deeply embedded in the politica…
9 months ago
Goodluck Jonathan’s 2015 Call And The Lesson For Nigeria’s Democracy
In 2015, Nigeria witnessed a rare democratic moment when President Goodluck Jonathan called his opponent, Muhammadu Buhari, to concede defeat after t…
9 months ago
60 Years After: Why Sardauna, Ahmadu Bello And Co Are Still Fresh In The Memories Of Nigerians
Sixty years after his assassination, the name of Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto, still commands deep respect across Nigeria.
From education …
9 months ago
How Far Has Nigeria’s Economy And Infrastructure Come From 1999 To Now?
Nigeria began its Fourth Republic in 1999 with a fragile economy and severely weakened infrastructure after years of military rule.
Power supply was u…
9 months, 1 week ago
How Nigeria’s Elections Have Changed Since 1999
Nigeria returned to civilian rule in 1999 after years of military governance, with an election that symbolised hope, national rebirth, and the promis…
9 months, 1 week ago
The First Political Parties Of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic
Nigeria’s Fourth Republic began on May 29, 1999, marking the end of military rule and the return to democratic governance with new political parties,…
9 months, 1 week ago
How Nigeria’s Leather Industry Could Absorb Youth Unemployment
Every new year, many young Nigerians ask how they can survive, grow, and change their lives, and that question is increasingly about finding viable b…
9 months, 1 week ago
Why Some Aspirants Are Declaring Early Ahead of the 2027 Elections
Election preparations in Nigeria traditionally follow a clear path INEC releases a timetable, political parties adjust, and campaigns officially begi…
9 months, 1 week ago
Why Wike And The APC Are At Loggerheads Over Rivers Politics
Rivers State politics was once shaped largely by party structures and internal negotiations, but in recent weeks, public exchanges and political accu…
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