Line of Sight

Line of Sight

The strange anatomy of Nigerian democracy: 26 years of fragile balance and the legacy of neo-patrimonial rule

May 29 marked the second year of the Tinubu/Shettima presidency. It also marked the 26th year of uninterrupted democracy for the first time in the his

Nigeria 2027: The battle lines are being drawn, but where are the people?

It is 2025, and some of you might have noticed the lines being drawn in the sand. These lines may seem scattered at this point, random even, but in th

Senator Nwaebonyi’s controversial motion and Nigeria’s political philosophy

Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi has hit the limelight twice within the year. On both occasions, he didn’t cover himself in glory. A few months ago, he pub

Hope in a time of crisis: The rising legacy of Allen Onyema

There are moments in people’s lives when they face overwhelming challenges that threaten their very existence. During such times, it often takes the e

A Very Dark Man and a Very Red Herring

A lot has been said about the 64 AD fire in Rome, which burnt down 70 per cent of the ancient city. Emperor Nero, under whose watch this disaster occu