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Why is Nigeria not working? Think institutions

There is a reason Nigeria is not working. Many Nigerians believe it’s…

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Wole Soyinka and the brutality of history

In 2004, as Colin Powell rounded off his tour of duty as…

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The reign of ex-convicts in Nigeria

In Nigeria, observance of the law by the political class, even in…

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Can a kingmaker become king?

In April 2007, on the eve of the presidential election, President Olusegun…

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Crisis of democracy at the grassroots in Nigeria

Nigeria claims to be a democracy and a federation. Its whole democratic…

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Osinbajo’s dilemma

For Yemi Osinbajo – the dovish but chameleonic Vice President of Nigeria…

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Abba Kyari is a perfect reflection of the Nigerian system

It turns out Nigeria’s most famous, most celebrated, most decorated super cop…

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Africa cannot innovate its way out of bad governance

Some months ago, I discussed the leadership problem in Africa. I argued…

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