14 February 2023

YMonitor Election Series: Use of Telephones and Other Electronic Gadgets at the Polling Units

Mobile telephones are ubiquitous, and they have become a pertinent tool in our day-to-day activities. So, it is inevitable that INEC will make laws that guide […]
15 January 2023

Why True Federalism Matters in Nigeria

Federalism is a system of government where political powers are shared between the federating units – the national and state governments. This definition would be familiar […]
27 December 2022

The Pitfalls Surrounding Press Freedom in Nigerian Politics

Three months to the 2023 polls, things are getting messier, muddy and personal. On December 12, 2022, the Board of Editors of ThisDay Newspaper and Arise […]
27 December 2022

Why Inclusion Must Matter In Nigerian Politics

There is no bigger spectacle this year in Nigeria than the politics being played ahead of the 2023 polls. Some players are underrepresented or absent as […]
21 December 2022

Citizen Vigilance Report: How Political Rallies on Highway Affect Other Citizens’ Rights

Most Nigerians are all too familiar with this circumstance. Once more, you’re stuck in a snarl of highway traffic. There are numerous idle vehicles all around […]
21 December 2022

We Should All Support Local Government Autonomy

Ever found yourself thinking, “What exactly is the work of my local government chairman?” Well, we did ask people about their perception of their local government […]
8 December 2022

Why We Must Shun Fake News This Election Season

Spreading false stories and misinformation is not new to humans; incorrect information has existed since immemorial. If you are an adherent of the prominent Abrahamic religions, […]
24 November 2022

Kaduna residents call for improved LG performance despite rating officials well

While the 1976’s local government reforms granted more autonomy, power, and functions to local governments, they still have a long way to go before they can […]