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Emergency Powers Are Not a Shortcut to Silence Democracy

Global UpfrontMar 22, 2025March 22, 20250

By Abidemi Adebamiwa Imagine waking up to hear that your governor, deputy governor, and state lawmakers have all been suspended—without warning, without a court ruling,

Cash Grants Give Hope, But They Won’t End Poverty

Global UpfrontMar 20, 2025March 20, 20250

By Abidemi Adebamiwa Poverty remains one of the biggest struggles in Nigeria. Millions of people hustle daily just to put food on the table. When

Presidential Oaths And Selective Allegiances In Nigeria

Global UpfrontMar 14, 2025March 15, 20250

By Abidemi Adebamiwa In the realm of political leadership, the presidential oath is a solemn promise to uphold justice, accountability, and ethical governance. Historical figures

Akpabio’s Senate And The Ongoing War On Women In Leadership

Global UpfrontMar 8, 2025March 8, 20250

By Abidemi Adebamiwa The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan by Nigeria’s Senate, following her sexual harassment allegation against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, has sparked national

Decisive Measures to End Nigeria’s Kidnapping Epidemic

Global UpfrontFeb 28, 2025February 28, 20250

By Abidemi Adebamiwa Kidnapping for ransom in Nigeria has escalated to a critical level, severely damaging the nation’s social fabric and undermining its security framework.

The Corrupt Side of Social Capital in Nigeria

Global UpfrontFeb 21, 2025February 21, 20250

By Abidemi Adebamiwa Social capital is often praised for fostering trust, cooperation, and civic engagement. In many societies, it helps reduce corruption by encouraging accountability.

Two Nations Under One Grid

Global UpfrontFeb 16, 2025February 16, 20250

By Abidemi Adebamiwa and Titus Olowokere “Mummy, I couldn’t finish my homework because there was no light,” Amina tells her mother, frustrated. Meanwhile, across town,

The Case For A Performance-Driven Civil Service in Nigeria

Global UpfrontFeb 3, 2025February 3, 20250

By Abidemi Adebamiwa Nigeria’s economy continues to struggle under the weight of inflation, stagnation, and high unemployment, with inefficiency in the civil service playing a

Accountability Starts With Listening To The People

Global UpfrontJan 29, 2025January 29, 20250

By Abidemi Adebamiwa Imagine you’re sitting in your community, and a representative from a Nigerian law enforcement agency walks up to you with a simple

The Future of Jobs and Nigeria’s Unprepared Education System

Global UpfrontJan 27, 2025January 27, 20250

By Abidemi Adebamiwa The global job market is evolving rapidly due to breakthroughs in technology like artificial intelligence, robotics, and green energy. By 2030, professions