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The Decay in Nigerian Politics In Nigerian politics today, sentiment, favoritism, and selfishness have replaced integrity, service, and patriotism. Many politicians have completely redefined politics from what we were taught in schools. They have also distorted the meaning of democracy , turning it from government of the people into a game of greed and self-interest. The very essence of public service to serve the people has been lost. Today, when someone is called a “politician,” Nigerians no longer expect character, ideas, or performance. Instead, the name now suggests lavish lifestyles , sudden wealth , luxury cars , and mansions built overnight . Politics has become a safe haven for ill-gotten wealth and a quick route to fame and fortune. Sadly, many politicians embarrass themselves and the nation through their greed and arrogance. The Natasha Akpoti Story A few months ago, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan made headlines after alleging sexual harassment again...

The ongoing recall process of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan presents a crucial test of the Independent National Electoral Commission's (INEC) integrity. INEC's integrity has been questioned in the past, and this recall process will be a significant milestone for Nigeria's democracy. The Recall Process Recalling a Senator or House of Representatives member in Nigeria involves a multi-step process: Step 1: Petition: More than half of the registered voters in the Senator's or House of Representatives member's constituency must sign a petition, alleging their loss of confidence in the member. Step 2: Submission to INEC: The petition is submitted to the Chairman of INEC. Step 3: Verification: INEC verifies the signatures on the petition to ensure they meet the required threshold. Step 4: Notification: If the petition is valid, INEC notifies the Senator or House of Representatives member. Step 5: Public Notice: INEC issues a public notice stating the date, time, and loc...

Silence is Not Golden: The Need for Accountability and Justice in Nigeria's Justice System for Sex-Related Crimes By Dr. Bright Oniovokukor  In Nigeria's justice system, one area of criminality that has not received fair and objective attention is sex-related offenses. The challenge of providing evidence remains significant, and proving the facts is another obstacle. Despite having various laws in place to address these issues for many years, biases stemming from loud opinions, prejudice, nepotism, religion, and culture continue to hinder progress. This has perpetuated a culture of silence. When a woman who has been sexually harassed decides to speak up, some people, including some who claim to be gender advocates, argue that the timing and circumstances are not ideal. They have used this argument to criticize Senator Natasha, claiming she spoke out at the wrong time and place.  This raises questions:  When is enough enough?  Do offenders consider the time and locati...