The past few months have seen dramatic political developments in South Korea and Nigeria, two nations grappling with internal crises that have tested the resilience of their democratic institutions. In South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol’s short-lived declaration of emergency martial law in December 2024 triggered a swift backlash, culminating in his impeachment by the National Assembly. Meanwhile, in Nigeria, …

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) should stop the release of funds to Rivers State government until the state House of Assembly is properly constituted by the 1999 Constitution. The apex court also affirmed the Martins Amaewhule-led Assembly members as valid members of the house. The apex court also ordered all members of …

Have you noticed that in the last two weeks, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State seems to have acquired an inexplicably large dose of boldness and courage? Conversely, you must have equally observed that, in the last couple of days, Minister of Federal Capital Territory, the very loquacious Nyesom Wike has taken an uncharacteristically large overdose of meekness and humility. …