The problem of unregulated use of money in politics did not begin today. There are antecedents in the history of modern Nigeria, beginning with the politics of nationalism in the 1950s, similar to rent-seeking behaviours of parties, politicians and voters. For example, the absence of strict legislation to regulate party finance made it possible for Continue Reading...

Ms Akua Sena Dansua, Minister for Tourism, said preparation towards the inauguration of President John Dramani Mahama on January 7 is progressing according to the scheduled plan. “We have learnt some lessons from previous inaugural challenges, especially during the late President John Evans Ata Mills’ inauguration where there was limited time to prepare”, she said. Continue Reading...

The House of Representatives held plenary sessions 107, spent a total of 140 days on holiday between January 1 and December 31 in 2012, Daily Trust investigations have shown. Based on the provisions of section 63 of the 1999 Constitution as amended, the House is required to sit for at least 181 days in a Continue Reading...