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Abraham Lincoln described democracy as “government of the people, by the people, for the people” during the American civil war in 1863. His notion later became the often quoted definition of democracy and a benchmark of rating its success globally. More than a few nations have actualized Lincoln’s thought, but Nigeria is lagging behind. Her quasi-democratic arrangement is what the writer terms Judicracy: representative government via the verdict of law lords. J-u-d-i-c-r-a-c-y is a flawed democratic system in which the court repeatedly determines who rules, instead of the electorates. 2019 general election is the worst in Nigeria’s history as it…

In Athens, 510 BC, Cleisthenes instituted democracy to foster greater accountability of institutions and leaders to citizens and the law. Today, the tenet is being flouted with impunity, especially in developing nations, where most of the heads of parliament are puppets of the president. Nigeria tops the list. While her legislature is failing in oversight and overlooking misconducts, that of the United States (US) prosecuted President Donald Trump and almost removed him from office. This piece evaluates the two countries legislative conduct, based on the proceedings of Trump’s impeachment trial. Process and History of US and Nigerian President Impeachment Article…

Esteemed Appreciation to NIDOE Irish Chapter who have chosen peace and unity for a purposeful homeland development over seed of disunity especially when it’s election time. Our sincere appreciation to Her Excellency (Dr) Mrs Elizabeth Uzoma Emenike, Ambassador of Nigeria to Ireland for her leadership in Ireland effectively marketing Nigeria and Nigerians to Irish people while uniting our people. We thank her for supporting NIDOE during the historic Europe AGM hosted by Irish Chapter. We will present the full report to the FGN via the Mission. I am Personally grateful to the NIDO Europe Leadership Organs; including the Central Executive…

I bring Ireland the message of peace and unity for a purposeful homeland development: Greetings to NIDOE Irish Chapter from NIDO Europe Headquarters; including the Central Executive Council (CEC), the distinguished NIDOE Europe Board of Trustees (BOT) and with the supreme authority of the entire Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Europe (NIDOE), which is comprised of 23 Chapters in 21 European countries, the European arm of the Nigerian Global Diaspora network (NIDO), the official organization facilitated by the Federal Government of Nigeria to represent the interests of all Nigerians as continental organizations (Federal Republic of Nigeria Official Gazette No. 67, Vol.104,…

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Charlotte Zimpel Zimpel moved back to Germany in 2015 having spent a year a half in Düsseldorf in 2010. She is a full-time mother and works part-time for a local retail firm in Hamburg. Zimpel like to describe herself as an Earth citizen with a zest for life. A multilingual, based in Hamburg with roots in South Africa (SA), Zambia and Zimbabwe. In our first KYC meeting, it took less than 30 munities to discover that her passion is in issues relating mainly to women and children. She believes that anyone in any place can contribute to bringing about positive change in the lives…

NIMC-Biosec-NIDCOM-NIDO finally flagged off the much-awaited Diaspora Enrolment in Europe. This took place in Austria, Italy and finally at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Berlin, Germany to crown the first phase. Below is the full statement by Hon. Kenneth Gbandi, the Chair of NIDO Europe, popular referred to as the Chair of Chairs. “I now humbly call on all Diaspora compatriots to close ranks and differences and make the Diaspora Enrollment a key Diaspora initiative and success story. History will never forgive us to do otherwise. Let us think beyond the immediate, let us think strategically. The…

„Biosec Solutions the first Nigerian (indigenous) company to become EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliant certified“ Biosec Solutions, a Nigerian Identity Management Consultancy firm with over thirty cumulative years of biometric management experience, has become amongst the first Nigerian companies to become certified as being EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliant. The EU GDPR is a set of guidelines and rules that are to be implemented by organisations to will enable them manage personal identity data (including biometrics) in a highly secure manner. Biosec Solutions has been part of many identity management-based projects over the years, and has…

We would like to offer you our sincere congratulations upon the confirmation of your appointment as the Chairman/Chief Executive of the Nigerian Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM). We wish you a successful tenure. We at the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation Worldwide (NIDOWW) pledge our full support to your office and look forward to a productive cooperation with the Commission. Due to the popular demand of our members, who would like to know the functions of NIDCOM and, therefore, what to expect from the Commission and how to engage it, we hereby humbly request for a copy of the Act establishing the Nigerian…

Kenneth Gbandi, the Chairman of Nigerians in Diaspora Organization Europe Continent expressed his appreciations to all the individuals and organizations that made the joint Diaspora Declaration calling on the President, major political parties and their candidates to publicly support democracy and the respect for human rights both during and after the elections in order to discourage violence at the polls and after the results are announced. The Chairman´s remark was contained in a circular sent to Heritage Media central news room in Germany. He specifically expressed joy,  in his words “the declaration has showed patriotism and total commitment of the Nigerian…