LIST OF REASONS

INTRO: The Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGOF) has embarked on a groundbreaking initiative to map the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, using high-resolution drone technology. This development marks a significant milestone in Nigeria’s technological evolution in geospatial management and supports its push toward smart cities and sustainable development.  The reasons  for OSGOF's adoption of drone technology for mapping Abuja are: 1.      Accurate and High-Resolution Mapping:   OSGOF's use of drone technology allows the collection of thousands of high-quality images (approximately 17,000), producing highly detailed and accurate topographical maps. Such resolution is far superior to what traditional satellite imagery or manual mapping can provide. 2.      Enhanced Geospatial Data Management: According to the Surveyor-General, Abuduganiyu Adebomehin, the project is rooted in geospatial information management—c...

INTRO: The political atmosphere in Osun State is currently charged, following allegations and counter-allegations between the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over control of local government (LG) secretariats. The crisis, centered on who rightfully occupies the LG councils, has sparked warnings of potential unrest.    The reasons behind the rising tension over Osun LG secretariats crisis are: 1.      Planned Reinstatement of PDP LG Officials: The APC has accused the state government of plotting to reinstate PDP-elected local government chairmen and councillors, elected in the February 21, 2025 election. They claim the plan is to use a court order to forcefully install these officials into the councils. 2.      Legal Backing Through Court Mandamus: The APC alleges that the Adeleke administration is relying on an expected order of mandamus from an Osun High Court sitting in Ikirun, which may be is...

INTRO: The nationwide protest organized for April 7, 2025, under the leadership of the Take-It-Back Movement (TIB), has drawn national attention due to its compelling objectives and widespread support across civil society organizations, labour unions, and human rights advocates. Despite opposition from the Nigerian Police Force, the protest is going ahead, reflecting a deepening concern among citizens over issues related to governance, civil liberties, and constitutionalism. This article outlines key reasons behind the protest, grounded in the motivations and tensions captured in recent developments.   The reasons behind the April 7 nationwide protest against the Cybercrime Act and emergency rule are:   1.      Perceived Misuse of the Cybercrime Act: At the heart of the protest is the demand for the repeal of the Cybercrime Act, which many Nigerians believe has been weaponized to stifle dissent and suppress free speech. Protesters argue that instead...