By Kachi Okezie, Esq This commentary is borne not of academic observation, but of a deep-seated professional frustration shared by colleagues in the legal profession and, most acutely, through my…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq There is a question Nigeria has been reluctant to ask about its open economy: open to whom, and on what terms? The protests at Lagos International…

By Mazi Godson Azu London, 2 October 2026 The celebration of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary in London took on a special significance on Friday, 2 October 2026, as FirstBank UK,…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq There is a profound, almost farcical irony in the Premier League’s current posture of righteous indignation. Whenever the league’s grandees step before the cameras to cast…

By Mazi Godson Azu An evening of friendship, family, politics, entertainment, philanthropy and the celebration of an unconventional Nigerian icon. A Memorable Celebration of Charlie Boy in London It was…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq For decades, Nigeria has treated football as if it were a government department with goalposts. We appoint (or “elect”) boards by fiat, dissolve them by press…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq There is a quiet revolution happening on the Atlantic coast of Lagos, and it has nothing to do with politics. At the Dangote Refinery, a $20…

By. Godson Azu I am deeply grateful and honoured to have been invited by my good friend and Chairman of the London Political Summit and Awards (LPSA), Prof. Kishan Devani…

Sanjeet Manek’s journey from East Africa to Britain, and from international finance to entrepreneurship, reflects a growing vision for stronger trade, investment and commercial partnerships between the United Kingdom and…

Reflections from the Association of Asset Custodians of Nigeria Annual Investor Conference 2026 in London By Mazi Godson Azu A London conversation about Nigeria’s economic future, investment confidence and the…

Benue Governor to Lead Distinguished State Delegation to the 11th Annual London Political Summit and Awards 2026 By Seyi Adeyemi The Board of Trustees, International Advisory Council and Organising Committee…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq There is a particular kind of anger that settles in the chest of an ordinary Nigerian when the news breaks that those elected to serve them…

By Henry Oduenyi As the countdown begins to the 11th Annual London Political Summit and Awards, attention is increasingly turning to London for what is expected to be a major gathering…

Mazi Godson Azu, an international relations expert, leadership and governance consultant, author and advocate for African development, has been honoured with the African Special Recognition Award 2026 at The Voice…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq The 66th Annual General Conference (AGC) of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) in Port Harcourt has sparked an intense public and professional debate following the decision…

Post-Voice Achievers Awards London 2026 Diplomatic Engagements By Mazi. Godson Azu Following the successful conclusion of the 15th Edition of the Voice Achievers Awards (VAA) and Business Dialogue 2026 in…

By Sonny IrocheAugust 12, 2026 For centuries, plagiarism has been regarded principally as an ethical and intellectual offence: the dishonest appropriation of another person’s words, ideas or creative work and…

By Mazi. Godson Azu A private dinner reception was recently held in London in honour of the Deputy Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, providing an…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq In every functional constitutional democracy, the architecture of governance rests upon a single, non-negotiable pillar: the Separation of Powers. As Baron de Montesquieu famously observed, when…

At the MBHS Lagos , Old Boys Association UK, Ireland and Europe Chapter, Annual Summer BBQ Party, 2026, held in the back garden of the able Chairman, Mr. Kingsley Omokhale’s…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq For years in Nigeria, the conversation about autism has lived in whispers. In school staff rooms it was “that slow child.” In churches and mosques it…

Nigeria is at a crossroads again. As election season approaches, the drums of citizen participation and grassroots mobilisation will sound in every ward, village, and market square. Politicians will come…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq The letter arrived, according to several accounts, on August 5th. It was addressed to First Bank and signed by an Assistant Commander of the EFCC. It…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq The letter arrived, according to several accounts, on August 5th. It was addressed to First Bank and signed by an Assistant Commander of the EFCC. It…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq Could FIFA’s $20 billion plan to spin off the commercial rights to the World Cup be the magic wand that transforms football funding, or could it…

Part Three: Beyond Godfathers—Building a Republic Governed by Institutions Rather Than Individuals Can a Nation Truly Develop Under Political Godfatherism? This question lies at the heart of Nigeria’s democratic dilemma.…

Part Two: Political Leadership, Godfatherism and the Battle for Democratic Institutions One of the greatest misconceptions in contemporary Nigerian politics is the tendency to equate political leadership with political godfatherism.…

A Comparative Reflection on Lagos and Rivers State Politics By Mazi Godson Azu, MA, BA (Hons), FOSHA, AMILM, MID, MIoD, MIoG Introduction Nigeria’s democratic journey since the return to constitutional…

The Board of Advisory, Management Team, and International Partners of the London Political Summit and Awards (LPSA) are delighted to congratulate Hon. Oliver Ryan MP, Member of Parliament for Burnley,…

A UK councillor, Glenn Gibbins (66), has been charged under the Communications Act 2003 over an alleged 2024 social media post in which he reportedly stated that Nigerians should be…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq Nigeria is at a crossroads again. As election season approaches, the drums of citizen participation and grassroots mobilisation will sound in every ward, village, and market…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq Last October, in just one night, the River Niger rose and swallowed entire streets in Lokoja. In Makurdi, families slept on rooftops as water took their…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq. The debate over devolved policing (often, and inaccurately, reduced to ‘state police’) is not really about policing. It is more about character. The proposed structure is…

UMUDIKE, ABIA STATE — July 14, 2026 Nigeria’s drive toward climate-smart agriculture and digital farming will achieve limited results unless technological innovation is aligned with the real needs of farmers,…

By Chinedum Nwajiuba Department of Agribusiness Finance and Management, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Nigeria. Lead paper presented at the 2nd International Conference of the College of Agricultural Economics,…

The remarkable contributions of African leaders continue to gain international recognition through platforms that celebrate excellence, innovation, and transformational leadership. One of the foremost initiatives promoting this vision is The…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq In Rome, where the achievements of civilisations are etched into history, three young Nigerians have written a remarkable new chapter for their country. Eleven-year-old Egejurum Onyedikachi,…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq By way of a backdrop, on 29 December, 2023, South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, gleefully announced to the whole world that South Africa had filed a…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq By way of a backdrop, on 29 December, 2023, South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa, gleefully announced to the whole world that South Africa had filed a…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq There are countries where government is so meticulously organised that even a junior civil servant cannot change the heading on an official letter without triggering layers…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, United Kingdom | Hargeisa, Republic of Somaliland The Organising Committee of the London Political Summit and Awards (LPSA), under the leadership of CaterandMerger Consult UK, in…

By Seyi Adeyemi The Nigeria House Team, comprising , Mazi. Azu, Ambassador Uzo, Mr. Omar, and Hon. Joy, held a highly productive strategic meeting this afternoon with Mr. Lawrence Miller,…

By Mazi Godson Azu It was a memorable evening of celebration, recognition, and goodwill as distinguished Nigerians from across the United Kingdom gathered at 1st Point Restaurant and Bar SE,…

By Mazi Godson Azu It was a great honour and privilege for me, in my capacity as President of the Abia State Union UK, to participate as a guest at…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq The National Democratic Coalition (NDC) has become one of the fastest-rising political platforms in Nigeria. In an astonishingly short time, the “Peter Obi effect” has given…

By Godson Azu It was a great privilege and honour to be invited by the Sierra Leone High Commission in London to attend the inaugural Sierra Leone Civic Day in…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, United Kingdom | 17 June 2026 CaterandMerger Consult UK has applauded the Executive Governor of Benue State, His Excellency, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, for…

By Seyi Adeyemi CaterandMerger Consult UK is delighted to announce the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer, Mazi Godson Azu, as the Official Coordinator of the Nigeria House within the…

By Mr. Seyi Adeyemi The Chief Executive Officer of CaterandMerger Consult UK, Mazi Godson Azu, recently led a high-level delegation comprising the organisation’s associate partners and advisory board members on…

By Godson Azu The establishment of the South East Development Commission (SEDC) was celebrated across the South East as a historic opportunity to address decades of infrastructural neglect, economic stagnation,…

By Godson Azu I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Institute of Directors, held at the prestigious 116 Pall Mall in Piccadilly,…

Ethiopia – The Centre of Origin By Godson Azu On Tuesday, 9 June 2026, the Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in London played host to an impressive…

London Political Summit Awards (LPSA) proudly congratulates and celebrates our distinguished Advisory Board Member, Prof. Steve Azaiki, OON, on his well-deserved recognition and appointment as Director of the Centre for…

By Godson Azu In an era where diplomacy is increasingly measured by tangible economic outcomes rather than ceremonial engagements, Ghana continues to demonstrate how strategic international relations, diaspora engagement, and…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq There is a silence in Nigeria more damning than any riot, more revealing than any budget speech, and more corrosive than any single act of corruption.…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq The National Democratic Coalition (NDC) has become one of the fastest-rising political platforms in Nigeria. In an astonishingly short time, the “Peter Obi effect” has given…

The Abia State Government has announced the Grand Finale of activities marking the 3rd Anniversary of Governor Alex Otti’s administration, scheduled for Friday, May 29, 2026. In a press release…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq When Muhammadu Buhari descended the steps of the inaugural podium in 2015, he did so draped in the borrowed robes of a secular saint. To a…

The 15th edition of The Voice Achievers Award and business summit will officially take place in London on August 21, 2026, at the prestigious Hilton London Kensington hotel. Organized by…

By Godson Azu I was highly delighted to attend the official launch of the United Kingdom Chapter of the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), hosted at the residence of the…

By Godson Azu The recent judgment delivered by Justice M.G. Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, nullifying the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)’s directive requiring political parties to submit…

By Godson Azu The unfolding political conversations ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections have once again brought the name of Atiku Abubakar to the centre of national discourse. For many…

By Godson Azu Nigeria’s reputation within the international community continues to face serious challenges, not only because of economic instability, corruption allegations, and governance concerns, but also due to the…