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…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq It’s fairly settled, though sadly so, that overvaluing paper qualifications has distorted public judgment, weakened democratic accountability, and distracted citizens from governance outcomes on Nigeria. Nigeria…

By Kachi Okezie, Esq When you see a player complete a big transfer or sign a major sponsorship deal, ut didn’t just happen. There’s usually someone behind the scenes helping…

By Godson Azu Across the African continent, a silent but powerful revolution is taking place. From Lagos to Nairobi, Kigali to Dakar, young innovators, technology entrepreneurs, fintech founders, and digital…

By Godson Azu It was a remarkable and inspiring afternoon as friends, family members, political associates, community stakeholders, and dignitaries gathered at St Luke’s Church for a special Thanksgiving Service…

By Godson Azu The growing call for African unity, strategic collaboration, diaspora inclusion, and economic transformation will once again take centre stage as the 2026 edition of the Voice Achievers…

By Godson Azu The growing momentum around intra-African trade, diaspora investment, entrepreneurship, innovation, and youth empowerment once again came into focus during the recent stakeholder engagement and networking event organised…

By Godson Azu It was an inspiring and productive evening of strategic business engagement, collaboration, and high-level networking at the recent Institute of Directors (IoD) Spring Networking Event in London.…

By Godson Azu The momentum is steadily building, enthusiasm is growing across communities, and preparations are gathering international attention as INGO Third Sector Resources moves forward with plans to host…

By Godson Azu Politics, in every democratic society, is fundamentally about the people — their trust, expectations, representation, accountability, and the responsibility entrusted to elected leaders. In the United Kingdom…

By Mazi. Godson. Azu The political landscape of the United Kingdom is undergoing one of the most dramatic transformations in modern democratic history. The May 2026 local council elections have…

Mazi Godson Azu recently had the distinguished opportunity to briefly meet with the newly appointed High Commissioner of Nigeria to the Court of St. James’s, London, His Excellency Ambassador Aminu…

This afternoon, I was accompanied by Chief Ambassador Uzo Owunne, CEO of INGO and Convener of the African Pavilion UK, on a courtesy visit to the Deputy High Commissioner of…

By Godson Azu In an increasingly interconnected world, the concept of governance is evolving beyond territorial boundaries. Nations are no longer defined solely by those who reside within their borders,…

By Mazi Godson Azu Progressivism, at its core, is the belief that societies can improve through deliberate political action, institutional reform, and social innovation. In the 21st century, it has…

The appointment of Taiwo Oyedele as Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been widely described as both strategic and well-deserved.…

By Kachi Okezie , Esq In international relations, there are no permanent friendships, only permanent interests. This is a truth Nigeria is being forced to confront, often painfully, in its…

It was a distinct privilege to attend Africa Writes, organised by the Royal African Society, held at the SOAS University of London. I extend my sincere appreciation to Dr Stella…

By Godson Azu The sudden speculation surrounding the removal or sidelining of Wale Edun as Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy has sent shockwaves through political,…

By Godson Azu UK-Based International Relations and Politics Expert, Analyst, and Commentator This morning, I had the pleasure of attending the “Meet the Funders” engagement session organised by Peterborough Community…