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  Photo Credit: The guardian Nigeria news                                JOHN BUKUNMI In a democratic society, voting is one of the most powerful tools citizens possess. It is both a right and a responsibility. Yet, in many countries, voters turnout continues to be low. This raises a vital question: Should voting be made compulsory? Athenian democracy held that it was every Athenian citizen's duty to participate in decision-making but attendance at the assembly was voluntary. Sometimes, there was some form of social opprobrium for those not participating, particularly if they were engaging in other public activities at the time of the assembly. From the 19th century onward a relatively small number of democracies have introduced compulsory voting at one time or another. From 1862 to 1998, compulsory voting was enacted in 20 democracies most of which were in Western Europe or Latin America. Reasons wh...

In a heartfelt post, the 40-year-old expressed her overwhelming joy at embracing motherhood. By Yakubu Mathilda  Entrepreneur, author and media personality Toke Makinwa welcomes her first child, a baby girl, marking a new chapter in her life and career. The news was shared on Thursday, August 28 2025 through her verified Instagram account. In a heartfelt post, the 40-year-old expressed her overwhelming joy at embracing motherhood. She described her daughter as “the love I never knew existed, my heart in another human being, my love, my precious daughter, my miracle is here.” Makinwa also revealed her daughter’s carefully chosen names: Yakira Eliana, Olakitan, Iyanuoluwa, Ikeoluwa and Adunola. Each name is rich in spiritual and cultural meaning. For many of her fans, the announcement came as a touching surprise. Social media quickly filled with congratulatory messages from colleagues, admirers and followers who celebrated the milestone with her. This birth represents not only a pers...