Author: tosin adesina
First the IMF and now ActionAid says Nigerians are deep into poverty
In March 2018, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that Nigerians are getting poorer and therefore called for urgent and ...
[The Activism Blog] Buhari, June 12 and Democracy
Yesterday’s events were so unprecedented, so unexpected of this government that no one saw it coming, call it the best ...
[The Injustice Blog] Cholera: When will Nigerians have access to clean water?
At a time several countries in the world have declared a total eradication of Cholera, Nigeria is still battling with ...
#ThisIsNigeria: Once again MURIC goes petty
Several times, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) have taken umbrage to many issues in the country even when the issues ...
Illegal dismissal of Bolulere Opukiri, Inihebe Effiong to drag FG to court
The last has not been heard of the dismissal of Bolulere Opukiri a staff of the federal government amnesty office. ...
Barely four weeks after, it seems Osinbajo’s visit to Ondo State was stage managed
Barely four weeks after the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo SAN visited Ondo state to launch the federal government sponsored ...
One year after, no one has been punished for diverting 2017 Ramadan Aid
One of the reasons corruption continues to thrive in Nigeria is that we have very few precedents to deter others ...
[The Activism Blog] Kenyatta and Odinga, statesmen with a difference
Going by the aftermath of the last Presidential runoff in Kenya, the country should be experiencing a civil war at ...
Governor Ambode is a Chartered Accountant but frivolous with Lagos funds
The letters (attached below) were written in April and May this year. Its contents which were leaked online a few ...
Professor Ishaq Oloyede and his silent revolution in JAMB
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Professor Ishaq Oloyede is in the news and it’s for ...
BudgIT, CODE, others lead online Campaign for amendment of UBE Act
On Friday, 25th May, 2018, Non-Governmental Organisations like Connected Development (CODE), BudgIT, and other activists took to twitter for an ...
Is there no one else but Hameed Ali to run Buhari’s Support Organization?
As it was in 2014 so it is in 2018 and it is sad we’ve maintained the status quo under ...
How many more Nigerians need to die from SA’s Xenophobia before Nigeria takes action?
It is no more news that South Africa has become a dreaded place for Nigerians to visit and stay for ...
Fuel subsidy scams are what it takes to get our governors to finally demand accountability from Buhari?
The list of ”wailers’ in Nigeria has increased by thirty six and to be honest, I dont think any of ...
Are we supposed to believe Shettima cares about the Borno state shoe polish poverty alleviation scheme?
Governor Kashim Shettima really thinks we are all idiots. While we are still coming to terms with the fact that ...
Emzor is finally stepping up and offering a practical solution to Nigeria’s codeine crisis
Following a troubling encounter with the National Agency for Food Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) a few weeks ago after ...
The crisis in Accord Party shows why opposition parties may not survive in Nigeria
Anyone with a cursory understanding of Nigerian politics knows that Nigeria is yet to have a viable opposition party. Since ...
How will President Buhari care about the JOHESU strike when his doctors are British?
The ongoing workers strike which has paralyzed the nation’s health sector has remained unresolved despite several attempts by stakeholders to ...
If President Buhari and the Nigerian Senate cannot call Ibrahim Idris to order, who can?
The war of attrition between the Nigerian Senate and the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris is getting messier and ...
Almajiris will soon overrun Lagos if no action is taken
The Almajiri system that has contributed to the highest rate of out of school children in Northern Nigeria is gradually ...
The rainy season is here again, has the government learnt from its past mistakes?
Every year the rainy season is highly anticipated by Nigerians for two major reasons, farming and also the shift to ...
Just a reminder, we’re five months into 2018 and we don’t have a budget
The Nigerian budget is the annual ritual performed by the executive arm of government. In the last quarter of every ...
PDP has just reported the FG to the UN, but it might be too little too late
The main opposition party in Nigeria the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suddenly woken up to its responsibilities of strengthening ...
The Federal Government just banned codeine production in the country but is it enough?
After a long wait the federal government this week announced the ban of syrup containing codeine substances in the country. ...
OAU IFE: An ivory tower in need of a desperate Intervention, an eye-witness account
On the morning of Sunday April 29,2018 I embarked on a journey to Obafemi Awolowo University the famed ‘Great Ife’, ...
Why is the Federal government suddenly interfering in the Omo-Agege saga?
The last has not been heard concerning the aftermath of the invasion of the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday April 18, ...
[The Activism Blog] EiE launches Citizen’s Guide to the Recall Process
In its bid to reawaken a dormant citizenry to its responsibilities, civil society group Enough is Enough (EiE) through its ...
Benue, Nassarawa and a fumbling Presidency
This is not the time for a national census but if we are to count in figures, over 100 Nigerians ...
In Sokoto, patients are being forced to take treatment under trees
Akin to the type of scene you see in a war zone, the picture shows sick women sleeping on the ...
[The Activism Blog] In Benue state, Moses Adi is changing the face of education and its commendable
At a time qualitative education has remained an expensive commodity in the country, an individual has chosen to bridge the ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy