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Shekau’s new details about the Zambarmari Massacre raises issues
Leader of the terrorist Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau Tuesday, December 1, 2020, in a daunting video, revealed more details about the Zambarmari massacre in Jere Local Government Area of Borno , where the…
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This Twitter video underscores why political offices must cease to serve as poverty alleviation scheme
A trending video on Twitter on Tuesday, sparked conversations around political office holders and their penchant for living large at the expense of the masses. The man in the video…
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Niger Republic: It’s about time Maina’s abettors were brought to book too
The news of Abdulrasheed Maina’s arrest is making the rounds and causing much buzz among Nigerians. The former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT), who is allegedly facing…
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More than ever; here’s why we should be exploring multiple sources of power supply
The Federal Government is making moves to install five million solar home systems in under-served and off-grid communities across the country in the coming week. Laolu Akande, Senior Special Assistant…
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Zabarmari: Why Nigeria’s Service Chiefs must be replaced urgently
When we speak of the heightened level of insecurity in Nigeria, it is at the risk of sounding like a broken record. Sadly, this is the reality in the country…
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Here’s why we need a lesson on wildlife conservation in this part of the world
As Nigerians, it is not uncommon to harbour superstitious beliefs about certain animals for reasons best known to us. Some of us for instance, might have a strong dislike for cats…
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ASUU needs a consensus to above everything else; save the future of tertiary education in Nigeria
The back and forth between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) leaves one wondering what the future holds for the Nigerian education sector. The situation does not…
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2023: Why (young) Nigerians must follow developments around the Electoral Reform Bill that scaled 2nd reading
Electoral reforms are critical to restoring credibility in Nigeria’s voting system because the electorate has since lost confidence in the electoral system, due to the many irregularities that often mar the…
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Restructuring: FG’s meeting with South-South Leaders and Stakeholders is a step in the right direction
The call to restructure the country is an ongoing one that is yet to yield the desired outcome. On Tuesday, leaders of the South-South held a consultative meeting at the Government House, Port…
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“The Labour of our Heroes Past:” But who truly are these heroes?
The aftermath of the #EndSARS protest has revealed some shocking news Nigerians are finding difficult to wrap their heads around. The latest shocker being a statement about former Head of…
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The exploits of Dr. Onyema Ogbuagbu is another reason why the FG must strive to keep the country’s best brains
The United States Mission to Nigeria has showered accolades on a US-based Nigerian, Dr Onyema Ogbuagu, for his contribution to the development of a COVID-19 vaccine. He was said to…
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Here are steps the FG mustn’t shy away from if we are to exit recession anytime soon
According to reports, Nigeria has slipped into a second phase of recession in five years, occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic and a fall in oil price on the international market.…
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The Zamfara kidnap is another sad reminder that insecurity is at a terrible high
Insecurity is one of the major problems plaguing Nigeria. It is worrisome that a week hardly goes by without reports of heightened levels of the scourge across the nation resulting…
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2023: Why Nigerian youths must take Senate President Lawan’s challenge as invitation to sweeping reforms
In addition to fighting for an end to police brutality and extra-judicial killings, another critical issue that was prominently discussed during the #EndSARS protest was the high cost of governance…
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What really is the problem with security details of ‘Nigerian VIPs?’ | Trigger-happiness or incompetence?
According to reports early Friday, a security aide to Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the House of Representatives, allegedly shot a newspaper vendor, identified as Ifeanyi Okereke, in the head. The…
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Adamu Garba: There’s a nexus between reluctance to accountability and ‘lawsuits’ that encourage same
On the heels of the #EndSARS protest, young Nigerians who took to the streets to demand good governance and an end to police brutality enjoyed massive support from prominent members…
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Journalist, Fisayo Soyombo brings to light; terrible rot in Nigeria’s tertiary health facilities
It is becoming clearer by the day why the political class prefer to jet out to seek medical attention rather than make use of local healthcare facilities which they have…
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#EndSARS: Deployment of Police to Afrika Shrine is another infringement no one should be quiet about
The Nigerian government seems bent on worsening the situation of young Nigerians following the #EndSARS protest, despite their genuine effort to drive positive change. As young people with a progressive…
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A break down of the Nigerian Army cross-examination before the Panel of Enquiry | #LekkiShooting
Since young Nigerians took to the streets early October to protest against police brutality and impunity, the question of who ordered the shooting of peaceful protesters by security operatives at the Lekki Toll Plaza…
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ICYMI: Nigerian Army testifies before panel of enquiry, reveals more details on #LekkiShooting
The Nigerian Army, Saturday, recounted its side of the story that led to the shooting of peaceful protesters during the #EndSARS campaign, including the role it played at restoring normalcy…
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#EndSARS: 10 powerful lessons from Dele Farotimi’s interview with Arise News
A lot has happened in Nigeria since the #EndSARS protests and various human rights activists have weighed in on the issue. Lawyer and social critic, Dele Farotimi, shared his thoughts…
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Like Lagos; Kwara finally realises that cost of governance is critical to progress
The Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, Friday, announced his administration’s plans to repeal the payment of pension to former governors and their deputies in the state. He stated this in a tweet,…
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#EndSARS: ‘We’d have been talking of something else had Buhari not acted like a father.’ Adesina, really?
Media aide to President Buhari, Femi Adesina, Friday, said that his principal displayed self-restraint and tolerance during the #ENDSARS protests according to reports. In an article he shared on his…
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What is the hope of Nigerian students as ASUU advises members on alternative income?
Students in Nigerian tertiary institutions are getting wearier by the day of the eight-month-long strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Not once, not twice have their hopes…
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That ‘bandits reportedly collect taxes from Zamfara peasants’ is enough signal to move above rhetorics
Nigeria as a country remains plagued with diverse challenges that seem to be growing everyday as a result of negligence on the part of the authorities. This leaves one wondering…
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Okowa: ‘It’s unlawful for Zamfara to control gold’ | Any more argument against restructuring Nigeria?
Nigeria remains a country blessed with mineral resources including gold, iron, lead, zinc, barites, gypsum, kaolin, marble, coal, titanium, tungsten, lithium, cobalt, natural gas, petroleum resources etc. According to…
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Balarabe Musa: 10 lessons Nigerian politicians can learn from the life and times of late statesman
On Wednesday, 11 November 2020, Nigerians woke up to the news of the demise of elder statesman and former governor of Kaduna, Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa. Balarabe was among the few…
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Lawsuit against #EndSARS promoters: Eye-service, mischief or hands of Esau?
Nigerians have seen all sorts of “drama” at play in the aftermath of the #EndSARS protest. While the government is busy freezing bank accounts of prominent #EndSARS promoters and seizing the passports…
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Make no mistakes about it; the EFCC needs urgent ‘sanctification’ too
When we examine the approach to governance in Nigeria, we would realise that a lot of things have gone wrong in the system and are in urgent need of repairs.…
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DJ Switch fleeing for safety is proof that the government has misplaced priorities on issues of national security
With the current situation of things in the aftermath of the #EndSARS protest, one may think Nigeria is back to the military era. Not only have many young Nigerians been…
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