Uroupa Kiakubu

October 7, 2020

The Petrol-Tanker Syndrome: What is the ultimate solution to the suicidal acts of petrol thieves?

Call it ignorance, illiteracy, poverty, greed or outright carelessness on the part of government parastatals or citizens, but the issue is that Nigerians have lost their lives on too many occasions trying to make use of supposed one-time opportunities to survive. On Tuesday, October 6 2020, a petrol tanker was reported to have fallen in... Read More

Petrol tanker accidents, Poverty and unemployment, Solution to tanker accidents

October 6, 2020

#SotitobireFinalJudgement: Here’s why parents need to be extra-vigilant with their toddlers

Kidnapping is a terrible crime that has left many families shattered. While some people may be fortunate to have their relatives back, others might never get to see their relatives again. The rising cases of kidnapping in our society are alarming; it is even more shocking when it takes place in a religious gathering where... Read More

#SotitobireFinalJudgement:, Alarming rate of kidnapping, Missing child

October 6, 2020

Laycon’s take on leadership has great lessons for Nigerian youth

Youth are strategic to social change and any nation that denies its youth an enabling environment to participate in nation-building does so at its peril. Laycon, the Big Brother Naija season 5 winner, gives us food for thought on youth leadership in the video below. So I read up on the Unification of Germany, Otto... Read More

Lekan BBN, Youth leadership

October 5, 2020

Bisola’s kidnap teaches us a lesson we usually try to avoid

Kidnapping is a serious crime and a security threat that is prevalent in Nigeria. Over the years, Nigerians have experienced unprecedented levels of kidnapping for ransom and other reasons. Unfortunately, this has gone unchecked. The latest kidnap case involving Busola, a young lawyer, is a reminder that the government needs to do more to protect... Read More

Deep Dive, Thinking Through

Bisola's kidnap, End kidnapping, insecurity in Nigeria

October 4, 2020

#EndSARS: Extra-judicial killings often lead to reprisal attacks and its already happening in Delta

For the umpteenth time now, Nigerians have taken to social media to call on the government to scrap the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) for atrocities we can no longer count. The unlawful killing of Nigerians has become a norm with the SARS operatives. Unfortunately, the government has turned a deaf ear to the plight of... Read More

October 4, 2020

#JusticeForFavour: All we know about the 11-year-old raped to death

Rape is a cruel and debasing act against humanity – it is a serious crime with consequences on the physical, psychological and reproductive health of victims. Sadly, rape incidences are on the increase in Nigeria. On October 2, angry Nigerians took to Twitter to demand justice for the rape and murder of a minor with... Read More

#JusticeForFavour, End rape culture

October 2, 2020

Òlòtūré is a reminder that human trafficking is still an endemic

The Nigerian movie industry has grown to an enviable height over the years. With a reputation as one of the largest film industries in the world, there is always something exciting to look forward to from Nigeria’s Nollywood. Every year, Nigeria’s booming film industry churns out about 1,500 films for our viewing pleasure. Besides the... Read More

Crime against humanity, Human trafficking in Nigeria, Oloture

October 2, 2020

Pastor Sam Adeyemi’s depiction of a future Nigeria is great, but are we ready to take up the challenge?

Nigeria celebrated her independence Thursday, in a rather solemn mood for obvious reasons. The mood of the Independence Day anniversary re-echoed the fact that many Nigerians have lost faith in the government and the hopes of seeing any meaningful development in Nigeria has dwindled. But in the midst of all the moodiness, Leadership expert and... Read More

Deep Dive, Editor's Pick

infrastructure development, Making Nigeria the Dubai of Africa, Strategic Leadership

October 1, 2020

Police brutalises journalist covering protest; Is there a difference between the repressive colonial era and now? | #NigeriaAt60

Today, 60 years ago, Nigeria gained her independence from the British ‘colonial masters.’ The quest for nationhood was in the hopes that a sovereign Nigeria will be better off without the British rule. The nation’s independence on 1 October, 1960 was received with much gusto with heightened hopes of building a great nation independent of... Read More

October 1 protest, police brutality, Police brutalizes Punch journalist

October 1, 2020

#NigeriaAt60: 10 things we learnt from President Buhari’s Independence Anniversary speech

As is common with previous Independence Anniversaries, President Muhammadu Buhari, addressed Nigerians in an early morning broadcast Thursday. The President’s speech touched on a number of areas from the economy to democracy, elections and the rule of law; spirit of excellence, unity and nationalism; to national healing and return to moral values and ethics. A... Read More

#60Together, #NigeriaAt60, #October1st, Ghana, Muhammadu Buhari, N161, saudi arabia

September 30, 2020

#BBNaija may have ended but there are lessons for Nigeria’s political participation

Nigerians are great lovers of entertainment and this is evident in their passion for the Big Brother Naija show – from the way they talk about their favourite housemates to mobilising votes for them. Beyond the entertainment value of the show however, there are lessons to learn in relation to elections in Nigeria. According to... Read More

INEC, Lessons from BBNaija voting process, Voting process in Nigeria's election

September 30, 2020

#EndASUUStrike: Here’s a permanent solution to the worrisome neglect of the educational sector in Nigeria

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike is grating badly on the nerves of students who have been on the receiving end of the impasse between the government and the university teachers. It’s been six months since ASUU went on strike and both parties are yet to reach an agreement. Constant strikes have a... Read More

#EndASUUStrike, assu strike, Negative impact of strike on students, Nigeria's educational system

September 29, 2020

How Nigerians are reacting to the alleged diversion of ₦2.67bn meant for the school feeding programme

Corruption is a hydra-headed monster that is difficult to eradicate. And when it becomes legal, it becomes a culture that becomes almost impossible to shake off. And, with the recent report of the ₦2.67 billion school feeding fund uncovered in private accounts, one can only wonder how much more there is to unearth. On Monday,... Read More

FG's school feeding programme, N2.67b ends up in private accounts

September 28, 2020

Boko Haram or a compromised cabinet; what is Governor Zulum up against?

A once peaceful Nigeria has since 2009 been grappling with heightened insecurity issues from the Boko Haram insurgency that has left devastating consequences the nation is yet to recover from – including the bombing of schools, churches, mosques, market places, to the kidnap of the Chibok school-girls, and the massacre of unsuspecting citizens in various... Read More

Deep Dive, Thinking Through

boko haram, Compromised cabinet, Governor Zulum

September 28, 2020

Organised Labour calls off planned strike but here’s how strike actions can become history

Constant strike actions are a disturbing phenomenon Nigerians are all too familiar with and are counter-productive to a nation’s economic growth because it paralyzes economic activities that result in the loss of productive man-hours that could have generated revenue for the nation during the strike period. Virtually every sector of our economy experiences at least... Read More

FG, nlc, Organized labour suspends strike, TUC

September 27, 2020

Myth or fact: Queen Amina’s story has inspiring leadership lessons for women

From generation to generation, women have proven themselves an integral and indispensable part of leadership both locally and globally. Nigeria has produced notable women leaders in virtually all spheres of society; in politics, education, commerce, etc. From the great Queen Amina of Zazzau (modern-day Zaria) to Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Margaret Ekpo, Ladi Dosei Kwali, Dora Akunyili,... Read More

Deep Dive, Editor's Pick

Queen Amina, Women In Politics, Women leadership

September 26, 2020

Tribal Slurs: Are they derogatory terms that disunite us or simply bants?

Nigeria has a rich cultural heritage that spans across cultures; the beauty of the nation lies in the diversity of its rich cultural heritage. As diverse as the cultures are, so are the tribal slurs designated on Nigerians from different parts of the country. As one from the South East, what comes to mind when... Read More

BBN, Erica BBN, Laycon BBN, Singer Teni, Tribal slurs, Tribal wars

September 25, 2020

Population control or intentional carelessness | The Iju-Ishaga gas explosion sends too many messages

Safety on Nigerian roads has been a source of concern for many, especially with the rising number of avoidable accidents occurring on our roads. On Thursday, September 24, 2020, there was a report of a tanker explosion at the Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos that claimed three lives and left 30 others injured. Several buildings and... Read More

Deep Dive, Thinking Through

Curbing accidents on Nigerian roads, Iju-Ishaga tanker explosion, Roadworthiness test

September 23, 2020

It is not a death sentence | All what we know about the SC genotype

In our Biology classes back in our high school days, literally every one of us must have come across the term “genotype.” But how much do we know about our genotype? The common genotypes most of us are familiar with are the AA, AS and SS. But, are we aware that there is a category... Read More

Hb SC disease, Laycon BBN, SC genotype

September 23, 2020

FG orders reduction in price of fertilizer but there’s still much to be desired

President Buhari Tuesday, through the Vice Chairman of the National Food Security Council and the Governor of Kebbi, Atiku Bagudu, ordered the reduction of the cost of fertilizer from ₦5,500 to ₦5,000 per bag. The initiative which was originally launched in Abuja in April is part of the Federal Government’s effort to cushion the effect... Read More

Deep Dive, Thinking Through

Fertilizer subsidy, Hike in electricity tariff and fuel price, president buhari

September 23, 2020

Inherited grudge, selfish nature | What’s the reason people do not spend quality time with their relatives?

It is a natural human instinct to socialise with others – to share thoughts, ideas, feelings, joyous moments, successes, failures, disappointments, etc, and with family and friends around, social activities are usually fun. Often times, a visit to extended family members helps in bonding the family. But have you ever wondered why some people rarely... Read More

Deep Dive, Thinking Through

cousins, Family ties, Inherited grudges

September 22, 2020

Peter Obi, Okorocha, Kalu | Who stands a better chance for Nigeria’s 2023 Presidency?

The outcome of every election determines the fate of the nation or state it directly affects, that is why people weigh their options before choosing their political representatives. After the just-concluded Edo governorship election that was a subject of national debate, the focus might have shifted to Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election – even though the... Read More

Deep Dive, Thinking Through

2023 presidency, Orji Uzo Kalu, peter obi, Rochas Okorocha

September 22, 2020

As insecurity worsens on Nigerian roads, our leaders would rather fly over our heads

“Strong accountability matters – and when it works, it benefits everyone. It enables people to know how the Government is doing, and how to gain redress when things go wrong. It ensures that ministers and civil servants are acting in the interests of the people that they serve.” – Institute for Government. Every government has... Read More

Abuja-Kaduna expressway, Aero Contractors, Insecurity on Nigerian roads

September 20, 2020

Here’s one more reason why Nigeria’s 60th Independence Celebration is not a time to dance around

In 10 days, Nigeria will be celebrating her 6oth independence anniversary when we all experience nostalgic feelings and a sense of oneness. But from all indications, things may take a solemn mood this year as Nigeria celebrates her Diamond jubilee. The killings, the food prices, the added taxes, epileptic power, bad roads are just a... Read More

End SARS, Miss Stella Ifeoma Abugu, October 1 protest

September 20, 2020

#EdoNoBeLagos: Has Edo truly moved on from the politics of godfatherism?

Results from the various polling units are beginning to trickle in, from the keenly contest Edo governorship elections, which saw a lot of political drama in the build up to the polls. Early indications have shown that the incumbent, Godwin Obaseki, is leading with a margin of over 90 thousand votes. As is common with... Read More

#EdoNoBeLagos, Politics of godfatherism

September 18, 2020

Is FIRS statement on ‘self-certification’ intentional or an attempt to pass a message?

Having sent Nigerians into a dilemma, who asked why they need to be ‘self-certified’ after all the other measures taken for data collection, the Federal Government has apologised for the misleading tweets (now deleted) it posted concerning the completion of the self-certification forms. It started Thursday, September 17, 2020, when Nigerians were going about the... Read More

Federal Government of Nigeria, Income tax regulation 2019, Self-Certification Forms

Sexual assault

September 18, 2020

El-Rufai has passed a new rape law, but Nigerians are divided on the dicey issue of castrating rapists

Rape has become more a culture than a crime in Nigeria due to unwilling attitude to regard rape as it is. It is so deep-rooted that we fail to realise the trauma that comes with it. And studies have shown that rape can have a devastating effect on victims if not handled properly. Besides the physical... Read More

Deep Dive, Thinking Through

kaduna, Law against rape, Punishment for rape

September 17, 2020

13-year-old’s Umar Farouq’s sentence is one reason every Nigerian state should domesticate the Child Rights Act

“It is up to today’s generation to demand that world leaders from government, business and communities end child rights violations now, once and for all. They must commit to action to make sure every child, has every right” – UNICEF Every child has a right to be protected against all forms of abuse and violence.... Read More

Domesticating the Child Rights Acts, Justice for Omar Farouq, Kano State

September 16, 2020

#NigeriaAt60: What is the hope of a united Nigeria as we celebrate Diamond Jubilee?

On October 1, Nigeria will celebrate her 60th anniversary as a sovereign nation, a milestone worth celebrating amidst the numerous challenges that have threatened to tear the nation apart. And, in preparation for the commemoration of the nation’s diamond jubilee, the Federal Government has unveiled a logo with the theme “60 Together.” The unveiling of... Read More

Diamond Jubilee, Nigeria at 60, Nigeria's unity

September 16, 2020

#Edodecides: Tinubu and Atiku may have their agenda but Edo needs to vote wisely

Elections are a vital part of every functional democracy as it aids the transition of power from one government to the next. The primary purpose of an election is to allow the electorate vote their preferred political representatives to serve the interest of the people. Several things, however, can influence the choice of the electorate... Read More

edo decides, Tinubu vs. Atiku, Vote wisely

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