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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…
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#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…
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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…
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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,…
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#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.…
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#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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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#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…
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#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…
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#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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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#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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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#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,…
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#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…
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