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Baby

October 10, 2018

Baby selling factories are still a thing in Nigeria, yet we won’t embrace adoption

At a time several families are trying their best at conception and other means to seek the fruit of the womb, a family in Anambra state felt so defeated by the widening poverty in Nigeria that they tried to sell off their new born baby to support the rest of the family. According to the... Read More

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anambra, baby, NGO

Teachers

October 5, 2018

World Teachers Day: Is there anything for the Nigerian Teacher to celebrate?

October 5 of every year has been designated World Teachers Day by the United Nations Education and Scientific Organisation (UNESCO) as a day to celebrate teachers and the invaluable service they offer worldwide. The role of teachers in any society cannot be overemphasised. In fact, education is a two-way interaction between the teachers and their students... Read More

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nigeria, teacher, World

October 4, 2018

Violent party primaries, a sign of things to come in 2019?

Primaries to field candidates for the 2019 general elections by different political parties in Nigeria is ongoing on as stipulated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). However, the ones by the two major political parties in Nigeria, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been marked with unprecedented violence... Read More

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party, primaries, violent

flood

October 3, 2018

Flood after flood wracks Nigeria’s cities, when is the death and carnage going to stop?

If you thought Nigeria learnt from the devastation caused by the floods in 2015, 2016 and 2017 and While other nations of the world have devised several measures of combating the disaster, you’d be wrong. Nigeria has done practically nothing to stem the tide of the annual flood, which have become an annual occurrence in... Read More

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flood, homes, nigeria

Ambode

October 1, 2018

Ambode, Sanwo-Olu and Gbagada General Hospital’s breach of Hippocratic Oath

“Into whatever houses I enter…whatever, in connection with my professional practice or not, in connection with it, I see or hear, in the life of men, which ought not to be spoken of abroad, I will not divulge, as reckoning that all such should be kept secret” The inference above is the medical Hippocratic oath... Read More

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ambode, Gbagada, Sanwo-Olu

September 30, 2018

#NoTooYoungToRun was passed for selfish reasons | 16 talking points from the September edition of #ThursdayTalks

Without mincing words, Nigeria is going through very difficult times. And so, it is pertinent that we have discussions on the many issues that stagnate the countries progress. The seventh edition of Thursday Talks Lagos, a monthly conversation with thought leaders, change agents and active citizens which aims at driving conversations around the demand for... Read More

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Akin Oyebode, Juliet Kego, Thursday Talks Lagos

CODE

September 28, 2018

CODE commends World Bank’s $611m intervention for BESDA in Nigeria

A non-governmental organization in Africa with headquarters in Nigeria, Connected Development (CODE) has applauded the World Bank for its $611m (221bn) support to the federal government of Nigeria through the Better Education Service Delivery for All (BESDA) initiative. The BESDA which is a World Bank initiative aims at increasing equitable access for out-of school children... Read More

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BESDA, Code, UBEC

Leah Sharibu, Buhari

September 28, 2018

Leah Sharibu, Hauwa Leman, Alice Ngaddah and the forgotten Chibok girls

It’s a sober moment for Nigeria and the world at large as reactions trail the murder of Saifura Ahmed, one of the health workers abducted by Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) a faction of the dreaded Boko-Haram sect. Saifura, a staff of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) was murdered in response... Read More

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abduction, Buhari, nigeria

Akeredolu

September 25, 2018

Group asks Akeredolu to reverse increment in UNIMED fees

A group in Ondo, the Sunshine Liberation Front (SLF) has advised the State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu to abandon the recently released fee regime for students of the state-owned University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo. The management of the University while releasing new fees for the 2018/19 session increased it by 100 per cent. According to the... Read More

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Ondo, SLF, UNIMED

September 23, 2018

Governor El-Rufai is setting the pace on girl-child education

The Governor of Kaduna, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai has set a new pace with his recent declaration of free education for girls in all state-owned secondary schools. According to him, this is aimed at making sure girl-child education is given the much need importance. This decision by the Kaduna government is the first in the country... Read More

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education, elrufai, Girls, kaduna

Dalung

September 23, 2018

Someone needs to call Sports minister Solomon Dalung to order immediately

The fragile peace being enjoyed in the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) is currently under threat and that threat is being coordinated by the man saddled with the management of sport activities in the country in the person of Mr. Solomon Dalung. The minister of sport who is expected to champion peace in the NFF has... Read More

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Dalung, nff, peace

September 20, 2018

Wizkid, Africa and its flawed patriarchy system

One of Ayodeji Balogun a.k.a Wizkid‘s baby mamas, Oluwanishola Ogudu has added her voice to the rumours that the singer has continually failed to carry out the co-parenting responsibilities of their son – Boluwatife. And, her recently opened can of worms may have confirmed the rumours. Shola, who is obviously tensed and couldn’t bear Wizkid’s irresponsibility any longer... Read More

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africa, patriarchy, wizkid

Nigeria Air

September 20, 2018

Nigeria Air has failed but we demand accountability

According to the Minster of state for Aviation Hadi Sirika, operations for Nigeria Air, the country’s 11th attempt to create a national carrier airline were expected to begin in December 2018. He’d stated in one of many addresses, that unlike previously owned National carriers, Nigeria Air will be majorly owned by the private sector while... Read More

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air, nigeria, Sirika

Faleke

September 19, 2018

For James Faleke, personal interest comes first and not the people

It is 2018, the year preceding the 2019 general elections and all parties are filling up candidates for all positions in accordance with INEC directives. In Lagos state, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has opted for direct primaries to select its candidates but it won’t be a smooth ride for the party especially for... Read More

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APC, Faleke, voters

September 17, 2018

Kemi Adeosun is a reflection of Buhari’s shattered integrity

Kemi Adeosun has returned to her country of phonetic origin as a disgraced former Minister of Finance who was caught with a fake National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) exemption certificate. She grudgingly relinquished her position on Friday, September 14, 2018, more than two months after the Premium Times exposé. Kemi Adeosun maintained unholy silence since... Read More

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Buhari, corruption, Kemi, nysc, NYSC Scandal

September 17, 2018

EFCC’s handling of Fayose’s alleged corrupt practices is anything but professional

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is once again dragging itself in the mud and its important they exercise caution in their bid to impress the federal government and the ruling All progressives Congress (APC). The EFCC has made no attempt to hide its intention to arrest and prosecute the Ekiti Governor Mr. Peter... Read More

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parents

September 12, 2018

Let’s talk about “Killer Parents” on Lagos Roads

One evening in July 2018, I almost lost my life. I was riding in a tricycle (keke napep) somewhere along the Lekki-Epe expressway when a Range Rover overtook my tricycle. Apart from the fact that the driver was driving way too fast, what caught my attention was the infant she carried in her lap in... Read More

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lagos, parents, roads

Tanzania

September 11, 2018

Tanzania is waging war on ‘slay queens’ by banning artificial nails and eyelashes in its parliament

Africa really is a country, especially when matters of female autonomy and the policing of women’s bodies is involved. Across the continent, there are overt and covert efforts to censor the freedoms of women and vilify the words and activities women have claimed for themselves. It is often insidious, like the widespread vilification of the... Read More

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ban, Sexuality Blog, Tanzania

Violence

September 7, 2018

As we approach the 2019 elections, President Buhari must not be made a poster boy for violence and political intolerance

Thursday, September 6, 2018, would have been a bloody day in Nigeria save the timely intervention of the Nigerian Police and other security agencies. Former Vice President and PDP presidential aspirant, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar was at the party’s national secretariat with his supporters to submit his nomination form when some group of allegedly hired individuals... Read More

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Atiku, Buhari, harrasment

Herdsmen

September 5, 2018

Herdsmen vs Farmers clashes: Where do Buhari’s loyalties really lie?

It is important we take a deeper look at the ongoing herders’ vs farmers’ clashes that has claimed a lot of lives in the country especially because President Muhammadu Buhari has failed to offer a satisfactory response. It is true that the killings predate this administration but it also is true that the killings have... Read More

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Buhari, Fulani, nigeria

BEMORe

September 5, 2018

Bemore Foundation takes Summer Boot camp to Imo

After a successful outing in Ondo state, Bemore Foundation has concluded plans to take the summer Boot camp to Imo, state south east Nigeria. The decision of the foundation to take it to Imo is precipitated on the fact that the visionier of the foundation Mrs. Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu hails from the state and is to... Read More

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Bemore, Imo, summer

Buhari

September 4, 2018

Buhari’s China trip just confirmed he is not a man of his word

“What is the difference between me and those who elected us to represent them, absolutely nothing. Why should the Nigerian president not fly with other Nigerian public? Why do I need to embark on a foreign trip as a president with a huge crowd with public funds? Why do I need to go for a... Read More

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Buhari, China, nigeria

Theo Ukpaa

September 3, 2018

Rape Allegation: Theo Ukpaa must speak now, we can’t wait until the end of his honeymoon

Media practitioner and sacked Head of Programmes at Linda Ikeji TV, Mr. Theo Ukpaa was accused of rape last week by a lady named Emilia, a few days ago. According to Emilia, Theo Ukpaa raped her when she was sixteen during a modelling audition in Lagos. Theo has now broken his silence on the controversial issue.... Read More

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honeymoon, rape, Theo

CODE

September 3, 2018

CODE takes the ‘Follow The Money’ advocacy to Ondo

A non-governmental organisation committed to tracking government spending at the grassroots Connected Development (CODE) has taken its ‘Follow The Money’ campaign to Ondo. CODE which is currently in operation in about eight states of the federation across the Northern and Southern part of the country enlisted Ondo as one of the new states that will... Read More

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Code, Ondo, UBEC

Fisayo soyombo

August 31, 2018

Fisayo Soyombo holds master class on Investigative Journalism in Lagos

Fisayo Soyombo, Editor, Sahara Reporters and Aljazeera contributor yesterday August, 29 2018 held a master class on Investigative Journalism for young Journalists at the Civic Media Lab in Lagos. Fisayo who is renowned for his ground breaking investigations and in-depth analysis of topical issues as relating to the ills in our society decided to train... Read More

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Fisayo, lagos, masterclass

Feminists

August 30, 2018

Nigerian feminists are speaking out against homophobia among feminists and elsewhere – as it should be

It’s almost as if the world is just learning about the existence of LGBTQ people. Recently, a 9-year-old boy in America took his life after coming out to his mum as gay and faced bullying in school. Heartbreaking as it is, it has globally sparked conversations on bullying, suicide, mental health and homophobia. READ MORE:... Read More

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feminism, feminist twitter, LGBTQ Nigerians, nigerian feminists, Segun Segalink Awosanya

NASS

August 29, 2018

NASS member allegedly attacks constituents with thugs for demanding accountability

A member of the House of Representatives, Honourable Alhassan Ado Garba representing Tundun-Wada/Doguwa federal constituency has unleashed mayhem on his constituents. It was alleged that Alhassan carried out the attack during the last Sallah holiday. The sad development was an aftermath of a sensitisation program carried out by TrackaNG, a community of active citizens dedicated... Read More

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accountability, kano, NASS

August 29, 2018

5 Nigerians to attend Climate Reality Training with former US Vice President, Al Gore

The Climate Reality Project has selected 5 Nigerians Global Shapers to participate in a training program to learn about the climate crisis and solutions from the Founder/Chairman of Climate Reality, former US Vice President and Nobel Laureate, Al Gore. The Climate Reality Project established in 2011 by Al Gore is a network of influencers, activists, cultural... Read More

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Abubakar Sani Bunza, Al Gore, Amanda Archibong, climate change, Climate Reality Project, Jake Okechukwu Effoduh, Kamal-deen Kassim, Raquel Kasham Daniel

transcript

August 29, 2018

FUTO has increased its transcript fee and it is unacceptable

Effective Monday, September 3, 2018, graduates of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) will have to pay the newly imposed transcript fee by the university management in order to process their requests. In a circular released by the Department of General Administration, Office of the Registrar of FUTO, the processing fee for local transcript... Read More

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Alumni, FUTO, Transcripts

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