Category: Citizenship
Theresa May in Africa: How good a deal does she offer Nigeria?
Semi-casual and comfortable in a patterned yellow jacket presumably produced by Emmy Kasbit, a Nigerian designer who recently returned to ...
#Owerri112: Where do law and liberty stand in Rochasland
Not so far from the roundabout where the statue of a man in broken chains stands in tribute to freedom, ...
How student union governments can help actualise a better Nigeria come 2019
A Government is believed to be a body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, ...
Igbo Presidency, defending Atiku: These are the talking points from Saraki’s ‘robust’ response
Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has responded to the statement released by Bola Tinubu in which the APC leader accused Saraki ...
SARS reform has begun, but are there any real plans to ensure police accountability?
SARS will… attend to armed robbery, kidnapping, apprehension of offenders linked to the stated offences, and nothing more. That summarizes ...
Summit of the Alternatives is a big deal and here’s what should interest you
In response to the security, political and socio-economic crises that currently plague Nigeria amid a seeming recurrence of incompetent persons ...
Dredging towns: Lagos’ mega city dreams is killing its coastal communities (Part 2)
Fighting to eke a living But for Segun Alufoge, 52-year-old fisherman and father of six, it’s a different story entirely; ...
Dredging towns: Lagos’ mega city dreams is killing its coastal communities (Part 1)
As fine sand is taken from the Lagos coastlines to provide housing for urban dwellers, the business generates great profits ...
Editors Note: Lagos is dredging its way to megacity status, but who is paying the price?
You see them every day, as you cross between mainland and island or even travel out to the outskirts of ...
How the 2015 elections may have led to recent Twitter suspensions
Last week, Twitter users this side of the Niger experienced a display of rare humility by a subset of that ...
You really should attend the Joy Inc. Masterclass on dealing with depression
As a largely young population, Nigeria is experiencing a mental illness epidemic. There are many reasons for this epidemic and ...
Kemi Adeosun’s NYSC certificate scandal will shame at least one Nigerian institution; the more the better
Following the bombshell report on Kemi Adeosun’s alleged forgery of a National Youth Service Corps exemption certificate, the NYSC directorate ...
Opinion: Nigeria’s helmsman and his herdsmen
No matter how hard President Muhammadu Buhari tries, or no matter the frequency with which his spokesmen finger the opposition, ...
Nominate now for the Nigeria 25 under 25 Entrepreneurs Awards.
We invite you to nominate an entrepreneur to win in the Nigeria 25 under 25 Entrepreneurs Awards. This is an award recognizing ...
University of Sussex signs MoU with The Future Project to promote quality education for Nigerians
United Kingdom leading research-intensive university, the University of Sussex recently sealed a strategic partnership with Africa’s leading citizen empowerment platform, ...
Buying a coffin for Nigeria’s education: #400 Recharge card per course
by ‘Lakunle Jaiyesimi “For any exam solution!! Always visit www.naijaclass.com.ng. Physics = #400 MTN Card, Commerce = #400 MTN Card, ...
It is time the Supreme court stepped into this 2018 budget stand-off
In the middle of May, the National Assembly passed the 2018 budget after seven months of deliberation. But when President ...
#MakeChangeGreatAgain is another opportunity for Buhari’s government to do some needed introspection
This is one of the busiest June 12 celebrations we have had in Nigeria’s history. Actually, this is the very ...
Recognizing June 12: This could be Buhari’s final act of reparation
After contesting and failing three times to be an elected president, the retired General Muhammadu Buhari, in 2015, got the ...
It’s nearly 25 years late, but M.K.O. Abiola finally finds his place in Nigeria’s history
As a child, one of the most important political events in my life was the June 1993 elections for several ...
Not Too Young To Run: A story of people, power and democratic renewal (I)
Nigeria operates a rigid constitution. Rigid constitutions by their nature are complicated and painstaking to change. It takes time, effort ...
Not Too Young To Run: We finally have our victory, but it is too soon to celebrate
One long battle has been won in a sweet thrilling fashion. The assent to the constitutional amendments contained in the ...
The conviction of Jolly Nyame, a Prince of the House of Shame is a victory but not enough
Adebukola Banjoko, delivering judgement on the corruption case of former Taraba state governor Rev. Jolly Nyame, cited overwhelming evidence and ...
Yemi Adamolekun wants to know what it takes to foster a transparent government
On this National Democracy day, three days from the 2018 Nigerian Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders organized by The ...
Red Card Movement takes regional launch to the South West with a rally in Ibadan
RCM TAKES REGIONAL LAUNCH TO SOUTH WEST, HOLDS RALLY IN IBADAN Following the huge success recorded at North East, North ...
Here’s what the Nigerian Army should do, instead of denying the Amnesty International report
It is difficult to pick which statistics stand out in the overwhelming dark scorecard released by Amnesty International on the ...
Nationwide Catholic protests signal how far we’ve fallen as a country
There cannot be a guarantee that evil will not be perpetuated in the world, but we can always determine our ...
Demanding competence is necessary for democracy; so what was the ‘Transmission’ hysteria about?
Last week, an audio recording threatened to break the internet. It should not have because, seriously, that sound is very ...
Chioma Chuka wants to know if we are prepared for the 2019 elections. Are you?
The Future Project’s National Symposium for Young and Emerging leaders is just 10 days away and as this year’s symposium ...
Kingsley Moghalu Ignites Anambra at Town Hall meeting
On Tuesday 15 May 2018, Moghalu Prof Kingsley Moghalu one of the young emerging aspirants contesting for the post of ...
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