Category: Deep Dive
Public official allegedly spent N2.2bn on prayers for Nigeria; why do you still pray for free?
If the headline above got you scratching your head in confusion and disbelief or doubting your own sanity, we wouldn’t ...
Pension for ex-governors may soon become a thing of the past in Lagos and it’s commendable
Pensions in Nigeria are a dreaded topic when they arise, especially as there’s mostly a hassle when it comes time ...
What Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine could mean for Nigerians
When COVID-19 spiked globally and the world virtually came to a halt, people prayed for one thing – a vaccine ...
Africa is proud of Okonjo-Iweala and Harris but is the society ready for what their careers demand?
When women break free of gender and social restrictions to attain lofty positions in their careers, they easily become societal ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ogoni 9: 25 years later and the very essence of Ken Saro-Wiwa’s struggle still lives with us
Through out Nigeria’s 60-year history, one problem has remained prevalent; managing to find its way through decades and decades of ...
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 Kano government may be imposing Sharia law on non-Muslims and we’re worried
Reports indicate that the Kano State Hisbah Board has destroyed well over 1,975,000 bottles of beer- worth over N200 million. ...
Buba Galadima may be described as a “bitter old man,” but he has a point
According to recent reports, a former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, Buba Galadima, Sunday, has said the Buhari regime is ...
Why a Nigerian is born an activist whether they like it or not
Modupe Odele, one of the young Nigerians at the forefront of the #EndSARS agitation and a coordinator of the Legal ...
The Thread: Why Buhari cannot congratulate Joe Biden | #EndSARS
About 15 hours ago, Joe Biden was announced US President-elect after days of predictions and teasing moments. No one could ...
Quit notice to Fagba shanty dwellers may escalate the problem
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Taskforce Sunday, November 8, 2020, through the Head of Public Affairs of the ...
Army General agrees #LekkiShooting happened, reveals more details
It was George Washington who said that the “truth will ultimately prevail where there are pains to bring it to ...
It appears difficult but this perennial ASUU ‘strike festival’ can be stopped
In what has now become almost an annual ritual, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) embarked on an industrial ...
In search of misplaced priorities? Check Nigeria’s Aso Villa Clinic 2021 budget
During the 2021 Budget Defence at the Nigeria’s National Assembly, the Permanent Secretary of the State House, Tijani Umar claimed ...
A WAEC and NIPOST collaboration sounds good but have questions on efficiency been answered?
A six-man ad-hoc committee has been set up to seal a new deal between the Nigerian Postal Services (NIPOST), and ...
CBN has joined the ‘cult’ resisting the change #EndSARS is asking for
As reported by Channels Television, a federal high court in Abuja has granted the request of the Central Bank of ...
Buhari should already know that excuses don’t pass anymore
President Muhammadu Buhari, through the Speaker of the state House of Assembly Hon. Yakubu Danladi, Kwara, Friday, appealed to Nigerians ...
Why the Judicial Panel should not accept the CCTV footage from the Lekki scene
It is weeks after the Lekki Massacre and, despite obvious indications that it happened, government and security agents are still ...
Sowore’s resilience to the #EndSARS cause makes us ask questions about 2023
Looking back to every event that unfolded in October 2020, from the #EndSARS protests to the #LekkiShooting, it is safe ...
The FRSC wants to arm its operatives and why we should be worried
Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC), Chairman, Akinfolarin Mayowa, is planning to enforce the 1992 Act of FRSC that allowed the ...
Esther Agbaje’s achievements remind the Nigerian youth of its distressing predicament
The victimisation of the Nigerian youth within Nigeria can make up an entire thesis in itself. From the profiling of ...
Silence, denial and the characteristic tactics of oppressing #EndSARS protesters
If there was a way to qualify the reaction of the government to the issues that birthed the #EndSARS protests ...
Stopping Buhari’s medical tourism may lead to improved healthcare
The Senate Thursday, reportedly issued a strong warning to State House Officials to stop President Muhammadu Buhari from embarking on medical tourism. ...
Nigeria’s debt profile is a problem for the country’s future
Like many third world countries, Nigeria is enmeshed in a mountain of debt to financing corporations and international finance agencies. ...
INEC’s early voter registration is a good sign, but there are issues
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Wednesday, announced that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will commence in the first quarter of ...
Why FG’s planned VAT rate increase will do more harm than good
As part of the Federal Government’s revenue generation plan, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, ...
#SayNoToSocialMediaBill: Why we must resist moves to stifle voices
The #EndSARS campaign – a protest like non-other in the history of Nigeria; has reawakened Nigerian politicians’ attempts to censor ...
How the ICC investigations can help the #EndSARS movement
A lot has transpired in the course of getting justice for victims of the #EndSARS movement. From what started as ...
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