Category: Deep DiveCategory: <span>Deep Dive</span>

FG is shocked about unemployment numbers and unveils ‘genius’ plan to empower youth with Kekes and Okadas

One of the most paramount measures any government must take to building a sustainable and prosperous nation is to empower the youth. This concept is a no brainer, as young…

Read More Arrow

#YNaijaEndSARSupdate: The President has spoken, but does it change anything?

When the President of Nigeria decides to give a public address to the Nigerian people, you know that it has to be something severe. We heard the President speak when…

Read More Arrow

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: What you need to know about the #5for5 trend | #SARSmustend

The 'Nigerians vs Police' debacle has gained more momentum in the past few days and it’s all thanks to the massive involvement of many Nigerians. Hashtags such as #EndSARS, #ReformNigeriaPolice,…

Read More Arrow

#SARSmustEnd: Davido to meet with the IGP; wave of leadership from entertainers commendable

It felt like a moment of relief and victory when the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, announced the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), the police unit which has…

Read More Arrow

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Dissolution of SARS wouldn’t bring back Jimoh Isiaq, erring officers must be brought to justice | #ReformPoliceNG

It is utterly heartbreaking to imagine that the last moments of a young Nigerian was of him standing by the road side, taking in the spectacle that was the #EndSARS…

Read More Arrow

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Marcus Rashford, Kirk Franklin, Ozil and other celebrities across the world join the #EndSARS movement

The #EndSARS movement is global now! And, more popular figures across the globe have joined their voices in the struggle against the oppression of Nigerian youth. What more could be…

Read More Arrow

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: These are the churches weighing in on #EndSARS and it’s a good omen

Call it a revolution, the #EndSARS now worldwide protest is one that many Nigerians are not backing out on. As the call for an end to police brutality and extra-judicial…

Read More Arrow

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Ycee leads Amuwo residents in movement against #PoliceBrutality | An Eye-witness account

The #EndSARS movement in the country, which has prompted thousands of Nigerian youth to come out and protest police brutality seems to be gathering steam each day. Since Thursday, when…

Read More Arrow

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: International celebrities are lending their voices to the #EndSARS protest and we love it

The struggle to end oppression in any given society is not a one-man struggle; it belongs to everyone who has the milk of human kindness flowing in their veins -…

Read More Arrow

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Burna Boy finally joins the #EndSARS movement with ‘Project Protect’

  At the present, the world all over has become aware of #EndSARS movement. What was rebuked as mere social media rant which would soon die down like many a…

Read More Arrow

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Could Buhari be saying no to the #EndSARS protest?

The #EndSARS revolution has begun and, notwithstanding the resistance, Nigerian youth are ready to see this one to the very end. So, you will see 'tired Nigerian youth' across the…

Read More Arrow
#EndSARSA

For the sake of Ifeoma, Tiamiyu, Tina; this is beyond ‘clout chasing’ | #EndSARS

It is quite surprising that a few Nigerians have tagged the #EndSARS protest a means to seek social validation by many who have come out for the street march. The…

Read More Arrow

The Thread: It doesn’t stop at #EndSARS, the entire Police Force must be reformed

Indeed, Nigerians are not backing out on their demands against several injustices executed by men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force. Call it a revolution or an uprising; the…

Read More Arrow

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: The movement is going global and every voice at this time counts

The #EndSARS protests has brought with it, mixed reactions among Nigerians and business organisations as well. While many people and some brands alike see it as an opportunity to end…

Read More Arrow

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: The voices against #PoliceBrutality are increasing and division is counter-productive

"We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided." -  JK Rowling Considering the current crises Nigerians are faced with; that famous quote from…

Read More Arrow

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: The NBA is the latest to join the #EndSARS campaign and it comes with a support initiative

Indeed, the revolution against tyranny and bad governance may just have begun, as the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) joins in the fight for a disbandment of the rogue unit of…

Read More Arrow

#EndSARS: Cuppy’s tweet exposes a lot; including the insensitivity of elites towards a cycle of oppression

The public out rage against the Nigerian Police Force for the numerous and wide spread instances of police brutality all over the country is long overdue. But as the saying…

Read More Arrow

The #EndSARSprotests could just be the beginning of the end to bad governance in Nigeria

The youth are the driving force of change in every society. Ironically, they are the most neglected group of society often stripped of their rights and denied the opportunity to…

Read More Arrow

#FGNBudget2021: Apparently, COVID-19 has not done much to show FG that healthcare needs urgent attention | #budget2021

In every functional society, healthcare is given priority due to its importance in the scheme of things. Quality healthcare is non-negotiable and must be made available for the wellbeing of…

Read More Arrow

#FGNBudget2021: ₦124bn for NASS compared to other sectors sends too many messages | #budget2021

In the spirit of early presentation, early approval and early and full implementation, President Muhammadu Buhari has presented the 2021 national budget to a joint session of the National Assembly…

Read More Arrow
End SARS Protest

#EndSARSProtest: Protesters share their experiences and mixed feelings about FSARS

If you spent some time on social media today, you would see the following trends: #EndSARS, #LagosProtestAgain #EndSARSProtest and celebrated Nigerians who championed the physical protests that took place across…

Read More Arrow
Tacha

Can Tacha use her Titans to create real change or do they only stand behind her online?

A Nigeria where Nigerians can honestly say that we demanded and the government responded, would be the closest thing to a utopia as we can get. But as we've seen…

Read More Arrow

Here’s the financial implication of FG’s two-day closure of the Third Mainland Bridge

Good road infrastructure plays an important role in the economic development of a country. And, well-developed road networks not only connect communities,  they also aid seamless commercial activities. It, therefore,…

Read More Arrow

Falz and Runtown deserve all the accolades for leading the way for other celebrities

#EndSARS has been the subject of many a rant on social media but the continued terror of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad has seen social media activism translate into physical…

Read More Arrow

#YNaijaSportsExtra: Israel Adesanya picks a fight with the world’s most dangerous athlete

As it currently stands, Nigeria's Israel Adesanya may just be the best pound for pound mixed martial artiste in the world. His stint so far in the Ultimate Fighting Champion…

Read More Arrow

#JusticeForKingsley: Days after IGP Adamu’s letter and extortion is still legal in the Police | #EndSARSProtest

We are still counting days - or hours - from when the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, sent a beautifully-written letter to the press, acknowledging the rot in the police…

Read More Arrow
Baruwa Gas Explosion

Baruwa Gas Explosion: Nigerians need to be sensitised on the importance of safety

It is now a weekly report of gas explosions in different parts of Lagos as social media is today, October 8, 2020, awash with photos and videos of another explosion…

Read More Arrow
Ondo Election

#OndoDebate2020: Focus on agriculture, partnership with the private sector | See talking points from the Ondo election debate

Election debates are as important as the election itself, and well-organised debates go on to show just how candidates are prepared to work. The people of Ondo will file out,…

Read More Arrow

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…

Read More Arrow
cool good eh love2 cute confused notgood numb disgusting fail