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Uroupa Kiakubu August 29, 2020

Femi Fani-Kayode’s apology is an attempt, but Nigeria needs to learn to respect journalists

Political office holders are expected to recognise the importance of the watchdog role that journalists play in the society. They are expected to see journalists, not as a threat but…

Uroupa Kiakubu August 29, 2020

COVID-19 is not enough to stop Nigeria’s automobile industry

A video of the Nord Tank, the latest Made-in-Nigeria car, produced by Lekki-based Nord Automobiles, has emerged online and has got Nigerians excited. The conversation is based off the fact…

Bernard Dayo August 28, 2020

Two years since the Andre Blaze Henshaw sexual assault allegation, what has been done?

The fifth season of Big Brother Naija has hurtled towards four eviction batches already, wildly becoming a pop cultural fixation, amassing fandoms and offering reprieve from the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.…

Uroupa Kiakubu August 28, 2020

The Nigeria-Ghana relationship might not be as hateful as you think

Many people find the very idea of disagreement terrifying. They arrange their love matters so well to avoid disagreements of any kind – particularly those that may generate some level…

Michael Isaac August 28, 2020

Time is ticking for Yahaya Aminu and Governor Ganduje is waiting patiently

A few weeks ago, a Kano Sharia Law Court sentenced a man, Yahaya Aminu Sharif, to death for speaking against Prophet Mohammed in one of his songs that went viral.…

Michael Isaac August 26, 2020

Nigeria will prefer to keep 57 accused men in custody than bring terrorists to book

It's been two years since the Nigerian police allowed a media trial for 57 young Nigerians in Egbeda, Lagos - accusing them of same-sex relations and hosting an initiation party.…

Nelson C.J August 26, 2020

The Voice Nigeria is the boost Nigeria’s content industry needs right now

The Voice Nigeria is making a comeback this year. If you, like many of us who were disappointed that one of Nigeria's most beloved music talent show didn't make a…

Uroupa Kiakubu August 25, 2020

FG’s borrowing hands has extended to grains and we are very worried

The Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mustapha Baba-Shehuri Sunday, was reported to have borrowed 5,000 metric tonnes of assorted grains from the food stock of the Economic Community…

Nelson C.J August 25, 2020

Femi Fani Kayode’s outburst is a reminder that Nigeria needs to respect its journalists

“I don't want to take questions from this man. I could see from your face before you got here how stupid you are. Don't ever talk to me like that.…

Michael Isaac August 25, 2020

Is Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s analysis of ‘black’ really a conspiracy theory?

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of LoveWorld Inc. has given social media another topic of discussion, this time focusing on race and identity. The 'outspoken' pastor shared some pensive words on social…

Michael Isaac August 25, 2020

The #IgboLivesMatter trend is another reason to overhaul Nigeria’s security system

The discontent with Nigeria's unity is not exclusive of a section of the Igbo tribe. The now well established desire to secede has gone beyond Nigeria's sovereign borders, which was…

Uroupa Kiakubu August 25, 2020

#NigeriaHistory: 10 Interesting facts you probably didn’t know about Nigeria

On those days when you feel less motivated and you just want to lay in your bed doing nothing, social media may come in handy as a breath of fresh…

Op-Ed Editor August 24, 2020

The ASUU strike could spark new conversations on virtual learning

by Uroupa Kiakubu Constant strikes are some of the biggest challenges students in Nigeria’s federal tertiary institutions often have to endure. As the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) continues…

Nelson C.J August 24, 2020

Here’s your chance to see the new Beyonce’s ‘Brown Skin Girl’ video

Beyonce is the gift that keeps on giving. This time, she has gifted us with the latest visuals accompanying 'Brown Skin Girl' - the widely popular hit song featuring Afrobeats…

Michael Isaac August 24, 2020

The shooting of another Black man by the police has reignited #BlackLivesMatter

In May, the news of the death of an African-American man George Floyd incited many conversations that challenged racism and social injustices perpetrated by the police. In the wake of…

Michael Isaac August 23, 2020

We can’t trust Aisha Buhari benefitting from medical tourism while also against it

For a while now, Nigeria has been entertained with the political and family drama emanating around the First Lady Aisha Buhari. Undoubtedly, she has created a media sensation around herself…

Omoleye Omoruyi August 20, 2020

Nigeria’s ‘no near shift’ from empathy to venom – the Mamman Daura Way

Oh please! We are burnt-out by people asking us to snuggle the humanity in us, and sing along the lines of altruism. What's the big deal? You'll ask. Let's not…

Bernard Dayo August 19, 2020

The Paystack controversy is a reminder that Nigeria needs to decriminalize sex work

Sex work in Nigeria is always a thorny issue to navigate, with collective morality making it nearly impossible to have judgement-free conversations. There's also the gray area that sex work…

Michael Isaac August 19, 2020

Is the Nigerian government to blame for the hike in DStv’s tariffs?

The House of Representatives has, again, summoned the management of DStv over an increment of the cable television’s subscription tariffs on June 1. It was on June 27th that the…

Michael Isaac August 18, 2020

Can the EFCC properly investigate Mompha this time?

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has re-arrested internet personality, Ismaila Mustapha, also known as Mompha. The socialite who had earlier faced money laundering charges before the Federal High…

Bernard Dayo August 17, 2020

What does Diddy really want from Burna Boy?

''Beyoncé-endorsed Burna Boy make Afrobeat go international'' declares a New York Post headline during the release fever of Burna Boy's fifth studio album Twice As Tall last Friday. The headline…

Michael Isaac August 17, 2020

Bishop Oyedepo’s rejection of CAMA order has led to another power tussle

Just a few weeks ago, it was Bishop Oyedepo clashing with the federal government over the directives on social gatherings in controlling the spread of the coronavirus - slamming the…

Michael Isaac August 17, 2020

Corruption is ravaging Abia with polytechnic lecturers owed for 20 months

Corruption is a global issue, but it varies from country to country, as well as state to state. But in all, corruption is nothing less than what it is. In…

Michael Isaac August 16, 2020

Why we should be concerned that Greece is leaving African migrants at sea

Over 1000 African migrants were set to sail on Greece's water territory on inflatable life rafts and abandoned by Greek authorities. Reports also have it that there have been other…

Michael Isaac August 16, 2020

The digitization attempt by the NIMC is posing a threat to data privacy

The National Identity Commission (NIMC) recently announced it was digitizing its records and allowing Nigerians download their national identity cards. The update was shared by the Minister of Interior Rauf…

Michael Isaac August 14, 2020

This is no hate speech: Is Lai Mohammed on a mission to silence Nigerians?

In Nigeria, certain aspects of fundamental human rights of its citizens have been compromised at some point in time. As interesting as it is, free speech, like many other rights,…

Michael Isaac August 13, 2020

Obasanjo’s imperfect record shouldn’t stop us from listening to his pro-youth message

Former Nigerian President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has advised African youths to unify and use their electoral power to knock out older generation from all leadership positions. Speaking at an interactive session…

Op-Ed Editor August 12, 2020

Lagos enforcing new regulations for ride hailing services will suffocate businesses

By Oludolapo Ige The Lagos government has revealed plans to introduce a new range of regulatory guidelines for ride-sharing services such as Uber and Bolt operating in the…