Category: Deep Dive

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Michael IsaacAugust 10, 2020

Will justice prevail over the Ibrahim Magu probe when the results are out?

With the ongoing probe on Ibrahim Magu, the suspended chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigerians shared ...

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Michael IsaacAugust 8, 2020

Were Nigerians critically waiting for Tinubu’s comment on the Edo State drama?

‘In defense of constitutional democracy: The recent actions of the Governor of Edo State represent the gravest possible assault on ...

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Michael IsaacAugust 8, 2020

Ordinary neck pain? | Nigerian hospitals not enough for Aisha Buhari

Nigeria has had more than its fair share of colourful first ladies. Who could forget the glamour of Aisha Abubakar, ...

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Op-ed EditorAugust 8, 2020

The electoral violence from NMA Enugu is the last thing we need right now

By Oluwagbemileke Takuro    The Nigerian medical association (NMA) has been in an electoral mood recently as it’s time to ...

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Op-Ed EditorAugust 8, 2020

Poverty and ignorance are harming Nigerian children with non-conventional features

By Uroupa Kiakubu   Why do some Nigerian parents reject their kids for the very things others would cherish theirs ...

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Op-Ed EditorAugust 7, 2020

Can the new unemployment registration centers in Lagos tackle unemployment?

By Ige Oludolapo   The Lagos state government recently disclosed that it has launched five new unemployment registration centers across ...

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Michael IsaacAugust 7, 2020

Naira Marley inciting the police for relevance. How long will it last?

Since making his 2019 controversial statement about how Nigerians should pray for cyber criminals, Naira Marley has built a heavy rotation ...

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Op-Ed EditorAugust 7, 2020

Private Nigerian universities are showing that e-learning is the way to go

– Uroupa Kiakubu   New Ways of Learning: why E-learning should be incorporated as an Integral Part of the Nigerian ...

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Op-Ed EditorAugust 6, 2020

Femi Adesina mocking the #RevolutionNow protests also mocks democracy

Written by Oluwagbemileke Takuro    A year ago, one of the presidential aspirants of the 2019 national elections and an ...

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Michael IsaacAugust 6, 2020

When will the Nigerian government act against the possible infiltration of Al-Qaeda and ISIS?

A wave of fear has been looming on social media this morning, and it has to do with the possible planned ...

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Michael IsaacAugust 5, 2020

With the new fine on ‘hate speech,’ how will the media report the #RevolutionNow protests?

The Nigerian government and Nigerians have had a discontented marriage in recent times. Apart from the age-long song from Nigerians ...

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Michael IsaacAugust 4, 2020

Olamide’s Wonma video has sparked conversations against the sexualization of nurses

For the sake of clarity, artists and creatives are entitled to bringing their full creativity to light. That said, freedom ...

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Michael IsaacAugust 4, 2020

Air Peace isn’t the only victim of the ripple effect of coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly had a negative effect on many businesses in Nigeria and across the world. From businesses ...

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Op-Ed EditorAugust 3, 2020

With an apology, Simi finally sees the light on homophobia

In an unexpected turn of events, afro-soul singer Simi has apologised for her homophobic bigotry towards the LGBTQ community. Posted ...

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Michael IsaacAugust 3, 2020

The fallout of ShopRite leaving Nigeria will worsen unemployment

Africa’s biggest grocery retailer, ShopRite, has hinted an exit in its operations in Nigeria. In 2005, the retail brand bought ...

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Michael IsaacAugust 3, 2020

The ‘Hushpuppi Effect’ and why Nigerians are tired of being labelled as cyber criminals

Suspected Nigerian internet fraudster, Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, alias Hushpuppi, has no doubt opened the channels up for discussion on cybercrime ...

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Michael IsaacAugust 1, 2020

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome wants the government to stop interfering in religion

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Believers Love World Church became a global sensation following his many preachings on healing and prosperity ...

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Michael IsaacAugust 1, 2020

Beyonce set the world of Christian conspiracy theories ablaze with Black is King

Beyonce Knowles Carter understands the internet. She understands our obsession with being the first to engage creative bodies of work, ...

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Omoleye OmoruyiJuly 31, 2020

Thanks to the #LagosSMEbootCamp and Akin Alabi, NIPOST might not step on our heads

FIRS came, Lagos Bus Service jumped, and NIPOST thought it was the best time to fly over on our heads ...

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Michael IsaacJuly 31, 2020

Multiple blasts in Maiduguri, attack on Governor’s convoy; do we still need to be patient with the Service Chiefs?

Nigeria is no stranger to attacks or explosions on special days, especially during significant religious celebrations. Maiduguri, the Borno capital ...

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Michael IsaacJuly 30, 2020

Why do men want to make the ‘fear women’ phrase valid?

Women and girls in recent times have had a heavy rotation of attention channeled towards them. From fighting for their ...

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Michael IsaacJuly 30, 2020

Boko Haram is showing more audacity, as seen in fresh attacks

The scourge of the Boko Haram is one thing that many Nigerians would agree has been felt for many years. ...

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Michael IsaacJuly 29, 2020

Should we praise the Mbaise Community for the stunt with George Floyd?

Nothing can be any more surprising on Nigerian Twitter. This online community has given a platform for users with similar ...

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Michael IsaacJuly 28, 2020

Akin Adesina’s win is a victory for every upright Nigerian

An independent review panel led by an ex-Irish President, Mary Robinson, against the Africa Development Bank (AfDB), has exonerated President ...

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Michael IsaacJuly 28, 2020

#ChallengeAccepted: Why women are sharing black and white photos of themselves

Over the past few days, Instagram has been flooded with photos of women in monochrome images gushing over themselves and ...

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Michael IsaacJuly 28, 2020

Schools reopening in Nigeria and why it matters

The Federal Government has announced August 4, 2020, as the resumption date for students in Secondary School graduating classes across ...

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Michael IsaacJuly 27, 2020

Funsho Williams: 14 years after, conversation on unearthing murderers of Lagos politician resurfaces

Anthony Olufunsho Williams was an influential Lagos politician and former Commissioner under Colonel Olagunsoye Oyinlola‘s Military Administration in Lagos. Murdered ...

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Michael IsaacJuly 27, 2020

Genevieve Nnaji’s brand of feminism shouldn’t offend anyone, but here we are

Nollywood star actress and producer, Genevieve Nnaji has been a celebrity favourite for years now – from star appearances in Nollywood ...

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Chinedu OkaforJuly 27, 2020

Heard of the “Nimbe” story? | Here’s why Nigerians are talking about it

Reality, they say, is stranger than fiction. While this may be true, this fact shouldn’t make us shy away from ...

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Michael IsaacJuly 27, 2020

#NDDCProbe: Akpabio finally releases names of contract beneficiaries, but what next?

For as many who have been following the National Assembly probe of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) probe which ...

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