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 effect meaningful change in society. The Nigerian youth have had a fair share of this treatment but it appears that change, at last, is underway....
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Debo Adebayo,
Ernest Ikoli,
Eyo Ita,
Kofo Abayomi,
Mr Macaroni,
Nnamdi Azikiwe,
Obafemi Awolowo,
Ruggedman,
Samuel Akisanya,
Youth leadership
It’s hours to the October 10, Ondo Governorship Election and expectations are high on not just the outcome of the polls but the process leading to same. For any true lover of democracy, the process is as important as the outcome. One of such democracy champions is The Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement...
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#OndoDecides2020,
#OndoElection2020,
APC,
Ese Odo,
Ilaje,
INEC,
PDP,
The Youth Initiative for Advocacy Growth and Advancement (YIAGA),
YIAGA,
ZLP
Fellow traveller, here are some feedback we’ve gotten from this community. Keep sending us how relatable (or not) the experiences of others are, what you are rumbling with and how it all can be better. We feel the kindness of your heart in the words you share, and we read every email. In response to: Avoid...
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The Federal Government has issued new guidelines for the reopening of schools across the country. Sani Aliyu, National Coordinator of the Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19, stated at a media briefing on Thursday that many factors, including the capacity of schools to limit the spread of infection and communication strategies for disseminating information on...
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Ayo Fayose,
Bisola Ajayi,
Joseph Mukan,
Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu,
Ondo,
PDP,
Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19,
Sani Aliyu,
Seyi Makinde,
Taiwo Adisa
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 the people. Unfortunately, Nigerian leaders do not seem to care much about this because they can go on medical tourism to access the best healthcare...
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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 Thursday morning. And, seeing that the budget highlights the Federal Government’s consistent leaning towards wastage, Nigerians are already speaking out. Let's reduce cost of governance...
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Nigerian entertainers, Folarin Falana, also known as Falz, and Douglas Jack Agu, better known by his stage name Runtown, have led a protest in Lagos against Police brutality and extortion; calling for the total disbandment of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) and reform of the Nigerian Police. Although the protest had started on Wednesday...
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Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: Learn to say Sorry like this.🐸🐸🐸 pic.twitter.com/EUvNkkwpQh — BigDrippo☔️ (@itsBigDrip)...
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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 the country; except Northern Nigeria. Without mincing words, police brutality, extortion reached a tipping point a long time ago, and if kept quiet, we might...
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During the Black Lives Matter movement that broke out in America and quickly sparked off a chain of global protest and condemnation for police brutality and racism after the unjust murder of George Floyd, the world saw a glimpse of what happens when a community is fed up with oppression and ready to double down...
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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 in the past, this is an almost unattainable feat, and the response by the Inspector General of Police to the cries of the victims of...
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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, means that how a country manages its road infrastructure will directly impact on its economic growth. Many roads in Nigeria have a significant impact on...
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Big brands do more than just create widely recognized products, they have the ability to influence lifestyle choices. It has been only five years since the smart accessory maker – Oraimo surfaced on the African scene, and within this period, they have registered their presence as a dominant player in the smart accessory industry and...
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#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 protests. The demonstration which started yesterday has continued into the second day and saw two popular musicians take charge of proceedings. Two popular singers, Folarin...
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#EndSARSbrutality,
#EndSARSnow,
#EndSARSpermanently,
2baba,
Burna boy,
di'ja,
Douglas 'Runtown' Agu,
Folarin Falz Falana,
Innocent idibia,
Jaywon,
Naira Marley,
Omoyele Sowore,
Poco Lee,
Tacha,
tiwa savage,
toke makinwa,
Wurld
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 has resulted in an untarnished 20-0 record and has earned him a UFC title. He is the reigning defending undisputed UFC middle weight champion in...
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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 system and the existence of bad eggs, who will be flushed out in no time. A letter that rode on the back of ‘change’ and...
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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 in the Baruwa area of Ipaja; coming two weeks after a similar incident rocked the Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos leaving 40 people injured and several...
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Another calendar year has passed for the organisers of MTV Europe Music Awards and they have unveiled their nominees for this year’s edition. Even though Lady Gaga landed seven nominations and Justin Bieber bagged five, the biggest takeaway is the nomination of Burna Boy and Rema for the Best African Act category. Other contenders in...
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There’s nothing more difficult than getting feedback that after you have done your best, someone fixates on a small mistake you made. That pain you feel when you get that feedback is counterfeit pain because nothing happens to you. Nobody hurts you; all you felt is what your ego wants to feel. Your ego wants...
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $3billion for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri narrow gauge rail line. Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi, revealed this to State House correspondents after the council’s weekly meeting on Wednesday. The Minister said the rail line will have new branches — from Port Harcourt to Bonny and...
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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, come Saturday, October 10, to elect or re-elect a governor who will pilot the affairs of the state for another four years, and counting hours...
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Not many people could have predicted that international entertainer, Wizkid would be trading heated words on social media with Presidential aide, Lauretta Onochie. The clash had begun on Twitter over the weekend when Wizkid and other Nigerian celebrities called out President Muhammadu Buhari over the continued terror the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) unit of...
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Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: "Send me your account details" Me: pic.twitter.com/9T5a7pLnBK — Mr Kellz...
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The ongoing impasse between the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and the Federal Government recently took a new twist after the government urged members of the union to consider farming as an alternative profession. But ASUU will have none of it as it fired back at the Minister of State for Education, Chukwuemeka Nwajuiba, asking...
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On this week’s episode of #WithChude, former Big Brother Naija housemate, Erica Nlewedim sat down with host, Chude Jideonwo to revisit her experience on the show. Recounting the dramatic explosion that led to her disqualification, Erica revealed how intoxication coupled with cumulated mental stress pushed her over the edge. “When I saw the video, I...
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At any given time, you might find a Twitter thread or an article detailing the brilliance of the Igbo apprenticeship system, locally reffered to as “Igba boy.” Igba Boy is a cost-effective business education system that became popular within people from Eastern Nigeria after the Nigerian Civil war. According to Wikipedia, the system was developed...
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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 occasions trying to make use of supposed one-time opportunities to survive. On Tuesday, October 6 2020, a petrol tanker was reported to have fallen in...
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There has been no music talent event in the country for the past three years, a period which coincides with the exponential rise of reality shows. Even though music shows are planning to resume airing, it remains to be seen if they can have the kind of sway, recent reality events have had. For the...
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During the last part of Davido’s session in Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s Blackbox, the superstar singer announced his intention to go into politics. His ambition, Davido claimed, was because of the run his uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke had. We can recall that upon the demise of Senator Isiaka Adeleke who was a sitting senator and another uncle...
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It’s a well-known fact at this point that the Big Brother Naija reality TV show is a platform that produces some of Nigeria’s biggest stars. Each year boasts a burgeoning higher level of exposure for housemates, amplified densely by social media. In effect, the stardom of housemates each year follows the upward trend of superseding...
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