by Hauwa Gambo Seriously, the MAUL (Moshood Abiola University, Lagos) saga just seems to be the (c0mic) gift that keeps on giving. This is just as the protests against the name change continue this morning. Credit: Afolabi Legunsen
by Stanley AzuakolaThe protest at the University of Lagos over its renaming to Moshood Abiola University on Democracy day by President Goodluck Jonathan is showing no signs of abating. The students have mobilised once again this morning and have blocked the entire University Road. No cars or bikes are being allowed to pass through the... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola The family of the late M.K.O Abiola is shocked by the negative reactions that have trailed the announcement by President Jonathan that the University of Lagos is henceforth to be named Moshood Abiola University. Speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria, son of the late politician, Mr. Abdul Abiola said there was nothing wrong with... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo If you’ve worked with the Nigeria Television Authority, or you’re a keen watcher of NTA’s iconic Newsline, then you know the reporter Sele Eradiri. In terms of global comparisons, she brings to mind America’s tough-as-nails Andrea Mitchel – Eradiri always followed a story to the end; no question too tough to ask,... Read More
In the seemingly endless battle for the soul of Nigeria (whatever and wherever that is), both sides – or all the different sides – seem to have settled upon an unwritten consensus; that untruths and exaggeration are legitimate tools for engagement. We’ll take you on an uncomfortable journey through a few of them. It is... Read More
More pictures from Unilag (MAUL?) protests this morning and afternoon. Why were they protesting? As one of the students told our reporter: “Na for Unilag dem kill MKO? Why change our skill from its attractive naem?” See here for our coverage and here for more pictures. Photography by Hycinth Iyereosa
by Stanley Azuakola At the UNILAG main gate, a yellow danfo bus parked just opposite the bold UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS inscription served as a makeshift podium for the protesting students. One of the protesters, with a loud megaphone, led the students in a hearty rendition of “Another challenge-o, a greater challenge-o.” It was clear that Unilag students are not... Read More
Photos by Hycinth Iyereosa The democracy day announcement about the change of name of the University of Lagos (Unilag) the Moshood Abiola University, sparked unrest on the campus, sending waves of unhappy students into the streets. Here are some of the pictures. More as they arrive. More pictures here.
The Central Working Committee (CWC) of The Future Awards has announced the start of Season 7. The event will launch on Democracy Day, May 29 at an invite-only media and VIP event at The Coral Reef, Lagos. Referred to by the World Bank as “The Nobel Prize for Young Africans”, The Future Awards continues... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Cry me a river, students, and alumni of the University of Lagos (now, as you please, the Moshood Abiola University, Lagos, or MAUL), but it seems like some people somewhere have moved on while you moan and protest over the change in name by the president in this morning’s Democracy Day broadcast.... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo We’re reporting live from the University of Lagos (Follow @YNaija on Twitter) on the protests following the renaming by Presidential Broadcast of the University of Lagos to the Moshood Abiola University Lagos (MAUL), and as our reporter and photographer moved around, we came across this picture. Yes, that person meant ‘Unilag 4 Life’. Probably, President Goodluck Jonathan should... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya In his first ever Democracy Day speech, President Goodluck Jonathan unveiled his new co-dependent agricultural-population plan. By promoting the consumption of cassava bread by a nation with “30 to 40 percent” of the population being diabetics, the president plans to boost cassava consumption and deal with the diabetes epidemic currently plaguing the nation. (Statistical... Read More
President Jonathan’s Democracy Day speech seems not to have gone down well with the students of University of Lagos (UNILAG). From the Premium Times: Reports reaching of us indicate that thousands of students of the University of Lagos are protesting the change of name of the school announced this morning by President Goodluck Jonathan. The students... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola The (chronically cash-strapped and under-equipped, frequently labeled as corrupt) Nigerian Police is your friend. The Nigerian police is (also) Guinea Bissau’s friend. According to the Acting Inspector General of Police (IG), Mr. Mohammed Abubakar, 142 policemen will be deployed to Guinea Bissau to maintain law and order in the country. The IG disclosed this at the graduation... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya There is no corner of the earth that you won’t find Nigerians. From the wilds of rural North Dakota USA, to the humid climes of south-east Asia, Nigerians are scattered around the globe, seeking commerce, education, etcetera. There is no doubt that Nigeria has a rich and robust diaspora. In Bangalore, a... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya It was bad enough that Ibrahim, a local danfo (commercial mini-bus) conductor was stopping to pick up and drop off passengers at illegal drop-off points, but he went on to stab a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer while fighting to prevent his vehicle from being impounded. The incident happened last Wednesday, around 3pm, in Ojota, Lagos, when... Read More
As the weeks have rolled into months, it has become clear that one needs a lot more than an inspiring personal story to make a presidential difference. Questions are mounting by the day – where are you taking Nigeria to? Do you have an idea? Do you have a personal vision of the kind of... Read More
by Stanley Azuakola Henceforth, indiscipline by soldiers during foreign mission assignments would not be condoned. That is the position of the Nigerian Army top hierarchy as revealed by Maj. Gen. Garba Wahab, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division, Kaduna. Maj. Gen. Wahab said this during the graduation ceremony of 26 Battalion pre-deployment training course... Read More
by Tolu Orekoya When your car doesn’t kick-start in the morning, it is not too big of an issue if the engine fails on Third Mainland Bridge, being stranded might be the biggest consequence. When a plane’s engine refuses to start the passengers might not just be annoyed, but might just worry what will happen if... Read More
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