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by Hauwa Gambo On Rubbin’ Minds today, the topic is “Who wants to party?” – and it explores issues and learning points around young people and how to drive an effective change agenda through the Nigerian governance system. In the past week, there has been a spirited debate amongst young leaders from across the country... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Yesterday, the re-run election for the Kebbi governorship held, as conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Marred by widespread apathy, the election was also boycotted by the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP) whose candidate, Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, accused INEC of unfairness leading to the election. “From the onset, there was... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju It was a battle of egos on Friday night, as two popular journalists and very opinionated men faced off on CNN’s Piers Morgan Tonight over the recent killing of a young man in America – an incident that has started off a nation-wide row over race. In case you’ve missed the story, Trayvon Martin... Read More
by Chude Jideonwo Since he took the name 2face in 1996, Innocent Ujah Idibia has led the way for his industry, for his peers, and for Nigeria. He has managed to out-last and out-shine without seeming to make an effort, and he shares a relentlessly inspiring tale.  I focused on producing better music and doing my work.... Read More
The leadership in its infinite uselessness refuses to pass laws or create policies that might safeguard the lives of Nigerian women… The lives of women in Nigeria prove increasingly difficult day by day, and as a woman who happens to be Nigerian, I am especially bothered by that state of things. There is the horror... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju The Nigerian government has spoken out on discrimination against people with autism. Last Thursday,  the Health Minister, Onyebuchi Chukwu, addressed the press in Abuja, saying that the government  was concerned about discriminatory practices against individuals with autism, lamenting that some individuals end up being “locked in cages and fed like animals It is not... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo “The twin imperatives of trying to end a bloody northern Nigeria Islamist rebellion led by Boko Haram and dismantle the fuel subsidies that are one of the country’s main sources of corruption (but are also, awkwardly, generally popular for keeping gas prices low) requires bold leadership of Jonathan, who is finishing his... Read More
by Lekan Olanrewaju The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved a 50 per cent subsidy of N27 billion for the supply of fertilisers to rural farmers in 2012. Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina made this known yesterday after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by Vice-President Namadi Sambo. “Agriculture in this country... Read More
Women are too often the candidate (waiting to be chosen), not the voter (with the power of choice).    Recently, someone I know—let’s call her “Sally”—was lamenting having been fired from a kindergarten (abroad), for falling pregnant.  She was particularly stung because it happened on International Women’s Day.  The outpouring of support for Sally struck me as... Read More
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