Thinking Through

October 20, 2020

36 states and only 7 governors think the #EndSARS protests are genuine

It is Day 14 of the #EndSARS protests. Nine days since the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, announced the disbandment of the deadly Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), eight days since the #5for5 demands submitted by the protesting youth, eight days since President Muhammadu Buhari last thought protesting youth are tired of police brutality. Three... Read More

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#EndSARS, Delta, Ekiti, nigerian police, Ogun, Oyo, plateau

October 15, 2020

Sanwo-Olu, Obiano are singing the songs #EndSARS protesters want to hear, but we are not there yet

Who would have known that it will take 7 whole days before forces in government places begin to take action? But, today is the 8th day and the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, is dragging his feet on actual reforms. He probably thinks the #EndSARS movement is another 2020 joke. IGP Adamu first waited four... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Thinking Through

#EndSARS, #EndSWAT, Sanwo-Olu, Willie Obiano

October 5, 2020

Bisola’s kidnap teaches us a lesson we usually try to avoid

Kidnapping is a serious crime and a security threat that is prevalent in Nigeria. Over the years, Nigerians have experienced unprecedented levels of kidnapping for ransom and other reasons. Unfortunately, this has gone unchecked. The latest kidnap case involving Busola, a young lawyer, is a reminder that the government needs to do more to protect... Read More

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Bisola's kidnap, End kidnapping, insecurity in Nigeria

September 29, 2020

Why are Nigerians taking Rema’s emotional outburst as fodder for bants?

All of Monday, social media saw a frenetically outspoken side of Rema in a string of tweets, some cryptic, others confessional, and the rest filled with strong calls to actions and the need for radical change. The 19-year-old Afro-pop/trap star basically had a lot to say about a lot of things, from stealing a friend’s... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Thinking Through

mental health, Rema, Rema Mental breakdown

September 28, 2020

Boko Haram or a compromised cabinet; what is Governor Zulum up against?

A once peaceful Nigeria has since 2009 been grappling with heightened insecurity issues from the Boko Haram insurgency that has left devastating consequences the nation is yet to recover from – including the bombing of schools, churches, mosques, market places, to the kidnap of the Chibok school-girls, and the massacre of unsuspecting citizens in various... Read More

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boko haram, Compromised cabinet, Governor Zulum

September 25, 2020

Population control or intentional carelessness | The Iju-Ishaga gas explosion sends too many messages

Safety on Nigerian roads has been a source of concern for many, especially with the rising number of avoidable accidents occurring on our roads. On Thursday, September 24, 2020, there was a report of a tanker explosion at the Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos that claimed three lives and left 30 others injured. Several buildings and... Read More

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Curbing accidents on Nigerian roads, Iju-Ishaga tanker explosion, Roadworthiness test

September 23, 2020

FG orders reduction in price of fertilizer but there’s still much to be desired

President Buhari Tuesday, through the Vice Chairman of the National Food Security Council and the Governor of Kebbi, Atiku Bagudu, ordered the reduction of the cost of fertilizer from ₦5,500 to ₦5,000 per bag. The initiative which was originally launched in Abuja in April is part of the Federal Government’s effort to cushion the effect... Read More

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Fertilizer subsidy, Hike in electricity tariff and fuel price, president buhari

September 23, 2020

Inherited grudge, selfish nature | What’s the reason people do not spend quality time with their relatives?

It is a natural human instinct to socialise with others – to share thoughts, ideas, feelings, joyous moments, successes, failures, disappointments, etc, and with family and friends around, social activities are usually fun. Often times, a visit to extended family members helps in bonding the family. But have you ever wondered why some people rarely... Read More

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cousins, Family ties, Inherited grudges

September 22, 2020

Peter Obi, Okorocha, Kalu | Who stands a better chance for Nigeria’s 2023 Presidency?

The outcome of every election determines the fate of the nation or state it directly affects, that is why people weigh their options before choosing their political representatives. After the just-concluded Edo governorship election that was a subject of national debate, the focus might have shifted to Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election – even though the... Read More

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2023 presidency, Orji Uzo Kalu, peter obi, Rochas Okorocha

September 18, 2020

Ondo 2020: Why run after progressive development when we can jog to Ondo to play Ludo?

‘Animal farm’, ‘cruise country’, ‘bunch of jokers’, ‘backwards-thinking country’, ‘country whose citizens deserve their leaders’ are just a few names you will hear Nigerians and the rest of the world call Nigeria. Oh! The country is called Nigeria? We almost forgot. Why won’t we? When we celebrate boreholes that work for one month, roads that... Read More

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Ludo, Ondo Election 2020, Rotimi Akeredolu

Sexual assault

September 18, 2020

El-Rufai has passed a new rape law, but Nigerians are divided on the dicey issue of castrating rapists

Rape has become more a culture than a crime in Nigeria due to unwilling attitude to regard rape as it is. It is so deep-rooted that we fail to realise the trauma that comes with it. And studies have shown that rape can have a devastating effect on victims if not handled properly. Besides the physical... Read More

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kaduna, Law against rape, Punishment for rape

September 16, 2020

Dear Special Advisers, these are the reasons you can’t tell ‘older children’ to leave their parents home

Nigerians are the kind of human species who assume they have every right to ask you to jump into a river because drylands are no longer mentally favourable. It is usually a combination of religious, cultural factors, with sprinkles of prejudices formed over time from interactions with other Nigerian human species. At other times, you... Read More

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Leaving your parents house, Nigerian Youth, young adults

September 14, 2020

4 reasons ASUU has insisted on not resuming

The place of education in the advancement and development of a nation cannot be overemphasised. According to Benjamin Franklin, “an investment in knowledge pays the best interest”. This is in line with the maxim that says, education is the bedrock of every sustainable development. With the rot in our educational system made worse by incessant... Read More

Deep Dive, Thinking Through

ASUU, FG, Reasons ASUU will not resume

September 10, 2020

800k in Lagos or 150k in Abuja? All the reasons why you should think well before making a decision

Social media has become a haven for debates that cause actual changes in mindsets. You could learn how not to be stupid on social media, how to stay healthy during a pandemic, or how to be financially literate. The impact of social media has gone from being an entertaining extra to a fully integrated part of... Read More

Deep Dive, Thinking Through

September 8, 2020

For Erica’s GoFundMe, there are lessons but you can’t tell people how to spend their money

On the face of it, we all think we can determine how people spend their money. That’s understandable, given that we think we know the difference between good and bad – what is morally, spiritually, culturally correct and what is not. But there’s something we are all missing. We would want to recall how ‘saying... Read More

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Big Brother Naija, Erica

September 6, 2020

There’s another pandemic killing Nigerian youth and we are not paying attention

“Suicidal thoughts are a symptom of an underlying problem. Treatment is effective in many cases, but the first step is to ask for help.” – Medical News Today. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Every year close to 800,000 people take their own life and there are many more people who attempt suicide. Every... Read More

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Hanan's wedding, Man suicidal over President Buhari's daughter, Suicide among Nigerian youths

September 3, 2020

The video from South Africa should help Nigerian leaders understand what free speech is

Unless we have redefined what a democratic society is, everyone has the right to speak out against certain policies in whatever form or means they choose to, without fear of intimidation. This is called Freedom of Expression in the Nigerian constitution. The right to free speech is a fundamental human right that prohibits government censorship... Read More

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democracy, freedom of expression, south africa

September 3, 2020

#NorthernProjects: With a backlog of failed campaign promises, what is the hope of the common man in Nigeria?

Change is a constant phenomenon in any democratic dispensation. From change of governments, to change of approach to developmental strides – and now, change of the concept, ‘politics’ to ‘politricking’ in Nigeria, especially when we remember how Nigerian politicians promise a utopian society and deliver the exact opposite once they get into the position. This... Read More

Deep Dive, Thinking Through

#NorthernProjects, killings in Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari

Kiddrica and Laycon

September 2, 2020

YNaijaBBNUpdate: #EricaIsMe highlights one other issue Nigerian women face

With social media housing the most recognised platforms for people to tell their stories, the everyday struggles of the average person is becoming increasingly glaring. A demographic that has used this platform extensively to maximize the exposure their stories get are women. We could literally understand concepts like feminism, equality, human rights from social media... Read More

Reality TV, Thinking Through

Big Brother Naija, Erica, Kiddwaya, Laycon

September 1, 2020

International Day of the #Disappeared: Does Nigeria know why this matters?

All around the world, people go missing every day. Research has shown that Africa has the highest number of registered missing persons in the world nearly half of whom are children. And Nigeria accounts for the highest number of missing persons on the continent out of the 44,000 reported cases. So, it is only right... Read More

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International Day of the Disappeared

August 31, 2020

Nigeria’s rail transport revolution is underway but we have our worries

An efficient transport system is vital to socio-economic development in any given society and that includes rail transportation. Research has shown that rail transport contributes significantly to the GDP of developed nations, but it seems quite the opposite in developing climes. For instance, Nigeria’s rail industry has been in shambles for donkey years. And, if... Read More

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President Muhammadu Buhari, rail transport

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 as partners in progress. Unfortunately, this is not the case as the media and the government always seem to be at loggerheads with each other,... Read More

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Femi Fani-Kayode, Nigerian journalists

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 that Nigeria might be getting closer to becoming the leading automobile industry in Africa. In a Twitter post, Ajayi Oluwatobi, Founder and CEO of Nord... Read More

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car manufacturing, Ford Motors, Nord Automobile

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 of emotional discomfort. The roots of this attitude can be found in a range of factors: cultural norms, individual psychological makeup, gender, race, poverty and... Read More

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Nigeria vs Ghana Twitter war, Nigeria-Ghana

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 of West African States (ECOWAS). Baba-Shehuri disclosed this while receiving the donated grains from ECOWAS, after which Nigerians have expressed their disappointment on Twitter over... Read More

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ECOWAS, Mustapha Baba Shehuri, nigerian government

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 air. Sometimes it motivates you to do something genius after stumbling upon some cool idea, or encourages you to join some sort of social movement.... Read More

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nigeria, NigeriaHistory

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 with its strike action, many of the affected students have taken to their Twitter handles to vent their frustrations on the issue. Going by the... Read More

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ASUU, Nigeria's educational system, virtual learning

August 24, 2020

Nigeria’s first lesbian movie, Ìfé, is set to change stereotypes

by Joanne Ike Two women lay curled up in a bed. One gently strokes the hair of the other as she listens to the story of the ‘coming out’ of her lover. Then she whispers, ‘Is it too late to say I love you?’ Suffice it to say, the trailer of the upcoming love story,... Read More

Non-binary Blog, Thinking Through

Ife, LGBTQ in Nigeria

COVID-19 : If you’re in search of a recipe for disaster, Kano’s reliance on ‘verbal autopsies’ is one

First question: why the fuss? We get surprised easily and forget that we are still in a country where there is basically no database for anything, where ‘let’s do it anyhow‘ is the principle by which we run our government. The Future Africa Team Lead, Bukonla Adebakin said in a Rubbin’ Minds episode: “We are... Read More

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Coronavirus, COVID-19, kano, verbal autopsy

#JusticeForSeyiAkinade is a reminder that we are paying with our lives for a ‘corrupt police force’

#EndSARS has been a trend for close to a decade. Police brutality has been a ‘normal’ event in Nigeria but was brought to the fore with the advent of social media, and users finding out what good can be done with the various social media platforms. Every other week, we read stories of one or... Read More

Deep Dive, Editor's Pick, Thinking Through

#EndSARS, #JustiiceForSeyiAkinade, Yemi Osinbajo

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