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#EndSARS: It Is Not Yet Uhuru For Nigerian Youths

  For a minute on Sunday, October 11th, Nigerian youths believed the announcement by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, that the rogue police unit called SARS (Special Anti Robbery Squad) has been disbanded. Celebratory reactions went around

#EndSARS: The Strength In Nigeria’s Unity

‘Every person has a right to life, and no one shall be deprived intentionally of his life, save in execution of the sentence of a court in respect of a criminal offence of which he has been found guilty in

Citizen Mobilisation By The Youth For A Modern And Progressive Nation

  After incessant cries to disband rogue branch of the Nigerian Police, SARS – the law enforcement branch tasked with the responsibility of preventing and curtailing armed robbery – effort to keep citizens abreast of the nationwide protest stands out

Where Were You? At The March Towards Nigeria’s Independence (1957-1960)

  By 1957, having held parliamentary elections to allow representatives from the different sections of the country assist the British in running the affairs of Nigeria; some political quarters within and even the citizens were already jittery for their independence

Men You Should Know: Lateef Jakande

Background Lateef Kayode Jakande was born in the Epetedo area of Lagos Island, Lagos State on 29 July 1929. Both parents are from Omu-Aran, Kwara State. He studied at the Lagos public school at Enu-Owa, Lagos Island, then at Bunham

#EndSARS: A Case Of Police Operatives Gone Rogue

  Again, social media was thrown into a fit on Saturday over the killing of a citizen in Ughelli, Delta State by operatives believed to be of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). Other personal reports of manhandling, extortion, and

Nigeria @60: Grassroots Politics As Recipe For National Development And Security. Pt 2

  This is the second part of this special series, Nigeria @60: Grassroots Politics As Recipe For National Development And Security. By extant consideration of the variables involved in governance, many Nigerians stand back from participating in any level of

Nigeria @60: The Nigerian Project

From the rising of the sun to its going down, From the Olumo Rock to the Niger River, Through the cave in Ogbunike to the peak of the Mambila Plateau, Nigeria is blessed.   The storm persists through our toil,

Nigeria @60: One Independence Day Amongst Many

Sixty years ago today, the nation of Nigeria took a bold step towards freedom from colonial rule. The entirety of the nation erupted in celebration as the day of commemoration was earmarked on October 1st, 1960. Citizens marched on and

Nigeria @60: Grassroots Politics As Recipe For National Development And Security. Pt 1

  Evidence of slackening political participation is growing as the Nigerian state ages. It may even seem that in its 60 years of independence, it has continued to re-invent wheels in the democratic cycle. For too long, Nigerians have swung

Nigerans in History: Mary Nzemiro

Mary Nzimiro was born Mary Nwametu Onumonu in 1898. She was a pioneering Nigerian businesswoman, politician and women’s activist. In 1948, she was appointed principal representative of the United Africa Company (UAC) for Eastern Nigeria, while maintaining textile and cosmetics

How Edo People Helped Obaseki Trounce Oshiomole’s Godfatherism

The news that the incumbent governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, won re-election into the office for a second term came as a surprise to many. As the results of last Saturday’s election where Obaseki won with over 307,000

Nigerians In History: Mamman Jiya Vatsa

  Mamman Jiya Vatsa, OFR was a Nigerian General and poet who served as Minister of the Federal Capital Abuja and was a member of the Supreme Military Council. He was born on the 3rd of December, 1940. Early Life

September 15: International Day Of Democracy

  Globally, the International Day of Democracy is a unique platform for the review of the state of democracy in all parts of the world. Without a doubt, democracy which entails freedom within the confines of the law is only

Fact Check: Has Petrol Subsidy Really Been Removed?

Nigeria was thrown into a mild fit on Wednesday, September 2, when the Federal Government announced that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, was increased from N145 to N151.56 per litre with effect from September

Analysis: The Unfair VAT Benefit by Sharia States

There has been a lot of restrained sentiment in the past about Sharia states in Northern Nigeria benefiting from the portions of Value Added Tax (VAT) which they did not contribute towards. It is public knowledge now that Sharia states

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