The Sustainability of Monthly Stipends for Niger-Delta Youths The recent announcement by the Tinubu administration to pay N50,000 monthly stipends to Niger-Delta youths has sparked debate about the program’s sustainability amidst economic challenges as i examine the feasibility of maintaining such a program, considering Nigeria’s economic constraints and the potential long-term implications. Nigeria’s economy faces…
Oba Adefunmi Adejuyigbe of Oyotunji Village USA Joins his Ancestors The only African Village King in United States of America, Oba Adefunmi Adejuyigbe has joined his ancestors aged 47 years It was gathered that the 47 years old monarch, was taken to a nearby hospital where he died from stab wounds. Oba Adejuyigbe Adefunmi II,…
As a Jittery Presidency Faces “Days of Rage” One year, two months in office, Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ‘Emilokan’ Presidency faces its toughest challenge with the planned nationwide youth hunger protest scheduled to begin Thursday, August 1, 2024. It is planned to last 10 days, through August 10, 2024. The hashtags for the protests include –…
Planned Protest: IGP Holds Virtual Meeting With Falana, Ebun, Members Of Take It Back Movement. As part of the Nigerian Police Force efforts aimed at ensuring the safety and security of all citizens,while upholding the constitutional right to peaceful assembly. The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Igbetokun on Tuesday held a virtual meeting with…
Avoid Protest, Lokpobiri Tells Nigerians, Niger Deltans. Ahead of the nationwide protest in the country, the Minister of State For Petroleum Resources (Oil) Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has called on Nigerians especially youths in the Niger Delta to avoid protesting. The Minister said the administration of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu is not oblivious of the daunting…
BREAKING FREE FROM DEPENDENCY: A CALL TO INNOVATE AND INITIATE In today’s dynamic global landscape, the traditional path of seeking stable employment has increasingly shown its limitations, particularly in regions grappling with high unemployment rates. Nigeria, for instance, faces significant challenges in this regard, with youth unemployment rates hovering around 33%, according to recent reports…
Agric investment: Key to Nigeria’s food security, economic growth Nigeria’s burgeoning and diverse population has led to an increased demand for food, underscoring the critical need for substantial investment in the agricultural sector. Agriculture remains a vital part of the country’s economy, not only as a means of livelihood for many but also as a…
WHY WE ARE PROTESTING: For the love of Democracy and Humanity! (Part 2) Let me start by acknowledging what I read in one Editorial which says “We live in a time when it is extremely hard to listen to the opinions of others. The world around us seems to be divided more and more everyday…
Protest Against Protest: The Paradox of Dissent The act of protesting against protests raises fundamental questions about the nature of free speech, the right to assemble, and the limits of dissent. On one hand, the right to protest is a cornerstone of democratic societies, allowing citizens to express grievances and challenge the status quo. On…
PROTEST: AIYEDATIWA MOVES TO AVERT A RESURGENCE OF (2011) ARAB SPRING IN ONDO STATE AND NIGERIA Democracy is rich and it’s rooted in the preservation of certain sacred fundamentals. Every democratic setting is filled with discordant views and a fine blend is made possible with the plurality of votes of a free people. This is…
