Division In Justice: Efcc, Human Rights, And The Perils Of Unchecked Law Enforcement In Nigeria By Divine Jude-Okeke Nigeria as a nation, grapples with the complex realities of corruption and insecurity, which has now set itself at a precarious crossroads. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), conceived as a beacon of hope in the…
THE BITTER TRUTH ABOUT SOFT DRINKS: WHY YOU SHOULD SAY NO TO COKE, PEPSI, SPRITE, AND FANTA Soft drinks—whether it’s Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, or Fanta—have long been a staple in people’s daily lives. They’re in vending machines at work, served at social gatherings, and marketed everywhere as the drink of choice for refreshment. But while…
General A. Tchiani, Face Your Woes By M K Ilyasu What is of interest is the insistent whining of Nigerien Headman Tchiani who being accessory to recruiting, training and paying lawless bands of militias that pillaged our homes and laid waste our communities. That the paid militias have continued to torment and torture our population…
IBADAN STAMPEDE: FAILURE OF OUR SYSTEM, NOT NAOMI’S The tragic incident in Ibadan last week that led to the death of 35 children, is a clear reflection of the failings and failure in our system, not just the failure of Naomi. To say the fault is Naomi’s is to beg the question. We are simply…
Navigating change with wisdom: A message from Dr. Kayode Ajulo to Nigerian Activists Dear Fellow Nigerians, Respected Activists, and Noble Comrades, As we boldly navigate the frontlines of change, fueled by our passion and vision for a brighter tomorrow, it is imperative that we anchor our actions in the law. Our motivations are indeed righteous,…
ITA DAVID IKPEME: A TRIBUTE “Oga agba, e s’omo jeje, eniyan l’obolusegun t’o joba laye, eniyan l’obi Ikpeme t’o j’oba l’ondo o”. Above was one of the first lines of songs my ears picked as a child when I was registered for primary school in the 70s. Olusegun Obasanjo had just emerged as the Head…
The Nigerian Dream: Myth or Achievable Reality? The phrase “The Nigerian Dream” is often met with skepticism and confusion. Unlike its American counterpart, which symbolizes opportunity and upward mobility, the Nigerian Dream seems elusive, undefined, and for many, unattainable. Is it merely a myth—a product of wishful thinking—or is it an achievable reality waiting to…
LAUGHABLE PROSECUTION OF NIGERIAN UNDERAGED. As Social Media witnessed an eruption of Nigeria’s Govt intent to prosecute underage youth for taking part in the #ENDBADGOVERNANCE protest sometimes in July, the Governing institutions were for the most part strangely silent. The Nigerian Police was absent and the office of the Attorney General of the Federation was…
The genius of Tai Solarin who first saw the appeal of the Communist System as compared to the Capitalist one. There is something unique and special about the Yoruba race of Nigeria. I can also say there is something remarkable about Ogun State as a unit of that Yoruba Race. There is also something unique…
Leadership In Crisis By Engene Nanven In recent times, Nigeria has found itself ensnared in a crisis that goes beyond mere inconvenience. The country, rich in resources and potential, has been subjected to a relentless onslaught of governmental mismanagement, economic instability, and infrastructural decay. This trifecta of challenges has culminated in an energy crisis…
