Nigeria’s Climate Crisis: A nation’s reluctance amid global urgency As the global community rallies against climate change, Nigeria stands out as a troubling exception. Despite growing evidence of environmental degradation and the severe consequences of inaction, the country’s response has been marked by a worrying hesitancy from both the government and the public. Climate change…
LETS BUILD IT AGAIN In an era where technological and innovative prowess dictates global success, it is disheartening to witness many youths shackled by laziness and a defeatist mindset. Often, they attribute their stagnation to governmental failures or societal shortcomings, using these as scapegoats for their own lack of progress. This mindset must be eradicated….
Youth Engagement: The Key to Unlocking Peace and Food Security in Niger State In today’s world, youth engagement is crucial for achieving peace and food security. Comrade Yakubu Garba, Acting Governor of Niger State, recently emphasized this importance during the 2024 International Youth Day celebration. He urged young people to engage in constructive dialogue and…
Experts warn of renewed protests as calls grow for subsidies reinstatement The recent nationwide EndBadGovernance protests across most states of the federation could have been averted if President Bola Tinubu’s Federal Government had properly planned before removing the fuel subsidy. This is why many experts and political analysts continue to call on the president to…
The Misguided Call for #TinubuMustGoNow: Why We Should Focus on #EndBadGovernance Instead In recent times, the hashtag #TinubuMustGoNow has gained traction on social media, with some Nigerians calling for the removal of the democratically elected President. However, this approach is misguided and unrealistic. Instead, we should focus on addressing the root causes of bad governance…
NATIONWIDE PROTEST: AIYEDATIWA’S MAGIC OF YOUTHS INCLUSIVITY IN ONDO STATE The first day of August brought palpable fear to all Nigerians. Both the rich and the poor waited frantically to embrace calculated eventualities. Some even bought enough consumables in case the holocaust happened. Parents beckoned on their children for a cover. Even the security agents…
The Power of Protest: Balancing Freedom of Expression with Social Order Protests have been a cornerstone of democratic societies, allowing citizens to oppose Government & advocate for social change. The right to protest is fundamental to a healthy democracy, as it enables citizens to hold those in power accountable and push for social reform. However,…
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…
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 –…
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…
