This past week has felt like a collective emotional assault for every well-meaning Nigerian. It’s been especially heartbreaking for our young people, and those idealistic, determined youths who still believe in studying hard, passing exams, and earning a spot at a higher institution that might not ghost them with ASUU strikes. But no. Nigeria, in...
Author: Uduak Asuquo
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Youth in Nigerian Politics: Real Change or Just New Faces in Old Games
In the last decade, Nigeria has witnessed an upsurge in youth-led political engagement, largely driven by frustration with the status quo and inspired by global democratic movements. Hashtags like #EndSARS, #NotTooYoungToRun, and electoral efforts by youthful candidates signaled a shift or so it seemed. As elections come and go and the old guard retains its...
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New INEC Appointments Raises Alarms: Is Democracy Under Siege Again
Amid mounting pressure and public frustration following the widely condemned 2023 general elections, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, has reiterated his position as head of the electoral body. Speaking from the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday, Yakubu dismissed rumours of his removal and affirmed his role in overseeing...
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The UK Government’s Big New Immigration Plan Explained
Over the weekend, there has been chatter on social media about the roll out of new immigration policies from the UK government. From bits and pieces being picked up, it appeared the government was hitting a reset on the whole aspect of migration. On the12th of May, a white paper was published to this effect....
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Over 8,000 Candidates to Sue JAMB In A Rare Landmark Class Action Lawsuit
Thousands of candidates who sat for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) are going to take legal action against the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), following several nationwide complaints of technical glitches and incomplete examination questions that allegedly marred the exam. The move comes just days after JAMB officially released the 2025 UTME...
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The Conclave has Chosen a New Pope: Meet Pope Leo XIV, The First American Pope
There’s a new leader in the Catholic Church, and history has been made! Yesterday at the Vatican, crowds gathered in front of St. Peter’s Basilica. As soon as they saw movement on the balcony, they began to cheer, “Viva il Papa!” which means “Long live the Pope!” Moments later, it was announced that Robert Prevost,...
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They Never Taught You This in School: 10 Ultimate Study Hacks That Actually Work
Nigeria is currently struggling with the rising failure rate among young people, especially in secondary and tertiary education. From WAEC to JAMB and even university-level exams, more students are struggling to make the grades. There has been a lot of finger-pointing and blame games. But a number of factors have been identified to be responsible...
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The 2025 Papal Election: History, Key Contenders, and the Call for Inclusivity
Introduction Few institutions in the world have been able to endure the test of time with as much continuity, mystique, and controversy as the papacy. As the spiritual head of over a billion Catholics and a figure of global moral authority, the pope occupies a unique position that blends ancient ritual with modern relevance. Yet...
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The Culture of Silence: When Speaking Up Becomes a Crime
Ever witnessed someone being completely horrible, and you’re just frozen and unsure of how to intervene? Or perhaps you saw someone clearly being victimized, and yet, despite the discomfort crawling under your skin, you said nothing? It’s a phenomenon we know all too well in Nigeria. We are a people notorious for “minding our business.”...
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MTN’s Billion-Naira Network Investment vs. The Reality: A Disconnect?
Millions of MTN subscribers across Nigeria woke up on Tuesday morning to an all-too-familiar nightmare. No calls, no texts, no internet. Just vibes. The network giant once again left its users stranded as voice, SMS, and internet services disappeared into the digital abyss for several hours, disrupting businesses, communication, and the peace of mind of...
