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...
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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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Why Nigerians Are Going to Jail for Spraying Money (Unless You’re Famous or Powerful)
In Nigeria, there exists a tradition so loved, so deeply embedded in our social DNA, yet so paradoxically punished, it might as well be a Nollywood plot twist, “money spraying”. You’ve seen it: weddings, birthdays, naming ceremonies, and even funerals. But beware! Not all who spray fly free. In the theatre of Nigeria’s justice system,...
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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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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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How Ibrahim Traoré Is Rewriting Burkina Faso’s Future with Gold and Grit
Introduction When Captain Ibrahim Traoré assumed power in Burkina Faso on September 30, 2022, following a military coup, many observers braced for the worst. The pattern of post-coup governance in Africa often leads to authoritarian rule, corruption, and the entrenchment of military elites. Skeptics were quick to dismiss Traoré as just another young officer chasing...
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Lagos Announces 110-Day Closure of Oworonshoki/Third Axial Bridge: New Repairs
The Lagos State Government has unveiled a significant repair project set to begin on May 6, 2025, with the Oworonshoki/Third Axial Bridge scheduled to undergo repairs over the next 110 days. While the initiative aims to address crucial structural issues and ensure the long-term safety of this vital transportation link, it’s not without its share of...
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The 2025 UTME Experience: Rethinking JAMB’s New Exam System
JAMB, the agency responsible for organizing Nigeria’s university entrance examination, reportedly spent 500 billion naira on the just concluded 2025 UTME. With such a staggering figure, expectations were high for a smooth, student-friendly, and technologically sound process. Instead, what unfolded was a nationwide crisis marked by confusion, exhaustion, emotional breakdowns, and unsafe conditions. This article...
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Federal Poly, Daura And Its N750M TETFund Success: Technical Education Can Get Better
Why Are Nigerians Still Underrating Polytechnics? By now, you would think Nigerians would realize that technical education is the real engine of development. But sadly, we still see polytechnics as “lesser” institutions – places you end up when the university dream doesn’t work out. It’s a mindset that’s hurting not just the students, but the...
