Category: Opinion
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Makinde is a Misfit and Will End in Ignominy, Written by Musediq Ramon
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History is often unkind to leaders who fail at critical moments. The true test of leadership is not during celebrations or political campaigns but during periods of crisis. When citizens are afraid, when families are grieving, and when young people are endangered, leadership demands courage, compassion, and accountability.
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WAS THE COURT RIGHT TO HAVE REVOKED SOWORE’S BAIL AND ORDERED HIS ARREST BEFORE THE RECUSAL RULING? – BY BARRISTER BOLAJI OLUWATOSIN
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There are decisions in judicial proceedings which, by their very timing and context, raise unavoidable question on due process; and the recent revocation of the bail of Omoyele Sowore, coupled with the issuance of a bench warrant, in the face of a pending recusal application, falls squarely within that category.…
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NIGERIAN SOCIETY AND THE MISCONCEPTION OF BERET USE, WRITTEN BY BENJAMIN OGUNLAMI
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During the 20th century, the beret was adopted by revolutionaries and activists. Symbols like the black beret (famously worn by Che Guevara and the Black Panther Party) signify defiance against oppression, revolutionary zeal, and political dissent.
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June 12 Democracy Day: Celebration for a Few, Struggle for Many, Written by Adeyemi Oluwatosin
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June 12, therefore, is not merely about commemorating an election. It is about remembering the struggle, sacrifice, and aspiration for credible elections, justice, and democratic governance.
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NANS and Thuggery are synonymous! Puppet to the government!, by Erupre Gift Precious
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The protest that started peacefully yesterday was disrupted by the body supposed to lead the protest—the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS! This is literally the very body that ought to have been leading and defending the protest. This is solely because the government can’t take up the responsibility of…
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NANS Must Rise Above Politics and Defend Nigerian Students, By Adekunle Adeyemi Taofeeq (Scotty Aluta)
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The recent abduction of students and teachers in Oyo State is yet another painful reminder of the growing insecurity confronting Nigerians, particularly young people whose only crime is seeking an education. While parents, citizens, and civil society organizations continue to express outrage and demand urgent action from the government, one…
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Nigeria’s Forgotten Educational Dream: A Reflection on the Future We Once Prepared For, Written by Zubair A. Zubair
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At independence, Nigeria was seen as a rising giant with enormous human and natural potential. Northern Nigeria, in particular, was being positioned as an important pillar for the country’s future and produce the skilled minds required to compete globally.
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Oppression and Oppressors Must Be Fought: A Response to Those Attacking a Certain JusticeCrack — Written by Adeyeye Olorunfemi
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We must understand that activism is a thankless job. When you rise against oppression, it is not because the oppressed actually has sense. It’s because OPPRESSION AND OPPRESSORS MUST BE FOUGHT.
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Baba Femi Falana, SAN: A Colossus of Human Rights Advocacy and the Temple of Courtroom Excellence — Written by Bolaji M. Oluwatosin
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History will forever remember his courageous intervention in 1989 when he secured the reprieve of 12 children sentenced to death by a military tribunal in Lagos on allegations of armed robbery. His legal battles against oppression remained both fearless and consistent throughout the military era.
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Political Activism and the Struggle for a Better Country Were Never Meant for “Chilling with the Big Boys” – Written by Barrister Tope Temokun
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The real struggle was never meant to end in luxury lounges. It was always meant to end in a better society. And the struggle and sacrifice for a better society carry no expiry date. True activists carry the banner of struggle to their graves.