Category: Opinion

Nigerian musician and activist Seun Kuti has recently expressed his admiration for social activist Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, describing him as a “necessity” in today’s society. In a recent Instagram live session, Seun Kuti became visibly incensed when show promoter Paulo tagged him along with other celebrities…

You will always hear from analysts, ruling class social media influencers, advocates, critics and existentialists always say “protest no dey work”, “make una wait for elections”, “everything is in the hands of God” and most filmsy of the excuses “you cannot defeat the government” which is the easiest way for…

Kenya has been shaken by widespread protests against the proposed Finance Bill 2024, which, if implemented, would impose a sweeping range of tax hikes on the country’s citizens. The bill, initially introduced to parliament in May, has drawn ire and opposition from many Kenyans, leading to a wave of demonstrations…

Africa’s once-burgeoning economic powerhouse, Nigeria, is now on a rapid decline, plunging millions of its people into economic misery. The nation’s worst financial crisis in decades has been characterized by runaway inflation, a plunging national currency, and widespread food insecurity. The full weight of Nigeria’s economic crisis is being felt…

President Bola Tinubu has jetted off in the private jet of his Business Camo Pal Chagoury’s. Some Comrades are bashing the anti-people people puppet President of IMF/World Bank governance in Nigeria owing to the mass of penuries, pains and hardships being inflicted through the reckless implementations of neo-liberal policies that…

The labor movement in Nigeria has made wages their primary focus, seeking an upward review of the N30,000 national minimum wage in response to the increasing cost of living. In 1974, the Nigerian government heeded the Udoji Commission’s recommendations and boosted public sector workers’ wages, but private sector employees largely…

The Tinubu regime is yet to fix the economy after one year in power. The regime is asking Nigerians to be patient, yet they could change the National Anthem and speed it through the legislature and presidential assent within two weeks. This only shows that it’s not as if better…

Nigeria is in a state of crisis, and the 2023 presidential election presents a critical opportunity for change. President Ahmed Tinubu’s policies have exacerbated the country’s challenges, hiking education costs, worsening economic conditions, and making basic necessities unaffordable for citizens. Omoyele Sowore’s presidential campaign agenda offers a beacon of hope,…

Tragedy struck a music studio in Bayelsa on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, when seven individuals lost their lives due to lethal generator fumes. This heart-wrenching incident is not an isolated occurrence, as similar tragedies have been reported in the past, highlighting the deadly hazards posed by generators when used in…

For decades, Nigeria’s political landscape has been plagued by systemic problems of corruption, volatility, and a lack of transparency. One of the most insidious factors exacerbating these issues is the pervasive influence of money in politics. The wealthy and powerful have long leveraged their financial resources to manipulate elections, skew…