Category: Opinion
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CSP Ekene Nwosu: When A Murderous And Rogue Police Officer Dies, Written by Inibehe Effiong
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I have read about the death of CSP Ekene Nwosu, the former OC of the Anti-Robbery Squad in the Akwa Ibom State Police Command Headquarters. Since the news of his demise broke, a lot of people have been celebrating, with many recounting their ordeals and terrible experiences in the hands…
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WAEC Apology Not Enough, By Adeola Soetan
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The apology tendered by the Head of the Nigeria National Office of WAEC, Amos Dangut in respect of the midnight examinations conducted in some states is Not Enough to compensate for the losses in marks, time and comportment suffered by candidates during the midnight examinations where students were forced to…
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What Ignorant Folks Don’t Know About Omoyele Sowore, by Abiodun Sanusi
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Editor’s Note: This opinion piece was originally written in October 2022. We are republishing it to provide historical context for ongoing discussions surrounding human rights activist Omoyele Sowore. When people ask me, “What job does Sowore do?”, because he’s always seen fighting for human rights, protesting, and going to court.…
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In The Class Of Anti-People Law! By Tope Temokun
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The Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, ETC) (AMENDMENT) Act is the power bank of the oppressor’s tools today, deployed at the slightest annoyance or inconvenience to send the police after any critic and take the people’s freedom away without any explanation. Under all republics that have passed, the Cybercrime (Prohibition, Prevention, ETC)…
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HOW THE EFCC IS BREAKING THE LAW IN THE ARREST AND DETENTION OF VERYDARKMAN, BY FIRST BABA ISA
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Section 35(3) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria states: “Any person who is arrested or detained shall be informed in writing within twenty-four hours (and in a language that he understands) of the facts and grounds for his arrest or detention.” This constitutional provision supersedes the…
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Sankara, Buhari, Babangida, Written by Adeola Soetan
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Late Capt. Thomas Sankara of Burkina Faso became a household name in Nigeria and across the world for his radical leadership appreciated everywhere including campuses and labour secretariats in this country. Many activists nicknamed themselves or were nicknamed Sankara. Hostels and rally grounds were renamed Sankara square. Many student and…
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Always Speak Out! Louder & Clearer, By Adeola Soetan
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Suffering & Smiling is a crime against self. I’m surprised with the torrent of SM responses, calls I received from people after my public intervention on JAMB, expressing their anger and frustrations even from school principals, education ministry top staff and some jamb people, about the dangerous “Life for JAMB”…
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The Hidden Dangers of the JAMB Exam: A Crisis in Student Safety, By Ogundipe Daniel
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The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination is a crucial milestone for Nigerian students seeking admission into tertiary institutions. However, the process of writing these exams has become a harrowing experience for many, with some losing their lives in the process. Students travel long distances to reach their designated…
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Nigeria on the Brink: Terrorism and the Triggered Looming Revolution, By Agena Robert Ande
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The recent surge in terrorism across Nigeria has left citizens feeling helpless and frustrated. The government’s inability to provide security has led to a sense of desperation, with many wondering if a revolution is the only solution. As the situation worsens, the question remains: what will be the outcome of…
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Why Revolution Is the Only Last Option Left for Nigeria, Written Ufezime Nelson Ubi
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Nigeria has become a nation where daily survival feels like a miracle. The hardship in the land is no longer just economic, it is psychological, emotional, and generational. It breaks the body, crushes the spirit, and eats into the very soul of our collective humanity. We are living in a…