Category: Opinion
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#30DaysRantChallenge: Nigerians Continue to Decry Worsening Economy Under Tinubu, Label Regime as ‘Worst in History’
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The #30DaysRantChallenge, sparked by Youth Corps member Ushie Uguamaye’s criticism of President Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s economy, shows no signs of slowing down. Citizens are taking to social media to express their dissatisfaction with the regime, blaming its policies for surging inflation and a weakened local currency. Describing the regime…
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The Lost Force: How the High Population of Yahoo Boys Has Delayed Nigeria’s Liberation, By Ufezime Nelson Ubi
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Nigeria, a country blessed with abundant human and natural resources, remains trapped in the shackles of corruption, bad governance, and economic stagnation. Decades after independence, the struggle for true liberation continues, yet the forces that should be leading this charge are often absent from the streets where history has shown…
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Tinubu: A Squirrel That Climbed The Tree, Left Nigerians Hopeless, By Buhari Olanrewaju Ahmed
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The lawlessness in Nigeria today is not accidental; it has been nurtured by those entrusted with leadership. Before assuming power, they weep before the masses, rolling on the ground, making empty promises to the oppressed. But once they seize power, they transform into ruthless predators, sacrificing the very people they…
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Lagos: A City in Filth, Flood, and Government Neglect, By Comrade Ufezime Nelson Ubi
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Lagos, once envisioned as the economic heartbeat of Nigeria, has now become a city overwhelmed by filth, poor drainage, and government negligence. Corper Rita Raye’s statement about the unbearable stench in Lagos is not just a mere observation but an indictment of a failed system. The city, under Governor Babajide…
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RAYE: WE ARE NOT YET CIVILIZED, WRITTEN BY ADEYEYE OLORUNFEMI
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If I was President or handling the President, even if it’s for the sake of PR, I would have sent the Corper a written note. I won’t type it. It would be my handwriting. Imagine picking a letter the next morning after your viral protest video and it reads: “Dear…
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The Height of Lawlessness – Abuse of State Power and Egregious Violation of Citizens’ Rights, Written by Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor
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As a human rights activist, I am compelled by conscience to speak out whenever the rule of law is trampled upon. It is my unwavering duty to hold those in power accountable and demand adherence to due process in governance. Tomorrow, March 15, 2025, marks five full weeks since several…
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IT’S WOMEN’S DAY, BUT WHEN WILL OUR TIME COME?!
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International Women’s Day is a day set aside annually to talk about women’s struggle, celebrate the struggles won and give focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, sexual and gender based violence and abuse against women. The last #16DaysofActivism was themed “Towards 30 years of the Beijing Declaration…
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Why the Nigerian Senate Should Be Scrapped Immediately
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The Nigerian Senate, once envisioned as a key pillar of democracy, has degenerated into an institution that serves the interests of a privileged few rather than the Nigerian people. Instead of being a beacon of legislative excellence, it has become a center for corruption, financial wastage, and political oppression. The…
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A Senate of Sexual Harassment Mob? – Written by Adeola Soetan
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Dismissing a heavy sexual harassment petition by Natasha against Akpabio on technical ground by the senate, is a tacit admission of guilt by Senator Akpabio and his pro-sexual harassment morally hollow senate chamber. It’s like a university senate dismissing a sexual harassment petition by a female student against her lecturer…
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SENATOR NATASHA’S SUSPENSION IS ILLEGAL, WRITTEN BY FESTUS OGUN
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The suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghen for six months by the Senate over alleged violation of Senate Standing Rules is illegal and arbitrary. Curiously, Senator Godswill Akpabio whom Senator Natasha accused of sexual harassment spearheaded the entire suspension exercise. To be clear, the position of the law is that the…