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Tinubu’s Polytechnic in Abuja: A Legacy or a New Low in Governance? – Written by Comrade Ufezime Nelson Ubi
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The recent approval of a polytechnic in Abuja, named after Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has sparked significant controversy and public outrage. Naming a national institution after oneself while still in office raises critical ethical questions and highlights the troubling dynamics of leadership and governance in Nigeria. This act reflects a…
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Student Activist Slams University Leaders for Neglecting UCH’s 80-Day Electricity Crisis
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Social justice activist and student Ayodele Aduwo has strongly condemned the University of Ibadan Students’ Union (UI’SU) leadership and Student Representative Council (UI’SRC) members for their failure to address the ongoing electricity crisis at the University College Hospital (UCH). In a statement posted on his social media account on Monday,…
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Human Rights Lawyer Inibehe Effiong Criticizes EFCC for Rampant Corruption, Unprofessionalism, and Bias
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Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has openly criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for what he describes as rampant corruption, unprofessionalism, and bias within the organization. In a statement shared on his verified social media account, Effiong also detailed his past involvement with the EFCC, which included defending…
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Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025, And The Hypocrisy Of Soludo… – Written by Agba Jalingo
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The Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025, which was recently signed by Governor Charles Soludo, is one legislation that is not only provocative, but can best be described as a piece of non-sense that lacked consultation because their target is obvious. Charles Soludo is a professor and a former Governor…
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Group Takes to the Streets of Lagos, Demands Tax Reforms and Improved Public Services
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Human rights organization Fight Inequality Alliance has expressed strong disapproval of what it refers to as the “#RedLineToBillionaires” in Lagos State. The group alleges that wealthy elites are amassing resources while millions of Nigerians are subjected to poverty. On Saturday, the alliance organized a protest at Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos,…
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Nigeria Ranks Among Top African Nations With Highest Number of Jailed Journalists
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Nigeria’s ranking among African nations with the highest number of jailed journalists has come to light in a recent report, placing the country seventh after Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Rwanda, and Tunisia. The report again, reveals the struggles faced by journalists across the continent, as they fight for press freedom…
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DSS-targeted, Now-Free Adaramoye Micheal Lenin Denounces NPF’s Response to Amnesty Report, Tags it ‘Shamelessness and Cruelty’
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Released activist Michael Adaramoye, also known as Michael Lenin, who was targeted by the Department of State Services (DSS) for his role in the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protests, has strongly denounced the Nigerian Police Force’s (NPF) response to Amnesty International’s report on the protest. Adaramoye called the NPF’s actions “shamelessness and cruelty”…
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Amazonian Pharmakon and Botanist – for Comrade Benedicta Madunagu (1947-2024)
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Contronym – a word that can mean exactly opposite things, e g pharmakon, poison and remedy in pharmacology and botany Bene, you were amazonianA revolutionary, a warriorA female revolutionary and warriorBut you were also pharmakon The poison that is also the cureThe foundation of BotanyThe queen of all sciencesPoison cured,…
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Students’ Rights Group Condemns Violence Response to Peaceful Protests and Fee Hike at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic
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The Concerned Students Against Tuition Fees (CSATF) has denounced the hike in tuition fees for returning students at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic and the violent response to peaceful protests against the increase. The group, in a statement shared by popular student activist Ayodele Aduwo, expressed support for the students’ union, while…
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“Those Entrusted to Uphold Law Flout It With Impunity” – Sowore
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Human rights activist and convener of the RevolutionNow movement Omoyele Sowore has strongly criticized the Nigerian security agencies, stating that “those entrusted to uphold the law flout it with impunity.” Sowore’s condemnation is a response to the increasing incidents of Nigerian security forces disregarding court orders and perpetrating human rights…