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ON THE DISTRESSING YEARS OF OCEAN SURGE AT AYETORO, OUR LEGENDARY ILAJE LONDON; TIME TO RESCUE A NATIONAL MONUMENT!
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(Press statement of the Kunle Ajayi, African Action Congress (AAC) Gubernatorial Candidate in Ondo2024) Just about two days after I tweeted on X about the issues of ocean surge and the systemic destruction of Ayetoro in Ilaje due to Oil Explorations and Climate Change, the whole Ayetoro community, in Ilaje…
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Epileptic Power Supply is Stalling Progress and Killing Nigerians, Written by Adeyemi Oluwatosin
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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…
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“Tinubu’s First Year an Abject Failure,” Sowore Asserts
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Omoyele Sowore, leader of the #RevolutionNow movement, has declared President Bola Tinubu’s first year in office a catastrophic failure, denouncing the administration as having achieved nothing but misery and disappointment. Omoyele Sowore made this known during a candid interview, he underscored the depths to which inflation had sunk under…
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Defiant Mother of Student Activist Challenges UI Authorities, Condemns Repression of Dissent Voices Against Fee Hike
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A source has disclosed that the mother of student activist Ayodele Aduwo, who had received a query from the University of Ibadan for his involvement in the fee hike protest, displayed a rare blend of bravery and mental resilience in her response to a member of the university management. The…
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FeesMustFall Protests: University of Ibadan Issues Threatening Expulsion Letters to Student Activists After Protesting Fee Hike, Human Rights Activist Condemns Repression
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The University of Ibadan (UI) has taken retaliatory measures against four student activists who staged protests against a massive fee hike from N20,000 to N400,000. The letters of query issued to the students by the school management signals an intent to pursue their expulsion from the university for their participation…
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Minimizing the Influence of Money in Nigerian Politics: A Proposal for a Minimum Wage Legislature, Written by Sulaimon Popoola
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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…
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Sowore Slams Tinubu’s “Inadequate” Leadership in Face of Rampant Poverty
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Activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has fired a barrage of criticism at President Bola Tinubu over his perceived failure to alleviate poverty in Nigeria. In a scathing indictment, Sowore called into question Tinubu’s leadership style, arguing that it has been woefully insufficient in addressing the vast socio-economic inequality…
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Human Rights Lawyer, Inibehe Effiong Slams Military Involvement in Kano Dispute as ‘Lawless’ APC Move
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A fierce condemnation of the military’s involvement in a Kano chieftaincy dispute has come from human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong, who has labeled the move by the APC as “lawless.” Expressing shock at the decision to deploy soldiers for a matter that is solely within the jurisdiction of the State,…
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Inside the Dark World of Nigerian Politicians’ Corruption and Abuse of Authority, Written by Kehinde Olayiwola
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It’s a poignant observation that the corrosive effects of power transcend borders, yet every nation’s political climate is shaped by unique circumstances and cultural values. That’s why I have chosen to focus on the Nigerian context and examine the intricate relationship between political power and corruption in this article. Power,…
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Community Protests, Championed by Take It Back Movement, Compels Tinubu to Alter Coastal Road Alignment For Two Affected Communities
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In response to fervent community protests led by the Take It Back Movement, President Tinubu has been compelled to alter the alignment of the coastal road project. Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the announcement during a stakeholders’ meeting in Lagos, following a series of protests by some of the…