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Nigeria at 60: The young make the difference

There are some who believe that there is not much to celebrate on Nigeria's 60th anniversary. But Nigerian activist Maryam Laushi pins her hope for a better future on the resilience of the country's youth.

Kumangar the worse media aid, the Finder the funniest new media

Kumangar fails to realise that whatever he says as a media aid, implies that it is from his principal or it is his principal that is saying it.

Nigerian Army and ‘Fatal Arrogance’

The painful irony of this publicity attempt gone awry is the fact that the Nigerian military has an enviable reputation of professionalism, gallantry, resilience, and straightforwardness that do not require propaganda to push for a positive social narrative.

Enter Nyesom Wike -- Obaseki’s New Godfather By Fredrick Nwabufo

Obaseki must beware of the new godfather and the godfathers in the PDP. Wike fights dirty.

One Month Journey of Peace Pursuit: The Chronicles of the Peoples King

Homun Daniel Shaga Ismaila has chosen to operate an open-door policy, no wonder his popularity and people’s love for him increases on daily basis.

The return of History in Nigeria Curriculum

It is pertinent to say our country needs the study of history so as to make the younger generation know about our so many troubles starting from the struggles for independence, the pioneer political leaders, the first coup and the civil war that followed.

Oyedepo, CAN and the Islamisation Agenda of CAMA 2020

COVID-19 has shown Nigerians that God inhabits the hearts of men and not elegant sanctuaries where pastors collect mindless tolls.

Southern Kaduna: The Truth That Must Be Told

Soon, debt servicing will start taking 60 per cent of federal budget. Nigeria we hail thee.

ON DR OBADIAH MAILAFIA AND THE DSS

...Replying Adebiyi Nafiu Ayinla

Kashamu: Backstory Of Obasanjo’s Letter To The Dead

Kashamu’s death is a lesson that doesn’t need Obasanjo’s hypocrisy to be learned. Obasanjo’s life, on the other hand, is incomplete without hypocrisy.

PMB Security Legacy: Need For Caution

Equally indicative of the precarious security situation in the country is the cold blooded murder of international aid workers in Borno State by the Boko Haram and their Islamic State West Africa Province affiliates recently.

Insecurity: Shifting Narratives By Sen Abdul-aziz Nyako

It is clear from the foregoing that there have been shifting narratives with regards to the restiveness in our communities.

Southern Kaduna killings, shame of a nation - Opinion by Aanu Adegun

Yet as dead bodies in southern Kaduna tend to pile on dead bodies, we just grumble. What manner of people are we?

Poaching African Talents Princes & Queens In 21st Ad

"I've seen what bullets do to us. I'm worried the virus will do even more," St. Louis trauma surgeon Dr. Laurie Punch said.

Boko Haram’s Expansionary Project in Northwestern Nigeria: Can Shekau Outflank Ansaru and Islamic State in West Africa Province?

Publication: Terrorism Monitor Volume: 18 Issue: 15

How To Discover Your Purpose And Mission In Life

It is better to embrace the discomfort of being different, than the comfort of fitting in.

COVID-19: They do not believe there is, it kills, yet they demand for hazard allowance, insurance

Authorities should take note before it is too late

BBNAIJA: What is the Problem of Nigerians

Untill Nigerians wake up from slumber, Nigeria will continue to get worst by the day.

Paths to Nigeria’s Education Reform

The architecture of education in our country belongs to a different era of governance and different demographic, social and economic circumstances.

How Nigerian Army Is Weaponising ‘Fake News’ To Discredit Journalists

It referred to the report as “fake and mischievous news story by supporters of Boko Haram designed to dampen the morale of gallant and patriotic soldiers”.

WHO KILLED TOLULOPE AROTILE? By Adeniyi John Babatunde

Her feat in fighting Boko haram and banditry is commendable, but could this be a reason for her death?

Communal clash: Between Adamawa Dep. Gov/Lunguda, where lies the media mischief?

* Crowther Seth who sues for peace says he will sue the media for for libel before the law * In the Name of Peace, leave Chief Crowther Seth Alone – Deputy Gov media handler * In the Name of Peace, don’t insult the media as being misfit or mischief, simply go to court for the alleged libel – The publishers, media managers

Magu Probe: Buhari and Unrecovered $142 billion stolen Funds

The sack of Okoi Obono-Obla -led Assets Recovery Panel is a fallout of battle between Magu, Malami, Osinbajo and Kyari over control of the recovered assets. The facts are very disgraceful and I prefer to watch the situation unfold.

ADAMAWA STATE: THE COMING CYCLONE.

I do not envisage any ethno-religious permutations to take any preeminence in giving undue advantage to both the incumbent and his challengers, but as usual, no one can dictate the direction of the tides of politics with utmost certainty.

Rising Political Activism To Save Nigeria

the essence of any government worthy of its salt is to fulfil the social contract with its citizens.

HAMA BACHAMA: "Last Steps Of An Enduring Monarch" - By John Ngamsa, Ph.D.

...the kingdom locked in the sorrow of His majesty’s demise.

READ REACTIONS! What about Gandollar, bullion van - Nigerians drag APC mercilessly for asking PDP to be investigated,

"The same way criminal conspiracy linking Pastor Ize-Iyamu and APC should be investigated." - Erhaghewu Ikponmwosa

Advancing CBN/Covid-19 intervention scheme to social trust

As intervention by the government, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) unveiled a N50 billion Targeted Credit Facility (TCF) as a stimulus package to support households and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Rape as another pandemic

Why should we concentrate our drug addiction regulations only on marijuana, tramadol, cocaine, etc, without extending it to sex stimulants, enhancement and sex organ enhancement drugs, which circulate freely with pornography among the populace, who are incapable of controlling themselves after taking drugs and watching the films?

Digital misunderstanding: 55% of Nigerian parents have conflicts with their children because they spend too much time on the phone

It turns out, not all the parents keep up with current trends online and have enough knowledge about content that their children prefer

On Peace Building And Security Strengthening For Success

A criminal will never give you back the stollen mandate and the robbed peace.

Can Trump run against himself?

Just as Trump could pin the blame for bad hiring decisions on these GOP dead-enders, he could conceivably go much further in blaming the manifest failures of his own first term on these same people

The Dismissal of N-Power Volunteers In This Period Of Pandemic Is Disastrous By Abdulkadir Salaudeen

It is against this backdrop that the pronouncement of the intention to sack N-power volunteers came as a shock that makes many faces to grimace.

Adamawa State Government Fails In Protecting Her Citizens And The Citizens Take The Laws Into Their Hands

The Government becomes unable to count on the loyalty of her own members and citizens.

Drughelpnet - a Lifeline for Female Drug Users in the Midst of a Pandemic

even at this early stage of its operation, it is already becoming clear that DrugHelpNet meets a much wider demand for anonymous and readily available drug counselling services, in particular of female drug users

Rape, Rape Everywhere

Rape attracts terrible curses including death, violent end, persistent failure, strange and incurable sicknesses and even generational punishment.

SENATOR ISHAKU ABBO SIA: BEYOND COMMON SENSE

What makes sociology 'thick' is the constant drive to employ empirical methods of enquiry to understand a certain phenomenon and have an informed opinion or position.

Trump and the Covid-19 lockdown

it is still unclear how Trump intends to execute such threat considering that the governors are empowered under emergency to put in place any measures that could effectively secure lives of citizens and residents in their domains from any danger

AMAECHI @ 55: His Travail & Vision For Modern Nigeria

Remember the popular phrase, what is in a name? One does not need to be a sage to know that all the mean

Is Ahmad Lawan Truly Committed to Rebuilding Nigeria's Economy

Arguements Surfaces on interventions targeted at improving the living standard of the masses, notably in the areas of insecurity, poverty reduction, infrastructural development, economic diversification, and of course, the prevailing coronavirus scourge

Mubarak Bala: Facebook Posts And Freedom Of Expression By Leo Igwe

If Muslims would not sanction the incarceration or execution of their clerics and scholars for 'insulting' the prophets of other religions, why do they sanction and endorse imprisonment and murder of those who make ‘insulting’ posts on Facebook as in the case of Mr. Bala?

How Corruption Destroyed Our Health System

How can one comprehend the simple fact that a state that has over two million people do not have an MRI machine or mammogram machine in any government-owned hospital?

TRIBUTE TO HON. KEHINDE AYOOLA,OYO STATE FORMER COMMISSIONER FOR ENVIRONMENT

Kehinde Ayoola was a loyal friend with a dedication to duty that cannot be questioned.

WHY SHOULD ANYONE LISTEN TO You? 📌

Stop boring the crap out of your students with your blue shoe there 😂

Buhari’s New CoS, Gambari Is More Subtle And Even More Dangerous Than Late Abba Kyari

... When Shagari was overthrown by Buhari Gambari became Foreign Minister

Who is President Buhari’s New Chief of Staff, Prof. Ibrahim Ganbari?

He was Head of the United Nations Department of Political Affairs (2005-2007) and also operated as UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Cyprus, Zimbabwe and Myanmar and Special Representative in Angola

Nigeria - Are We Heading Towards a Recession or Depression?

The sign of an imminent financial crisis is the fall in the price of a country's key commodity of exchange and source of revenue

Buharinomics and the Poverty of Nigeria’s 83 Million

Meanwhile, experts are highlighting that the current COVID-19 experience presents an ample opportunity for the government and policymakers to pursue structurally reforms which will put in place homegrown policies to engender a rebound of the nation’s economy.

Almajiri - Why the North Should Own Its Problem

Many of these children have been reportedly involved in the spate of kidnappings and banditry across the country