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It is a statistical fact that young people constitute the largest demography in the country and invariably form the core of electorates. However, if it were...
One of the most anticipated movies of 2021 is Kemi Adetiba‘s King of Boys – the return of the king; everyone was eager to see the...
One of the things being a development economist on the one hand and a storyteller on the other hand has taught me is the need to...
Many years ago, the Roman Empire was the world’s superpower, the hegemony of their time. They exerted their influence to territories (most of which were conquered)...
Chris Poole’s notoriety to a significant extent was brought about by his maxim, “don’t hate the player, hate the game!” While this saying has taken...
It’s often hard to write a good story when angry. Even the best songwriters admit how tough it is to pin a good love song when...
“What’s the purpose of liberation when we can’t have a peaceful transition, freedom fighters become dictators” – Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, AKA Bobi Wine. When you ruminate over...
Guys, the bye-elections are finally here upon us. For over a month now, we have been talking about taking charge of our country by voting for...
It was a sunny afternoon in the summer of 1984. Three friends: John, James, and Jude who were boarding students of Military Secondary School, Duba, were...
“It was around 11pm, some boys stayed at Ikorodu garage, that junction where we (Keke Napep drivers) park to load. They were holding guns and robbing...
“Well-furnished residential houses at any location of my choice in Lagos and Abuja, six new cars for me, and they must be replaced every three years,...
Just being a part of the Big Brother Naija reality show is a dream come true for many. Asides the cash prizes, the fame from the...
One thing a lot of Nigerian youths can relate to is the ‘shut up, what do you know?’ reply that accompanies almost every question we ask...
It is a shame to see our elders squabble in front of the entire world when the matter could have been settled peacefully and privately. The...
To change this wretched system is to, first, change yourself and your perception towards leadership and money. There is no fast money anywhere, we all have...
Are you tired of feeling disconnected from politics? Do you have views to share on the major issues shaping our world? Chatham House is building a...
It is this false sense of strength and adopted selfishness that has, in a way, contributed to Nigerians' inertia on public policy. There's a nonchalant attitude...
We need to establish an incorruptible disciplinary system in each school and build an atmosphere where students can not only air their opinions without being harassed,...
Harassment, discrimination, violence and intimidation are key characters in Nigerian politics. But for women, these events have become so commonplace, from home to school, the streets...
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