Author: Uroupa Kiakubu
Buba Galadima may be described as a “bitter old man,” but he has a point
According to recent reports, a former ally of President Muhammadu Buhari, Buba Galadima, Sunday, has said the Buhari regime is ...
Quit notice to Fagba shanty dwellers may escalate the problem
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Taskforce Sunday, November 8, 2020, through the Head of Public Affairs of the ...
Army General agrees #LekkiShooting happened, reveals more details
It was George Washington who said that the “truth will ultimately prevail where there are pains to bring it to ...
Buhari should already know that excuses don’t pass anymore
President Muhammadu Buhari, through the Speaker of the state House of Assembly Hon. Yakubu Danladi, Kwara, Friday, appealed to Nigerians ...
Stopping Buhari’s medical tourism may lead to improved healthcare
The Senate Thursday, reportedly issued a strong warning to State House Officials to stop President Muhammadu Buhari from embarking on medical tourism. ...
INEC’s early voter registration is a good sign, but there are issues
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Wednesday, announced that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise will commence in the first quarter of ...
#SayNoToSocialMediaBill: Why we must resist moves to stifle voices
The #EndSARS campaign – a protest like non-other in the history of Nigeria; has reawakened Nigerian politicians’ attempts to censor ...
Here’s why Nigerians are still rooting for Donald Trump
As a world power, America’s influence in the world cuts across borders. Virtually every continent has been affected – negatively ...
What the Federal Government can do to end the ASUU strike
With the way the Federal Government is handling the ASUU strike, one would think that it is a problem that ...
#JusticeforPelumi: Another tragic story of a Nigerian youth gone too soon
For the umpteenth time now, Nigerian youths are crying out to the authorities to get justice for yet another fallen ...
Our politicians need to stop addressing us as children and start fixing up
The Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, Saturday, called on parents to instil family values in their ...
The Nigerian Army has refused to reveal the soldiers deployed to Lekki Toll-Gate, and it raises many questions
According to recent reports, the acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations and 81 Division’s spokesperson, Major Osoba Olaniyi, has disclosed that ...
Is Peter Obi a viable pick for Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election ?
For the Nigerian youth, events around the #EndSARS protests have been the greatest eye-opener; sparking recent conversations around the 2023 presidential election ...
#SecureNorth: Zamfara, Katsina have become war zones where human beings fall and authorities look away
21 persons, including police officers and members of local vigilante groups, were reportedly killed by bandits in Katsina and Zamfara, Thursday, in what is suspected to be...
#OyigboMassacre: Why is no one paying attention to the Killings in Rivers?
Since the #EndSARS protest got hijacked by hoodlums, different communities across Nigeria have had gory tales to tell. First, it was the #LekkiMassacre in Lagos where security operatives reportedly opened fire on peaceful protesters, killing many. Another case in point is the #OyigboMassacre in Rivers State, where...
#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Here’s why soldiers denied the Lagos judicial panel access to the military mortuary
Members of the Lagos Judicial Panel investigating cases of police brutality have been denied access to the military morgue controlled by the 65 Battalion under the 81 Division according to reports. The panel was said to have embarked on an impromptu visit to the Military hospital at Awolowo road Ikoyi, Friday, after receiving confidential information that...
#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Lagos lawmaker trivialises the #LekkiMassacre and you already have a sense of Nigeria’s leadership
It is mind-boggling that the aftermath of the #EndSARS protest has led to finger-pointing at the youths by the political class; who are doing all in their power to brainwash the world into believing that the #EndSARS protesters are responsible for the mayhem government-sponsored hoodlums unleashed across the nation. Worst of it all is that some lawmakers seem to be in support of the extra-judicial killings of...
#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Lawmaker, Mojisola Alli-Macaulay, says Nigerian youths are high on drugs all the time, but there’s more…
When you listen to what some of our lawmakers have said in the aftermath of the #EndSARS protests, you will ...
#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Lawmaker Olusegun Akande, believes feeding #EndSARS protesters caused violence and looting in Lagos
The EndSARS protest has not only exposed a lot of rot in the system, but it has also helped many youths realise that the political class can weaponise anything, including, hunger, just to keep the masses perpetually below the...
#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: President Buhari warns of a second-wave but is there really a possibility of a looming lockdown?
President Buhari, Thursday, took to his Twitter handle to notify Nigerians of a looming lockdown over concerns of a possible second wave of Covid-19 in the country, stating how it would a negative impact on the nation’s economy. But could this be an attempt to stop matters related to the #EndSARS...
#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Could Adamu Garba win his lawsuit against Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey?
A Nigerian Twitter user has sued Adamu Garba, a former presidential aspirant who sued Jack Dorsey for supporting an end to police brutality and bad governance in Nigeria...
#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Why security operatives need to learn to separate the innocent from the guilty
There have been several reports of security operatives cracking down on the activities of hoodlums since the #EndSARS protest got hijacked. The breakdown of law and order has led to the arrest of several people in connection with the looting and wanton destruction of public and private property which followed. While this is necessary to restore order in the society, it is also needful for security operatives to ensure that the innocent ones are not punished...
#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: How the reported absence of LASTMA officials is affecting Lagosians
In the aftermath of the #EndSARS protest, there has been a noticeable absence of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on the roads, according to reports. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the police were also reported to have deserted...
#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: What you need to know about the blame-game between the Nigerian Army and Governor Sanwo-Olu
In the aftermath of the #LekkiMassacre on the heels of the #EndSARS protest, no one has stepped forward to take ...
#IHaveWalkedAway: Here are some of the toxic things Nigerian youths have chosen to walk away from
Nigerians have always been divided along ethnic lines as well as political affiliations and a host of other things best ...
#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: This is how Nigerian security operatives should be relating with fellow citizens
The #EndSARS protest started peacefully but was unfortunately hijacked by hoodlums who are still on a rampage; looting and destroying ...
#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: 7 important takeaways from Sanwo-Olu’s interview with CNN’s Becky Anderson
The #EndSARS protest has attracted media coverage from both local and international press. Following the #LekkiMassacre on the protest ground ...
#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: The government is trying to gag the media and this won’t be the first time | #EndSARS
Ever since the #LekkiMassacre took place, several attempts have been made by the political class to cover up and disregard ...
#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: All the major gaps in Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s statement on the #EndSARS protests
At the climax of the #EndSARS protest, came the #LekkiMassacre which the political class has denied happened time and again, ...
#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Pastor Tunde Bakare weighs in on the #LekkiMassacre, highlighting some key points | #EndSARS
Since the #EndSARS protest began, several clerics in Nigeria have weighed in on the issue – condemning the use of ...
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