Author: Uroupa Kiakubu
4 reasons ASUU has insisted on not resuming
The place of education in the advancement and development of a nation cannot be overemphasised. According to Benjamin Franklin, “an ...
On Desmond Elliot and Obaseki; here’s why young people should consider shunning godfatherism in politics
“He who pays the Piper dictates the tune.” This popular mantra clearly captures the concept of godfatherism in Nigerian politics. ...
My life is in danger | Mailafia cries out and we are worried that ‘DSS invitation’ is becoming too frequent
Constant harassment of Nigerians is fast becoming a norm in our society today. A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank ...
The judgement against P&ID is more than a win for Nigeria’s corrupt system
Following the August victory against the $9.6 billion Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID) arbitration fraud judgment, the Federal Republic of ...
Arrest of protesters and journalists over fuel hike is one other reason to discuss Nigeria’s democracy
The government needs to be reminded that peaceful assembly and freedom of the press are constitutional rights of the citizens. ...
All we know about Gana, Benue’s alleged most wanted criminal now dead
News making the rounds has it that the Nigerian soldiers have killed Benue’s most wanted criminal, Terwase Akwaza also known ...
All we know of the alleged killing of Northerners by IPOB in Rivers State
Ethno-religious conflict is known to be one of the biggest threats to sustainable peace and development in Nigeria. Just recently, ...
There’s another pandemic killing Nigerian youth and we are not paying attention
“Suicidal thoughts are a symptom of an underlying problem. Treatment is effective in many cases, but the first step is ...
All Nigerians will have to pay a price | See all we know about the alleged P&ID scam
Nigeria is reported to have secured a landmark victory against Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID) in its effort to reverse ...
Is Sowore truly against Okonjo-Iweala’s aspiration to be WTO Director-General?
“Okonjo-Iweala obtained American citizenship in 2019, her spokeswoman told Bloomberg News, after spending most of her career at the World ...
The video from South Africa should help Nigerian leaders understand what free speech is
Unless we have redefined what a democratic society is, everyone has the right to speak out against certain policies in ...
#NorthernProjects: With a backlog of failed campaign promises, what is the hope of the common man in Nigeria?
Change is a constant phenomenon in any democratic dispensation. From change of governments, to change of approach to developmental strides ...
From increased electricity tariffs to over ₦150 for fuel, does FG understand what extreme poverty is?
COVID-19 came like a nuclear bomb early this year. It changed work and lifestyles, affected economies, caused lockdowns and for ...
International Day of the #Disappeared: Does Nigeria know why this matters?
All around the world, people go missing every day. Research has shown that Africa has the highest number of registered ...
Nigeria’s rail transport revolution is underway but we have our worries
An efficient transport system is vital to socio-economic development in any given society and that includes rail transportation. Research has ...
Femi Fani-Kayode’s apology is an attempt, but Nigeria needs to learn to respect journalists
Political office holders are expected to recognise the importance of the watchdog role that journalists play in the society. They ...
COVID-19 is not enough to stop Nigeria’s automobile industry
A video of the Nord Tank, the latest Made-in-Nigeria car, produced by Lekki-based Nord Automobiles, has emerged online and has ...
The Nigeria-Ghana relationship might not be as hateful as you think
Many people find the very idea of disagreement terrifying. They arrange their love matters so well to avoid disagreements of ...
FG’s borrowing hands has extended to grains and we are very worried
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Rural Development, Mustapha Baba-Shehuri Sunday, was reported to have borrowed 5,000 metric tonnes of ...
#NigeriaHistory: 10 Interesting facts you probably didn’t know about Nigeria
On those days when you feel less motivated and you just want to lay in your bed doing nothing, social ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy