While we come out to fight police brutality in the #EndSARS movement, it is sad to realise that some men still attempt to abuse and assault women. Yesterday, a friend told me that she was “sad and scared”. Today, another friend said that she might... Read More
Nigeria at 60: Is There Anything Worth Celebrating?
The big question for many Nigerians is whether there is anything worth celebrating. Is there any reason for celebration as Nigeria marks 60 years of nationhood? Also, is there any hope for a better Nigeria? Nigeria gained independence on October 1,... Read More
‘Obaseki win is a victory for democracy in Nigeria’ – Usidamen
Benin, 20th September 2020 – Following the emergence of Godwin Obaseki—incumbent governor of Edo and candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP)—as the winner of the 19th September gubernatorial elections in the state, convener of the I... Read More
Like NDDC, Like Edo: Why we must end the reign of abuse
BY TONY USIDAMEN The searchlight beamed on the activities of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) recently has revealed a deep rot in the agency, which was set up by the federal government to provide solutions to the socio-economic... Read More
Covid-19 Outbreak and the Transportation Industry: Effects, Challenges, and Prospects
The coronavirus is a large group of virus that is known to affect both human and animals. It causes a respiratory illness that ranges from the common cold to much more severe infections in humans. This disease mentioned above appears to have... Read More
We Are All Rapists, Racists & Murderers Too!
On Wednesday, news broke of the rape and murder of Bakarat Bello, an 18-year-old female, in Ibadan. Days before, it was Uwa Omozuwa, a 22-year-old lady, who was found dead inside a church in Benin City after being sexually assaulted. Earlier, Tina... Read More
World Contraception Day: Young People Need Quality Information For Informed Choices
Majority of young people in Nigeria are not empowered with quality information to make informed decisions about their reproductive health. As the country commemorates this year’s World Contraception Day with the theme: It’s your life, it’s... Read More
#UnwontedConvos – Get Ready To Attend “The Millennial Town Hall Meeting” This September
#UnwontedConvos – The Millennial Town Hall Meeting, scheduled for September 21st 2019, is a summit to discuss issues consuming youth about the future. These includes but are not limited to Career, Entrepreneurship, Governance, Economy, Policy,... Read More
Nigeria’s Border Security Is Non-Existent – Dayo Obatola
In a One on One conversation with Elsie Godwin, MD/CEO of Turret International services – Dayo Obatola, stated that Nigeria’s Border security is non-existent. He touched on the problems of insecurity in Nigeria, identifying the major... Read More