“Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.”– John F. Kennedy It is a very sad day to be a Nigerian. For about two weeks, many young people in... Read More
#EndSARS Protests: Aluta Continua But Before we lose the plot…
by Tony Usidamen Even as #EndSARS—a nationwide campaign against police brutality in Nigeria—enters Day 12, some still consider it as “misdirected” and “futile.” But I disagree. I believe that it is a legitimate struggle, which... Read More
The Missed Priorities: A Poem by Ibrahim Abdulqudus (De Treasure)
With the spell of westernity. And our values in vanity. No one cares, the effect of its laxity. Obviously, as distress has been our identity. Where do we miss the road? The dawn of our political structures. Hinders not the rich, But in the... Read More
Apply for the Third Round of the Humanitarian Grand Challenge (Funding between $250k & $3m)
Do you have any solution that can enhance humanitarian assistance and help conflict-affected regions? If yes, then apply for the third round of the Humanitarian grand challenge The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the UK... Read More
New-fangled Façade; Truth Unsheathed: A Poem by Adediran Olusade
The End has been called The truth is bathed with a voice Roaming the streets, screeching The voice as a roaring beast Summoning the dying quest Arousing the riveting thirst The End raises a beginning To the wakening of agility Long... Read More
The Wake: A Poem by Justus Ize
POO! POO! POO! I have no idea what that sound was, but it was loud enough to wake me from my slumber. My chest hurts a lot, but what is more important is finding out where I am. My vision is becoming clearer, but I still do not seem to recognize... Read More
A Quick Guide for Men on Respecting Women
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
#EndSARS: 10 Phenomenal Nigerian Women Fighting Against Police Brutality
“I’m a womanPhenomenally.Phenomenal woman,That’s me.”– Maya Angelou’s “Phenomenal Woman” For years, police brutality has been rampant with members of the police force (particularly SARS – Special Anti-Robbery Squad) infamous... Read More
Movie Review: Ọ̀lọ̀tūré
It began with an opening scene, and we were introduced to different prostitutes in and outside of a bustling Lagos night club, the neon light bulbs flickering intermittently. I bet everyone was surprised about Sharon Ooja, acting out of her normal... Read More