Category: African News
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Policing Nigeria Without Reforming the Police Is Hypocrisy
These officers are fathers, mothers, husbands, wives, brothers and sisters. They are members of our communities too. The government must urgently reform the police, improve welfare packages and create conditions that restore dignity to the job. Truthfully, many of us condemning them would not survive two hours living in some of the barracks these officers…
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Paradox of Life
Not that the world is chaotic, but that human consciousness is split between creation and destruction.
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From the Classroom to the Newsroom: How Journalism Changed My Writing
On October 28, 1998, I walked into a newsroom to learn a new trade. What followed was a humbling education in clarity, reporting, and the kind of writing that truly reaches people.
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Early Childhood Marriage Among Traditional Worshippers in Southwest Nigeria By Otun Adeosun
In Southwest Nigeria, early marriage is sometimes upheld among adherents of indigenous Yoruba religions. Religions like Ifá and Òrìṣà worship consider it a continuation of ancestral customs. It is often believed that marrying girls at a young age preserves their purity. It also ensures obedience. Additionally, it aligns with spiritual instructions received through divination. In…
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Nigeria’s Governance Paradox: A Federal State with a Unitary System and Failing Institutions
Nigeria is producing university graduates with no job prospects. Instead of solving unemployment, the government is: 🔹 Creating more universities without industries to absorb graduates 🔹 Neglecting policies that encourage entrepreneurship and innovation 🔹 Failing to invest in job creation 📌 Why are our youth spending years in school, only to end up selling products…
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The Decay of Higher Education in Nigeria: A System in Crisis by Sam ‘Seyi Oduyela
Undergraduate and postgraduate students are now expected to “pay their way” through defenses. They cover expenses that range from providing refreshments for examiners to fueling generators for projectors. Some are even compelled to offer “brown envelopes”—a euphemism for bribery. This level of academic commercialization is beyond unacceptable; it is a betrayal of the fundamental principles…
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Nigeria’s Debt Crisis: A Climb Fueled by Mismanagement and Extravagance
While other African nations grapple with debt issues rooted in structural deficiencies, Nigeria’s debt crisis faces a severe aggravation. This is due to poor governance, unchecked extravagance, and a culture of fiscal irresponsibility among its leaders.
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Analyzing Professor Wole Soyinka’s Comment on Peter Obi’s Competence: A Critical Perspective
Soyinka’s statement on Obi could have been delivered more thoughtfully, avoiding direct attacks while remaining critical. His pattern of inconsistencies necessitates a more discerning examination of his comments and positions. Ultimately, the focus should be on systemic reform rather than individual leadership critiques.
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The Healthcare Crisis in Nigeria: A Call to Action for Preventable Diseases Among Youth
The recent passing of Qodri Oyebamji affectionately known as Sisi Quadri, at the age of 44, adds to a growing list of losses. One must ask, how many more lives can Nigeria afford to lose before decisive action is taken?
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The Moral Quandary: Exploring the Ethical Dimensions of Desperation and Exploitation in Nigeria
The exploitation of vulnerable people by their compatriots raises profound questions about ethics and community responsibility. It highlights the corrosive impact of systemic inequalities and the vulnerabilities that emerge within communities facing economic hardships.
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