Category: Journalist
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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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Zenith Bank under Ovia and Emefiele: Alleged Epicenter of Corruption
Zenith Bank under Ovia and Emefiele: Alleged Epicenter of Corruption Authored by Seyi Oduyela, Washington DC. Documentation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Police Special Fraud Unit paints a concerning picture of Zenith Bank allegedly serving as a haven for corrupt practices, particularly involving influential figures. This expose by Seyi Oduyela unveils…
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Balancing Civil Unrest and Public Safety
Many hard-working Nigerians have lost their business to hoodlums through looting without police protection. These people work hard to set up their business while members of the National Assembly watch and smile to the banks every month on a salary of N29M a month for doing nothing.
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Towards Police Reform
What should be at the centre of reform is State Police. Let the states start to take responsibilities, let them rise to protect their citizens. The governors should rise to the occasion, they are responsible for their citizens’ safety from police abuse, armed robbers, and kidnappers.
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Nigeria and the Poverty of Leadership Part 1
Nigeria and the Poverty of Leadership Part 1 Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington, DC Contemporary leadership theory has been described as complex, fragmented, and contradictory, making its study frustrating for the scholar and its application difficult for the practitioner. Throughout human history, social and political observers have recognized the importance of leadership and have contemplated the most…
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Much Ado About Citizen Journalism and Ethics
Much Ado About Citizen Journalism and Ethics Oluwaseyi Oduyela/Washington, DC It is troubling to see how some “citizen journalists” have taken up the responsibility to (miss)inform the public or rather sell half-truth or total falsehood. Journalism is not about spreading lies; it’s about reporting the truth, giving all sides the opportunity to air their views.…
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