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Keke on the Express: When Survival Becomes a Gamble

Nigeria, April 18 -- Earlier today, a video went viral. A young woman-Asheahe, reportedly from Nasarawa Eggon-voiced outrage over a new clampdown on Keke riders plying the Eggon-Lafia route. Her frust... Read More


Not Every Slave Hates His Chains

Nigeria, April 10 -- In Nigeria, truth is rarely evaluated on its own merit-it is judged by who says it and where they come from. Tribalism, religious bias, and political alignment have become the len... Read More


Nigeria's Cycle of Suffering: A People Held Hostage by Bigotry

Nigeria, March 22 -- Nigerians are often united in lamentation-crying out against the failures of governance, cursing the ineptitude of leaders, and criticising the selfish elite who perpetuate suffer... Read More


Politics is a Cooked Meal-Don't Insult the Chef Before You Finish Eating

Nigeria, March 19 -- Politics, as Harold Lasswell defines it, is "who gets what, when, and how." But in Nigerian politics, it often extends to who controls whom, for how long, and at what cost. The un... Read More


Silent Structures: Suppressing Speech, Seeking Solace

Nigeria, March 7 -- Shadows sweep softly, subduing sincere speech. Systemic silences signal shifting seasons. Solemn spaces shelter subdued spirits. Sudden suspensions spark subtle speculations. Shou... Read More


Don't Go to the Senate with the Spirit of an Activist

Nigeria, March 7 -- The Nigerian Senate, famously known as the Red Chamber, is not Unity Fountain. It is not the protest ground where voices like Omoyele Sowore, Ayesha Yusif, Deji Adeyanju, and their... Read More


Distinguished or Distracted? The Senate Reality Show We Didn't Vote For

Nigeria, March 1 -- Ladies and gentlemen, grab your popcorn because our Legislative Institution has turned into a prime-time reality show! If governance were Nollywood, some of our lawmakers would be ... Read More


The Political Lexicon Factory: How Nigerian Politicians Manufacture Words Faster Than Policies

Nigeria, Feb. 25 -- Politics in Nigeria is not just about governance; it is also about creativity. While other nations focus on policies, our politicians are busy inventing words and phrases that shap... Read More


Senator Akpoti's Protest and Senator Akpabio's Gavel (Akpo Stands, Akpa Rules)

Nigeria, Feb. 21 -- Media portrayal can often be misleading, and the trending short video of Senator Natasha Akpoti's exchange in the Senate chamber is a clear example. Unfortunately, the viral clip d... Read More


Marriage is Not Employment: A Society Losing Its Moral Compass

Nigeria, Feb. 13 -- Our societal institutions, which are meant to instill morality and ethical behavior, are failing-or at the very least, not doing enough. The increasing moral decadence, especially ... Read More