Kidnapped Corps Members: Mother paid ₦3m ransom
One of the mothers of the 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted in Imo State has recounted how she struggled to raise ₦3 million as ransom while fearing for her child’s life. The distraught mother said she ran from place to place to raise the money before eventually sending someone to deliver […]
How we paid millions for release of NYSC members — Parents; We’re not aware – Imo govt
“Not a single person was responsible for securing the release of our children. The parents, friends and support from people online, contributed money”
Mental health: Nigeria’s action gap comes under scrutiny
Nigeria’s response to mental health challenges facing its youth comes under fresh scrutiny today at the the 4th Vanguard Mental Health Summit
FG offers petrol at N1,350 for next 30 days; opposition kicks
“Our estimate is that the exchange rate could approach N3,000 to the dollar within months, and so-called subsidised petrol would cost at least N2,000 a litre”
Living in denial with loans and unimplemented budgets, by Adekunle Adekoya
ON October 1, the President made a broadcast to the nation about the state of the Nigerian state. In summary, the president said that “reforms are over, foundation laid for prosperity.” The president’s assertions have never been interrogated, except for sporadic attacks from leading opposition figures about specific items. I want to ask: What was […]
Leadership and storytelling in election season, by Azu Ishiekwene
I keep a weekly diary, which is my own way of telling different stories about Nigeria and the world, encompassing politics, the economy, society, and our endless search for leaders who can make promises and deliver results. Sometimes, I stir the pot of Nigeria’s public life. Of course, we know about the danger of the […]
