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I love Nigeria

I love Nigeria

I have observed that the prosperity or misery of each people is in direct proportion to its liberties or its prejudices and, accordingly, to the sacrifices or the selfishness of its forefathers. -Juan Crisostomo Ibarra
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Defining moment for Generation X(2)

Defining moment for Generation X(2)

Right now, Nigeria can no longer continue to limp along into a barren future and reducing many more to penury. This has got to be addressed and there is no better time than the present

Defining moment for Generation X

Defining moment for Generation X

We have in the past espoused the adage; that it takes a village to raise a child. We have not collectively raised our young people. That is the truth and sadly so

Time to change the narrative

Time to change the narrative

In Nigeria, it is estimated that 20–30 % are believed to suffer from mental disorders. We don’t have to do the maths, at least one, 2 or 3 in 10

No place for our young

No place for our young

when enough should be enough or should bereaved parents continue to bury their young and then kill themselves? What would it take for the lives of young Nigerians to matter and valued?

The Ethiopian flight tragedy

The Ethiopian flight tragedy

Nigerians see the end product but they have absolute contempt for the road which led the advanced world to the glittering modernity that they desire

Great expectations

Great expectations

‘When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves’- Confucius

Demand real and lasting change

Demand real and lasting change

Our young people have paid a hefty price because they have been ignored and deprived of education, training and employment

Pot calling kettle black

Pot calling kettle black

The drama leading to the general election is heating up and it is important that people stay focused on what really matters and that they continue to see the woods for the trees

Touched a raw nerve

Touched a raw nerve

Nigeria is currently rated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as the 187th out of 190 countries in the health index. This is nothing to be proud of

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