Editorial

Regulate scavenging, don’t criminalise it

Regulate scavenging, don’t criminalise it

The viral images of scavengers allegedly dismantling pillars of bridges in Lagos should alarm every responsible citizen. Any person who vandalises public infrastructure must face the law. But the disturbing conduct of some scavengers should not become an excuse for criminalising scavenging itself, an activity that provides livelihoods for thousands while performing an often-overlooked environmental […]
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If not SSS  …

If not SSS …

DEBATES have not abated about the 1 October bombings that rocked Nigeria ‘s 50th independence anniversary. The debates about what happened, and what should have happened, and all that should have been done to avert the blasts are all with hindsight.

Durojaiye, An Exemplary  New Nigerian

Durojaiye, An Exemplary New Nigerian

IMAGINE this! You are an indigent student. Most students are usually not buoyant, but there are some whose cases are different. They are indigent enough that everyone knows their case, no matter how courageously they manage it.

Remarkable MEND anniversary blast

Remarkable MEND anniversary blast

WE had all looked forward to a great golden jubilee celebration. We had put the issues that rankle us aside for awhile. Nigerians were in the streets in the national colours celebrating in the belief that there was something to mark in 50 years of Nigeria.

Remarkable MEND Anniversary Blast

Remarkable MEND Anniversary Blast

WE had all looked forward to a great golden jubilee celebration. We had put the issues that rankle us aside for awhile. Nigerians were in the streets in the national colours celebrating in the belief that there was something to mark in 50 years of Nigerian.

Happy 50th Anniversary, Nigeria

Happy 50th Anniversary, Nigeria

THERE is something to celebrate in the fact that we got this far. For a country that went into war only six years after its independence, we rejoice that it pushed all that aside to stay together for another 44 years.