The Nigerian eco-system has been rocked by a nationwide protest in the last few days. A lot of apprehension across the length and breadth of the...
“The press, like fire, is an excellent servant but a terrible master.” –James F. Cooper “Journalists, Protesters Flee As Police Open Fire On Demonstrators At MKO...
In the 25 years of our current uninterrupted democracy, four significant protests stand out: the 2007 protest against fuel price hikes, the 2012 Occupy Nigeria movement,...
When rumors of the planned nationwide protest began, many didn’t believe the organizers mean what they were saying. But considering the miserable life Nigerians are going...
At the moment, the social media landscape has been ablaze with a controversial hashtag: #IgboMustGo. This provocative call to action has sparked heated debates, raised tensions,...
Out of respect for our dear clerics who say peaceful protest is haram in Islam, let’s just consider their pronouncement as a fatwa. A fatwa is...
The recent protests that swept across Nigeria, demanding justice, accountability, and change, have left a trail of questions in their wake. Despite attempts to suppress the...
The subsistence and material viability of the state as a philosophical ideal is implicit in social contract. It is the actual compact between the government and...
There is no denying the fact that the youth uprising that characterized the ongoing hunger protests in its first day in Kano is unarguably sad, and...
In the delicate dance between law enforcement and peaceful protesters, the role of police officers is pivotal. Their actions can either preserve the tranquility of demonstrations...