by Similoluwa Ifedayo Youth activism is a powerful force for addressing pressing societal issues. Ni …
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by Victor Okechukwu Chimezie Nigeria, with a population of over 220 million, is a highly diverse nat …
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Revolution creates change in leadership, but it can also bring prolonged disorder, new political cliques, and armed violence, writes Ayo Morakinyo, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria. Instead of rebellion, he advocates a mental revolution for both citizens and leaders. Today, many Nigerian youth are yearning for a revolutionary displacement of the nation’s leadership. They …
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January 6 is an auspicious date for the son of a devout rural couple, writes Nnadozie Onyekuru, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Maiduguri in Nigeria. On that day John Onaiyekan took the first step in a dream that led to becoming a Cardinal who earns laurels for his work on inter-religious harmony and his fatherly …
Nigeria’s citizens have been increasingly active at the national level since the 2011 election, but Tayo Elegbede, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, argues that active citizenry is needed at the local level of government, where it can have the most social and political impact. Individuals make up a society. The government leads, but for …
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High hopes for Nigeria in the 2013 African’s Cup football tournament were dashed in the first two games, only to rebound through a team effort that is a lesson in determination, writes Ayodeji Morakinyo, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria. Nigerians were hoping to see their National team perform remarkably right from the initial stages …
“Millions of Nigerian fans from around the world were shocked” Read More »
Social media networks have enough users to populate a continent, writes Biodun Awosusi, 27, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria. Even as its many platforms evolve, social media is bringing people together and powering organizations, marketing and government. Our world is changing fast. Social media informs many aspects of our life. The technology has transformed every …
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Offering amnesty is one option for governments dealing with insurgents, says Olajide Omojarabi, 25, a Correspondent from Zaria in Nigeria, but he cautions against sending the wrong message to the public. Just before his death, late president Yar’adua of Nigeria granted amnesty to the militants terrorizing the southern part of the country at that time. …
The late Chinua Achebe was a writer who broke ground in Africa and sparked conversations around the world, writes Nnadozie Onyekuru, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Maiduguri in Nigeria, but he was also a model of humility. Although his debut novel broke the rock for African prose, Chinua Achebe was more than just a pacesetter. …
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Nigeria has the world’s highest rate of out-of-school children of primary grade level, reports Tayo Elegbede, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria, but an ambitious new campaign aims to put the country on track to meet goals for universal education. The single most effective means of reducing poverty, especially in a developing country like Nigeria, …
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Nigeria is a big consumer of technological products from other countries yet produces little of its own. The government should be commended for promoting entrepreneurship to fill this gap, writes Ayo Morakinyo, 25, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nigeria. He says the government should also create opportunities for people not interested in entrepreneurship. It is unfortunate …
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A Global Peace Index survey ranks Nigeria among the least peaceful countries in the world, writes Tayo Elegbede, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Lagos, Nigeria. The same survey indicates that internal conflict is on the increase, and offers advice on homicide rates. A new survey rates Nigeria as the 14th least peaceful country in the world …
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