Veegilants

In Nigeria, reputations are fragile and easily shattered by the venomous sting of defamation. From whispered rumours to malicious social media posts, the scourge of character assassination knows no bounds. Whether driven by personal vendettas or political agendas, those who wield the weapon of defamation seldom consider the collateral damage left in their wake. As Nigerians, we must stand united a...

Nigeria Prison System

In this episode, we shine a spotlight on the absurd traditions that persist in Nigerian communities, challenging norms, and prompting reflection on their relevance in today's world. From superstitions to social taboos, we'll explore the peculiarities that define Nigerian culture and shape the lives of its people.

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Forgiving the unforgivable

Nollywood, Nigeria's thriving film industry, has undergone a fascinating evolution that mirrors the complexities of Nigerian society and plays a significant role in shaping cultural discourse. In this episode, Veegilant explores the transformative journey of Nollywood, from its early days of unrealistic productions to its emergence as a global cultural force. We'll look into how Nollywood...

MarketSquare

We often focus on politics, health, and civic because we consider them more pressing. The most neglected part of the tree sprouts out the most significant fruit (either good or a threat to others). Have we ever stopped to wonder what truly the root cause of increased crime rates is, thuggery activities, internet fraud, murder, kidnapping, etc.? If you check deeper, they are tied to a terrible upbr...

Nigeria’s unchecked population growth over decades has contributed to the crisis of unemployment and poverty. The geometric growth of uneducated and unskilled youth in an already stressed and unproductive economic environment has negative implications for both economy and security. This is already evident in some parts of the country. The population crisis has gone on for too long because of a lac...

Tribalism: Are We Truly One Nigeria?" prompts us to critically examine the extent to which tribal affiliations shape our collective identity as Nigerians. Tribalism, deeply rooted in Nigeria's historical and cultural fabric, manifests in various spheres of society, from politics and governance to social interactions and economic opportunities. It often creates divisions along ethnic lines...

Despite the prevalence of optimism, Nigeria faces numerous challenges, including political instability, corruption, economic inequality, and security concerns. These issues can often seem insurmountable and may lead some to question the validity of optimism in the face of harsh realities. While optimism can be a powerful force for motivation and resilience, it's essential to strike a balance b...

Of particular note is the substantial regression of the Nigerian economy from recession to depression. In correlation with the devaluation of the naira, people's salaries and income have stayed constant or have even declined, but the prices of groceries, fuel, healthcare, housing rent, utilities, and other necessities have increased. In the absence of any compelling program to reduce the miser...

Music used to a safe haven but Nigerian secular musicians have adopted immoral and meaningless lyrics in their songs which surprisingly sells. This as formed concern for the NDLEA as musicians continue to promote the use of drug through their music content. How has music become an instrument for satanic penetration into the minds the gen-z’s, promoting drug abuse and fraudulent lifestyles? Find ou...

What is Love

The term "feminism" has gotten so overused that most people have no idea what it truly means. A person can wake up and declare themselves to be a feminist. Some perceive it as an anti-male struggle and an anti-alpha-male struggle. As a result, feminism has become little more than a movement of misandrists. And if we go on to explain that feminism is not misandry. AND SO, WHAT IS FEMINISM...

Education is the level ground for raising future leaders and empowering young people with unequalled knowledge to compete at the global level confidently. However, the Nigerian education system still has some bugs that need to be tackled and one of those bugs is the out-of-date curriculum used in schools to teach the supposed leaders of tomorrow who can't boldly apply what they have been taugh...