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DEMOLITION IN LAGOS SEEKING CLARITY AND THE WAY FORWARD

Nigeria is well populated, with the majority of its population being youths. With a country having mainly young people, national growth and a soaring economy should be the visible order of the day. However, it remains an unreachable dream because the youths who should build the nation - are placed in default settings, like clones controlled by a mastermind to become perpetrators of atrocious acts...

In journalistic ethics, "truth," "accuracy," and "objectivity" are essential components. Journalists should make an effort to distance themselves from the areas, communities, and even nations that they live in or partially dwell in. Their journalistic writing incorporates this distinction to avoid induced prejudice

Chief Obafemi Awolowo wrote in Path to Nigerian Freedom, published in 1947, that Nigeria “is a mere geographical expression.” In a popular line in her book 'Half of a Yellow Sun', Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie said "I am Nigerian because a white man created Nigeria and gave me that identity. I am black because the white man constructed black to be as different as possible from his white. B...

Result and Certificate Forgery #tinubu #Certificate saga #Nigeria

Analyzing its Impact of sit at home on businesses

Nigeria, often referred to as the "Giant of Africa," has grappled with a complex political landscape since its independence in 1960. The country's democracy has faced numerous challenges, including geo-political conflicts, a relentless thirst for power, security concerns, economic struggles, inadequate infrastructure, healthcare deficiencies, and an education system in dire need of r...

A comparative analysis on university degree and skill learning, to ascertain which can secure one's future.

According to the United Nations International Migration report, as of 2020, a total of 1.67 million Nigerians were international migrants around the world.  The Japa culture is gradually becoming a thing in Nigeria, as everyone wants to migrate. Join me on this week episode of Veegilants as we discuss the impact of Japa and the Nigeria economy.

The Nigerian Political Space have witnessed several cross-carpeting and decampment. This begs the question, does the Nigerian political space exists on ideology or personal interest?  Join me and Barrister Chisom Franklin( the legal adviser to the former Senator representing Abia North in the senate and also the senatorial candidate in Abia North, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa)  in this educative and enli...

In this episode of Veegilants, we disscused with Yusuf Akinyemi a Public Affairs Analyst and Barrister Nonso Nwaebili (candidate of Labour Party for State House of Assembly Ogbaru 2 Constituency, Anambra state) on the impact of Religion and ethnic sentiments in the forthcoming 2023 general election. Download Veegil on Google playstore to engage in discussions about politics and social issues.

The state of Nigeria's Federalism is constantly scrutinized by citizens and political analysts. This has created a huge divide in the citizenry. On what side do you stand?  Regionalism? Federalism?

This week, we discuss how the rigid secondary school system may be setting kids up for failure

In today's episode of Veegilants. We discussed Youth In Governance with Solomon Adewole, coordinator at YALI Network Oyo.

Before the pandemic, the Nigerian economy had experienced a major setback from the 2014 oil price shock coupled with the country's high debt rate. Then the pandemic happened! What happens to a developing country with a lackadaisical economic background?

Political Decampment is a reoccurring theme in Nigerian politics that begs the question: Is the constant side-switching in the interest of the constituents, the political parties or self?

The Buhari-led administration had faced critics ranging from insecurity, debt, unemployment, corruption and a host of others. Over the past two tenures, the Buhari led administration had created several commission and agencies to ensure a smooth sail in his administration. In his first term as President, he had 36 ministers and increased the number to 43 ministers coupled with the country's high d...

Today, we will be discussing the topic "Changing the narrative" Prominent individuals have changed the narratives from time immoral, we have the likes of Nelson Mandela who stood to end apartheid in South Africa, Martin Luther King Jr., the spokesperson and leader in the American civil rights movement. Here in Nigeria, we have the likes of late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who introduced free education...

Nigeria has overtaken India as the country with the most extreme poor people in the world.  Note that, India has a population that is seven times larger than Nigeria.  Are you aware that most Nigerians earn less than N377 per day! Join the debate on our website by clicking on the link below: https://veegil.com/poverty-rate-in-nigeria-6082b3cb4005a9dbe8cba3ce

Corruption in Nigeria has been a recurring event, which either declines or increases under several administrations in Nigeria. Recently, Nigeria ranks as the second most corrupt country in West Africa and 149th most corrupt country in the world.

Hello everyone, welcome to the first-ever episode of  Veegilants! This is a podcast where we will be discussing socio-political issues in society, join me every Fridays for interesting and enlightening episodes! I am your host, Folashade Adebiyi. You can follow us for more update by searching veegil.com on your web browser, veegil as in V.E.E.G.I.L. COM Veegil.com is a debate platform where users...