Young Nigerians rise up to demand a different kind of freedom

(Featured Image credit: Matthew Chattle/Barcroft Media via Getty Image) Sakiru Adebayo, University of the Witwatersrand Two days after Nigeria celebrated its sixtieth year of independence, a video of a young man brazenly killed by a member of the notorious Special Anti-Robbery Squad or SARS caught the attention of netizens. The Twitter user who posted the viral video claimed the man’s body had been left at … Continue reading Young Nigerians rise up to demand a different kind of freedom

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A Lone Voice for Our Environment from the East – Afeso Akanbi

As at this morning, it would have been close to three weeks since the government of Nigeria declared a total lockdown in two states and the Federal Capital Territory, and advised all Nigerians to stay at home. All over the world, governments, religious leaders, celebrities, scientists, experts, politicians, just name it, everyone is unanimous in advising people everywhere to stay indoors, to stay safe because … Continue reading A Lone Voice for Our Environment from the East – Afeso Akanbi

News: How NLC’s Picketing of MTN Violated Global ILO Rule

The violence that characterized the three-day picketing of MTN Nigeria by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) attracted condemnation from several quarters, especially from industry watchers, Nigerian workers, and affected MTN staff. Now, it has emerged that the destruction of MTN assets, violence and threats violate an important section of the International Labour Organization ethics of which the NLC is a member. Founded in 1919, the … Continue reading News: How NLC’s Picketing of MTN Violated Global ILO Rule

News: British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, President of Lagos State Medical Women Association of Nigeria and Instagram Sensation, Lasisi Elenu Celebrate World Menstruation Day in Lagos

On Thursday, 24th of May, 2018 PadMan Africa hosted the PeriodConf2018Lagos at the Civic hive, Yaba, Lagos, in celebration of theMay 28 World Menstrual Hygiene Day. This year’s theme was; “No more limit for the girl child”. The one day event was set to address menstrual hygiene management practices in relation to health, education, economic and psychosocial outcome in Nigeria, bringing together different organisations, individuals, … Continue reading News: British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, President of Lagos State Medical Women Association of Nigeria and Instagram Sensation, Lasisi Elenu Celebrate World Menstruation Day in Lagos

News: National Youth Leader of KOWA Party JUDE ‘FERANMI Resigns

Set to Launch Nationwide Fundraising Cause for Young Political Office Seekers Tuesday, July 3, 2018, Lagos, Nigeria — The National Youth Leader of the KOWA Party, Jude ‘Feranmi, JFK has resigned. Announcing his resignation via his Twitter Handle, the young and vibrant politician who held the position for over 2 years and led various initiatives to encourage youth participation in politics will together with other … Continue reading News: National Youth Leader of KOWA Party JUDE ‘FERANMI Resigns