Was Your Candidate Cleared?
Dear Active Citizen, The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday, released the final list of candidates for national elections, namely presidential, senatorial and federal constituencies, in line with the 2023 elections timetable earlier released in the year.
Where is the Nigeria of Our Dreams?
Dear Active Citizen, On Thursday, September 15th, marked the International Day of Democracy. The journey to ensure that true democracy is attained in Nigeria may be rough, but we will surely get there.
It is Time for an #IntegrityMovement
[By Soji Apampa] The Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (www.macn.dk) and their partner, the Convention on Business Integrity (www.cbinigeria.com), have worked in partnership with the Nigerian Government to reduce corruption in the vessel clearing process of the maritime sector. In 2019 there were 266 cases of demands for large unreceipted cash payments by government officials from […]
Be the Change You Seek
Dear Active Citizen, The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled a portal for the recruitment of Adhoc staff for the 2023 General Elections. The Adhoc staff include Supervisory Presiding Officers, Presiding Officers, Assistant Presiding Officers, Registration Area Technicians, and Registration Area Centre Managers.
Active Citizen, The World Mourns The Queen
Dear Active Citizen, Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch died Thursday, September 9th at Balmoral Castle, aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. Her loss will be deeply felt throughout the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world. Her death has also brought back the role of the British Empire […]
Should Our University Students Move On?
Dear Active Citizen, Friday marked 200 days since the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) embarked on a strike action forcing Nigerian students out of school. Until we change how tertiary education is funded in Nigeria, ASUU strikes will continue to happen. The federal government and ASUU are not ready to have an honest conversation […]
Causation vs Correlation
[By Zeal Akaraiwe] I’ll give a quick example to illustrate the distinction between correlation and causation and, more importantly, the error in judgement that results from applying it incorrectly. When living in most parts of Lagos, it’s very easy to assume or conclude that “leaving the doors and windows open causes malaria,” and […]
Pick Up Your PVC!
Dear Active Citizen, Collection of PVCs is still ongoing for individuals that registered before January 15, 2022 at INEC Local Government Offices across the country.
A NIGERIAN MUM, VIRTUE OBORO, DESIGNS A SOLAR-POWERED CRIB THAT PUTS AN END TO BABY JAUNDICE
Oboro had a traumatic experience when her son, Tombra, was diagnosed with jaundice disease in 2015. This inspired her to provide a solution that can reduce the risk associated with the disease. In her interview with CNN, Oboro stated, “I felt like some of the things I experienced could have been avoided,” she said. “I […]
NIGERIA DCP WON SILVER MEDAL IN THE US OPEN JUDO CHAMPIONSHIP
Deputy Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu has made Nigeria proud by winning a silver medal at the 33rd US open Judo Championship. The US Open Judo Championship had over 500 veteran participants from different parts of the globe. Congratulaions, Mr Disu!