EiE Changed Some Things, But the Seasons Have Remained
I don’t want my children to ask me one day what I did for my country and have no answer. When they ask, I want to tell them that I was neither an accomplice nor a victim, but someone who stood up to change the status quo.
CSOs Demand Accountability for Akpabio and Imasuen
For Immediate Release April 2, 2025 Lagos, Nigeria Press Statement Justice Under Threat: Civil Society Demands Accountability for Senator Akpabio and Imasuen We, the undersigned organisations, raise serious concerns over the allegations of misconduct leveled against Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, President of the Nigerian Senate, and Senator Neda Bernards Imasuen, Chairman of the Senate […]
Every Generation MUST……
Beyond the stories of what young people did and the lives lost, how will young people respond to leadership that has no vision and consistently shows in words and actions that it is not interested in building a Nigeria that allows its citizens to maximise their potential and fulfill their dreams?
Where is the Outrage? – Bisola
Many Nigerians view the government with deep mistrust—and often rightly so. But this mistrust, if unchecked, can cloud the way we engage. Too often, public discourse is driven by emotion rather than strategy.
15 Years Later: Where is the Outrage? – Chude
Ladies and gentlemen, we have been played like fools, and in all of this, the young people have been quiet.
We’re Launching Something Big!
Big news—we’re turning 15 in just one month! 🎂🎊 On March 16, 2025, EiE Nigeria will mark 15 years of empowering citizens, demanding accountability, and strengthening democracy. It’s been an incredible journey, and we couldn’t have done it without YOU!
Teen Sensation of Nigerian Descent Makes Champions League History
Ethan Nwaneri, a 17-year-old footballer of Nigerian descent, has made history as the second youngest English player to score in the UEFA Champions League. The Arsenal FC midfielder achieved this feat at 17 years and 347 days, just behind Jude Bellingham, who scored at 17 years and 289 days for Real Madrid. Nwaneri, who has […]
Amanda Becomes First Nigerian Woman to Be Brigadier General In the USA Army
Amanda Azubuike, a 57-year-old Black U.S. military officer of Nigerian and Zimbabwean descent, has made history as the first Nigerian woman to be promoted to Brigadier General in the United States Army. Her military career spans over 30 years, during which she has excelled in aviation, intelligence, public affairs, and senior advisory roles. She has […]
Commander Matuwo Olufokunbi Becomes First Nigerian To Qualify as Nuclear Engineer In the U.S. Navy
Commander Matuwo Iseoluwani Olufokunbi has made history as the first Nigerian-American to qualify as a nuclear engineer under the U.S. Navy’s prestigious Nuclear Propulsion Program. His achievement not only reflects his dedication and expertise but also highlights the growing impact of Nigerians in the diaspora. Born to Nigerian parents, Commander Olufokunbi began his Navy career […]
1,712 Lives Lost in Nigeria – Let’s Talk About It
Get ready to be inspired by the true story of a woman who took on an entire system and won! We’re talking about the iconic Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the fearless leader of the Abeokuta Women’s Riot against colonial oppression in the 1940s. Her story is bringing the heat to the big screen, and we’re hosting a can’t-miss screening and panel discussion to decode what “people power” really means.