Politics & Security

The Zabarmari Massacre and the Politics of Reality Distortion Grief, Terrorist Attacks and an Apathetic Government

Theophilus SokumaMarch 24, 2021

The government's response to the Zabarmari Massacre shows that there is a deliberate attempt at reality distortion, with the government more concerned about saving face than bringing an end to insurgency. Read more.

February/March 2021

a young man sits during an EndSARS protest in Lagos

A Nation Divided ProSARS vs. EndSARS: A North/South Divide

Theophilus SokumaMarch 22, 2021

For a long time now, the interaction between the North and the South in Nigeria has been one void of empathy and mutual understanding. Read more.

February/March 2021

Sọ̀rọ̀ Sókè is not a Metaphor #EndSARS and the Music Protest Tradition

Blossom MaduafokwaMarch 10, 2021

The use of music during the #EndSARs protests followed a long tradition passed down to young Nigerians who communicated through songs, the savage nature of those who hurt them and protested against that hurt in the very same breath—that they mattered and refused to bow to fear. Read more

February/March 2021

Songs in the #EndSARS Protests How Music Captured the Frustrations of Young Nigerians

Adekunle FaladeMarch 3, 2021

Much has been written about the role of social media and offline community-building in sustaining the #EndSARs protests. However, the role of music during the protests needs more attention. Read more.

February/March 2021

Too Foreign to Vote Diaspora Voting: Where Naija Might Carry Last

Muzz MuhammadFebruary 24, 2021

The #EndSARS protests saw young Nigerians united toward a common goal: putting a definite end to police brutality in Nigeria. Read more.

February/March 2021

Are We Victims of Pharmaceutical Half-Truths? The Politics of Clinical Trials in Africa

Charles BesidonneFebruary 22, 2021

According to the largest clinical trial registry in the world, out of 3,500 COVID-19 clinical trials, only five are ongoing in Nigeria. Read more.

February/March 2021Special Focus: COVID-19

‘We Just Want to Live’ Youth and the #EndSARS Protests

Zainab Onuh-YahayaFebruary 15, 2021

The #EndSARS protests saw young Nigerians united toward a common goal: putting a definite end to police brutality in Nigeria. Read more.

February/March 2021Special Focus: #EndSARS

‘Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!’ Our Readers Reflect on the #EndSARS Protests

The RepublicFebruary 3, 2021

If the government we have elected to safeguard our lives and property won’t put an end to police brutality, who will? Read more.

February/March 2021Special Focus: #EndSARS

Feminism is for the People The History in How Women Shaped the #EndSARS Protests

Tritima AchigbuFebruary 1, 2021

There has never been any doubt as to whether women make effective leaders, but with #EndSARS the fact has finally taken root in the minds of every Nigerian. Read more.

February/March 2021Special Focus: #EndSARS