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1 month ago | 
newsdiaryonline.com | Danlami Nmodu |Abidemi Adebamiwa
By Abidemi AdebamiwaKidnapping for ransom in Nigeria has escalated to a critical level, severely damaging the nation’s social fabric and undermining its security framework. Every day, Nigerians grapple with the fear of abduction—a crime that has transformed into a lucrative industry for criminal gangs. This epidemic inflicts profound trauma on victims and their families, depletes economic resources, and erodes public confidence in the government’s ability to provide protection.
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2 months ago | 
newsdiaryonline.com | Kemi Badenoch |Abidemi Adebamiwa |Chimezie Godfrey
The UK government is considering a significant shift in its immigration policy that could force migrants to wait 15 years before they can apply for British citizenship. Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Party leader, has championed this proposal, and it has sparked a wave of reactions, particularly from immigrant communities. Many see it as a blow to their dreams of becoming British citizens after years of hard work and contributions.
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Jan 19, 2025 | 
newspotng.com | Abidemi Adebamiwa |Festus Adedayo
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By Abidemi AdebamiwaIn Nigeria, many people see public service roles as a way to make money, often saying, “There is money there.” This mindset focuses on personal gain instead of the true purpose of serving others and helping the nation grow. Imagine if public service roles were seen as opportunities to improve our communities rather than ways to get rich. Changing this mindset is essential if we want to address corruption.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
thenigerianvoice.com | Abidemi Adebamiwa
Stagflation, the challenging combination of high inflation, slow economic growth, and rising unemployment, presents a formidable obstacle to policymakers worldwide. Nigeria is currently grappling with this complex economic predicament, sparking reflections on how other nations, such as the United States, have successfully addressed similar crises.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
blueprint.ng | Abidemi Adebamiwa
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) recently introduced several Nigerian terms, igniting discussions about cultural identity and representation. Words like “419” and “Yahoo” showcase Nigeria’s linguistic creativity but also carry the risk of reinforcing negative stereotypes. For instance, “419,” which refers to a section of Nigeria’s Criminal Code on fraud, is often reduced to slang, overshadowing its legal and cultural significance.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
newspotng.com | Abidemi Adebamiwa
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Ex-Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani says Nigeria is yet to recover from the murder of Sir Ahmadu Bello, former Premier of Northern Nigeria, and othersSani, in a social media post on Wednesday, described Bello’s murder and that of others during the 1966 military coup as the seed of evil that continues to haunt Nigeria. According to Sani, Bello did everything for his people and the country but died a materially poor man.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
newspotng.com | Abidemi Adebamiwa
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By Abidemi AdebamiwaStagflation, the challenging combination of high inflation, slow economic growth, and rising unemployment, presents a formidable obstacle to policymakers worldwide. Nigeria is currently grappling with this complex economic predicament, sparking reflections on how other nations, such as the United States, have successfully addressed similar crises.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
thenigerianvoice.com | Abidemi Adebamiwa
The relationship between law and journalism is essential in shaping democracies worldwide, but it’s often a rocky one. In Nigeria, the press plays a critical role in informing citizens and holding leaders accountable. However, the challenges journalists face are immense—censorship, restrictive laws, and threats to reporters make it difficult for journalism to thrive. Despite constitutional guarantees for free expression, Nigeria’s media environment remains fraught with risks and obstacles.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
newspotng.com | Abidemi Adebamiwa
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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has decried the challenges it faces each year, demanding that its allocation be increased by 200 per cent given its huge challenges during electioneering campaigns and rejecting its N40 billion budgetary allocation while proposing N126 billion instead. This was made known during a joint committee sitting for the budget defence of the Senate and House of Representatives on Friday in Abuja, when the Chairman of INEC, Prof.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
newspotng.com | Abidemi Adebamiwa
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By Abidemi AdebamiwaThe relationship between law and journalism is essential in shaping democracies worldwide, but it’s often a rocky one. In Nigeria, the press plays a critical role in informing citizens and holding leaders accountable. However, the challenges journalists face are immense—censorship, restrictive laws, and threats to reporters make it difficult for journalism to thrive.
