Hammed Sulaiman

2 months ago | theliberalist.org | Hammed Sulaiman

Notwithstanding Nigeria's legal provisions for self-defence and constitutional guarantees of justice, the country's courts have often been criticised for prioritising rigid legal interpretations over practical realities. This concern resurfaced on March 7 when the Supreme Court sentenced Sunday Jackson, a farmer from Adamawa state, to death for killing an armed herdsman in what the court admitted was self-defence but "taken too far."The convict's ordeal began in 2015 when he worked on his farm.

Aug 9, 2024 | theliberalistmag.com | Hammed Sulaiman

The jarring sights of Russian flags during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria raise questions about the motives and motivations of the demonstrators. Despite President Bola Tinubu’s admonitions to the protesters in a speech, the protests continued nationwide, but became more violent in some states. The protest is a response to the crippling hunger and economic hardship overwhelming the Nigerian citizens, who now demand a change in the policies making the country a difficult place to live.

Jun 10, 2024 | businessday.ng | Hammed Sulaiman

The recent nation-wide industrial action in Nigeria brings back memories of the last minimum wage increment. And what history tells us is clear: though intended to alleviate the financial burden on the working class, it had a complex aftermath that raises questions about its effectiveness and the broader economic effects.

Jun 7, 2024 | theliberalistmag.com | Hammed Sulaiman

The recent nation-wide industrial action in Nigeria brings back memories of the last minimum wage increment. And what history tells us is clear: though intended to alleviate the financial burden on the working class, it had a complex aftermath that raises questions about its effectiveness and the broader economic effects.

Feb 11, 2024 | theliberalistmag.com | Hammed Sulaiman

In Nigeria, the social investment programs meant to pull up the country’s destitutes have long been plagued by structural problems. The suspension of Beta Edu, the Nigerian Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, for embezzling funds designated for aiding the poor, is a glaring example of the inherent flaws in such initiatives.