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The Dilapidating State of Nigeria’s Educational System

Budget Allocations vs. Actual Expenditure Despite substantial budget allocations, Nigeria’s educational system continues to face significant challenges, leading to widespread dilapidation. Between 2015 and 2019, Nigeria’s federal budget allocation to education fluctuated,...

Tinubu Administration’s Promises Clash with Harsh Realities: An Analysis

Economic Challenges Undermine Bold Claims Vice President Kashim Shettima recently assured Nigerians of the Tinubu administration’s promises to economic revitalization, but the country’s current economic woes tell a different story. Inflation remains...

Paul Biya’s Insatiable Grip on Power: A Nation Held Hostage

A Relentless Hold on Power Cameroon’s Paul Biya, the world’s oldest serving head of state at 91, continues to cling to power after more than 41 years in office. His announcement to...

The Aftermath of the #EndBadGovernance Protest

Widespread Protests and Arrests Spark Debate The #EndBadGovernance protests that swept across Nigeria in August 2024 have left a lingering trail of controversy and heated debates. Public outrage over economic hardships and...

Do Nigerians Need the Legalization of Guns?

Rising Insecurity Fuels the Gun Debate As insecurity deepens across Nigeria, the conversation around legalizing firearms for self-defense has gained significant momentum. Persistent attacks by armed groups, kidnappings, and unlawful activities by...

Is Kashim Shettima an Islamist? An Examination of Claims and Allegations

The Controversy Surrounding Shettima’s Political Ideology CVice President Kashim Shettima faces allegations of promoting Islamist ideology, with critics linking this to his tenure as Borno State Governor. Supporters argue his policies are...

Tinubu’s Regime: a Tale of Corruption and Unprecedented Immunity

CtS – 17 January, 2025 A Tinubu’s Regime Shrouded in Controversy President Bola Tinubu’s regime has faced persistent allegations of corruption and governance issues since its inception in May 2023. Critics argue...

The UN’s Analysis and Nigeria’s Crisis: A Disconnect from Reality

1st January, 2025CtS The United Nations’ (UN) recent analysis, which attributes the escalating crisis in Nigeria to population growth and resource scarcity, offers a shallow perspective on the real causes of the...

2025 Budget: A Sheer Neglect of a Nation’s Groan for Survival

9th January, 2025CtS Prioritizing Comfort Over Survival Nigeria’s proposed 2025 budget has drawn significant criticism, especially regarding the allocation for the presidential fleet. With the nation facing rising economic instability, widespread poverty,...

Lavish Military Spending Under Tinubu Amid National Hardship

A Controversial Retirement Package President Bola Tinubu’s administration has drawn criticism for its extravagant retirement benefits for military generals, which include $20,000 for foreign medical treatment, bulletproof SUVs, and domestic staff. These...

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