Youthfulperspectives

In less than 24 hours, we would be crossing over into the year. In line with normal practices around here, shouts of joy would rent the air, crossover services in different churches, all sorts of animals would be slaughtered in the celebration of the new year. As a little boy, I remember how we would dance in circles in front of my father's house burning 'disco' as we knew it as then. The first days of the new year is something we all looked forward to. If you are conversant with the writings on this blog, you would know I write about politics most of the time. well, this is no exception. Although many have advised me to soft pedal on this a little. I will still not listen at least until things improve. I have been told on one occasion, Ayomaria 'Nigerians are not serious people' They really do not care about all these. But what choice do I have? If this is the only way I can get my thoughts out there, then so be it. Back to the main issue, I could remember hearin...

Nigeria since its democratic dispensation has been plagued with a never-ending crisis of leadership. the west African country has continuously experienced a progressive decline in its leadership over time. A cursory look at the major milestones through the past period has conspicuously highlighted this problem facing the nation. Here and there, are signs of neglect and the 'I don't care attitude' its leaders have shown over time. A below-par infrastructural development, a decrepit security framework, a fast collapsing educational system, and a healthcare sector which is consistently plagued by many woes, and generally low index figures of parameters for normal human living are obvious signs of this neglect.  To address all sides of the discussion; over time conscious Nigerians have continuously advocated for improved government attention; an issue which is still a mirage to date. There have also been calls for authorities to focus on the Nigerian project. Some of these ...

'XENOPHOBIA' a word that has seen increased usage in the past week in social media spaces and similar gatherings; It is said to refer to the hatred of foreigners in a particular country. it is said to basically refer to the hatred of everything foreign. The latest of xenophobic acts have been carried out in South Africa against nationals of Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, etc. It seems the wave of attacks has been strategically orchestrated against anyone not South African. Videos, comments, arguments, and counter-arguments have pervaded the online space; with many condemning the actions, others offering suggestions and some other egg heads defending the mob action with all sorts of labels. "Nigerians in South Africa are criminals'' ''they engage in illicit trade and actions'' ''they are spoiling our land'' ''they should go back to their countries'' and all sorts of statements are top of the list of statements  I hav...

Nigeria as a country, with roughly about 180 million inhabitants, is a country that have in recent times bedeviled by numerous security challenges. Ranging from the fulani herdsmen's persistent rampage in nearly all the geopolitical zones of the big west African state, to the boko haram insurgency in the northern region, particularly the northeast. This group by their MODUS OPERANDI needs no introduction. Nevertheless, the persistent oil theft and militancy down south, and the independent fighters in the east are also worthy of mention in this context. In recent years, many reforms have been touted to curb this menace of insecurity. Ranging from the call for specified grazing zones,  ranches to be set up in the herdsmen's path of migration and many others. on the issue of boko haram, there have been calls for improved security funding, proper and efficient intelligence gathering, motivation for the soldiers of the Nigerian army and all other security agency involved. But as...

Everyone, from time to time portrays strength; the "i dont care attitude". No one wants to be seen as weak and vulnerable. For the descendants of Adam, it's on a higher level. Your thin arms and monstrous head is not in vogue. Actually they have never been. Build muscles and exhaust subscriptions in order to appease the "gods" will you? Or else you are not even considered the Alpha male. Not to sound faux deep here, but the following is reality. Everywhere, depressive news and a cloudy atmosphere. A bottle of the "sniping" agent is rarely enough. And this is far away from a lack of empathy. What is in the life itself? You want to make all the money then after? We all have thoughts and daily struggles. Pressures from all sides which are not really helping in any way. We all have the different ways we carry our own baggage. Discussing with Oluwapelumi, and it's concluding on the fact that we are fast losing the very essence of relationships....

Many thoughts running through, and i hope i can let it all out. This will transcend all aspects of human living. Most especially that relating to that of my dear country. And right from that tossed around feeling you always have in your relationships, to the insensitive ones you have as hydra heads everywhere one turns to. And to the daily happenings and negative societal influences et al. The country we all love is "turninoninown" and all we can do is watch. I don't think many of us have that boldness now. And of course no one can blame us, as we only heave sighs of tiredness, regret and the unwilling stance of not doing anything. So far i am not directly concerned, it is not my fault. And for how long do we continue? Think about it. Now moving on as fast as possible, we now have fine boy "nappers" around. As KISS DANIEL would say. Our beautiful ladies are now pawns, highly valued resources to be utilized at any time. And no one is even concerned about t...

*SURVIVAL AND PAROCHIAL INTEREST OVER COLLECTIVE INTEREST* Heart pierce horribly, soul bruised, and hope dashed. These are the final summation from the engagement of President Muhammadu Buhari and the shameless parody parading themselves as the 'face' and 'voice' of the teeming Nigerian Students'. We have been spoonfed by many tales that we (The Youths) are the future and hope of this country. Many fables had been forced and pushed down our throats to believe that only we can salvage hope for this country. Nigeria as a state is face with plethora of problems, and out of this problem one menance rear it's ugly head to affect every facet of our lives. This menance has eaten deep into every fabrics of our existence as a state and people. This same menance has been allowed to dominate us ahead of rationality and reason. The just of recent unholy alliance between the Nigeria President and the hooligans parading themselves as NANS is not only condemned, but also...