Why is it that Nigerian food is only considered appealing once it’s been shrunk, stripped of its soul, and plated with tweezers?
In this video, I argue that we don’t have to dilute our cuisine to export it.
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The National Youth Corps member, Ushie Rita Uguamaye, also known as Raye, recently had an experience that highlights a troubling trend in our nation—one where voices of reason and truth are met with intimidation rather than dialogue and engagement.
Reports indicate that she has faced threats from NYSC officials simply for expressing her concerns about the current administration.
This pattern is not isolated. I, too, have been subjected to threats for daring to offer constructive suggestions and comments.
I now face daily intimidation, harassment, and name-calling simply for expressing solution-based views on government policies.
Such actions are antithetical to the principles of democracy. A government that silences its citizens is not democratic or one that is subject to accountability and good governance and is most often corrupt.
I urge the current administration to reflect deeply on its approach to dissent and recognize that constructive criticism is a cornerstone of democratic progress.
To all patriotic Nigerians: Our nation's future and development depend on our collective courage to speak out against misgovernance, injustice, and intimidation.
Do not let fear stifle your voice. Stand firm, support one another, and continue to advocate for Nigeria we all envision—a nation where freedom of speech is sacrosanct, and leadership is accountable to the people, especially in critical areas such as education, healthcare, and poverty alleviation.
A just and prosperous Nigeria should be one where people like Raye are encouraged to speak out about the challenges they face, while those in government take urgent action to address these issues.
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Please, don't ever fix your fingers to speak on the struggles of women like Natasha, or any woman at all when you have not walked a minute in their shoes!
And now, she's been dragged through the floor in the House, the Senate President saying the only thing she knows how to do is "pancake her face", a Barrister o.
Her seat and voice constantly maligned while she faces "alleged" sexual harassment.
When she publicly spoke about her struggles and the violence she experienced, even from her own people during the election, she was called a liar, and labelled "combative and aggressive woman".
You'll probably see more of this narrative in the coming months.
One of her cars was vandalised and her driver wounded. She was not allowed into the "Peace Meeting". Once again, security operatives of different factions were present when all of these ensued.
Before the election, Natasha was also verbally and physically assaulted by Political thugs trying to stop her from attending the INEC-organised Stakeholders meeting. Meanwhile, security operatives were around when this happened and they stood by.
It took an Abuja High Court ruling to reinstate her party and candidacy a few days to the election, but SDP was still excluded from election results sheets.
In 2019, she ran under SDP in Kogi gubernatorial élection & was called everything but a child of God. The ruling party then, probably threatened by her emergence and fervor co-opted INEC to disqualify her on wobbly grounds that her running mate was too young. Interesting, no?
On this day 7 years ago, @NatashaAkpoti submitted an investigative report on Ajaokuta steel. For those who insist "sexual harassment isn't enough to keep women out of politics," let me tell you a little about Natasha's travails since 2018.
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