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Articles by Yinka Adeosun
Citizens’ Response To Emergencies: A national Emergency
The news of the accident involving boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has sparked conversations beyond concern for his wellbeing. In the accident, his friends and team mates (Sani Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele,) died immediately, while Joshua was alive. In the videos that circulated thereafter, what stood out for many observers was not just the incident itself, but the apparent lack of an immediate, coordinated emergency response.
Ending Human Trafficking: Beyond Rhetoric And Promises
1 July 30 every year is set aside to commemorate and raise the advocacy on a global organised crime that continues to threaten human dignity and the peaceful coexistence of humanity. This day is another opportunity to reflect on the progress made, raise awareness, and stimulate action to combat this heinous act of human rights violation. The World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is a solemn reminder of the continuous battle against one of the world’s most disturbing crimes.
Ending human trafficking: Beyond rhetoric and promises
July 30 every year is set aside to commemorate and raise the advocacy of the global organised crime that continues to threaten human dignity and the peaceful coexistence of humanity. This day is another opportunity to reflect on the progress made, raise awareness, and stimulate action to combat this heinous act of human rights violation. The World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is a solemn reminder of the continuous battle against one of the world’s most disturbing crimes.
IWD: Accelerate Action and the reality of the times
By Yinka Adeosun March 8 is set aside every year to celebrate womanhood. On this day, and throughout the month of March, the world recognises the contributions of women and reflect on their contributions towards gender equality while raising awareness and promoting their empowerment. The theme for this year, Accelerate Action, is both an admonition and a reminder that while strides may have been recorded in attaining the goal, there is still a long way to go.
What future for street children in Nigeria?
Sir: Every child has the right to education. Every child merits a secure place to call home. Every kid deserves the opportunity to flourish in a supportive environment. But for millions of children throughout the world who end up living on the streets and open to abuse, exploitation, and neglect, this is still only a pipe dream. According to latest data from the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), 20.2 million children are out-of-school in Nigeria.
What future awaits street children?
Every child has the right to education. Every child merits a secure place to call home. Every kid deserves the opportunity to flourish in a supportive environment. But for millions of children throughout the world who end up living on the streets and open to abuse, exploitation, and neglect, this is still only a pipe dream. According to the latest data from the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation, 20.2 million children are out of school in Nigeria.
Nigerian Prisoners: Convicted But Not Forgotten
Since 2010, the world stands aside every July 18 to celebrate a man who devoted his life to the service of humanity. A man who shaped his generation, as well as the 20th century and contributed immensely to constructing the ones after him. Today presents another opportunity to celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the man who was regarded as a man of unusual strength, resolute integrity and an uncommon leader.
Prisoners are important: Convicted but not forgotten | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News
Since 2010, the world stands aside every July 18 to celebrate a man who devoted his life to the service of humanity. A man who shaped his generation, as well as the 20th century and contributed immensely to constructing the ones after him. The day presents another opportunity to celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, the man who was regarded as a man of unusual strength, resolute integrity and an uncommon leader.
The danger of mixing politics with religion
Aféfétifé, asìtirífùròadìye transliterated to mean “The wind has blown, we can now see the rump of the hen”. With the successful inauguration of the next administration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the coast is clear to name and shame the prophets and nay-sayers who prophesied and foresaw darkness and gloom on this day. Some had even predicted that Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party would be arrested before the inauguration and that Tinubu would not be sworn in.
Between Politics And Religion
YINKA ADEOSUN “Aféfé ti fé, asì ti rí fùrò adìye” transliterated to mean, “The wind has blown, we can now see the rump of the hen”. With the successful inauguration of the new administration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the coast is clear to name and shame the prophets and nay-sayers who prophesied and foresaw darkness and gloom on this day.
Of prophets, prophecies and endorsements
AFÉFÉ ti fé, a s ìt irí fùrò adìye is transliterated to mean “The wind has blown, we can now see the rump of the hen”. With the successful inauguration of the new administration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the coast is clear to name and shame the prophets and nay-sayers who prophesied and foresaw darkness and gloom on this day. Some had even predicted that Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party would be arrested before the inauguration and that Tinubu would not be sworn in.
World Press Freedom Day: How the media can get its groove back
How the media can get its groove back How the media can get its groove back By Yinka Adeosun It’s that time of the year when the significance of a free press is brought to the fore. Globally known as World Press Freedom day, it is a day set aside to celebrate press freedom by reminding governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom, and as well remind media professionals of issues of press freedom and their respect for ethics.
World Press Freedom Day: How The Media Can Get Its Groove Back
Listen to article It’s that time of the year when the significance of a free press is brought to the fore. Globally known as World Press Freedom day, it is a day set aside to celebrate press freedom by reminding governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom, and as well remind media professionals of issues of press freedom and their respect for ethics.
Nigeria: Getting the Schools Working Again
The pandemic-induced closure offers the opportunity to revamp the education of our children. In preparation for the re-opening of educational institutions across the country, the federal government through the Minister of State for Education, Mr. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, had listed some conditions that every school must meet before they can serve as sites for education following the COVID-19 imposed hiatus.
Thanks to COVID -19, we can get our schools working again
By Yinka Adeosun In preparation for the re-opening of educational institutions across the country, the federal government through the Minister of State for Education, Hon. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, had listed some conditions that every school must meet before they can serve as sites for education following the COVID-19 imposed hiatus.
Agba Jalingo Is Still In Captivity By Elias Ozikpu
Perhaps one of the most horrifying news in today’s Nigeria, besides the barbaric decimation of innocent citizens by overly coddled terrorist organisations running amok across the country, is the continuous incarceration of journalist, Agba Jalingo. Agba remains in captivity solely on the executive order of Governor Ben Ayade for rightly demanding that the governor comes clean on the N500m microfinance bank funds that mysteriously disappeared under the governor’s watch.
Osinbajo Congratulates Nigerian Teenagers On Winning World Innovation Challenge
A team of female teenagers have emerged Junior Gold Scholarship Winners at the Technovation World Pitch event. A ceremony held on Thursday night at Silicon Valley in California, saw the girls beat five other countries to win the challenge. The team, Save A Soul, worked on the FD-Detector (Fake Drug Detector). According to their pitch, the FD-Detector “helps identify fake pharmaceutical drugs in Nigeria. The app leverages a drug's barcode to verify its authenticity and expiration date.
Insanity as a way of life in Nigeria
For some context, when the weird but yet prescient one, FelaAnikulapoKuti, released “Beast of no nation” where he sang about craze world in 1986, it was reminiscent of his prison experience when he was jailed for five years on a trumped-up charge and the very judge came to visit him in a prison hospital two years later. The judge having realized his mistake apologised to Fela and claimed that he was under pressure from the then military government.
Ondo city development: From platitudes to action
By Yinka Adeosun The easiest way to incur the wrath of royalty is to refer to Ondo as a town. As far as the royal class is concerned, Ondo is now a city, and not a town, whether it possesses the features of a 21st Century city or not.
Ondo City: Beyond a proclamation
History was made in Ondo state on, December 5, 2015 as Ondo, the town from which the state derives its name was proclaimed a city. The occasion was the annual Ekimogun festival, a day set aside by Ondo people at home and the Diaspora to celebrate their cultural heritage. With drums and songs by various age grades and music artistes, the community went agog as the town was decorated with a new gown dubbed city.
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