Why Endhardship now? by Uji A. Iliyasu Why are youths demanding an end to bad governance now? Bad governance, corruption in high places, economic hardship, unequal opportunities and injustice, as well as expensive democracy in Nigeria, all have far-reaching effects on all Nigerians, and have been threatening the foundation of Nigeria's statehood since independence. Sometimes, we wonder whether it was a monumental disservice by our nationalists and statesmen past to demand for independence from Great Britain, attained in 1 Oct.1960, with fanfare. Why? While the hardworking, patriotic masses of Nigeria, are at the...