Category: Opinion

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Kolapo OlapojuJuly 29, 2019

Period Pains: How monthly cycle keeps young girls out of school and kills their dreams

She couldn’t wrap her head around the question being asked of her. She couldn’t fathom the interest in her private ...

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Bernard DayoJuly 9, 2019

Do you miss ”OGA! Pastor”? Here’s how we think NdaniTV can bring the show back

In June, NdaniTV premiered OGA! Pastor, a show that brought out my negative bias as another bourgeoisie, Nollywood-adjacent spectacle even without ...

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Fredrick NwabufoJuly 7, 2019

Buhari, you may mean well, but time is running out

One flaw that detracts from President Buhari’s strengths is tardiness; especially, his dilatory response to matters of importance.  This is where ...

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Reuben AbatiJuly 6, 2019

Reuben Abati: Rape and the Senior Pastor of COZA

COZA is the acronym of a church in Abuja, Nigeria, known as the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly. It is one ...

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Bernard DayoJuly 5, 2019

Celebrities are sharing their stories on #MeToo following the #BusolaDakolo revelation

The Y!TV interview with Busola Dakolo revealing heart-wrenching details of her rape, another allegation that the status of Pastor Biodun ...

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Fredrick NwabufoJuly 3, 2019

Self-determination for southeast: Is Ohaneze youth now the rebranded IPOB?

Self-determination is a universal principle no doubt, but its application is defined within the context of the law, norms and ...

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Op-Ed EditorJune 28, 2019

With the rumour that men are also victims of sexual assault by Pastor Fatoyinbo, when will men in Nigerian churches have their #MeToo moment?

The YTV! exclusive interview with photographer Bukola Dakolo, wherein she revealed how she was raped as a teenager by the ...

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Reuben AbatiJune 18, 2019

Reuben Abati: INEC and Nigeria’s many political parties

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as part of its review of the 2019 General elections in the country is ...

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Fredrick NwabufoJune 16, 2019

Buhari’s cabinet: To be or not to be?

“It will take the next two months before ministers can come on board. Bringing them in now may disrupt the ...

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Alli-Bob CinwonJune 2, 2019

Opinion: Things to stay away from in the next level

With a sincere heart I would like to congratulate His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo {SAN} ...

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Op-Ed EditorMay 29, 2019

Today’s Noisemakers: Amaka Anku, Tunde Omotoye, Akin Alabi, others

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we ...

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Temidayo Taiwo-SidiqMay 27, 2019

‘Nigeria keeps failing us’ | Here’s how citizens are reacting to Adewura Bello’s death

The Nigerian social media community is heartbroken by the news of Adewura Lateefat Bello‘s death. The 26-year-old Chartered Accountant and ...

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SponsorMay 23, 2019

Three things that gives us ‘Naija nightmares’

E no easy o! Some things are pure horror to Nigerians. In other words – na only we get dis ...

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Bernard DayoMay 23, 2019

The police raid of Marie Stopes clinic in Lagos proves that women’s rights are under attack

We are currently witnessing a wave of attack on women’s rights and bodily autonomy, instigated by the abortions bans that ...

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Bernard DayoMay 22, 2019

Why men need to stop the trend of proposing to women on their birthdays or any special day

Men already have too much power and, in case you need to be reminded, we still live in a patriarchal ...

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Bernard DayoMay 15, 2019

Akeredolu flew all the way to Thailand on taxpayers’ money just to learn how to grow cannabis?

If you are looking for yet another reason why Nigeria is a joke, look no further: via his Twitter account ...

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Bernard DayoMay 13, 2019

Nse Ikpe-Etim has revealed she can’t have children and here’s why it’s empowering

Over the weekend at an event in Lagos tagged Conversations with Nse, actress Nse Ikpe-Etim revealed that she had to ...

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Kolapo OlapojuMay 12, 2019

TG Omori wants you to know why he shot Naira Marley’s ‘Yahoo Boy’ video

Thank God Omori Jesam, a 24-year-old videographer is behind the music video for the controversial ‘Am I A Yahoo Boy’ ...

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Fredrick NwabufoMay 6, 2019

Dear IGP Adamu, begging bandits is not a security strategy

Dear Police Inspector-General Mohammed Adamu,  You cannot tackle the growing security threat assailing the country by pandering to the whims ...

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Kingsley MoghaluMay 2, 2019

Beyond Minimum Wage: The limits of Populism and the need for fundamental economic reforms

Yesterday, May 1, our country celebrated Workers Day. This occasion presents an opportunity to consider the situation of the common ...

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Alexander OnukwueMay 1, 2019

Straight Nigerians are largely to blame for Nigeria’s population hitting 201m. It’s not rocket science

On Monday, the United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA) in its 2019 state of the world population report, said Nigeria’s population ...

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Reuben AbatiApril 23, 2019

Reuben Abati: What’s wrong with these end-time Governors?

I believe we all have that one family member who thinks that he or she has the right to intrude ...

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Albert Afeso AkanbiApril 21, 2019

Opinion: The first Easter Sunday, its witnesses and questions people ask

Apostle Paul said unequivocally that the resurrection of Jesus Christ is the foundation of the Christian faith. In other words, ...

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Oke UmurhohwoApril 9, 2019

#JusticeForKoladeJohnson: For all of us to be safe

Security agents, especially the Police are primarily meant to secure citizens and ensure their safety. But for Kolade Johnson, he ...

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Bernard DayoMarch 29, 2019

Today’s Noisemakers: Dami Elebe, Yinka Ogunnubi, and Nigerians reacting to Innoson taking over GTB

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we ...

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Bernard DayoMarch 28, 2019

Today’s Noisemakers: Ben Murray-Bruce, Yemi Alade, Ayomide Tayo, Others

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we ...

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Bernard DayoMarch 27, 2019

Today’s Noisemakers: Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi, Omojuwa, Olanrewaju Max, others

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we ...

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Bernard DayoMarch 26, 2019

Today’s Noisemakers: Kola Oyeneyin, Aisha Yesufu, Gimba Kakanda, others

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we ...

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Bernard DayoMarch 25, 2019

Today’s Noisemakers: Shehu Sani, Akin Alabi, and Nigerians reacting to Waje quitting music

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we ...

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Bernard DayoMarch 22, 2019

Today’s Noisemakers: Juliet Kego, Dr Joe Abah, OgbeniDipo, others

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we ...

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