Tag: ynaija
Opinion: Let’s fact-check Sadiq Abacha’s letter to Wole Soyinka
by Okechukwu Ofili I broke down Sadiq’s letter and researched his claims written in bold font below. My goal was to be ...
Opinion: National Conference – The Ogonis are a part of Nigeria too
by Saatah Nubari The fact that the Ogoni’s have always addressed the issues of injustice meted out to them peacefully, ...
Bayo Olopohunda: How Jonathan betrayed Nigerians
by Bayo Olopohunda Now, he is aiming to recontest his lack lustre presidency in 2015. Nigerians should reject Jonathan in ...
Dele Momodu: Atiku and the game of destiny
by Dele Momodu And when tomorrow comes, Atiku looks good to win the Presidential flag of the party. Please, relax ...
Akin Osuntokun: What has Buhari done to mediate in the Boko Haram conflict?
by Akin Osuntokun If any was needed, the proof positive of Obasanjo’s hegemony was the unfettered discretionary powers he had ...
Soyombo Ayomikun: Use the rod and kill the child (Poetry)
by Soyombo Ayomikun This Usain Bolt holds no world records. But has rich ‘compound records’. Whenever he chases his children ...
For the Record: Full text of Dr. Oby Ezekwesili’s speech at the APC National Summit in Abuja
THE UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH OF ELUSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT- NIGERIA’S CENTURY OLD FAILURES AND PROSPECTS FOR A NEW NIGERIA The unwillingness of ...
Demola Rewaju: Dear sister, you need a real man? Go and make one
by Demola Rewaju I follow great people on twitter (at least 85% of those I follow qualify) and invariably ...
Olusegun Adeniyi: A season of blood and tears in Nigeria
by Olusegun Adeniyi I could not but remember that anecdote last week following the gruesome murder of no fewer than ...
Opinion: Lupita is no fetish. She is a star, period
by Britni Danielle Let’s be clear: Lupita Nyong’o is a star. Period. By now you’ve heard the news that Kenyan ...
Opinion: 10 points to note from the FRC report that nailed Sanusi (An addendum)
by Aare Ago If you have (truly) read the report, you “may” observe that the narration suggests that there was ...
10 things you SHOULD know about Oby Ezekwesili’s speech at the APC National summit
by Ayokunle Odekunle Obiageli Ezekwesili was invited by the APC to deliver the keynote speech at the summit which held ...
Leticia Nyitse: Who the rib fits (30 Days, 30 Voices)
by Leticia Nyitse “Staring at my ceiling fan was actually therapeutic at this point, as the whirling movement seemed to ...
Alkasim Abdulkadir: Benue – Sewing the seams on these pockets of violence (Y! FrontPage)
by Alkasim Abdulkadir In a nation already struggling to feed itself and reduce dependency on food imports, the crisis faced by ...
Opinion: Why Reno Omokri must be sacked
by Ileowo Kikiowo What we have seen is a serial sociopath, who would inevitably wreck President Jonathan’s government. Mr. Reno hatred ...
Opinion: Oil spill in Abuja and lessons for the rest of us
by Wale Bakare With the growing trend of oil spills in non-oil producing states, as it is the case with ...
Okey Ndibe: A national insult rejected
by Okey Ndibe How did we quickly forget that Abacha’s looting of public funds from the vaults of the Central ...
Ayomikun Soyombo: The day Abacha died (Poetry)
by Soyombo Ayomikun “Abacha is dead,” the person yelled. Our pastor pause. Someone right on the front row jumped up. ...
Dele Agekameh: Wanted – A war cabinet
by Dele Agekameh The war cabinet, as envisaged, will consist of seasoned Generals, both serving and retired, as well as ...
Opinion: The shocking tale of CDS Alex Badeh
by Nasir Suwaid But, the most shockingly sad spectacle is the appearance of the same Air Marshall Badeh at the ...
Ayo Sogunro: Dear Sadiq Abacha, don’t get it twisted, your father’s government was truly brutal
by Ayo Sogunro Now, let’s come to Wole Soyinka. First: you can never eradicate the infamy of your father’s legacy ...
Olaronke Morgan: The day I will never forget (30 Days, 30 Voices)
by Olaronke Morgan “Things seemed to brighten up, until the call came in.” Even if I get hit by a ...
Opinion: Nigeria is gradually descending into disorder
by Stephen Oyedemi When a government fails to provide the basic enabling environments and security for citizens to prosper in ...
Opinion: Has your bank account fared better simply because Jonathan is partly Igbo?
by Olumuyiwa Olumide A public servant is just what the names implies he/she is: he should be at your beck ...
Opinion: The petrol-crazed night (Poetry)
by Ayokunle Somefun The cabals in control may be happy, They may smile at their overflowing monies. Oil Business is ...
Ayodeji Rotinwa: Chimamanda Adichie – Beyoncé’s favourite novelist? Or great novelist… period
by Ayodeji Rotinwa Please, do bare in mind that some of us would never know of Chimamanda if it wasn’t ...
Demola Rewaju: In LASU, the chickens have come home to roost
by Demola Rewaju Despite its Awoist pretensions, the AD/AC/ACN/APC governments in Lagos have made no secret of their desire to ...
Jude Egbas: From Wendell Simlin with love
by Jude Egbas Okupe: I still can’t wrap my head around how you dropped your guard so badly. I mean, ...
Opinion: Dear Mr. President, the unemployment rate in Nigeria is alarming
by Oladele John Nihi Your Excellency Sir, it’s my humble opinion that if there is a presidential directive mandating all ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
Gimba Kakanda: Sanusi’s whistle-blowing is an exercise in futility
by Gimba Kakanda If Sanusi had an illusion that, beyond our cyber-venting, Nigerians who could not budge on the scale ...