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Opinion: Speaker Dogara, this is why budget padding is a crime

by Ahanonu Kingsley Few days ago, the speaker of Nigeria’s lower parliament was quoted as saying that ‘budget padding’-an offence he was recently accused of by fellow member of parliament-is not a crime. Consequently, in response to calls for him to step down, Mr Dogara insisted he’d not resign. The above stance of Hon. Dogara is... Read More

budget, Budget-Padding Tracker, Buhari, Dogara, Jibrin, NASS, padding

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Buhari is a failure’ | Fuel price might go up again | Isis claims responsibility for Pakistani blast | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist Too early? Kano APC chieftain declares Buhari a failure- YNaija EFCC begins probe of NASS over budget padding scandal- YNaija APC youths lambast EFCC over arrest of blogger- YNaija Court slams DSS for repeatedly failing to obey court orders- YNaija Buhari tasks Tinubu’s newly wedded son to keep... Read More

.US, APC, Buhari, clinton, Edo state, election, hilary, nigeria, Pakistani, PDP, Tinubu, trump

Jude Ndukwe: Why Deji Adeyanju is the needed publicity machinery for PDP

by Jude Ndukwe Come August 17, 2016, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the most popular and most populous political party in Africa, would be holding its national convention where it is expected that a new set of the party’s national working committee members would be elected to stir the ship of the opposition party back... Read More

adeyanju, APC, convention, Ndukwe, omojuwa, PDP, publicity

Opinion: The question of ‘restructuring’ and the government’s reluctance

by John Danfulani In my Op Ed of 29th July 2016 titled ” LET IS TALK, NOW IS TIME”, I admonished; Nigerians must surmount courage and accept the fact that, their protracted pretense over long standing questions bordering its political structure and corporate existence be answered, right away. I capped up my discourse by saying,... Read More

Afenifere, Arewa, Atiku, biafra, Buhari, jonathan, nigeria, npth, Obasanjo, Ohaneze, restructure, southern

Opinion: Jonathan, Sambo and Diezani – the sacred cows of corruption

by Umar Hassan We already knew it would be hard to recoup every penny stolen from us. Asides the fact that some no longer have it, others went the extra mile to cover their tracks well. Proving a case against them would be next-to-impossible and a plea bargain deal via shrewd interrogation techniques is as... Read More

abacha, Buhari, corruption, iweala, Jide Omokore, jonathan, looting, Madueke

#YNaijaTwitterInterview: ‘I don’t get my hands dirty because of my calling’ | PDP’s Ize-Iyamu goes all out

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming Edo state gubernatorial election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu spoke to YNaija in an intense Twitter interview. Ize-Iyamu, in the interview, without mincing words berated the government of the day led by Adams Oshiomhole of the All Progressives Congress (APC) even as he boldly declared that he had never been... Read More

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AC, elections, government, inconclusive, INEC, Oshiomhole, PDP, september 10, sticky, twitter interview

Opinion: Exploring Aguiyi-Ironsi’s role in January 15, 1966 coup (PART 1)

by Henry Chukwuemeka Onyema INTRODUCTON On the fiftieth remembrance of Nigeria’s second coup which ended the life and six-month government of General Aguiyi-Ironsi, Nigeria’s first military head of state, I have decided on a historical reflection on the above topic. These are my reasons: first, Nigeria’s ugly history of her first ten years as an... Read More

abacha, Buhari, Coup, Ironsi, Military, nigeria, state

Opinion: The government’s needless forex policy for pilgrims

With regard to federal government’s decision of August 4, 2016, instructing Nigerian banks to provide forex to the country’s intending Hajj pilgrims at N197 per This follow after the government ordered similar forex reduction for Christian pilgrims going to Jerusalem at N160 per Dollar earlier this year. It’s disgusting and bitter to comprehend that the... Read More

Christianity, Forex, islam, israel, Mecca, Muslim, nigeria, pilgrim, saudi arabia

7 reasons why Adesuwa Onyenokwe is an icon for this generation

If there is one woman in Nigeria who needs no introduction, Adesuwa Onyenokwe perfectly fits the bill. Born on August 8, 1963 in Ibadan, Oyo state, Adesuwa attended Emotan Preparatory School, and Idia College, both in Benin City, Edo state before going on to study drama at the Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife. Few women have been... Read More

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adesua, entertainment, Fashola, Ibadan, Media, NTA, onyenokwe, pope john paul, seriosuly speaking, Today's woman, TV

Opinion: The reality of the ‘stockholm syndrome’ and Boko Haram lovers

by Anthony Ogunlowo Right now more and more people, hostages, are being rescued from the clutches of the Boko Haram sect. Many of them who were abducted as girls are returning as mothers having had children with their abductors. Unfortunately many of the returning women are being ostracized by their own families and communities for having... Read More

boko haram, Borno, Love, Military, terrorism, ynaija

Opinion: Why #NotTooYoungToRun Bill should be passed now

by Jude Feranmi In the last article on this series, I talked about the glass ceiling that is at the core of the many factors responsible for the myriad of negativity that currently bedevil the average Nigerian Youth and how this glass ceiling is about to be shattered through a bill that has passed second... Read More

APC, bill, KOWA, law, Leadership, nigeria, PDP, youth

Reuben Abati: Rio Olympics, change and the United states of Nigeria

by Reuben Abati “ I hear we are no longer Nigeria, but the United States of Nigeria” “You didn’t hear anything. Stop being hypocritical, my friend.” “But the incumbent Minister of Sports is on record as having said something like that” “I know. That dumb Minister who wears the red cap that looks like something... Read More

abati, Buhari, Dalung, Federal, hajj, Reuben, saudi arabia, solomon, united states, Unity

Opinion: Collective conscience – one more way to make Nigeria great again

by Sylvester Orukpe Conscience- The sense of right and wrong- the small, still voice that gives moral lessons and advice. A man lacks conscience when that small, still voice is overridden by other factors. We can be a good country if our respective consciences are in order-any moment you fail to control the workings of your... Read More

assembly, bad, Christianity, Conscience, GOOD, nigeria, opinion, Religion, wrong

The winners and losers in Gov. Fayose and Aisha Buhari’s ‘fight’

President Muhammadu Buhari‘s wife, Aisha on Thursday, paid a working visit to the United States of America where she had an interview at the Voice of America and also appeared as a special guest at the 25th Anniversary of Zumunta Association. Her visit would ordinarily have been less eventful for Nigerians but for the claims made... Read More

America, Ekiti, fayise, losers, nigeria, Politics, Voice of America, winners

Opinion: Is Dokpesi’s chairmanship dream a beacon of light for PDP?

Contrary to the objective of the death wish deployed by the ruling APC against the PDP, recent developments in the PDP point clearly towards a revitalization of the party driven by a redefinition of its political profile. Even the most pessimistic pundit must concede that the tempo and temperature of the battle for the soul... Read More

AIT, APC, crisis, Dokpesi, Edo, nigeria, PDP, Politics, raymond

Opinion: How Christianity and Islam is ruining Nigeria

by Oyeniran Abioje Nigeria has four principal enemies: egocentricism, Christianity, Islam, and ethnicism. Those are the obstacles blocking Nigeria’s way to progress. The Fulani used Islam to gain territories and thrones through jihad wars, initiated by Usman Danfodio in 1804 in northern Nigeria. In the process, Muslims tried to prevent Christians from gaining a foothold in... Read More

Abia, Christianity, governors, islam, nigeria, Osun, Politics, problems, Religion

POETRY: When I die, may I not die

by Adedoyin Olumodeji ERSATZ Rivers flowing with glee, Buried beneath souls, so deep, Sun shining with glee, Hidden within, hearts so deep. Feel the dark passions, Around you, Happy expressions, Dead inner yous. Skeleton in my cabinet, He’s smiling, I’m wailing Like I’m the one in the net. Gathering through scattering, Shutting souls,... Read More

death, humanity, life, literature, Poetry, prize, ynaija

Dele Momodu: Rewarding good deeds with honour

by Dele Momodu Fellow Africans, let me start by thanking hundreds, if not thousands, of all those who felicitated with me last weekend on the honorary Doctorate degree bestowed on me by one of Ghana’s most prestigious institutions, the University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA). UPSA started out as a privately owned professional institute named... Read More

adeniyi, Dele Momodu, doctorate, Ghana, Honor, mahama, Segun

Eye on Ambode: Lagos governor celebrates 64-year anniversary with RCCG (PHOTOS)

Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode celebrated with the Redeemed Christian Church of God at the New Arena in Redemption camp, along Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The church, with millions of members spread across the world clocked 64 years and celebrated it with an annual convention spanning from the August 1 to 7. Governor Ambode and his wife... Read More

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eye on ambode, lagos state, Osinbajo, Pastor Adeboye, pictures, rccg, redemed church

Sam Hart: Dear Uche Ogah, what happens when you’re done being a nuisance in Abia?

by Sam Hart Dear Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah. I bring you greetings this afternoon from Umuahia. I sincerely hope you’re doing well. If so, doxology. I write to update you on recent developments in Abia State seeing as you do not live here and you don’t know what is happening. Are you aware that since your... Read More

abi state, governorship, nigeria, Ogah, Politics, Sam Hart

Jude Ndukwe: Governor Mimiko to the rescue in Ondo state

by Jude Ndukwe It is no longer news that Nigeria’s economy is operating at a recession. With inflation rate currently hovering at a record 16.5, global oil price falling and the effects on Nigerians being real and biting, most governments at all levels now find it difficult to meet up with their wage bills and... Read More

election, Governor, mimiko. ondo state. people, PDP, Politics

Opinion: What has Mikel Obi done to assist his Olympic teammates?

by Simon Utsu There’s something called patriotism- it’s not every time we must allow our country to be ridiculed on the international stage. What am I even talking about? Well, I’m actually reacting to the ugly scenario that played out earlier today, where #teamNigeria athletes donned tracksuits instead of the usual native attires during their... Read More

Buhari, chelsea, Love, Mikel, nigeria, patriotism, sports

81,415, N293bn… | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

1.3 million The number of new teachers needed in the next 6 years to address the acute shortage of qualified teachers for basic education in the country. N293 billion The amount the Federal Government currently owes retired federal civil servants. 70% The percentage of on-shore and shallow water crude oil production that has been shut-in... Read More

civil servants, Federal Government, funds, Kogi, numbers, pensions, salaries

Aisha Buhari interviewed in America (PHOTOS)

Aisha Buhari, wife of the President of Nigeria, who is in the United States of America on a working visit graced the Voice of America in Washington, D.C. with her presence on Friday. She was interviewed by both the English and Hausa services. Aisha Buhari’s visit to the United States has poked holes in Governor of... Read More

America, APC, Buhari, fayse, FG, nigeria, PDP, press

Reuben Abati: Endorsing Hilary Clinton in America’s historic election

by Reuben Abati If there was any hope that Donald Trump would change tactics and be more restrained after winning the Republican party Presidential nomination for the November 8 US election, that hope is now lost. The fellow has remained aggressive, incorrigibly brash and completely negative. Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson has asked: “Is Donald... Read More

abati, America, clinton, donald trump, hilary, Michelle, obama, opinion

Jibrin

Budget-Padding Tracker: Jibrin to re-appear before police panel with documents

As the controversy surrounding the row over the padding of the 2016 budget continues, former House of Representatives’ Appropriation Committee chairman Abdulmumin Jibrin has been invited again for questioning by the Police Special Investigation Panel (SIP) to clear some grey areas in the petition. Jibrin is to appear before the panel which would be chaired... Read More

Budget padding, Budget-Padding Tracker, documents, Dogara, Jibrin, leo, ogor, police, security

‘Blame Jonathan’s government for today’s suffering’ – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has declared that even though it pays no good to rue “missed opportunities” of the past, the previous administration of Goodluck Jonathan should be blamed for the problems of the country especially as there is an economic recession. Representing President Muhammadu Buhari at the Hotel Presidential in... Read More

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APC, blame, Buhari, government, jonathan, llai mohammed, PDP, recession, regime

Muslim cleric who specializes in car theft, nabbed

A seasoned car thief met his waterloo when he was apprehended by men of the Lagos state Police Command after he allegedly tried to steal a Toyota Camry from a hotel in Ikotun. The suspect, a 42-year-old Islamic cleric, Rasheed Ayuba was arrested alongside Falade Igbekele, a transporter who had allegedly purchased six cars from... Read More

cars, command, Ikotun, police, punch, religions, Robbery, security, stealing, Vigilante

Opinion: Buhari’s anti-corruption war and admission corruption in Nigeria

by Festus Ogun It is a naked truth that corruption is in all spheres of life in Nigeria. Corruption has polluted the air we breath in and as such, we find it a very difficult task to avoid corruption – since the importance of air to the body cannot be overestimated. In our religious places,... Read More

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