Opinion: 8 important things years in college won’t teach you

by Kemisola Adetola …there is a constant need for knowledge acquired through self education, reading wide, surfing the net where there are millions of materials… The quality of the forms of education is constantly been underrated. Yes, I mean underrated. Education has often been limited to only formal settings, leaving aside the informal form of... Read More

education, knowledge

March 3, 2015

Sam Omatseye: But why did Pres. Jonathan give himself 94 hectares of land?

by Sam Omatseye The difference between that society and ours is the rule of law. They obey, we defy. Unlike the animals of George Orwell’s novel, no one is a law to himself. There is no better way for a rich man to flatter the poor than to call himself a farmer. Except for symbolism... Read More

Animal farm, goodluck ebele jonathan, Julius Nyerere, Tanzanian President

March 3, 2015

Femi Aribisala: Why Nigerians must reject the second coming of Buhari

by Femi Aribisala When Buhari seized power in 1983, Nigeria’s GDP was $444.45. When he was overthrown in 1985, Nigeria’s GDP had dropped dramatically to $344.14. That is not the kind of change we want. When Muhammadu Buhari overthrew a democratically-elected government in a coup d”etat in 1983, Sani Abacha declared in his infamous... Read More

GDP, Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari, Nduka Irabor, PDP, Tunde Thompson

March 3, 2015

Opinion: Nigeria’s democracy needs a stable APC to grow

by Ralph Egbu If you prod the scholars in the political science departments in our universities about what this development portends, many are likely to say it is a positive development, in that a quiet but bloodless revolution is breeding underneath, which has great potentials to positively alter our nation’s political equation for the best.... Read More

All Progressives Congress, APC, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, igbo, PDP, President Goodluck Jonathan, Ralph Egbu

March 3, 2015

Ayo Sogunro: And so, folks, I went to #MeetThePresident…

by Ayo Sogunro “There’s no hypocrisy in PDP”, someone else would confirm to me later, “People just do what they want and everyone is happy” There is something fundamentally wrong with my car. Some two weeks ago, while navigating my way to the Fashola organized “Valentine Dinner with Buhari”, I knocked off my front bumper. This... Read More

Ayo Sogunro, President Goodluck Jonathan, teju cole

March 3, 2015

Opinion: Pres. Jonathan’s campaign and the N80 million mess in Ebonyi

by Eze Onyekpere TAN is in violation of Section 91 (9) of the Electoral Act which states that “No individual or other entity shall donate more than (N1,000,000) to any candidate” Laws are made to guide human conduct. They are to be obeyed voluntarily or at the pain of punishment; hence, the positivist definition of... Read More

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March 2, 2015

Opinion: Who should the Igbos vote for?

by Onyeike Agomuo It is a fact that unless in a divided Nigeria, no Igbo man or woman would become President of Nigeria immediately after Jonathan finishes in 2019. There are many questions now agitating the Igbo nation that require intelligence. Mark you, intelligence does not belong only to those who may have gone through... Read More

igbos, Ndi Igbo, Nigeria Decides, Odumegwu Ojukwu, President Goodluck Jonathan

March 2, 2015

Priye Diri: Do not fall in love with me (Poetry)

by Priye Diri Do not fall in love with me, I will make you feel the rain. Do not fall in love with me, I will make the oceans run to you. Do not fall in love with me, You will feel the waves call out your name. Do not fall in love with me,... Read More

''Why you love me", heart break, Love, relationship

March 2, 2015

Opinion: Buhari is a better Christian than Jonathan

by Ikechukwu Orji Jonathan has refused to go after those who are squandering our patrimony. Corruption is rampant and he is pretending that all is well. You cannot be a follower of Christ and allow evil to run rampant around you. It was Mahatma Gandhi who said he admired Christ not Christians. I guess he... Read More

Haji pilgrims, Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria Decides, President Goodluck Jonathan

March 2, 2015

Simon Kolawole: Dear Jonathan & Buhari, what plans do you have to tackle corruption?

by Simon Kolawole In my opinion, neither Jonathan nor Buhari has told us in concrete, practical terms how these strands of corruption will be decisively tackled at all tiers of government. Jonathan is even in a more difficult position having been president since 2010. Whatever he promises about fighting corruption will bounce back immediately, like... Read More

All Progressives Congress, APC, Muhammadu Buhari, Political rivalry, President Goodluck Jonathan

March 2, 2015

Sonala Olumhense: My response to the professor deceiving people

by Sonala Olumhense Anyone wishing to question my position on Jonathan is welcome, but focusing on Jonathan with no reference to a 40-year worldview, or even on his accomplishments, is ridiculous. Two weeks ago, I received from a Nigerian who identified himself as Professor EJC Nwana, a letter in which he told me he was... Read More

Goodluck Jonathan, Muhammadu Buhari

March 1, 2015

Tunde Fagbenle: Prayers the country does not need

by Tunde Fagbenle To make matters worse and also extend the time farther, the issue of “political correctness” or is it “religious correctness” has seeped into the system in a manner that is peculiarly Nigerian: opening and closing prayers by members of both Moslem and Christian religions, one after the other or alternating. Nothing could... Read More

Insecurity, Nigeria Decides, RAUF AREGBESOLA, religious difference

February 28, 2015

Abdulrahman Leme: Pres. Jonathan has tried his best but it’s not good enough

by Abdulrahman Leme The only way Nigeria will reclaim its lost glory in Africa and the world at large is by ensuring a successful common sense revolution has taken place. The 2015 election in Nigeria is seen by many as a make or mar election, and arguably the most crucial one since Nigeria’s independence. Over... Read More

Abba Moro, All Progressives Congress, APC, boko haram, Diezani Alison madukwe, Faruk Lawal, Femi Otedola, maina, Nigeria Decides, PDP, Peoples Democratic Party, Stella Odua

February 28, 2015

Egghead Odewale: Election postponement – When logic is illogical

by Egghead Odewale Those who want to hide their mass behind one finger can continue to wager their lucks but the illogicalities of their actions, nay intentions, are not lost on those of us who are patriotic and ready to move the nation truly forward. Preparations for the coming General Elections have now reached fever-pitch... Read More

Egghead Odewale, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Permanent voters card, President Goodluck Jonathan, PVC, PVC distribution

February 26, 2015

Olusegun Adeniyi: Let’s discuss the issue of oil theft in Niger Delta

by Olusegun Adeniyi We are losing revenue; 400,000 barrels of crude oil are lost on a daily basis due to illegal bunkering, vandalism and production shut-in. I have to clarify that it is not as if the entire 400,000 barrels is stolen, no. It had been a long day and as the session with the... Read More

bunkering, JTF Commander, Major General Emmanuel Atewe, ngozi okonjo iweala, Niger Delta, nnpc, Oyeinebi Yague, thieves, vandalism

February 26, 2015

Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive: Why the military are now taking the fight to Boko Haram (Part 1)

by Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive In criticizing the Nigerian military’s war efforts in the North East, we often fail to understand the historical context within which they are performing the current task, we choose to disregard the decades of sheer neglect of future military planning… Robert Gates is one American that had the privilege of serving... Read More

Ebola, General Owoeye Azazi, Pray for Nigeria

February 24, 2015

Opinion: I challenge those who heap praises on Fashola

by Simon Utsu …the chant must change from “Fashola the best” to “Fashola the beast”. I’m giving anyone and everyone who has spent the last four to seven years claiming Fashola is the best thing to have happened to governance in his generation to come out and defend him or forever hold their peace... Read More

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February 23, 2015

Opinion: Let the people win – An open letter to Pres. Goodluck Jonathan

by Ogundana Michael Your Excellency Sir, whoever the election favours, either you or any of your opponents, history will definitely remember you, either for good or for bad. Nevertheless, I personally wish that it absolves you and not condemn you, but the choice is yours. Dear President Goodluck Jonathan, My sincere commendation goes to you-... Read More

Goodluck Jonathan, Mr. President, Nigeria Decides

February 23, 2015

Chinedu Ekeke: Let’s examine Sam Hart’s emotionally laden rejoinder on Abia elections

by Chinedu Ekeke For a government that has been in office for eight years, it’s amazing that we don’t hear them name the roads they constructed or dualized in the period they have been in power, nor the water project they commissioned, nor how well they handled sanitation, nor how much they grew the state’s... Read More

Abia State, Chinedu Ekeke, Governor T. A. Orji, Okezie Ikpeazu

February 23, 2015

Olusegun Dada: Letter from the corrupt power monger

by Olusegun Dada Your religion will not even allow you fight me. I know how to explore that sentiment. Even if your religion allows you, your cowardice will not. Dear Citizen, I have watched and listened to your rantings of late about how you intend to deal with me, and how you intend to change... Read More

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February 23, 2015

Sonala Olumhense: The political armed robbery in Ekiti

by Sonala Olumhense Few things in Nigeria can demonstrate why Nigeria does not work as the “Ekitigate” tape does. Every time there is the opportunity to do the right—and sometimes easier—thing, Mr. Jonathan chooses the wrong. You know, if the Ekiti gubernatorial rigging conference of June 20, 2014 were a television or stage... Read More

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February 23, 2015

Simon Kolawole: Does Buhari need Obasanjo’s blessings?

by Simon Kolawole Let’s admit it: Obasanjo is an extremely intelligent man. Hate him but admit that fact. In my opinion, he is one of the smartest leaders Africa has ever produced. He knows what he is doing at any point in time. A crack opportunist, he easily reads the direction of the wind.... Read More

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February 23, 2015

Femi Aribisala: The end of Buhari’s presidential candidacy

by Femi Aribisala In an election, which many say will be won or lost by a slim margin, to now disenfranchise 20 million voters through a questionable and unlawful rule by INEC is not acceptable by any measure. If Nigeria is a nation of laws and of the rule of law, the presidential candidacy of... Read More

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February 23, 2015

Tunde Fagbenle: The Buhari-cult phenomenon in Maiduguri

by Tunde Fagbenle The Buhari phenomenon is cult-like. And that is the frightening part. Cult mob do not accept anything other than their viewpoint and no result other than that which favours their hero (cult leader) What was brought to our views on several television stations on February 16 of General Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign... Read More

All Progressives Congress, APC, boko haram, maiduguri, Muhammadu Buhari

February 21, 2015

Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive: My fear for a Buhari presidency

by Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive Going by the threats coming from the Niger Delta in the event of a Jonathan loss at the poll, we can understand where we might be heading with a Buhari presidency. In 2011, I took to the social media to express my grave reservation about voting then acting president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.... Read More

boko haram, General Muhammadu Buhari, Niger Delta, President Goodluck Jonathan

February 21, 2015

Opinion: Alex Otti, the banker who murdered data

by Eddie Onuzuruike Should people who aspire to lead the country and the states be a merchant of lies? Should a party flag bearer at the level of governorship blackmail to occupy the topmost seat? Should not his ways and manners, speeches and utterances be a standard which others should emulate? The status of some... Read More

ABIA LIBERATION FARM, ABROMA, ADP, Alex Otti, ASOPADEC, CSDP

February 21, 2015

Dele Momodu: A revolution long foretold

by Dele Momodu Nigeria is a country with too many needs in the midst of plenty. Our country is a paradox or an oxymoron of pain and luxury. A committed leader has to urgently shed off the toga of American-style Presidency and instantly embrace the quasi-revolutionary outlook of a Welfarist. Fellow Nigerians, no matter... Read More

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February 20, 2015

Jason Njoku: The digital migration has begun, say goodbye to the Alaba way

The future is about those who are bold enough to embrace it. iROKO has pioneered 1 billion views later. 2015 will see us accelerate. I am Jason Chukwuma Njoku, Founder of iROKO. Arguably one of the most awesome internet companies in Africa. As a professional (and certified) geek I read Chemistry at the University of... Read More

February 20, 2015

Opinion: The political class have become rather too desperate

by Yusuf Goje The national cake (juicy elective positions) is the premium price that all political parties and their candidates have sworn to capture by hook or crook; in this direction, their actions so far have spoken louder than their words. Idealist like myself would always wish to picture the theatrics inherent in the present... Read More

APC, Bakin Ruwa, General Muhammadu Buhari, Kabala West, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, PDP, Peoples democratric party

February 20, 2015

Reno Omokri: SaharaReporters thrives in peddling lies and unethical reporting

by Reno Omokri Once a watering hole for anybody who wants to know the truth that those in power do not want you to know, saharareporters.com has reduced itself to a site that is a massive gatherer of negative information on those whose political and ideological leanings differ from the operators of saharareporters.com. When saharareporters.com... Read More

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Opinion: 8 important things years in college won’t teach you

Sam Omatseye: But why did Pres. Jonathan give himself 94 hectares of land?

Femi Aribisala: Why Nigerians must reject the second coming of Buhari

Opinion: Nigeria’s democracy needs a stable APC to grow

Ayo Sogunro: And so, folks, I went to #MeetThePresident…

Opinion: Pres. Jonathan’s campaign and the N80 million mess in Ebonyi

Opinion: Who should the Igbos vote for?

Priye Diri: Do not fall in love with me (Poetry)

Opinion: Buhari is a better Christian than Jonathan

Simon Kolawole: Dear Jonathan & Buhari, what plans do you have to tackle corruption?

Sonala Olumhense: My response to the professor deceiving people

Tunde Fagbenle: Prayers the country does not need

Abdulrahman Leme: Pres. Jonathan has tried his best but it’s not good enough

Egghead Odewale: Election postponement – When logic is illogical

Olusegun Adeniyi: Let’s discuss the issue of oil theft in Niger Delta

Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive: Why the military are now taking the fight to Boko Haram (Part 1)

Opinion: I challenge those who heap praises on Fashola

Opinion: Let the people win – An open letter to Pres. Goodluck Jonathan

Chinedu Ekeke: Let’s examine Sam Hart’s emotionally laden rejoinder on Abia elections

Olusegun Dada: Letter from the corrupt power monger

Sonala Olumhense: The political armed robbery in Ekiti

Simon Kolawole: Does Buhari need Obasanjo’s blessings?

Femi Aribisala: The end of Buhari’s presidential candidacy

Tunde Fagbenle: The Buhari-cult phenomenon in Maiduguri

Nnamdi Anekwe-Chive: My fear for a Buhari presidency

Opinion: Alex Otti, the banker who murdered data

Dele Momodu: A revolution long foretold

Jason Njoku: The digital migration has begun, say goodbye to the Alaba way

Opinion: The political class have become rather too desperate

Reno Omokri: SaharaReporters thrives in peddling lies and unethical reporting

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