Author: YNaija

Is’haq Kawu: These xenophobic outbreaks have diminished South Africa on the continent

by Is'haq Kawu As a continent we should acknowledge the devastating effects of centuries of colonial exploitation. All of us, without exception, seek to ensure sustainable livelihoods. Last Sunday, April…

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Opinion: Nigeria – When not to borrow strange ideologies

by Alhassan Mustapha   As a developing country, Over time we have become too comfortable adopting as it is called as opposed to the actual fact of borrowing that it…

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Opinion: Xenophobia – A message to the slackers in South Africa

by Adebayo Coker Nigeria may have its array of issues but never can it be said that we are hostile to other nationals. Never! We have a xenial spirit that…

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Analysis: 10 things Jonathan did to unseat himself

by Prosper Ahworegba   The seed for Jonathan’s failure was sown in 2011 when the opposition wore him the tags of ‘cluelessness’ and ‘kindergarten president'; tags that his media team…

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Olu Onemola: Let’s recognise the ‘tree shakers’ who got Buhari elected

by Olu Onemola ...those that have worked to make Nigeria better – the activists, the vibrant academics, the ‘tell-the-truth-as-it-is’ journalists, the fearless politicians, and the everyday Nigerians that have wrestled…

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Ralph Egbu: This is for those who think Igbos erred in voting for Jonathan

by Ralph Egbu When people talk of voting oneself out of contention, I perceive that what they have behind their minds is politics of the old order, when for lack…

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Simon Kolawole: 3 things that will define Buhari’s first few months in office

by Simon Kolawole   The front-page pictures of the newspapers will be all Buhari. The subject of discourse by columnists and TV analysts will be Buhari. If the weather is…

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Femi Aribisala: The move of the Holy Spirit (Part 1)

by Femi Aribisala The same God of biblical yesteryears is the same God of today. “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. I first observed the manifestations of…

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Sonala Olumhense: Dear Gen. Buhari, it is not enough to declare your assets

by Sonala Olumhense   We need students, parents, schools, civic and professional associations putting down the pens and pencils of criticism, and replacing them with the rakes and shovels of…

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Opinion: The burden of running a professional football league in Nigeria

by Chidi Arua Both the clubs and the LMC have roles to play inorder to make our league great. We shouldn’t blame the clubs for the role the LMC has…

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Opinion: The fallacy of ethnic gang up against Pres. Jonathan

by Bemdoo Hulugh   In 2011 Presidential election,General Buhari didn’t even come second in the southwest with a yoruba man as his running mate, so why will the yoruba people…

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Azubuike Ishiekwene: Suleiman Abba – From idealist to yes-man to Buhari-pleaser

by Azubuike Ishiekwene After what happened to him on Tuesday, I’m not so sure former Inspector-General Suleiman Abba will still want his son to follow his path. Why should the…

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Opinion: Buhari should be watchful as he prepares to name his cabinet

by Sulaiman Ibrahim The genie is back in the story. A former executive commissioner of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for 7 Years with an exaggerated sense of achievements is…

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Opinion: How violence killed democracy in Taraba

by Mathias Agbu   The crisis presently going on in the Central African Republic is another recent example that suggests to us that violence will not take us anywhere. It…

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Opinion: Where are the men who vowed to die for Jonathan?

by Tayo Ogunbiyi One vital lesson to be learnt from the loss of President Jonathan at the poll is the tem­porary nature of political power. If only we could allow…

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Opinion: Why the ‘state of origin’ clause must be promptly abolished

by Chris Ngwodo & Naomi Lucas ...with political will, public opinion and a progressive moral consensus, we can nullify the most virulent forms of identity politics and chauvinism. Much has…

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Opinion: Chibok girls – Buhari has a duty to reconstruct the Nigerian state

by Jibrin Ibrahim Throughout the one year since the abduction of the Chibok Girls, the message of the military high command was that they were making steady progress in the…

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Opinion: Between Jonathan and Buhari, who has done more evil to the Nigerian church?

by Adedayo Osho   Rather than become enemies of those who do not share our faith, Christ taught Christians to love them. There are better methods of preaching the Gospel…

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Olusegun Adeniyi’s tribute to Sen. Uche Chukwumerije

by Olusegun Adeniyi   “His life is many volumes, which can only be told with care and time, of dedication and focus, integrity and discipline, and an unbroken love for…

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Amanze Obi: Treacherous people like former IGP Suleiman Abba

by Amanze Obi Without taking into consideration how he became the Inspector General, Abba, in a reckless show of ingratitude and treachery, is already biting the finger that fed him.…

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Opinion: Will Buhari extradite Buruji Kashamu to the US for prosecution?

by Adekoya Boladale From the breezing climate of the East to the ancient brown roofs of Ibadan, the rocky lands of Abeokuta up to the desert plains of the Nigerian…

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Ahahonu Kingsley: What you can do to support the World Earth Day

by Ahahonu Kingsley The earlier we realised that the energy required to maintain our habitat would be far insignificant compared to the inconveniences that our irresponsibility shall invoke, the better…

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Niran Adedokun: What will history say about Ayo Fayose?

by Niran Adedokun All of these without any doubt point to the fact that Fayose is quite popular amongst the Ekiti State electorate and that those who voted for him…

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Abimbola Adelakun: Time to scrap state-sponsored pilgrimages

by Abimbola Adelakun   There is no logic to government sponsoring people on something as personal as pilgrimages. I consider the beneficiaries no different from those who pay tithe from…

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Femi Aribisala: What I see in the APC is counterfeit change

by Femi Aribisala Nigerians will soon begin to realise what it means to vote against good luck. If you have been following the debate during the just-concluded elections, then I…

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Shaka Momodu: We must not rest until APC delivers real change

by Shaka Momodu Nigeria, we hail thee, Our own dear native land, Though tribe and tongue may differ, In brotherhood we stand. As I sit down here in silent romance…

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Kayode Komolafe: Has globalisation come to a dead end?

by  Kayode Komolafe These are certainly scary times for young men and women migrating to seek better life elsewhere.  The situation is more pathetic in Africa as demonstrated by two…

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Chinedu Ekeke: Is Prof. Jega ashamed of his INEC yet?

 by Chinedu Ekeke Look at the pictures above and feel pity for Nigerians. The country has an electoral body that is inherently partisan, watches political contestants subvert the electoral process…

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Opinion: #2015EarthDay – Where are the leaders of environmental movement in Nigeria?

by Churchill Okonkwo   As we prepare for this year’s Earth Day on April 22nd, 2015, the questions on my mind are; where are the leaders of Environmental Movement in…

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Opinion: On Nigeria’s thieving elite and their brats‎

by Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú The Nigerian wants to be rich just to show and to oppress those around him. They steal more and covet more, long after the money has become…

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