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How democracy won Nigeria’s presidential election
It`s so important to say that this victory is not just for General Buhari and Professor Osinbajo alone, nor is it for the All Progressives Congress (APC) party alone.…
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Opinion: Why Benue people must embrace change
by Adams Abonu As Benue awaits the dawn of change to rise across her horizon, liberating her from the reign of darkness that is fading into a glorious morning, Benue…
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Opinion: When will Nigeria start raising leaders like Lee Kuan Yew?
by Omozuwa Osamwonyi "A strong political leadership needs a neutral, efficient, honest civil service.” It is no longer news that Lee Kuan Yew, the innovative architect of modern Singapore died…
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Opinion: How Igbo politics affects the rest of us
by Niran Adedokun Those who accuse the Igbo of not voting right in the last elections advocate a collaboration of the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria and that…
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Pius Adesanmi: The ideological fight between human and animal rights
by Pius Adesanmi There is an ethical grey area of who has the right to proselytise what to whom and it is not being seriously addressed in the West. These…
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Peregrino Brimah: Did Pres. Jonathan avert a war or he just postponed it?
by Peregrino Brimah We voted for the firm dictator Buhari but we do realize what we got is a western-democratic compromised politician Buhari, not that brutal one we loved As…
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Opinion: It’s all about the economy, stupid!
by Nasiru Suwaid ...apart from the general relief in averting the doomsday scenario, when the President Goodluck Jonathan conceded defeat, what further galvanized positive hope is the promise of…
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Opinion: A cold farewell to governor Babangida Aliyu
by Ibrahim Yahaya Since the Country’s return to democracy in 1999, Niger states have not fared well nor endowed with a kind of leadership and development anticipated by the…
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Opinion: Why I am now for Jimi Agbaje in Lagos
by Kole Onikoyi We need to be wary of people that are deliberately selected by godfathers that have the state on lockdown already. I used to be a supporter of…
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Opinion: Lagosians, keep the faith in the winning formula
by Toibudeen Oduniyi Yes, there is much more that could be done but changing a winning formula for an untested one doesn’t make governance the positive engine of growth that…
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Opinion: If Jonathan had won, here’s what would have happened
by Lekan Sote The most serious problem is not the atrocities, but that as a result of that, the state (was) engaged in a process of self-destruction Some Nigerian amateur…
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Opinion: The dark corners that need General Buhari’s beam
by Oluseun Onigbinde The incoming government needs actual revenue to meet the scale of promises that citizens are counting with so much tenacity. BudgIT will come up with its comprehensive…
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Opinion: Buhari’s win is Tinubu’s Loss… but Lagos can’t be the bonus
by Dotun Aina In every contest between two contenders there must be a winner and ultimately a loser. The actions of the winner in victory are as important as those…
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Opinion: Counting the lives lost in election violence
by Kayode Komolafe The costs of the elections are not anymore limited to time, energy and money. Now, the costs could also be measured in blood and tears. This is…
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Opinion: A Buhari presidency without El-Rufai is a gamble Kaduna cannot afford
by Abubakar Musa Whenever the Roman Emperors wanted to distract their citizens from their incompetence of not delivering good governance, they gave them a slideshow. They built coliseums and let…
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Opinion: My blueprint for Change- a must read for GMB
by Femi Royal We know that government cannot solve all our problems neither can they alleviate all our burdens. One thing is needful of our government, that they be pro-activ...…
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Opinion: Prof. Jega’s silence on Akwa Ibom is a crime against democracy
by Inibehe Effiong Prof. Jega should rise above any primordial consideration and defend the integrity of INEC and the electoral process in Akwa Ibom State. My first physical encounter with…
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Opinion: The difference between June 12 and March 28
by Tayo Ogunbiyi In the socio-political history of Nigeria, June 12, 1993 and March 28, 2015 will for long remain very crucial dates. Except for some fundamental variations, the story…
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Azuka Onwuka: This is the reason why Ndigbo voted massively for Jonathan
by Azuka Onwuka Now the Igbo have spoken with one voice in the 2015 presidential election, but the goal-post has been shifted again. They are now accused of putting their…
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Opinion: How I lost respect for Kunle Afolayan
by Kelechi Udensi The time for us to be serious is now. We can never succeed in this war against tribal differences like this. I cannot wait to see a…
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Femi Aribisala: How Jega defeated Jonathan for Buhari in the election
by Femi Aribisala The innovation of the Permanent Voters Cards is designed to permanently disenfranchise the South. If this is not redressed immediately, the North will always determine the winner…
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Opinion: This is the concluding debate of the contest between Ambode and Agbaje
by Odutola Odumosu Lagosians have a choice to make, between selecting a predictable candidate who will deliver at the level his party has set, or gambling on a candidate…
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Opinion: Let me tell you about the change we need in Niger
by Garba Aliyu The only reward for an incompetent government or its representative is Change, a change of it. There’s no denying that Niger State is at crossroads. There’s…
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Opinion: The power transition between OBJ and Bola Tinubu in the South-west
by Alabede Surajdeen Olusegun Aremu Obasanjo is an accident of nature and a gift to humanity. If you are fortunate to meet him in a life time don’t hesitate to…
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Opinion: Is Pres. Jonathan’s concession really heroic?
by Jude 'Feranmi "Defeat may serve as well as Victory, to shake the soul and let the glory out" - Edwin Markham The singular act of President Goodluck Jonathan of…
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My letter to Muhammadu Buhari and Yemi Osinbajo, by Tolu Ogunlesi
by Tolu Ogunlesi Goodluck Jonathan and Namadi Sambo sadly saw nothing wrong in using religion to divide the country; Jonathan taking delight in running from church to church, posing…
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Opinion: Pres. Jonathan and the dangers of outsourcing leadership
by Abdulmumin Ajia Leadership is not to be confused with management. An authentic leader's only job will perhaps be to inspire a people, identify the right set of people to…
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Opinion: What went wrong for Gov. Suswam in Benue
by Ushakuma Anenga The ousting of Akume looked like victory for Suswam but it wasn't long before Akume came calling. It's no longer news that Governor Gabriel Suswam lost his…
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Opinion: What if I told you Buhari’s victory wasn’t won at the polling booths?
by Adekoya Boladale Some may argue that the records of General Buhari and his undoubted anti-corruption stand gave him the edge against the President but these individuals must ask themselves…
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Sonala Olumhense: The challenge before Buhari, the Sherriff of No-Nonsense
by Sonala Olumhense “I don’t have money to give you…If I had I would not give you because the destiny of Nigeria is not negotiable,” What does Muhammadu Buhari owe…
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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
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