The Thread: This is how Nigerians are adjusting to the recession

The Thread: When did recession become real for you?

In July this year, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun announced that Nigeria was technically in a recession. Since that time, things have gone from bad to worse, particularly for goods and services. Forex has been scarce, so much so that the Federal Government has tried shutting down unregistered bereau de change operators across the country because it... Read More

economy, hardship, nigeria, recession, The Thread

Opinion: Governor Ugwuanyi and Enugu workers

by Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye Enugu State Governor, Mr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has enjoyed a rather impressive portrayal in the media since he assumed office. I have seen several articles parroting his “marvelous achievements” and some of the articles have even found their way to my email box for publication on my blog – which I published even... Read More

Civil service, enugu, Enugu State, Mr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, nigeria, Politics, President Muhammadu Buhari

Opinion: The Donald Trump paradox

by Ugochukwu Nnamdi Ukamba It is a difficult pill to swallow but one that must be swallowed nonetheless –barring any unforeseen circumstances, Donald Trump would, in January 2017, be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States of America, having won the presidential election against Hillary in an election cycle that was filled... Read More

africa, American Elections 206, campaign promises, donald trump, Hillary Clinton, Modern Democracy, nigeria, Politics

Opinion: It’s time to outlaw ‘jungle justice’ in Nigeria

by Tony Ogunlowo For as long as one can remember there has always been ‘jungle justice’ in Nigeria. All it takes is for somebody to shout ‘ole’ (thief) and anybody seen running away – the suspect or not – is apprehended, subject to a kangaroo court before being beaten mercilessly to a pulp – or even... Read More

bible, Jungle justice, law, lynching, nigeria, opinion

RE: Head bloodied but not bowed | Femi Fani-Kayode’s outburst

by Anthony Ademiluyi Femi Fani-Kayode, the scion of Chief Remi Fani-Kayode QC, SAN had been around as a politician since 1989 when the September Club he helped midwife metamorphosed into the Nigerian National Council which later became part of the National Republican Convention. He cut his teeth as the Chief Press Secretary to the then... Read More

APC, biafra, boko haram, Buhari, Femi Fani-Kayode, Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia, Nnamdi Kanu, PDP, ribadu

Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa: The intern movie and my random reflections [NEW VOICES]

by Ayodotun Rotinmi-Akinfewa I recently saw the ‘’Intern’ movie and I liked it. Why? It subtly underscores some issues and themes I’ve been obsessed with over the years: Age and Experience, Life/Career Transition, Entrepreneurship, Image, Attitude, Modern day realities and the opportunities therein, how the today’s realities affect the family and the list goes on.... Read More

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elderly care, FAMILY, New Voices, nigeria, The Intern, trump

Femi Fani-Kayode: A birthday message to President Goodluck Jonathan

by Femi Fani-Kayode Happy 59th birthday to President Goodluck Jonathan, a man of honor and peace and one that has brought so much joy and hope to millions. You have proved to the world that African leaders can be competent, kind, gentle, humane and selfless. You have everything to be proud of and much still... Read More

africa, Birthday tributes, Femi Fani-Kayode, Goodluck Jonathan, nigeria

November 20, 2016

Dele Momodu: The second coming of Goodluck Jonathan

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, before I get into my main gist of today, let me quickly apologise for my inability to write this column last week. Truth is I had a mental block, pure and simple. Contrary to speculations that I couldn’t write because my great heroine, Hillary Clinton, lost her election, I was... Read More

Dele Momodu, economy, Goodluck Jonathan, nigeria, opinion, Politics, president buhari, recession, sticky

November 20, 2016

Femi Aribisala: Good and bad success

by Femi Aribisala To overcome defeat, we have to be defeated. To overcome poverty, we have to be poor. To overcome death, Christ had to die. Failure is written into the very fabric of the gospel. When a man is determined to trust in God, he has to be ready to be a failure. He... Read More

Abraham, Christianity, David, failure, Femi Aribisala, Jesus, poverty, Success

November 20, 2016

Eketi Edima Ette: Are you Jesus?

by Eketi Edima Ette All my life, whenever someone has made this statement to me, it’s always been in the negative. It’s often used to tell me I’m being “too righteous.” Or to indicate that I’m doing right, when it would be more profitable to look the other way or join in wrongdoing. Most often... Read More

Christianity, Jesus, Living by example, Love, Pastors, perfection

Alternative medicine, Amputees, nigeria, Traditional bone setters

The Thread: “We’re about to amputate the legs of an 11-day-old baby…”

It is sad to hear that in 2016 in Nigeria, going to the hospital is a last resort for many. @tunji_olalere is sharing how a number of people have had to undergo amputations because rather than take injuries that would not cost much to resolve at hospitals, they took it to traditional bone setters, who... Read More

Omran Daqneesh President Obama, Syrian refugee, United Nations

6-year-old boy who offered his home to a Syrian refugee meets Obama

In August, 2016, six year old Alex, who lives in Scarsdale, New York watched with the world and saw the images of Omran Daqneesh, a five-year-old boy in Aleppo, Syria, sitting in an ambulance, in shock as he tried to wipe the blood from his hands. Alex sent a letter to President Barack Obama, saying... Read More

Re: Where is Discardious? It is making progress

by Grace Ihejiamaizu I currently serve as Team Charis coach and write this response on their behalf. Your article, questioning the existence of Discardious is not out of place. If I were in your position, I would ask the same questions. It is true that Team Charis emerged winners of the 2015 Technovation Challenge, the... Read More

apps, Cross River, Discardious, Girl geeks, Innovators, nigeria, technology, Technovation

Opinion: Dear Joe, you want to hire a developer? Know this first

by Seye Kuyinu Dear Joe, I hear you need an app for your startup or a new website for your organization and you need a developer(or a team of developers)? Here are the things you should know first. 1. Do you have money? Building websites and apps are not cheap. Don’t let anyone, ANYONE, tell... Read More

developers, facebook, ideas, Project management, Revision cycles, startups, Tech, Verifiable portfolio, Web

Reno Omokri: How Nigeria under Buhari became the butt of jokes in Africa

by Reno Omokri Sometimes, I wish President Muhammadu Buhari would have been as proficient in arresting Nigeria’s recession as he is in arresting his critics! How I pray that this administration was as eloquent at announcing to the public what it has done as it is expert in informing the public what it is that... Read More

Audu Ogbeh, Buhari, donald trump, nigeria, President Jonathan, recession

Farooq Kperogi: Buhari’s phantom $500m donation to Clinton’s campaign

by Farooq A. Kperogi In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s emergence as America’s president-elect, fringe, dodgy, clickbaity Nigerian websites have invented a transparently fake but wildly viral story that President Muhammadu Buhari donated $500 million to the Hillary Clinton Presidential Campaign, and that this “fact” would strain relations between Nigeria and the United States next... Read More

Christians, cnn, donald trump, Evangelical christians, nigeria, president buhari

Vera Ezimora: Back in America

In this new episode, Vlogger Ezimora goes from a meeting that didn’t happen to getting stuffed at Texas Roadhouse to showcasing her serious watermelon game. You have to watch it to understand it. WATCH: https://youtu.be/sbR7IvsGVH8

America, entertainment, life, Vera Ezimora, Video diaries

Peregrino Brimah: The Trump Presidency will be better for Muslims

by Peregrino Brimah *It’s time for tough love Try hard as we may, we cannot deny the fact that in today’s world, encountering people dressed in Muslim garb quite often raises hairs on the backs of our necks, Muslims inclusive. Islam has become synonymous with terrorism, the explosive type. The Middle East today is in shambles and it... Read More

donald trump, Iraqi, Muslims, saudi, united states

Opinion: Fayose at 56 | Celebrating the rock of Nigeria’s heartbeat

by Jude Ndukwe The day was Wednesday, October 19, 2016. The venue was the Democracy Park at Akure, Ondo State. The occasion was the much anticipated flag-off of the Eyitayo Jegede SAN governorship campaign for Ondo State. I was there even as the arena was filled to capacity with dignitaries and admirers. Speaker after speaker... Read More

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Omar-Farouq Edu: Nigeria’s couture diva [NEW VOICES]

by Omar Farouq-Edu Inspirational is the first word that comes to mind when speaking of the likes of Nigeria’s very own Anna Wintour. If you don’t know who I’m talking about already then it’s pretty much offensive as only one name should come into mind. The woman we call “Deola Sagoe” is an absolute beast... Read More

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Opinion: Our collective definition of justice in Nigeria

by Rahaman Abiola Toheeb There is something sinister about the way we think and about our collective definition and understanding of the word ‘justice’ as a country. When you, a patriot with some modicum of common sense take a critical look into the scope by which different interpretations are being read into justice, you conclude that... Read More

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Opinion: Of mob justice, the Boy (7 or 17) and our road to anarchy

by Aigbokhan Emmanuel On Nov. 16, a rather gruesome video detailing the lynching of a “7 year old boy” circulated social media. As expected the video sparked outrage among those who received and watched as well as those who could not muster the courage to watch– a category to which I belong. Withal, I felt... Read More

Justice, lynching, mob justice, nigerians, Orile bus stop, thieves

The Thread: Boko Haram is making the lives of Journalists in the North East a living hell

Nigerian journalist, environmental consultant and social media expert, @Abang Mercy, reports the horrors Journalists in the North East are going through, as they cover the terrorist group, Boko Haram, in the North East. Their lives are literally on the line, as they go about their jobs. These North East Journalists complain that they are not afforded the... Read More

boko haram, journalists, Media, north-east, terrorism

The Thread: Kanye would have voted for Trump

Kanye West stated at his concert in SAP Center in San Jose, California on Thursday night that he would have voted for Trump. But he did not stop there. He went on to admonish his fans to stop focusing on racism. Recall that not too long ago Lil Wayne said he did not feel connected... Read More

American Elections 2016, donald trump, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Rascism

Vlogger, Vera Ezimora lets you in on her experience back in Nigeria (WATCH PT. 4)

After 16 years out of Nigeria, vlogger, Vera Ezimora finally took a trip back to the motherland this August with her daughter, Ada Verastic, and she has a vlog post to tell the story. In this week’s episode, she returns to America. She celebrates Ada Verastic’s 11 month birthday, and goes all kung-fu on the goat... Read More

America, life, Motherland journey, Vera Ezimora, Verastic life, Vlogs

The Thread: What will you do to escape house chores? Here’s a clue

Knowing how to do house chores is a life skill, whether one is male or female; that doesn’t mean that people enjoy doing them. For some, it’s that they can’t abide a dirty sink, or an unpolished floor, or they simply can’t afford a house cleaner. Even for people who enjoy doing chores, there is... Read More

Akure, House chores, laziness, NYSC Endurance Camp, trekking

Opinion: Supporting Buhari’s war against corruption

by Michael Jegede Corruption as defined separately by World Bank, Transparency International and Danish International Development Agency refers to the misuse of entrusted funds, abuse of power and public office for private gain. Wikipedia describes it as “a form of dishonest or unethical conduct by a person entrusted with a position of authority, often to... Read More

APC, corruption, development, Nigerian Bar Association, PDP, Politics, President Muhammadu Buhari’s, Transparency International

The Thread: Read this if you want a lesson or two in being (super) petty

Nigeria is filled with people who think some jobs are beneath their dignity, or who would deign to carry out some tasks unless they can get some reward out of it – usually cash benefit. @chefobubu gives us a lesson. It is petty, we warn, but proves that for many, money is where the heart... Read More

Blue collar jobs, Jobs, menial jobs, nigeria, Pettiness, security guards