Gimba Kakanda: Forgetting Abdulmumin Jibrin

Opinion: Planning your finances

by Oluwatosin Olaseinde The Nigerian Naira is the world’s worst performing currency against the US Dollar. So why are we starting with the currency? Because it addresses the very reason of why we plan. We plan our finances to address future needs, the purpose is defeated if it does not fulfil its objective due to value... Read More

banking, Finance, mutual funds, Stock market, Treasury Bills

Orowale Samuel Kolapo: I did not quit [Nigerian Voices]

by Orowale Samuel Kolapo I was at home on that day in February 2011, lost in my thoughts as usual. I didn’t go to the football field that day like I always did. I was a failure. It wasn’t news anymore. I left secondary school 10 years ago with flying and colorful results, made my O’levels... Read More

education, failure, Nigerian Navy, Success

David Jowitt, english, exclamatory expressions, Nigerian English

Farooq Kperogi: My favourite exclamatory expressions in Nigerian English

by Farooq Kperogi Exclamatory expressions are abrupt, emphatic utterances that help us convey emotions of joy, sadness, admiration, anger, surprise, sympathy, disappointment, disgust, etc. Common Standard English exclamatory expressions are “Congratulations!” “Well done!” “Bravo!” “How sweet!” “What a pity!” “Awww!” “What a shame!” “What nonsense!” “How disgusting!” “To hell with you!” “Damn you!” “Thank goodness!”... Read More

Ayodele Ibiyemi: The paradox that is Port Harcourt [Nigerian Voices]

by Ayodele Ibiyemi I was privileged to have attended a Federal Government College for my secondary education. In the school, I met people from other tribes, fellow Nigerians whose names I found hard to pronounce but it showed me the side of Nigeria many people I know have never seen. From secondary school, whatever tribe... Read More

corper, Militants, Muslims, nigeria, nysc, Port Harcourt

Opinion: Avoiding a mob mentality in Nigeria’s fight against corruption

by Jide Ojo Last weekend, precisely on October 7 and 8, 2016, the unprecedented happened in the history of Nigerian judiciary. Homes of seven Judges were invaded by the operatives of the Department of State Security Services better known as DSS. The exercise which was carried out at night in a Gestapo like fashion led... Read More

corruption, DSS, judges, Judiciary, Mob mentality, nigeria, nigerian constitution, NJC

Ogungbesan Adedoyinsola: My mum was forced to marry my father after he raped her [Nigerian Voices]

My name is Ogungbesan Adedoyinsola. I am 20 years old. I was born in Lagos state, Nigeria. And I have lived in Lagos, since I was born. Sometime many years ago, I was diagnosed with cerebral malaria and had serious episodes of convulsions. After undergoing several blood transfusion. My condition became critical, I was in... Read More

children, Marriage, nigeria, poverty, rape, society

Opinion: The NJC’s position is very wrong; it is not supported by our laws

by Ugochukwu Nnamdi Ukamba It bears restating that, save for the President, Vice-President, Governors and Deputy Governors who are immune from arrest and criminal prosecution during the term of their office, there is nothing in the constitution or any other enactment that remotely suggest that a judicial officer, who is suspected of committing a crime,... Read More

Buharri, DSS, judges, nigeria, nigerian constitution

Arit Okpo: For girls’ everywhere [NEW VOICES]

by Arit Okpo So it was International Day of the Girl Child recently, a day set aside to celebrate the girl child around the world and showcase her unique potential and ability. Of course a day like this leads one to deep contemplation – there is a lot to celebrate where the female gender is... Read More

#InternationalGirls day, feminism, girl child, New Voices, nigeria, patriarchy

Omoigui Osasogie: Do music that impacts positively on our youth [NEXT]

by Omoigui Osasogie Music is a form of entertainment whether secular or religious. According to the Oxford dictionary, music is an arrangement of sounds of one or more voices or instruments. Thoughts and emotions could be expressed through music. It allows deep expressions especially the traditional songs. Music is globally regarded as the food of... Read More

africa, enetertainment, King Sunny Ade, Music, musicians, nigeria, wizkid, youth

Wilfred Okiche: When mourning is beautiful [NEW VOICES]

by Wilfred Okiche Death is a sad affair. But mourning can be a beautiful thing. This part of the world, there is a strong belief that burying of the dead should be a communal effort involving loved ones, friends and family. No matter how private the life, one must never be allowed to mourn alone.... Read More

burial, death, eastern nigeria, FAMILY, igbo culture, mourning, New Voices, Nnewi, sticky

Opinion: Pres. Buhari must listen to his wife, Aisha

by Sumner Shagari Sambo President Muhammadu Buhari is a difficult man to deal with, if in doubt….ask Aisha Buhari, his wife. The woman should be celebrated for being a good wife that tells her husband the home truth both at home and abroad. No one must muzzle Mrs. Buhari for expressing her frustrations to her... Read More

Aisha buhari, feminism, Marriage, nigeria, patriarchy, president buhari

Nike Ladokun: The wake up call [Nigerian Voices]

by Nike Ladokun Ever since I was 16years old, I’ve always been a firm believer of the ‘you’re better off not knowing’ philosophy until recently. 27th of September 2016 will always be a reminder for me not to take life for granted and also not to let the scars of my past dictate my decisions... Read More

breast cancer awareness, cancer scare, health challenges, nigeria, specialist hospitals, survivors

Iwundu Wisdom: Sunset -Twilight from within [Nigerian Voices]

by Iwundu Wisdom The sun was setting in Stonehenge and I was not about to leave the experience yet. Though Stonehenge was a place completely distant from where I watched it from, I saw all of it, entranced by the landscape; orange-red light dissolving behind a henge of tall stones. The world was mourning the death... Read More

Aunties, Elechi Amdi, extended family, hard knock life, home, Hopes and Dreams, lagos

Wilson Iyorah: Should the tough get going despite our current national difficulties? [Nigerian Voices]

by Wilson Iyorah Ever since the emergence of President Muhamadu Buhari as the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, so much glimmers of hope have been in the air. so many Nigerians especially the masses anticipated a permanent relief from the scourge many believed the past administration have caused to the nation. Great expectations... Read More

Change begins with me, economy, Niger Delta Avengers, Nigeria APC, PDP, recession, tough times, youth

angela merkel, nigeria, President Buhari's gaffe

A poem on President Buhari’s #TheOtherRoom

by Soyombo Ayomikun The Other Room! 1. Where ambitions May be Quashed, Where the gods of passion Ravenously devour, Where sweat Drips and Drops, The Other Room! 2. Where snores Erupt, Where ‘subconscious’ Reigns supreme, Where hearts embrace In sweet flowery dreams, A daily witness Of our stark Nakedness, The Other Room! 3. Our fore-fathers... Read More

Manasseh Egedegbe: If we must sell NLNG assets – here’s how much they should go for

by Manasseh Egedegbe Nigeria LNG Limited has been in the news for the past few weeks. This was a result of the recommendation that came from somewhere about selling some national assets to plug some of the hole Nigeria has found itself because of the recession and low oil price. As for me, I have... Read More

nigeria, nlng, Oil industry, Sale of assets, Tony Attah

Opinion: What’s behind Africa’s growing love for digital finance?

by Calvin Ebun-Amu 2007, Kenya’s dominant cellular provider, Safaricom, launched M-Pesa. The service allowed users to send and receive digital payments anywhere in the country as easy as sending a text message. With M-Pesa, customers store money in their mobile wallet which they use to make deposits, pay for goods and services in brick and... Read More

banks, digital finance, Finance, M-Pesa, nigeria

Aisha Buhari, Patience Jonathan and Reno Omokri… | Our winners and losers from #TheOtherRoom scandal

by Joachim MacEbong In the case involving President Muhammadu Buhari, his wife, Aisha, and everyone who has tried to take sides on this matter of kitchens, main rooms, and not forgetting the other room, – YNaija has reached a verdict on the winners and losers. On the losing side is the First Lady, Aisha Buhari, the... Read More

Aisha buhari, Ayo Fayose, BBC, Femi Fani-Kayode, losers, Patience Jonathan, pmb, Reno Omokri, winners

YNaija Analysis: The FG owes Emeka Mba an apology – here’s why

The current Director General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Ishaq Modibbo Kawu, announced that the N10 billion seized by the EFCC will be returned to the commission, because it is money realised from the sale of spectrum bandwidth from MTN to finance the digital switch over. Why does this vindicate Emeka Mba? Previous attempts... Read More

Buhari, EFCCC, Emeka Mba, Federal Government, Ishaq Modibbo Kawu, National Broadcasting Commission, sticky

Femi Fani-Kayode: Reuben Abati’s ‘spiritual side of the villa’ and Buhari’s ‘kitchen wife’

by Femi Fani-Kayode I read Reuben Abati’s excellent write-up titled “The Spiritual Side Of Aso Villa” and I concur with his submissions. I worked in the Villa for three years as President Olusegun Obasanjo’s spokesman on public affairs and a lot of very strange things happened there. Amongst them is the fact that the two... Read More

Aisha buhari, Aso Villa's spiritual side, Buhari, Femi Fani-Kayode, nigeria, Obasanjo, president buhari, reuben abati

Opinion: Hey Sunni muslims, celebrate now, they’ll come for you too

by Peter Adeshina “And then one evening As I sat down to eat my yam A knock on the door froze my hungry hand. The jeep was waiting on my bewildered lawn Waiting, waiting in its usual silence.” Above are the last two stanzas of Niyi Osundare’s excellent poem, Not My Business. The poem mirrored the murderous dictatorship... Read More

Muslims, Religion, Shi'ites, Sunnis

Olusegun Adeniyi: Arrest of the untouchables

by Olusegun Adeniyi Following allegations of corruption, there was a massive arrest of Judges in Indonesia in May this year. But it was not a big public issue, essentially because the country has a history of dealing with such cases. For instance, in July 2014, Indonesia’s anti-corruption court sentenced the former head of the country’s Constitutional... Read More

Buhari's book, DSS, John Paden, nigeria, president buhari

Eketi Edima Ette: A case of the ex with no conscience

by Eketi Edima Ette Except for that Nnwanna that used my heart to play kalo kalo, I’ve been blessed with good exes. They are people I’m happy to do business with, call every now and we’re still good friends. Some exes are from hell, no doubt about that. Those one you do all in your... Read More

Cheaters, exes, Marriage, nigeria, relationship

Perez Tigidam: Can we just stop poor people from having sex, please?

by Perez Tigidam The awkward thing about the poor man is that he lacks the means to the luxuries and pleasantries of life so his only entertainment is sex. He spills semen indiscreetly and replicates the earth innumerably. No, the poor man’s strength cannot be attributed to the many children he has. As a matter... Read More

children, Marriage, nigeria, Poor people, population control

Aziza Uko: Mimiko, the man I wish would lead Nigeria someday

by Aziza Uko No class of Nigerians suffers from prejudicial generalization like our political leaders. From classrooms, to newsrooms, to boardrooms to living rooms, wherever Nigerians meet they are most likely talking about bad political leadership in the country. I believe that there’s no country in Africa, and possibly the world, whose potential for greatness... Read More

governors, Mimiko, nigeria, Ondo State

Charly Boy: I spoke with my dad about corruption – our legal tender

by Charly Boy A couple of nights ago, I had a seance (talking with the dead) with my two Virgins. I had to talk to the incorruptible, The Lord Denin/Socrates of the Supreme Court, the one who taught me humility, contentment and the fact that wealth does not guarantee happiness for it is impermanent. He... Read More

chinua achebe, corruption, justice oputa, nigeria

Pius Adesanmi: Rapid thoughts on the musings of a frustrated First Lady

by Pius Adesanmi. 1) I didn’t want to weigh in on this until a translation was made available. Thanks to Sahara Reporters for finally making a transcript available in English. The translation is credited to Nishadi TV. The grammar and syntax are so jumbled they almost make meaning inaccessible. The translators did a direct transcription... Read More

Aisha buhari, APC, APresident Buhari, BBC interview, nigerian government

Ifeoluwa Adedeji: The Nigerian who escapes [NEW VOICES]

by Ifeoluwa Adedeji There is a soft, serious question that many Nigerians who leave the country – in most cases for the first time – have to contend with: when are you coming back or hope you’re coming back? Whatever answer is given, there is a high tendency for the poser to follow up their... Read More