Op-ed Editor

October 5, 2017

Fiction: Family is a four-letter word

by Jimi Osheidu We have always been four. Me, Dad, Mom and Roger. Roger is the Alsatian that was a gift from my Grandpa when we moved from Kaduna to Ilorin. Roger was the one who nudged out one of my front teeth when I was seven. It wasn’t really his fault, I should have... Read More

FAMILY, Fiction, Marriage, stories

October 5, 2017

Ololade Ajekigbe: How to know if you are poor

by Ololade Ajekigbe I have never considered myself rich, in monetary terms. But in the last couple of weeks, my “acute” financial limitations ha,ve become more apparent. Apart from the generally reduced purchasing power caused by inflation and the prevailing economic circumstances, the pervading poverty in the land and my helplessness in the face of... Read More

Helping the needy, nigeria, Ololade Ajekigbe, opinion, poverty

October 5, 2017

Tales from the grave: What you should know about blood groups and Rhesus factor

by Odia Iyoha As humans, we are always faced with one problem or the other but what distinguishes us from the lower animals is intelligence. By applying logic and knowledge, man is able to solve certain problems. But what happens when man is faced with problems that otherwise shouldn’t have been? Or problems that man... Read More

Blood groups, Medical issues, nigeria, Odia Iyoha, opinion, Rhesus block, Tales from the Grave

October 5, 2017

Opinion: Can TSTV walk the talk?

by Cynthia Ogidi In the middle of the excitement generated by the planned launch of TSTV, a cable TV provider whose unique selling point is pay-as-you view proposition, Nigerian subscribers have begun to sing discordant tunes. While some are excited about the promise of extra values that transcend the current realities in the sector, some... Read More

DSTV, hitv, made in naija, opinion, Pay TV, TStv

October 5, 2017

Femi Fani-Kayode: The travails of Ibe Kachikwu and a lesson for the house niggers

by Femi Fani-Kayode I have little doubt that Ibe Kachikwu, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and Energy, regrets the day that he left the relative comfort of the private sector and entered the stormy waters of Nigerian politics. I am sure that he curses the day that he met President Muhammadu Buhari, that... Read More

Baru, Buhari, Femi Fani-Kayode, Ibe Kachikwu, nigeria, nnpc, Politics

Olusegun Adeniyi YNaija

October 5, 2017

Olusegun Adeniyi: Nnamdi Kanu, Ndigbo and Nigeria

by Olusegun Adeniyi The young Yoruba man was leaving office early to go and receive his visiting Igbo wife undergoing her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) primary assignment in a neighbouring town when he encountered a co-worker who planted in him the seed of doubts that eventually destroyed a beautiful union and set his own... Read More

Ndigbo, nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Olusegun Adeniyi

October 4, 2017

Vera Ezimora: Houston should be called Little Nigeria

First of all, I want to say that my thoughts and prayers are with people who were affected by the senseless gun violence and terrorist attack in Las Vegas. I am so, so sorry. I wish my thoughts could undo the hurt that has been done. I cannot imagine the pain you are growing through.... Read More

America, culture, immigrants, nigeria, opinion, Vera Ezimora

October 4, 2017

Chidi Anselm Odinkalu: 5 Reasons why justification for the anti-NGO bill makes no sense

by Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Nigeria’s National Assembly (NASS), for long on the defensive over allegations of chronic institutional opacity, appears to have found a way to turn attack into defence. Its device of choice is the NGO Regulatory Bill, which is presently at the committee stage in the House of Representatives. Flipping around the... Read More

chidi anselm odinkalu, NASS, NGObill, nigeria, opinion

October 4, 2017

Opinion: I stopped addressing my older cousins by uncle or aunty and this happened

Tonye Altraide Many Africans refer to anyone older than them as an uncle or aunty. This is meant to indicate a term of respect and to symbolize certain condescension towards older people. You will find this culture, which is most especially rampant in Western Nigeria, also prevalent in many other parts of the continent.... Read More

culture, nigeria, opinion, respect, Yorubas

October 4, 2017

Opinion: Nigeria is dying!

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Let those words sink in. 180 million people are without regular and steady power. No treated water. No roads. Hunger is prevalent. Food is expensive. Salaries are not being paid as at due or not paid at all. Ritual killings for money, unemployment, poverty, delayed and denied justice, corruption, kidnapping,... Read More

death, independence, nation building, Nigeria at 57, opinion

October 4, 2017

Pius Adesanmi: This is how Nigerians keep Nigeria undeveloped

by Pius Adesanmi In the build-up to the launch of NEXT Newspaper, Dele Olojede asked one of his founding partners, Muhtar Bakare, to explore the possibility of recruiting me as one of the foundation columnists of the newspaper. I agreed. Do you have a name for your column? Muhtar asked. I settled for Little Ends.... Read More

Civic development, corruption, Little ends, nigeria, opiinion, Pius Adesanmi, Politics

October 3, 2017

Opinion: Chris Attoh and the entitlement mentality of African men

by Gabriel Olatunji-Legend I stumbled on a news story where Mr. Chris Attoh who recently announced his separation or divorce from his wife made some statements concerning his failed marriage. As a person who has studied the subject of relationship success, and how to build a happy and long-lasting marriage, I feel compelled to... Read More

Chris Attoh, damilola adegbite, divorce, FAMILY, Marriage, opinion

October 3, 2017

Eketi Edima Ette: Have you received your parents’ daily dose of WhatsApp BCs today?

by Eketi Edima Ette In my own case, I’m the one who used my hand to go and buy trouble. I talked and talked to my mother, trying to convince her to abandon her Java phones and embrace the world of Android. I told her that one of the benefits would be WhatsApp. “Mummy, when... Read More

Eketi Edima Ette, Hilarious stories, Nigerian parents, opinion, technology, Whatsapp Broadcasts

October 3, 2017

Opinion: Rochas Okorocha has destroyed Imo state

by Kenneth Uwadi The bar clock ticked. Jane stubbed out her cigarette, lit another and dropped the pack on the table. I stared at her. She had a perpetual smile which never reached her glassy, expressionless eyes. On my left was Sunny. I still have not worked out why he is so attached to her... Read More

corruption, Imo pension scam, opinion, Politics, Rochas Okorocha

October 3, 2017

Opinion: It’s time for Nigerians to fight

by Habeeb Isiaka The year 1970 represents hope and stability in the history of Nigeria. It was the year that marked the end of the civil war after several millions of people have lost their lives and properties, while hunger and starvation have taken over the country, crime became the order of the day.... Read More

biafra, corruption, good governance, Justice, nigeria

Election

October 3, 2017

Reuben Abati: Ambazonia, Biya’s intolerance and internet democracy

by Reuben Abati A Biafra-like agitation for independence has been unfolding in neighbouring Republic of Cameroon since November 2016. The people of Northern and Southern Cameroons under the umbrella of the Southern Cameroons Ambazonia Consortium United Front (SCACUF) finally decided to affirm the independence of the English-speaking sections of Cameroon from the Republic. ... Read More

Biya, Cameroon, democracy, nigeria, opinion, reuben abati

October 2, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Omojuwa’s pro-Wizkid argument, Onigbinde, and the speakers at #ThePlatform

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

noisemakers, omojuwa, Rochas Okorocha, segun adeniyi, the platform

Olusegun Adeniyi YNaija

October 2, 2017

Olusegun Adeniyi: What exactly do we mean by Nigeria?

by Olusegun Adeniyi Let me begin by sharing this story of a teacher who got lost in a rural area, and please don’t ask me in which country because I don’t know. While still wandering, the teacher saw a farm and went there, hoping he would find someone from whom he could seek direction. Fortunately,... Read More

independence, nigeria, Nigeria at 57, Olusegun Adeniyi, opinion, The Platform Nigeria speech

October 2, 2017

Opinion: The wonders of the Nigerian Sukuk

by Tobi Sonubi The Month of September saw Nigeria float a seven-year bond based on the Islamic principles of “no riba” and ours is’ in the form of a ₦100 billion Sukuk. The Sukuk is a bond issued basically as a long term loan product and with intention of facilitating specific projects which are solely... Read More

development, economy, Nigerian sukuk, opinion, Unity

Buhari

October 2, 2017

Opinion: Nigeria at 57— What’s there to celebrate?

by Adigun Temitope As an intern student of Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, I was under the tutelage of a Vanguard Reporter late last year for two-month Industrial Training which served as a prerequisite to moving to the next level in my department. At exactly two-day to celebrate 56th Independence Day of Nigeria during... Read More

Independence Day, Independence tears, Nigeria @ 57, opinion

October 2, 2017

Opinion: Nigeria at 57 — Long road to real Independence

by Dr Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia More than any other time in our history, Nigeria’s 57th year of being an independent country separate from the United Kingdom should have been one of service and less of celebration. At 57, our performance in the human development index is pitiable and belies a nation that was birthed... Read More

Happy Independence, Nigeria at 57, opinion, secession, Unity

October 2, 2017

Simon Kolawole: Making a case for Nigeria’s unity

by Simon Kolawole Nigeria is 57, going by the year of independence, and the consensus in every corner is that we can be, and should have been, better than this. I have not met a single person who said this is the best we can be. Our economic and development indices at independence are largely... Read More

independence, Nigeria at 57, opinion, simon kolawole, Unity

October 1, 2017

Opinion: Nigeria at 57- When will we get it right?

by Balogun Oluwalonimi Mayowa Fellow Citizens, Once again, God has helped us to see another Independence in our beloved country, but as I do use to express myself – there’s nothing to celebrate about Nigeria. Personally, Nigeria is a sold nation. And along that line, the word “failed” nation wouldn’t be an understatement to qualify... Read More

Independence Day, nigeria, opinion, Unity

October 1, 2017

Opinion: Our Independence tears

By Gideon Arinze Today reminds us of our epic struggle for self-actualization. It reminds us of our long walk to freedom- how our founding fathers fought to salvage us from the crippling grip of white supremacists. It reminds us of our ultimate triumph. Today reminds us of that day when we broke the manacles of... Read More

Independence Day, Ngeria, Nigeria at 57, opinion

October 1, 2017

Opinion: The Independence day question — Why Unity?

by Busola Olaleye Our president Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday 6th July 2016 stated that the unity of Nigeria is not negotiable. But how exactly can this be, in a nation with over 250 ethnic groups spread across the 36 states as at our 2010 census, further divided by religion and social status? In a bid... Read More

Independence Day, Nigeria @ 57, opinion, Unity

October 1, 2017

Opinion: Although 57, is Nigeria truly independent?

by Bode Ekerin Harking back to the historical times, one significance of this day is the fact it ushered in a new breath of freedom as it commemorates the day of liberation from the British colonial governments. Walking down the memory lane, I could recall vividly during my primary and secondary school days, we would... Read More

Citizenship review, Independence Day, Nigeria @ 57, opinion

September 30, 2017

Opinion: Goodbye, Psquare

by Michael Ace No doubt about it- secession is the order of the day. I just don’t seem to understand why we could be so disturbed by the decision of two immature grown-ups. It hurts me to see sane people get so much concerned about matters that are of no paramount importance even at... Read More

Jude Okoye, Nigerian Music, opinion, paul okoye, peter okoye, PSquare

September 30, 2017

Farooq Kperogi: Femi Adesina and the Godification of Buhari

by Farooq Kperogi Dissent and criticism are not only core structural components of democracy, they, in fact, mark the difference between autocracy and democracy. But it’s precisely these elements of democracy that are in grave danger in Buhari’s Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari has now been literally godified both by his supporters and by the people... Read More

Buhari, Farooq Kperogi, Femi Adesina, God-complex, opinion, Politics

September 30, 2017

Reno Omokri: What Nigeria can learn from PSquare about restructuring

Last week on this column, I had written about my experience on the beautiful island of The Seychelles and how Nigerian music, especially P-Square’s music, had conquered that island nation and enthralled her youths. Little did I know when writing that piece titled, ‘How Nigeria Conquered The Seychelles’ that I would be devoting another column... Read More

nigeria, opinion, PSquare, Reno Omokri, restructuring, The Beatles

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