Op-ed Editor

August 18, 2017

Kayode Ogundamisi: Nnamdi Kanu’s nuclear weapon and Biafra’s road to self-destruction

Sadly, it isn’t the so called “marginalisation” that may lead to another civil war in Nigeria. It is IGNORANCE. The weapon of FEAR is being deployed across the Nigerian space. Imaginary enemies are being created from North, South, East and West. The creators of the imaginary enemies are protected from the implosion that will emerge... Read More

biafra, Kayode Ogundamisi, nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, ojukwu, opinion, secession

August 18, 2017

Opinion: What exactly do you mean by disability? Blind man quizzes Ambode

by Opeolu Akinola Does disability necessarily turn folks to beggars? I am wondering about this as I recall the treatment meted out to the persons with disabilities who expectantly assembled to honour His Excellency Mr Akinwunmi Ambode’s invitation to an empowerment programme on Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Defying difficulties of commuting on the Lagos state public... Read More

ambode, Ambode's plans for disabled persons, Disability, lagos state, nigeria, opinion

August 18, 2017

Opinion: Leadership lessons for Africa from the Charlottesville’s incident

by Timi Olagunju The saying goes that ‘silence is consent’, so I choose to write, rather than remain silent on the issues all over the news about Charlottesville. Sometime in June 2015, I arrived Charlottesville, Virginia for a program at the Presidential Precinct during which I took courses both at the University of Virginia’s... Read More

Charlottseville, Leadership lessons, opinion, united states, White Supremacy

August 18, 2017

Opinion: Buhari’s 100 days in London- A show of shame

by Balogun Oluwalonimi Mayowa Fellow Nigerians, Today makes it exactly one hundred and two days that President Buhari has left his duty post (Nigeria) for a picture motion ground in London. Let me quickly say this, I have never believed in President Buhari, and I will never put my political trust neither in him or... Read More

#ResumeOrResign, 100 days in London, Buhari, Femi Adesina, Lauretta Onochie, opinion

August 18, 2017

Opinion: The importance of citizen observation in promoting credible polls

by Moshood Isah The importance of citizens, especially the youth, to democratic advancement cannot be overruled,therefore, youth participation in ensuring transparent governance is an obligation. In this vein, election, the fulcrum of democracy, has to be taken seriously by the authorities and the citizens who are always at the receiving end of consequences emanating from... Read More

Citizenship participation, Credible elections, INEC, nigeria, opinion

August 17, 2017

Opinion: Nigerians and our obsession with all things western

by Isa Eneye Mubarak The adventures of Europe into Africa were masqueraded under the notion of European’s civilizing mission in Africa. Out of that Africans became colonial victims, slaves, subjects of apartheid, cultural orphans loyal to European products and ideals, and lost control over their resources. Centuries later, the subject has changed, but the... Read More

africa, Blind imitation, culture, nigeria, opinion, values, Western civilization

August 17, 2017

Femi Fani-Kayode: Nigerians did not vote for a picture-posing, foreign-based mannequin President

by Femi Fani-Kayode President Muhammadu Buhari has been away from our shores for over 100 days in a stretch treating an undisclosed and mysterious illness in far-away London. Since May 29th, 2015 when he was sworn into office as President he has spent 350 of his over 740 days in power abroad treating the... Read More

#ResumeOrResign, 100 days report, APC vs PDP, Buhari, Charly Boy, Femi Fani-Kayode, opinion, Politics

August 17, 2017

Opinion: Kenya 2017 elections- Lessons for Nigeria

by Jide Ojo Like Nigeria, Kenya is a multi-ethnic, plural society. Another similarity with Nigeria is that it is a British colonised territory. It gained independence from Britain in 1963 while we got ours three years earlier. Kenya was a one party state from 1982 to 1991 but has since become a multi-party state. The... Read More

INEC, Kenya elections, Kenyatta, opinion

August 17, 2017

Ololade Ajekigbe: 7 ways Nigerians have made Shameless the New Cool

by Ololade Ajekigbe Scenario 1: The president of the most populous black nation in the world jets off to the United Kingdom to receive treatment for an unknown ailment. His second absent spell. It’s been 101 days now, and his people have no clue when their president will return. To add insult to injury, his... Read More

Ololade Ajekigbe, opinion, Shameless Nigeria

August 17, 2017

Opinion: Beyond the Ozubulu massacre

The test of a truly democratic society, it has been said time and again, rests on its ability to ensure the adequate protection of the lives and property of its citizens. With that, they are able to reach their potentials. Sadly for us in this part of the world, it seems this vital requirement is... Read More

Anambra killings, nigeria, Obasanjo, obiano, opinion, Ozubulu massacre, security

August 17, 2017

Opinion: How to grow your brand

by Ademola Adeshola It is an assumption that pastures on the other side is greener. But, if it is greener, the difference is in its originality. Your uniqueness is the essence and the edge your brand has. It is what determines what you do, how you do it, when you do it, and to whom... Read More

Branding, Business sense, nigeria, opinion

Olusegun Adeniyi YNaija

August 17, 2017

Olusegun Adeniyi: A season of photographs

All over the world, smart politicians play to the gallery. And they do so with their cameramen in tow in an elaborate scheme that is now part of the game. Politicians carry babies in the market place. They pump fists with plumbers. They pose with books even when they are not reading. And they do... Read More

Aregbesola, Buhari, Media handlers, nigeria, Olusegun Adeniyi, opinion, Politics

August 16, 2017

Opinion: Nigeria, I hate thee

by Bayo Olu Nigeria is a dying nation. For many years that distasteful reality has been painfully obvious to those Nigerians who are experiencing firsthand the human suffering brought about by the near total destruction of the nation and the brutality of a reckless, lawless, corrupt, and sadistic ruling class. The underlying cause of so... Read More

democracy, Lost hope, nigeria, opinion, secession

August 16, 2017

Ezinne Ukoha: White Supremacy will Never be defeated, and that’s exactly the way it should stay

by Ezinne Ukoha The nightmare at Charlottesville, VA that involved a parade of White men lighting their way towards the hell of their own making — ended with the terror of an incensed White male ramming his car into the sea of other protestors — that were exercising their right to stomp all over the... Read More

America's woes, Charlottesville, Ezinne Ukoha, opinion, Racism, Unite for Right rally, Virginia, White Supremacists Protest

August 16, 2017

Opinion: Is your employment relationship a contract for service or of service? Know the difference- and your legal rights

by Michael Dugeri Introduction Contracts of service and contracts for service both connote an employment relationship between the parties. However, they differ in their nature and the legal consequences. Understanding the difference between both contracts is important for two main reasons, namely, the nature of each party’s respective obligations, and which court has jurisdiction in... Read More

Contracts for service, Contracts of service, Employee relationships, Labour law, Legal rights, opinion

August 16, 2017

Nkem Ndem: 7 things Nigerian students can do while ASUU is on strike

by Nkem Ndem It has been a few years since students in Nigerians had to deal with long-term strikes; and just at the moment we thought the era of students having to stay an extra 2 to 3 years in school due to unnecessary strikes by championed by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU)... Read More

asuu strike, Nigerian students, Nkem Ndem, opinion, Productivity hacks

Not too young to run

August 16, 2017

Opinion: It’s too early to celebrate the successful Not Too Young To Run bill

By Funmilola Ajala The long drawn out process of tinkering Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution has brought to the fore, the allure to correct the innumerable inconsistencies embedded in the military-cooked script. As applicable to virtually every item on our national menu, the amendment of the defective Constitution, as being managed by the Legislature, has divided... Read More

nigeria, Not Too Young To Run Bill, opinion, Youth in politics

August 16, 2017

Opinion: President Buhari is just an opportunist

by Adeboye Adegoke It’s 100 days today since the president left the country to attend to his health, and this will be the second instance this year alone. It must be noted that the president had earlier spent about 50 days during his first medical vacation this year. Anyone can fall sick, no doubt. However,... Read More

Buhari, medical tourism, MIA President, nigeria, opinion, Politics and power

August 15, 2017

Eketi Edima Ette: The cost of Integrity is priceless

Let me share something about integrity. If you want to go far in life, make integrity your currency. But first, be certain that it is the currency with which you want to trade, no matter what. Because integrity is not a short-term goal; it is a commitment to partner with honesty for life. I kid... Read More

integrity, Life hacks, nigeria, opinion

August 15, 2017

Opinion: Welcome to Nigeria, the animal kingdom

by Michael Ace Perhaps you might want to remind me I am as well a Nigerian. The dirt I smell every time I breathe tells me that. What about the hunger in my belly? The news of my witty president who knows his own country isn’t suitable for rest? Or do I have to lament... Read More

animal kingdom, corruption, injustice, nigeria, opinion

August 15, 2017

Opinion: We are not f_ck girls, we are butterflies

by Elizabeth Edward We are not your regular kind of girls, we are not feminists, yet you won’t see us conforming to the odds. We are your butterfly kind of girls. We are the colour after the rain, we are to you like the lyrics that make a song completely perfect, like the soundtrack... Read More

Fuckgirls, Instabitches, opinion, Relationships

August 15, 2017

Tribute to Alhaji Lateef Oludare Raji, the oracle

by Eniola Opeyemi “…there are opportunities everywhere, you can see what others don’t see if you open your eyes and your brain” – Alhaji Lateef Oludare Raji My first encounter with this great man, Hon. Lateef Raji was at the first Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola led state executives retreat at Golden Tulip, FESTAC when he... Read More

Alhaji Lateef Raji, APC, death, Tribute

August 15, 2017

Vera Ezimora: Apparently, Americans don’t know where cashew nuts come from

Seventeen years in America and I am still learning. I suppose it makes sense, considering that I am Nigerian, and I am still learning about my own country. Still, it’s fascinating. So, the other day, I discovered something about my dear Americans. We won’t call it scientific research, but I think it counts for something.... Read More

Clueless Americans, Educating Americans, opinion, Vera Ezimora

rainy season, rains, NIMET

August 15, 2017

Opinion: Climate Change- A call to responsible living.

by Amusa Temitope Victor The Clouds are heavy, the sound of rumblings just as if the heavens are arranging the barrels of water about to be released into the planet earth in the form of rains took the sound waves. Some People hurry to catch a cab to their workplace, others drive through the crowded... Read More

climate change, flooding, opinion, Protecting the environment

Election

August 15, 2017

Reuben Abati: Buhari’s reunion with his media team

by Reuben Abati I was really excited on Saturday when I received news of the eventual visit of President Muhammadu Buhari’s media team to him in London. I had always felt that the exclusion of the media team from the London medical vacation and the various visits practically undermined the Presidential media office, and created... Read More

Abike Dabiri, Buhari, Buhari's media team, Lauretta Onochie, London recuperation, opinion

August 14, 2017

Opinion: Gov Wike and his ridiculous smear campaigns in Rivers state

by Solomon Okocha One thing that gives me great joy is that by now, the good people of Rivers State can clearly see through the maniacal lies of Governor Nyesom Wike, the wishy-washy ways of his media aides and the sycophantic outbursts of his coterie of political apologists. The type of junkyard and puerile falsehoods... Read More

Amaechi, Dakukum NIMASA, Gov. Wike, opinion, Politics, Simeon Nwakaudu, smear campaigns

August 14, 2017

Opinion: Before APC makes a mistake in Anambra state

By Arinze Okamelu As the gubernatorial election in Anambra State approaches; expectedly, the political chase game has become interesting with the calibre of gladiators seeking to get the tickets of the political parties. The battle of wits and resources is already in top gear, as well as the scheming and strategizing by the aspirants, becoming... Read More

Anambra elections, APC, Chief Bart Nwibe, governorship elections, obiano, opinion

August 14, 2017

Opinion: Kenyan youth are winning elections, the ones in Nigeria are daydreaming

by ‘Fisayo Soyombo This is a story of two popular but dissimilar Cynthias. One recently earned her fame, the other has been around for a while. One is a politician, the other a musician. One symbolizes intellect and strength of character, the other is unmistakably a sex symbol. One is Kenyan, the other Nigerian. One... Read More

Kenya vs Nigeria, Kenya's elections, Kenyatta, opinion, Youth participation in politics

August 14, 2017

Opinion: Gov Obiano, these are the reasons behind Ozubulu massacre

by Albert Afeso Akanbi ‘…what on earth would make people open fire on innocent unarmed worshipers, including children and women, on a Sunday morning…?’ –Rev Fr. Hyginus Aghaulo, Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, Anambra State. August 6, 2017, will remain a black day in the annals of Ozubulu community in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra... Read More

Anambra killing, corruption in the church, Depleting values, obiano, opinion, Ozubulu massacre

August 14, 2017

Samuel Akinnuga: Road accidents and the failure of FRSC’s emergency response unit

by Samuel Akinnuga It has been submitted that more than 80% of road accidents are directly linked to human errors while 20% happen due to others causes such as bad roads, mechanical faults and so on. The National Bureau of Statistics reports that of the road accidents that occurred in 2016, 33.86% were as... Read More

accidents, frsc, Nigeria's emergency response units, opinion

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