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Opinion: One big mistake that may deter Lil Kesh’s greatness in the Nigerian music industry

Just like tossing a coin and getting neither head nor tail. It lands wheeling on its side. Strange? It is. We cannot say Olamide is an opportunist, yet we cannot disregard the fact that he took the chances of Dagrin’s demise to roughen his way up into limelight. Only a few artists could make it... Read More

Lil Kesh, Nigerian Music, Olamide, opinion, YBNL

Opinion: Buhari and the “90 days” Fallacy

by Kingsley Ahanonu That President Buhari has been out of the country on a medical trip, and for more than ninety days, seems to be a reason to start antithetical rants, at least to some. More gusto to this has been given by the “Return or Resign” protest of the so-called Concerned Group, who... Read More

Buhari, Nigeria's constitution, opinion, Return or Resign, the missing president

RE: Now that PDP is back

by abiodun KOMOLAFE and KUNLE OWOLABI Bola Bolawole’s article, entitled, ‘Now that PDP is back …’, published in Nigerian Tribune, refers. In his postmortem of how Osun West Senatorial bye-election was lost and won, Bolawole identified three important factors, which, in his opinion, resulted in the loss of the Senatorial District to the People’s Democratic... Read More

Isiaka Adeleke, opinion, Osun state Politics, PDP vs APC, RAUF AREGBESOLA, rebuttal

The Thread: These are the implications of allowing Buhari remain a ‘Missing President’

Our missing President, Muhammadu Buhari, is causing quite the disruption in the land. Lauretta Onochie is mouthing off, concerned citizens have staged a protest in Abuja, and the Nigerian police returned to type. This picture will go down in National memory as another example of Govt crackdown on peaceful protests in the 18th year of... Read More

APC, Buharia still MIA, Constitutional Ammendments, Demola Olarewaju, party politics, Protests, Senate's overwatch, The Thread

Eketi Edima Ette: Hilarious ways Nigerian mothers spin the marriage talk

by Eketi Edima Ette I swear, my family is something else. ?? One of my scheduled events was cancelled. That meant I could extend my vacation, to my mother’s joy. More time to talk about marriage. I tell you, a Nigerian mother can talk about marriage in so many ways, without mentioning the word. “Kokomma,... Read More

Eketi Edima Ette, Marriage, Nigerian mothers, opinion, Pressure to marry, Weddings

Opinion: My encounter with an unusual beggar that left me astonished

by ‘Kunle Adebajo The location was the Ade Ajayi Garden, University of Ibadan. I was enjoying the second round of a game of Scrabble with a good friend when this elderly man came around to beg for alms. You see, at the University of Ibadan, beggars are not an uncommon sight. Even for introverts who... Read More

beggars, Nigeria's elderly, opinion, pensioners, Tales of the underprivileged

Chude Jideonwo: As Kenya’s votes, its youth are more than just a cliché

by Chude Jideonwo Over the past two years, a decisive youth vote has effected changed in Nigeria, Ghana and the Gambia. Can Kenya’s young population do the same? In Nigeria, data from the Independent National Electoral Commission shows that, in the 2015 elections, students were the second largest voting bloc in the country and young... Read More

African politics, Chude Jideonwo, Kenya Votes, Kenya's elections, Kenyatta, Raila Odinga

Opinion: Abuja, a city under siege of hawkers, beggars, and corrupt law enforcers

by Gbenga Odunsi Gbenga Odunsi went around the Capital City to spotlight the activities of hawkers and beggars and how corrupt officials are exploiting the situation in less than moral ways Many petty street traders and beggars have continued invading major bus stops, interjections, road corridors and pedestrian bridges or over-head bridges located within the... Read More

Abuja, Abuja Environmental Protection Board, Begging Malaise, Investigative reports, nigeria

An open letter to Nnamdi Kanu from a Yoruba demon

by Michael Ace Dear Hero (as your about-to-be-divided-Igbos call you ), I hope you are hale and healthy. Do take some time off from your busy schedule to scrutinize this letter which is not in anyway written to insult your majestic self. Sir, regarding your recent statement where you said that you would rather... Read More

Anambra governorship elections, biafra, IPOB, nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, opinion, secession, self determination

Opinion: Now that restructuring is dead, Yorubas must leave Nigeria!

by Bayo Oluwasanmi As expected, I met with a barrage of flak mostly from Northerners for my article “Yorubas, think. It’s Time To Go!” published July 15, 2017 on YNaija. Little minds are happy to stick in little ruts, smugly resisting change. Of all the devil’s tools for making Nigerians miserable, hypocrisy and self-delusion are... Read More

Federalism, nigeria, opinion, Politics, restructuring, secession

Opinion: Have you prayed for President Buhari today?

by Gbenga Odunsi The health status of Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari is the obvious issue of the moment in the country in the last few months. Of course, being the nation’s number one citizen, whatever concerns the President ought to interest all Nigerians. Unfortunately, the posture of official information management on the subject has generated... Read More

Buhari, nigeria, opinion, Politics, Religion

Election

Reuben Abati: Osinbajo’s vision and the climate of fear

by Reuben Abati “Where have you been?” “I have been around” “I was just wondering why you have not said anything since the Acting President proclaimed that those of you who are asking for the restructuring of Nigeria are a bunch of government appointment seekers.” “So?” “Yes, so?” “Well, if you must know, I... Read More

Anambra killing, Buhari's absence, opinion, Osinbajo, reuben abati

Opinion: Who will tell Nnamdi Kanu and his followers that they are deluded?

by Olalekan Waheed Adigun The story is told of an Emperor whose obsession with clothes is second to none. His love for clothes was so much that he spent all his money on being well dressed. He cared less about state functions like warfare, people’s welfare, recreation, going to the theatre, or going for a... Read More

biafra, Joe Igbokwe, Nnamdi Kanu, opinion, secession

Opinion: Is paying tithe still legal?

by Victor Terhemba The only time I’ve ever agreed with FEMI ARIBISALA was when he said Tithing in church is not compulsory. Accurately said. Your pastor is either a scam or ignorant of the law of tithing if he makes paying tithe a law; if he says it’s Compulsory. Don’t be blackmailed by the... Read More

Christianity, Law and religion, opinion, Religion, tithe

Opinion: Anambra Governorship elections 2017 – Who does the cap fit?

by Chima Obi On the 18th of November, the electorate in Anambra State will go to the polls to elect their governor for the next four years. Political parties are already fixing dates for primary elections and the embargo on open campaign will soon be lifted. As the date draws near, observers are making predictions... Read More

Anambra gubernatorial elections, Godwin Ezeemo, Oseloka H. Obaze, Osita Chidoka, Politics, Sen. Andy Uba, Willie Obiano

Opinion: The wisdom in Osinbajo’s decision to fight corruption with corruption

By ‘Fisayo Soyombo When Acting President Yemi Osinbajo announced the appointment of a new chairman and board of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), all eyes were supposed to be on two men: Ekpo Nta and Bolaji Owasanoye. Nta, substantive ICPC Chairman since 2012, was apparently not the favourite... Read More

corruption, ICPC Appointments, nigeria, opinion, Playing the game of politics, restructuring, Yemi Osinbajo

Opinion: It’s time to call Nnamdi Kanu to order

By Gbenga Odunsi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has on several occasions violated the conditions of the bail granted to him by a federal high court in Abuja. On April 25, a federal high court sitting in Abuja granted him bail on health grounds and ordered him not to grant press... Read More

Bail conditions, biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, opinion, Revoke Bail, rule of law

Opinion: The universe is like a radio; here’s what it is saying about God

by Israel Raphael Have you ever looked at a situation so chaotic and somehow you saw some order or pattern? Have you ever considered a confusing matter and in a moment, gained insight? Have you ever suddenly known something and then pondered within yourself in wonder because there was no way you could know that... Read More

Christian believes, Christianity, Making a case for the existence of God, opinion, Science and Religion, Scripture

Fact Check: Before you believe Trump’s tweets about his economic achievements, you need to know the facts

These are dire times indeed; one can no longer put too much stock in what comes out of President Trump’s mouth, every utterance must be taken with a pinch of salt and then, fact checked. In the latest instalment of Lies Trump Tells, the American President has taken credit for having the best economic numbers... Read More

Donald Trump, Thinking Through

American politics, donald trump, Economic accomplishments, Economic number, fact check

Opinion: My fascination with Jesus

by Albert Afeso Akanbi It is axiomatic today that the most fascinating figure in human history is Jesus Christ. That perhaps explains why every major religion, even those founded before him, account for his existence, draw from his teachings and somehow find a way to include his story in their description of reality. For example,... Read More

Christian beliefs, Christianity, Jesus, opinion, Scientific evidence, Scripture

Simon Kolawole: The pursuit of ‘fiscal’ federalism

by Simon Kolawole What is fiscal federalism? In economics, it is a subfield of public finance that studies the financial relations — revenue and expenditure — between the different levels of government in a federation. In his 1959 seminal book, The Theory of Public Finance, the German-born American economist, Richard Musgrave, propounded the theory of... Read More

Fiscal Federalism, neymar, opinion, simon kolawole

Opinion: She married a horse, not a husband

by Micheal Ace She did not hear when the priest said, “I now pronounce you HORSE-band and wife. The first night was Lucifer smoking on a chariot of fire. She did not burn to be gold. She was a village in Maiduguri; burnt to ashes. You wouldn’t know how she felt, would you? You wouldn’t... Read More

Marital rape, nigeria, opinion, sexual abuse, The weapon of silence

Opinion: Falling in love is overrated for this singular reason

by Isa Eneye Mubarak People often ‘fall in love’ with someone they think is their life partner without necessarily knowing whether they’re compatible or not. Love and compatibility are often mistaken for each other, but they’re not the same thing. The strategy that many people use to determine who their life partner should-be is “feelings”.... Read More

Compatibility, Falling in love, Love, opinion, Relationships

“A fitting obituary to Lady Olenna, shader of the seven kingdoms” | 5 things we learned from Luvvie Ajayi’s article

HBO’s spectacular offering, Game of Thrones is not just a trending TV series, it is a movement that has swept every one along in its majestic currents. So it is expected that every week, talk fills social media, opinion pieces and editorials are written, and unforgettable memes are created over the happenings in the seven... Read More

Game of Thrones, Lady Olenna Tyrell, Luvvie Ajayi, opinion, Ria Diggs

Opinion: Why do people want Gov Aregbesola’s head on a pike?

By Abiodun KOMOLAFE Osun West Senatorial bye-election has come and gone, not unexpectedly, with its twists and turns; sounds and bites. Victors have since July 8, 2017 been counting their blessings while losers have also been unrelenting in licking their wounds with threatening affection! On the whole, June 21, 2014 has again happened to the... Read More

Bipartisan politics, Gov Rauf Aregbesola, In defence of Aregbesola, nigeria, opinion, Osun State

Farooq Kperogi: Ango Abdullahi and his lie about Northern Nigerian Colonial Economy and Niger Delta Oil

by Farooq Kperogi In my May 6, 2017 column titled “Top 8 Popular National Lies that Won’t Die in Nigeria,” I called attention to out-and-out historical lies that vast swathes of Nigerians treasure and reproduce intergenerationally, and that are, I said, almost “impossible to uproot.” One of such lies, I pointed out, is the idea,... Read More

Ango Abdullahi, Farooq Kperogi, Niger delta oil, Northern myths, Northern Nigerian Colonial Economy, Shell

Opinion: Why the National Assembly must lead on wage increase

It is a good development to hear Senator Bukola Saraki’s rhetoric on increasing the minimum wage in Nigeria. As an economist who has written about the pitiable state of the working poor in Nigeria and advocated for a wage increase to reflect current inflationary indices, I would like the senator to match his words with... Read More

Bukola Saraki, minimum wage, national assembly, opinion, unemployment

“Don’t let fear hold you back from truly living and experiencing all that life has to offer” | Kaliné Akinkugbe speaks with Leading Ladies Africa

Beautiful, warm and incredibly talented – Singer-Songwriter, Pianist and Film Composer, Kaliné Akinkugbe is definitely not the average person you meet every day. In this LLA interview she shares how her journey to music began, what makes her style and sound of music unique, and why it’s important to overcome fear. This is an utterly... Read More

entrepreneurs, interviews, Kaline Akinkugbe, Leading Ladies Africa, Nolllywood, Women in Africa, Women in Music

Dele Momodu: Fashola, the man who must give us light

Fellow Nigerians, there is nothing more critical and important to us than the issue of electricity. Any country that continues to sleep in total darkness 57 years after attaining independence is indeed a backward nation. The matter of power failure is reminiscent of a time when Nigerians believed in the concept of Abiku (the Igbo... Read More

Dele Momodu, Electricity challenges in Nigeria, Fashola, NEPA, opinion, Politics

Eketi Edima Ette: My traumatising near rape experience

by Eketi Edima Ette RAPE IS INEXCUSABLE! ATTEMPTED RAPE IS AS VILE AS RAPE!!! Last night through to the early hours of today, I read the rape stories on Olu Bunmi‘s wall. I thought I was strong, that I wouldn’t cry or be shaken because I’ve heard many of these stories before. My inbox is... Read More

attempted rape, Eketi Edima Ette, Rape stories, trauma

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