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APC

Executive invasion of the National Assembly: APC’s badly scripted outing

By Jude Ndukwe The attempted “coup” of Tuesday, August 7, 2018, against the National Assembly has always been the desire of APC leaders and their strategists since their albatross, the gentle and meek but highly intelligent and calculative Dr Olubukola Saraki emerged as Senate President. Every kind of sink has been thrown his way to... Read More

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Presidential Aspirant, Kingsley Moghalu makes case for extension of voters registration

I wish to place on record my concerns about the decision by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to end the continuous voter registration exercise on 17 August, 2018. I believe this decision will disenfranchise millions of Nigerians. I also find disturbing the outsize costs associated with the execution of the 2019 elections. With regards to the voter registration, efforts... Read More

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Ubi Franklin

Ubi Franklin shares a personal history of depression as Banky W and Dr. Abiri lead The Joy Masterclass

Entrepreneur, Ubi Franklin, music artiste, Banky W and Dr. Gbonjubola Abiri joined the founder of Joy, Inc., Chude Jideonwo at The Joy Masterclass which took place on Saturday, 28 July, 2018 in Lki, Lagos. Themed ‘Dealing with Depression’, the masterclass focused on the principles of human flourishing, wellbeing and living a life leveraging positive emotions, healthier habits... Read More

Editor's Pick, Featured

Banky W, Chude Jideonwo, Ubi Franklin

Nigeria

Opinion: Nigeria deserves better than the drama we’ve been subjected to this tenure

by Ayobami Adekojo On the 28th of March 2015, the people of Nigeria showed their resentment of the incumbent government by voting for change that brought in the Administration of General Muhammadu Buhari. The new administration was expected to usher in the Nigerian dream. Nigerians were filled with hope for a new dawn. They were... Read More

Demola Olarewaju: Saraki’s travails and the futility of Buhari’s war

If there ever was one corruption trial that was supposed to symbolise Mr. President’s skill and ruthlessness in fighting corruption, it was the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) case against the Senate President Bukola Saraki. Being a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), it was supposed to put to rest the idea that... Read More

Editor's Pick, Featured, Opinion

2019, APC, Bukola Saraki, Demola Olarewaju, Muhammadu Buhari, PDP

The Thread: “Wizkid is sabotaging his destiny” “He can’t be the face of Afrobeats” | Wizkid fails to show up at #Coachella and Twitter NG throws a fit

One of the biggest musical events in the world took place last night and Wizkid was billed to perform alongside music greats like Beyonce. Guess what? He didn’t show. We are sorry to announce that Wizkid is unable to make it into the country to join us this weekend but will be performing next weekend.... Read More

Beyoncé, Coachella, Music, The Thread, wizkid

February 24, 2018

“My purpose is to empower women and shatter the glass ceiling” | Award winning business woman, Pontsho Manzi, speaks to Leading Ladies Africa

Being the head of many companies, and wearing many hats is hard. But for power house Pontsho Manzi, establishing a work-life balance involves re-establishing correct pace and removing clutters that leads to burnout. Pontsho speaks to LLA in this inspiring interview about her journey to entrepreneurial success. Who is Pontsho Manzi and what makes her... Read More

entrepreneurship, Female CEOs, Leading Ladies Africa, Pontsho Manzi

February 17, 2018

“When you have divine backing, things move with ease” | Olivia Onyemaobi speaks with Leading Ladies Africa

For Olivia, the confidence her innovation creates in the young ladies who use her products is the major motivation for PadUp Creations. Having experienced abuse first hand at her early age, she is dedicated to ensuring that young girls have better options today. In this LLA interview, she shares with us her motivation, passion and... Read More

entrepreneurship, Female CEOs, Leading Ladies Africa Interviews, Olivia Onyemaobi, PadUP

February 15, 2018

How to be a side chick

Navigating the trails of a side chick relationship can be quite strenous, so here’s the 411 on what to do and what you musn’t do- ever- humourously delivered by MTV Base VJ, Kola. WATCH:

How To Be A Side Chick, Kola's Korner, opinion, Youtube Vlogs

Paddy

January 29, 2018

Paddy Adenuga’s battle for Chevron Netherlands

By Paddy Adenuga It was October 2013. Two years had passed since I had left the family business in Lagos, Nigeria and moved to London, England to start my own oil trading company. My time in the family business, as a director in the telecoms division and upstream oil & gas company was challenging to... Read More

Chevron Netherlands, Oil business, Paddy Adenuga

January 24, 2018

Opinion: If Obasanjo says Buhari is a failure, who are you to say otherwise?

by ThankGod Ukachukwu I have been reluctant to continuously write articles on the state of the nation because of the sadness it evokes given the downward spiral in basically all ramifications of national life since 2015 elections. In all honesty, a country in dire need of good governance doesn’t deserve President Buhari. Nigerians are... Read More

2019 Elections, Nigerian politics, Obasanjo vs Buhari, opinion

January 24, 2018

Opinion: Can Obasanjo’s ‘letter bomb’ cost Buhari the elections?

by Fredrick Nwabufo I was in a meeting when former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s “letter bomb” rent the “news-sphere”. When I received the news alert, I hastened my business because I was seized by capricious anxiety to read the former president’s missive. I must say, Obasanjo has taken the art of letter-writing to an enchanted... Read More

2019 Elections, open letters, opinion, Politics

U.I Teaching Hospital

January 24, 2018

Opinion: Is the Nigerian Senate finally getting it right on healthcare?

by Carl Ndukwe The timeless aphorism says that health is wealth yet one of the biggest challenges facing Nigeria since independence has been the country’s inability to guarantee affordable and universal health care to its citizens. Little wonder that we are consistently ranked in the comity of poor nations? Access to healthcare is not... Read More

Healthcare system, nigeria, opinion, senate

January 15, 2018

Fisayo Soyombo: Are we really a shithole country?

by ‘Fisayo Soyombo Are we one of the countries Donald Trump had in mind when he wondered why US lawmakers were seeking protection for “all these people from shithole countries” — immigrants from Haiti, El Salvador and African countries? To be clear, this question is not original to Nigeria. It has been appropriated — and I... Read More

African countries, Buhari, International relations, language, opinion, trump

January 13, 2018

Opinion: Davido’s hat-trick, Simi’s award and other talking points from #SoundcityMVP2017

by Alexander O. Onukwue The first major entertainment awards show of the year held at Eko Hotel & Suites Friday evening. A terrific set made for a beautiful atmosphere for celebrating the most valuable persons in the Nigerian music industry, but African Time will not allow event planners to be great in 2018. There... Read More

Cassper Nvoyest, M.I., Maleek Berry, opinion, Sarkodie, Simi, Soundcity MVP, tiwa savage, Wizkidki

January 9, 2018

“Be determined and persistent in going after what you want.” | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to CNN’s Stephanie Busari

For Stephanie Busari, moving back to Nigeria was a big bold bet predicated upon her passion for telling authentic African stories, and her role as CNN’s Supervising Producer for Africa. In our first interview for 2018, Stephanie takes us through her journey to becoming an internationally renowned journalist, the way society is impacted by news... Read More

cnn, interviews, Leading Ladies Africa, Stephanie Busari, Women Entrepreneurs

President Buhari

January 8, 2018

The Buhari indictment in Benue state

by Alexander O. Onukwue Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue did not mince words: “Let me be frank. The Federal Government has not done enough”, he said to Vanguard. In 2018, at least 44 persons have been killed in the state following raids by Fulani herdsmen and despite words of consolation from president Buhari that... Read More

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December 31, 2017

World football legend emerges Liberia’s President; Mourinho can’t find his magic touch | Here are 2017’s last week’s winners and losers

This should be very straightforward. No group of persons have been as consistent in repeating public relations disasters month-on-month throughout 2017 as the Buhari administration. There have been some wins this – Ease of Doing business rankings and all – but communication with Nigerians have been absolutely shambolic. There’s more to be said about them... Read More

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Buhari, George Weah, Mourinho, Winners and losers

December 30, 2017

The Thread: “How I nearly died after rocking a cultist’s babe”

We’re seeing a new group of story tellers spring up on TwitterNG and we cannot get enough of their hilarious tales. Here’s another by @ItsUncleStephen. Enjoy: As a New year approaches, I remember when I, @UchennaNG and another friend, nearly died on my Birthday, because we went to a party and rocked some Cultist's babe... Read More

nigeria, The Thread, Twitter Stories

December 27, 2017

Mercy Abang: How sexual predators target Nigerian kids

by Mercy Abang In Ogun State, Southwest Nigeria, 4-year-old Banke Olu (real name withheld) was raped by her auntie’s husband. The last child of her parents – both in their 60s – Banke, a minor had been ferried off to the relatives not long after she was born. Her parents, broke, weak and left with... Read More

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December 27, 2017

YNaija Analysis: Fuel scarcity is Nigerian by birth

by Alexander O. Onukwue Sometime around March 2003, Mobolaji Aluko was raising an alarm about an unprecedented occurrence when he made the following observation: “I saw two-mile long queues with my own eyes within the past fortnight week, including just a week ago as I travelled from Akure to Abuja. Petrol cost as “low” as... Read More

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deregulation, fuel importation, fuel scarcity, nnpc, PPRA Country woes

December 26, 2017

4 talking points from the NNPC war room operation

by Alexander O. Onukwue An illegal fuel storage facility was discovered on Christmas Day following the coordinated efforts of the NNPC, DPR and Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). TV Cameras followed the operation from the NNPC Headquarters on Monday morning were officers of the agency converged to fine-tune their plans, before they proceeded... Read More

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December 25, 2017

YNaija Says: Buhari’s documentary is the greatest 55 minutes of deplorable adoration

by Alexander O. Onukwue Listen to a relaxed Chief Audu Ogbeh in nice blue jeans and attempt to share his wide-eyed enthusiasm in hailing Buhari’s temporary handover to Vice President Osinbajo earlier in the year as a ground-breaking achievement. Meditate on Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s effusive praise of Buhari’s “social justice” without your mind going... Read More

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December 25, 2017

Fisayo Soyombo: Between Petroleum Minister, Buhari and ‘Fuel Scarcity Minister’, Kachikwu

by ‘Fisayo Soyombo “At home we face enormous challenges. Insecurity, pervasive corruption, the hitherto unending and seemingly impossible fuel and power shortages are the immediate concerns. We are going to tackle them head on. Nigerians will not regret that they have entrusted national responsibility to us.” — Muhammadu Buhari May 29, 2015. ... Read More

Buhari and Kachikwu, fuel scarcity, nigeria, Petroleum Resouces, Politics

December 22, 2017

YNaija Analysis: Following America’s new threat to the world, what should Nigeria prepare for?

by Alexander O. Onukwue “The United States will remember this day in which it was singled out for attack in the General Assembly for the very act of exercising our right as a sovereign nation. We will remember it when we are called upon to once again make the world’s largest contribution to the United... Read More

America, Jerusalem, nigeria, Nikki Haley, trump, ynaija analysis

December 21, 2017

A shady deal, tribal poker | 6 things we’ve learned from the Innoson vs EFCC saga

by Alexander O. Onukwue The CEO of Innoson Vehicles Manufacturing, Innocent Chukwuma, Nigeria’s most recognised indigenous automobile company, has been in the news over the past couple of days after he was arrested at his Enugu home by officers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Spokespersons for the company and for EFCC... Read More

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Fisayo soyombo

December 19, 2017

Fisayo Soyombo: Is this $1bn fund to fight the “technically defeated” Boko Haram really just for Christmas?

There is something inherently unsettling about the 12 to 18 months preceding an election year, particularly when a sitting president is seeking re-election. It is a period of sure governance missteps. It is the period when even the strongest leaders slacken their political will and allow politics rather than governance dominate their decision-making. It is... Read More

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December 17, 2017

Apostle Arome Osayi: The need for Christians to engage in personal growth and development

by Apostle Arome Osayi It should be all about Christ crucified The times are indeed perilous. Believers today prefer to listen to ‘prophets’ rather than to open their hearts to the word of the Lord in diligent study. They prefer to hear, ‘THUS SAITH THE LORD’, than to hear God speak to them directly. The... Read More

Bible study, Christianity, opinion, Religion, self development

December 17, 2017

Inibehe Effiong: The NBA President has lost credibility

The President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has brought utter shame and dishonour to the Noble legal profession and his prestigious office by his impulsive reaction to the arrogant behaviour of a bigoted female aspirant to the Bar who flouted the Rule by wearing hijab to the Call to Bar ceremony. UK based... Read More

call to bar, Firdaus Amasa, Hijab controversy, nigeria, opinion

December 17, 2017

The Tekno-Drake collaboration; Firdaus, the hijabi who was not called to bar | Here are last week’s winners and losers

by Alexander O. Onukwue We are just going to go right into it because everyone on this list has had a lot already said about them over the past week. Here are your winners and losers. Lola Shoneyin The 2018 Caine Prize will be contested by four writers from the African Continent and one of... Read More

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Buhari, Firdaus, PDP, Tekno, Winners and losers

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