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Peregrino Brimah: The expanding apartheid in Nigeria

by Peregrino Brimah Let’s face it, Nigeria is an apartheid state. Apartheid, from the word “apartness” was the name given by the South African National Party in 1948 when it formalised a system of racial segregation by opportunities and endowments. In Nigeria today, while race is not the separator, every aspect of apartheid has been... Read More

Apartheid, Dangote, nigeria, opinion, Peregrino Brimah

Presidents Buhari, Osinbajo and body language as a policy

by Emoruwa Adewunmi Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, a former speaker of Nigeria’s House of Representatives and current governor of Sokoto state, mainstreamed the term “body language” into our national discourse. Presenting a paper during the international anti-corruption day 2014 roundtable organised by the Nigeria Bar Association, Tambuwal said, “The President’s (Dr Goodluck Jonathan) body language seems... Read More

body language, Buhari, nigeria, Oby Ezekwesili, opinion, Osinbajo

Joel Ighalo: Those who will not remember the past [NEXT]

by Joel Ighalo The sixties will forever remain remarkable to Nigeria whenever the topic of her history is broached. The year, 1960 Anno Domini, will also remain remarkable to many an African country. It was referred to, in Cyprian Ekwensi’s Divided We Stand, as Africa’s Year of Independence. In the year, 1960, there was... Read More

George Santananya, Joel Ighalo, National consciousness, Nigerian history

Opinion: Monumental shame on Saraki

by Anthony Ademiluyi The separation of powers theory is what shot Baron De Montesquieu to fame. His radical ideas which the then decrepit monarchy viewed with utmost suspicion was the remote cause of the popular 1789 French revolution which made France the first country in the entire Europe to jettison the monarchy for a republic.... Read More

Confirmation hearings, corruption, dino melaye, ibrahim magu, legislature, Saraki

“To be successful in any business, your business must be all about making people’s life better.” | LadyBoss, Udoka Uju, answers #LLA10 questions

Udoka Uju is taking the business of painting beyond decorating homes, she is making lives beautiful. In this interview, she talks about her journey to entrepreneurship and her mission to produce more lady painters in Nigeria. Can you briefly describe yourself and your business? My name is Udoka Uju. I am The Lady Painter, Nigeria’s... Read More

Lady Boss, Lady painters, Leading Ladies Africa, nigeria, Udoka Uju, Women Entrepreneurs

Opinion: How to excel like Solomon

by Divine Nwoye Solomon, on becoming the King of Israel spotted a problem, his father, David couldn’t solve – as a king -. Because of the numerous adversities that confronted him (David). He sought a solution by strategizing and meeting stakeholders that will be instrumental to his plan to build a temple for God. Among... Read More

Christianity, David, Excel, Hiram of Tyre, opinion, Seeking after God, solomon, wisdom

Opinion: Gospel preachers and their ‘God-given’ prophecies of doom

by Nimi Princewill With the torrid economic hardship witnessed across Africa, the resilient people devise alternative means of keeping themselves happy and earning a living (however decent and otherwise). The decent means, often include: Seeking respite in religion, with hopes of a sudden miraculous turnaround in both personal and metropolitan adversities. “If manna fell from... Read More

Gospel preachers, nigeria, opinion, President Trump, prophecies

Simon Kolawole: The trial of Hameed ‘Netanyahu’ Ali

by Simon Kolawole Retired Col. Hameed Ali was sitting gently on his sofa and watching TV on August 27, 2015 when some news flashed on the screen: he had been appointed the comptroller-general of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). He was shocked. The previous day, he was with President Muhammadu Buhari and had not the... Read More

Babagana Bukur, George Osborne, Hammed Ali, Netanyahu, oppressive import duties, senate, Stephen Nyitse’, Tiv Tor trials

Opinion: Apostle Suleman and the logic of ‘fallen Angels’

by Jideofor Adibe While the term ‘fallen angels’ does not appear anywhere in the Bible, it is generally used by Christians to describe one-third of the angelic hosts who joined angel Lucifer in his rebellion against God (Revelation 12:3-4, 9). Lucifer (also known as Satan) and his accomplices subsequently fell from heaven (Isaiah 14; Ezekiel... Read More

Adultery allegations, Apostle Suleman, CAN, Fallen angels, opinion, PFN, Stephanie Otobo

The Thread: A beautiful story of how Maureen, a multiple rape victim turned lemons to lemonade

There’s probably nothing more crushing as another human exercising complete power over you to violate in the worst ways. How anybody can come through that and still be a fully functioning human being is nothing short of a miracle. How anyone can go through that and decide to turn the tables on the event and... Read More

Demystifying rape, nigeria, rape, robbers, sexual violence, Stigmatisation of rape victims

Today’s Noisemakers: Davido, Ibrahim Magu, Juliet Kego, Olivia Nuzzi and others

Every day, 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: 1 Juliet Kego... Read More

Davido, ibrahim magu, Juliet Kego, Mark Essien, noisemakers, Olivia Nuzzi

The Thread: What happens when men are on the receiving end of domestic violence?

Domestic violence is not restricted to one gender. Although rarely broadcast, men are victims of domestic violence. Sometime in January, Babatunde Rosanwo shared his anguish with Twitter NG. This story below is as told by the doctor who attended to him. Do see below: So a married man presented at our hospital last night with injuries... Read More

Domestic violence, double standards, male victims, reactions, The Thread

Pius Adesanmi: There is a future for us beyond the Orangutans

by Pius Adesanmi Any public figure whose name we fail to agree on will always cause wahala. Evan Enwerem? Evans Enwerem? James Onanefe Ibori? Onanefe James Ibori? Now we have Hammeed Alli! In a single edition of The Nation Newspaper (boda Sanya Oni, take note) on September 13, 2015, the headline reads “Hamid Ali” while... Read More

corruption, donald trump, Hameed Ali, nigeria, Pius Adesanmi, senate

The Thread: We will continually have double standards over men and women issues

Earlier on today, a Twitter user told how a lady approached him and offered to perform a BJ on him in exchange for t-fare. He refused her both requests and caught major flak for it. It even devolved into a women’s rights issue. Chidi Okereke has explained why society will continue to react differently to... Read More

double standards, feminism, nigeria, sexual favours, The Thread

Dele Momodu: President Buhari and his letter writers

Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, let me begin by welcoming our dear leader, President Muhammadu Buhari, back home from his medical vacation in London. We have every cause to be thankful to Allah, the Merciful. The Yoruba have a very apt adage for what happened to President Buhari: we should be grateful to the death that... Read More

Buhari, Dele Momodu, Letter writer, nigeria, opinion

Charly Boy: I just dey vex

Lately, I have been thinking and visualising all the jagbajantis going on in the legislative branch of our government and na vex just dey worry me. See as some people dey prance around like dem be Kingcon. I just dey sorry for us. Shey una dey follow the twin issues of EFCC’s Ibrahim Magu and... Read More

Charly Boy, Hameed Ali, legislature, nigeria, opinion

The Thread: Lady asks man for tfare in exchange for oral sex and Twitter goes wild

Twitter is pretty noisy today, and it’s got something to do with it being Saturday and this fantastic story below: https://twitter.com/Dxlu_/status/842831878734446593 What is this Lagos turning into bikonu? — Ewgi (@Ssaasquatch) March 17, 2017 https://twitter.com/Dxlu_/status/842834434776875008 The narrator probably never expected that the conversation would turn controversial, but it did. Everything from Feminist tirades to... Read More

begging, call girls, help, sexual favours, The Thread, Twittter NG

Opinion: Students are catalysts for global peace-building. | Takeaways from Akure Commonwealth Day Celebration 2017

by Oghenechovwen Oghenekevwe. “Let us pick up our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapons.” – Malala Yousafzai; youngest Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. During the lead-up to the 2017 Commonwealth Day, I was worried by a visual memory. It was an old and ugly graffiti painted on the wall of... Read More

Akure Commonwealth Day, Global peace building, Imiefuo Emmanuel Aliu, opinion, students, United Nations SDG

Peregrino Brimah: El Rufai’s boldly self-serving scandalous memo to President Buhari

by Peregrino Brimah The intensity of the memo Kaduna state governor Nasir el-Rufai wrote to president Muhammadu Buhari last September as just released by SaharaReporters is rivalled. However, the apparent intention of the letter must be reviewed. In the highly disparaging 30-page letter, the Kaduna governor lambasted president Buhari for failing even in mundane matters. Of note, the... Read More

el rufai, Memo to Buhari, opinion, Peregrino Brimah

Opinion: My bold act for change- Confronting gender stereotypes

by Edem Andah – Ossai Sometime in 2015, while completing a post-graduate programme at the University of Ibadan, I witnessed a heated exchange between a young man and a lady in the Faculty over an issue to do with a student body election process. The loud argument was about to turn fierce as the... Read More

African stereotypes, Be Bold For Change, Gender stereotypes, International Women's Day, patriarchy

“Be who are you, and be proud of the person you are. If you are different to everyone else, that’s totally okay.” | Megan Richards speaks to Leading Ladies Africa

Megan has a strong message for every woman who is having a tough time embracing her own personality. In this interview, she discusses self-love, success and the beauty of being a woman. Enjoy the conversation. Who is Megan Richards, and how did her interest in blogging start? I am an empowered woman, creative muse and... Read More

Africa Rising, blogging, entrepreneurs, Leading Ladies Africa, Megan Richards, women empowerment

The Thread: All the reasons Pastor Momoh of Sierre Leone had to keep the 706-Carat Diamond

A pastor in Sierre Leone found a 706 carat diamond which he presented to the government. This 706-carat diamond discovered by a pastor in Sierra Leone is one of the largest gem finds ever made worldwide https://t.co/lVPXv1ebdG pic.twitter.com/Xino8HHK6Q — Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) March 16, 2017 Tolu Ogunlesi, with the help of Twitter Nigeria... Read More

blood diamonds, Pastor Mohmoh, riches, Sierre Leone, The Thread

The Thread: When BBNaija decides the status of your relationship

We have heard of break ups that occured over political ideologies. We have seen break ups that happen because one or both parties cheated. We have heard of break ups over money. But of all the irreconcilable differences children of God could possibly cite, we did not see this one coming. Truly, we never hesperredit.... Read More

Big Brother Naija, dating, Love, Pop culture influence, Relationships, tboss, The Thread

The Thread: Donald Trump curves Angela Merkel and Twitter commiserates with her

President Trump met with Germany’s Chancellor, Angela Merkel, at the White House today. It was a meeting meant to shape the working relationship between the two world powers. But there were awkward moments- like when Trump said both he and Merkel had been wire tapped and when Merkel asked for a handshake. Do see below:... Read More

angela merkel, Diplomatic relations, donald trump, Presidential Immaturity, The Thread

Today’s Noisemakers: Victor Asemota, Babatunde Rosanwo, Oby Ezekwesili and others

Every day, 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 even just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today: 1 Babatunde... Read More

Akin Akintayo, elnathan john, nigeria, Oby Ezekwesili, opinion, Victor Asemota

Opinion: #TGIF | How to drink responsibly in Nigeria

by Oyindamola Bamgbola You’re probably used to seeing the term “drink responsibly” at the end of every alcohol commercial or social post. You are advised not to drink and drive and are told that you have to be above 18 to be allowed to order alcoholic drinks from the bar. But that doesn’t... Read More

Drinking responsibly, ID Africa, nigeria, opinion, TGIF

Letter from the son of man: Remaining stagnant is the best thing Nigeria can hope for

by ‘Lakunle Jaiyesimi “Inspiring scenes of people taking the future of their countries into their own hands will ignite greater demands for good governance and political reform elsewhere in the world, including in Asia and in Africa.” – William Hague. While the statement above is true, so much needs be done by the people of... Read More

Apostle Suleman, BBNaija, Buhari, Letter from the son of man, nigeria, opinion, Stagnant

Tales by moonlight II: Bukky and the gang versus Ali and Magu

by Abayomi G. Omotayo Disclaimer: all characters appearing in this story are fictitious and a figment of the author’s imagination. Any resemblance to real persons, real or dead is purely coincidental In the Mostly Banana Republic of Naija, there is never a dull moment. One day, one drama, at least. The more you... Read More

Buhari, Bukola Saraki, corruption, Hameed Ali, Magu, nigeria, opinion, Senate's Obstinacy

Nkiru Njoku: Dear persons in love, these are the signs of obsession

by Nkiru Njoku “Dear person(s) in love, You cannot own another human being. No matter how deep you perceive your feelings for another person to be, and vice versa, you do not own them. Even if they were to declare to you in the throes of passion that you are the owner of their... Read More

being in love, nigeria, Obsession, opinion, Relationships

The Thread: Kemi Olunloyo has been arrested and Twitter NG doesn’t care?

CEO of HNN Africa, Kemi Olunloyo has been in prison in Port Harcourt since her arrest on Tuesday. #BREAKING 7.56am #Ibadan. The NPF just stormed my house arresting me taking me to CID for questioning. They say its NOT a criminal matter. pic.twitter.com/4eZ0ihYGWl — Dr Kemi Olunloyo🇳🇬 (@drkemiofnigeria) March 14, 2017 What is striking is... Read More

journalist, Kemi Olunloyo, nigeria, Overreach of Police NG, Prison diaries, Savage IG

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