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Tales by moonlight: Don Ruffy, the Chocolate loving Audu and five lessons

by Abayomi G. Omotayo NTA’s Tales by Moonlight should be a national treasure but unfortunately, it has been trashed in the national trash can. I read an unconfirmed report online that even NTA cannot account for the tapes. In other words, they are lost. What a shame. Before I go further, please note that emphasis... Read More

Opinion: Ibrahim Magu’s long walk to Golgotha

by Anthony Ademiluyi Senator Francis Arthur Nzeribe was asked a question by some bewildered journalists why he was serving the government of Lt-General Joseph Arthur Ankrah which deposed the government of his supposed political mentor, Osaygefo Kwame Nkrumah. His reply was that they needed his expertise in public relations and he was serving them diligently... Read More

Buhari, Confirmation hearing, EFCC, General Welby Everard, Magu, opinion, senate

Opinion: Big talks, jamborees and conundrums from the International Women’s Day 2017

by Opeyemi Oriniowo The 2017 international women’s day (IWD) celebration has come and gone but not without leaving its fair share of big talks, jamborees, camaraderie and conundrums; at least from the perspective of a young man carving a path in Africa’s social sector of complex problems. Over the past week and in... Read More

Dr. Abiola Akiode, feminism, gender issues, International Women's Day, Matriachy, patriarchy, Professor Chioma Agomo

Today’s Noisemakers: Eric Okafor, Manasseh Egedegbe, El rufai 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 Eric... Read More

el rufai, Eric Okafor, Manasseh Egedegbe, nigeria, noisemakers

Letter to the son of man: Why do Nigerians care so much about Big Brother Naija?

by Adeojo Kolawole Adeyemi Hannibal Dear Son of Man I am excited as ever to get your timely correspondence. It was a timely balm that soothes the strained joints of our daily struggles. More so, it was an insight into a higher mind that proffers pragmatic panacea to our constant societal problems from... Read More

Big Brother Nigeria, Buhari, opinion, Politics

The Thread: Demola Olarewaju wrestles and knocks out Peregrino Brimah over party politics

Virtually every day of this week, we have witnessed fights between members of Twitter Nigeria. There was Hushpuppi versus Davido, Elnathan John versus Kayode Ogundamisi and now Demola Olarewaju versus Peregrino Brimah. Demola simply cannot abide the random fence jumping some Nigerians do around political candidates and parties. Do see below: Peregrino Brimah: Covetous cabal... Read More

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The Thread: Is the service at the Rivers state Min of Urban Development really this dreadful?

Ignorance of the law is not an excuse by any standard in Nigeria, but could government agencies make it easier for the people to access the laws by which citizens are led and fined? Not really. Here’s @JudeJagger’s unfortunate travail at the hand of the Ministry of Urban development in Rivers state. (PS: And could someone,... Read More

Customer service fail, nigeria, Poor civil service attitude, Rivers state Min of Urban Dev and physical planning, The Thread

Cheta Nwanze: Nigeria’s economic recovery is inextricably tied to her highways

by Cheta Nwanze The picture below was taken at Opoji Junction, Ekpoma. This morning. The location is roughly 800m from the Esan LGA secretariat. Along Nigeria’s A2. I travel a lot in my line of work. So I know a little about Nigeria’s highways. The major highways, South to North, are the A1, A2, A3... Read More

Buhari, Cheta Nwanze, Economic empowerment, Nigeria's highways, opinion, Osinbajo, Ports

Femi Fani-Kayode: The Hausa-Fulani, the Yoruba and the slaughter in Ile-Ife (Pt 1)

by Femi Fani-Kayode I have been reluctant to write anything about the clash between the Yoruba and the Hausa-Fulani in the ancient city of Ile-Ife and in which far many more people were killed than anyone cares to publicly admit. I was reluctant because Ile-Ife happens to be the home of my ancestors and indeed... Read More

Buhari, Ethnic violence, Hausa Yoruba clash, Ile-Ife, Kwakwanso, opinion, Unity

Ololade Ajekigbe: The search for integrity

by Ololade Ajekigbe It starts with a promise. “To have and to hold, for richer and poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do us apart.” Everyone in that space can’t help but shed a lone tear. He looks at her. She stares at him. They made it! Theirs will be different. They will show... Read More

integrity, Life hacks, Magu, nigeria, opinion, youth

Peregrino Brimah: Covetous cabal bundled unwell Buhari home to sign away Nigeria into their coffers

by Peregrino Brimah President Muhammadu Buhari is not well. It is impossible to deny how severely emaciated, weak and discombobulated he has appeared since returning to Nigeria. This after 51 days supposedly resting in the United Kingdom. President Buhari’s first address Friday morning when he arrived was anything but coordinated, with the BBC describing parts of it as “rambling.” He... Read More

Buhari, Buhari's health, Conspiracy theory, nigeria, opinion, Peregrino Brimah, Politics

The Thread: “The fear of Magu” | Nigerians react to Magu’s rejection with proverbs and solutions

Ibrahim Magu, Acting chairman of the anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has been rejected by the Senate to assume the role of Chairman of the EFCC at the confirmation hearing which held yesterday. This is the second time the Senate is rejecting Magu, whose nomination came from Buhari. Whilst Buhari claimed that... Read More

EFCC vs Senate, Hameed Ali, Magu, Magu's confirmation hearing, nigeria, Second rejection, The Thread

Opinion: The appalling state of Nigerian airports

by Tony Ogunlowo From the 8th of March the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport, in Abuja, Nigeria’s second busiest airport closed for approximately six weeks for repairs. It is to enable the authorities carry out essential maintenance work on the facilities and pot-holed runway. Julius Berger, contracted to do the job, are ready and have promised... Read More

Abuja renovation, Cotonou, kaduna, nigerian airports, opinion

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Olusegun Adeniyi: Buhari and the next conversation

by Olusegun Adeniyi ‘Against the Run of Play’ brings into sharp focus the centrifugal forces that took Nigeria to the brink in the 2015 election. Thoughtful, intelligent and rigorous, this book trains an unerring eye on recent history, and calls us to remember. In this story of politics marked by intrigue, ambition, tragedy and farce,... Read More

Buhari, nigeria, Olusegun Adeniyi, Opinion. Nyitse, Politics, Tor Tiv

Today’s Noisemakers: Snoop Dogg, Donald Trump, Olajumoke

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 Snoop... Read More

audu, Chidi Odinkalu, donald trump, Magu, nigeria, noisemakers, Snoop Dogg

Opinion: Fulani herdsmen- Perhaps it’s time to break the pact

By Usha Anenga A few years ago, a church had reason to change its doctrine concerning marriage and divorce. For decades, the church had upheld and taught that marriage was “for better, for worse” and enjoined members to endure the ups and downs of marriage however bad. All these changed when a church member killed... Read More

benue state, Fulani herdsmen, Gov Ortom

Opinion: Governor Ambode, Minister Fashola and the nation’s economic capital

by Eniola Opeyemi “In our personal ambitions we are individualists. But in our seeking for economic and political progress as a nation, we all go up or else all go down as one people” – Franklin D. Roosevelt I write as a concerned member of the Lagos society, not standing in between but airing my... Read More

ambode, Fashola, nigeria, opinion, Politics, Tinubu

The Thread: This Magu saga is a national disgrace; why did Buhari nominate him at all?

The Senate’s rejection of Ibrahim Magu has Nigerians shaking their heads in wonder. Is the presidency setting Magu up as a pawn? Is it that the presidency is not satisfied with the indictment handed down by the DSS? Exactly what type of game is being played here? Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili has quite some thoughts on... Read More

EFCC, ibrahim magu, Magu, Politics, Senate confirmation hearing

The Thread: Conspiracy theories surrounding Magu’s rejection

The Senate has for the second time rejected Ibrahim Magu as EFCC Chairman. Just so we're clear, the DSS that keeps submitting damming reports on Magu to the Senate is an agency of the Presidency. Just like the EFCC. — Sam Hart, mni (@hartng) March 15, 2017 You can't blame NASS for rejecting Magu based on... Read More

Agencies infighting, Confirmation hearing, EFCC, ibrahim magu, Magu, nigeria, The Thread

The Thread: How my security guard was having sex in my bedroom

Wonders will never ever end in this world. How a person who is paid to secure a home will end up turning his employers home into a sex dungeon beats the imagination on many different levels. https://twitter.com/indianarose_co/status/841945935177474049 https://twitter.com/indianarose_co/status/841946121886945282 https://twitter.com/indianarose_co/status/841946391089975299 https://twitter.com/indianarose_co/status/841946550569996289 https://twitter.com/indianarose_co/status/841946774751318016 https://twitter.com/indianarose_co/status/841946966619762689 https://twitter.com/indianarose_co/status/841947410049974272 https://twitter.com/indianarose_co/status/841949741818757122 https://twitter.com/indianarose_co/status/841950471627649026 https://twitter.com/indianarose_co/status/841951372270546944 https://twitter.com/indianarose_co/status/841951488914124804 https://twitter.com/indianarose_co/status/841951891974172672 https://twitter.com/indianarose_co/status/841952131808677891 https://twitter.com/indianarose_co/status/841952377112547328 https://twitter.com/indianarose_co/status/841952655777890304 https://twitter.com/indianarose_co/status/841953141193072641 https://twitter.com/indianarose_co/status/841953394390630400 https://twitter.com/indianarose_co/status/841953941101383680 https://twitter.com/indianarose_co/status/841954422267772928... Read More

Entitlement, home invasion, nigeria, Security guard with swagger, Sex dungeon

The Thread: Does Nigeria really have a future?

Let’s face it. Nigeria has too many issues. Onye Nkuzi (@cchukudebelu) has picked apart one of them. Do see below: We should really ask ourselves whether Nigeria has a future? If not, can we give it one? https://t.co/y4PgQHohHq — Onye Nkuzi (@cchukudebelu) March 14, 2017 Those who matriculated in 1971, lived like kings and queens.... Read More

Broken systems, education, nigeria, No future, The Thread

Opinion: The Fanta, Sprite with Vitamin C judgement- So many questions begging for answers

by Adewole Kehinde The major headline in various media today, Tuesday 14th March, 2017 was “Court Orders NAFDAC to compel Nigerian Bottling Company to warn consumers of dangers of Drinking Fanta, Sprite With Vitamin C”. The judgment was given by Justice Adedayo Oyebanji and the court awarded a cost of N2million against NAFDAC. I understood... Read More

coca cola, Court Judgment, fanta, nafdac, nigeria, Poisonous drinks, SPRITE

Opinion: Ife Killings- When we all were silent!

by Olalekan Waheed ADIGUN We are living in an unusual period. This is a period when the media enjoys and promotes conflicts. This is the period where shedding of blood is good news. We are in an age where people make fun of other people’s losses and count them as our gains. We mock... Read More

Ethnic violence, Ife Killings, nigeria, opinion, Repraisal killings

Opinion: Nigeria’s wild life status and a need for urgent action

World Wildlife Day 2017: “Listen to the Young Voices” “My interview with hunters and most recent research across protected areas in Northern Nigeria revealed that “My interview with hunters and most recent research across protected areas in Northern Nigeria revealed that there is lesser wildlife in our wild than we perceive.” – Adebote Seyifunmi, March... Read More

Edwin Okolo: Living in fear of the Tiger [NEW VOICES]

by Edwin Okolo St Vincent’s Year of The Tiger, best explains the phase of my life right now. ‘Italian Shoes like these rubes know the difference…. I had to be the best of the bourgeoisie, now my kingdom for a cup of coffee… The Chinese Year of the Tiger is a year dedicated to... Read More

Discovering Edwin, Edwin Okolo, life, New Voices

Peregrino Brimah: Buhari, your spiritual healing may lie buried in Mando and Onitsha cemeteries

by Peregrino Brimah Saints lie buried. President Buhari may need to visit and say prayers that he is forgiven. I hate to appear cold, but before God there is no difference between the life of a ruler and the ruled, between a King and slave. Between Buhari’s sickness and their sickness, between his pain and... Read More

Buhari, Buhari's health, nigeria, opinion, Peregrino Brimah, Politics

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Demola Olarewaju: Response to Chude – Regret is not an option, but learning is without option

by Demola Olarewaju One would be forgiven if on reading Chude’s attempt at justifying his and others’ 2015 electoral choice one thought he was saying that the sail of the ship of the Nigerian state is on a steady and smooth trajectory towards nationhood. That, of course, is exactly what he was saying and from... Read More

Buhari, Chude Jideonwo, Demola Olarewaju, history, nigeria, opinion, Osinbajo, Politics

Today’s Noisemakers: Elnathan John, Godwin Emefiele, Yahaya Bello 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. Elnathan... Read More

elnathan john, Gimba Kakanda, Kayode Ogundamisi, noisemakers, Yahaya Bello

The Thread: “Brazen absurdity!” ” Profligacy” | Nigerians rate Kogi governor a flat F for latest executive action

While Nigeria is desperately trying to claw its way out of this seemingly unending recession, Kogi state governor, Alhaji Yahaya Adoza Bello, appears bent on burying us even deeper. His recent political appointments included 54 Senior special assistants and 9 Special Assistants. What does Twitter NG think of this development? Do see below: https://twitter.com/seunonigbinde/status/841659520896126977 Our... Read More

Kogi State, nigeria, political appointments, recession, Seun Onigbinde, The Thread, Yahaya Bello

The Thread: Is this why Customs Boss has refused to honour the Senate’s invitation to appear in uniform?

There’s some show down between the Senate and the Comptroller General of Customs, Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd). The Senate instructed the Comptroller General to appear before them in uniform and the latter is treating this as treasonable offence. Beht why? Twittet Nigeria attempts to get to the bottom of this. Do see below: I... Read More

Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali, nigeria, Politics, Power, senate, The Thread

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