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February 8, 2017

Opinion: Is Cross-Dressing the New fashion Craze?

by Tony Ogunlowo Our youth are always importing fashions and habits from abroad, copying trends and adopting them as their own. The end result is that sometimes they often look ridiculous and out of place. The latest fashion craze some men have copied from abroad is cross-dressing. Call me old-fashion or old but where I... Read More

Cover Stories, Opinion

cross-dressing, gay, morality, nigeria, Nigerian laws, opinion

February 8, 2017

The Thread: Are Goodluck Jonathan and President Buhari really the same?

As Twitter NG tries to navigate the events surrounding the Presidents health, folks on different sides of the divide are taking potshots at each other, particularly at those whom they feel are responsible for Nigeria’s current affairs because they brought PMB to power. Their new tagline, ‘I told you so’ seems to be the latest... Read More

GEJ, nigeria, OBJ, pmb, Politics, The Thread, Twitter politicians

February 8, 2017

Tunde Leye: What trends will influence production and consumption over the next decade?

by Tunde Leye So there are a couple of trends I’ve noticed that I think will shape businesses that succeed and scale over the next decade because they will essentially be the drivers of production and consumption, the two pillars on which business rests. If you divide consumers by age into ten-year bands, starting from... Read More

Business strategy, consumption, Economic, opinion, Power, trends, Tunde Leye

February 8, 2017

Opinion: A review of the State House newspaper budget for 2017

by Everest Nwagwu “The newspaper is a greater treasure to the people than uncounted millions of gold.” Henry Ward Beecher “Were it left to me to decide if we should have a government without newspapers, or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” Thomas Jefferson Every year... Read More

2017 budget, Buhari, Femi Adesina, nigeria, State House

February 8, 2017

Chude Jideonwo: Why are Africa’s young people voting for old men?

The populist wave that carried Donald Trump to the American presidency is a global phenomenon. Nowhere is this more apparent than in West Africa, over the past two years. The sense is the same—there is now a deep suspicion of the established economic and political order (you could add to that, media) across much of... Read More

Africa's presidents, Buhari, Chude Jideonwo, clinton, opinion, trump, World Politics, youth

February 8, 2017

The Thread: Why karma is everything they say it is

When karma is stalking you, this is what happens. Do see below: Okay let me share this story that happened some weeks back — disconnect (@connybush) February 7, 2017 The chickens have come home to roost.

Kidnapping, nigeria, police, real or fake, The Thread

February 8, 2017

Opinion: Why Protests Fail In Nigeria

by Anthony Ademiluyi I did my NYSC in the Shell Development Company, Warri as a human resources executive. This was my initiation into the practicalities of what I read in Robert Greene’s 48 laws of power. It was my duty to influence the posting of corpers as well as industrial attaches to the Dutch... Read More

2baba, Book Review, Innocent idibia, Mass protests, nigeria, opinion

February 8, 2017

Joel Ighalo: Nigeria and a thesis in toilets [NEXT]

by Joel Ighalo Monday morning: the busiest day of the week, I believe. On the streets, you find office holders hurrying to work, the day student hurrying to beat the assembly bell. In King Jaja Hall of Residence, University of Lagos, life begins even before the muezzin call to prayer. Then you see boys forming a... Read More

EFCC, Joel Ighalo, NEXT, nigeria, UNILAG

February 8, 2017

Douglas Imaralu: The times they are a changing

by Douglas Imaralu “Come gather around people Wherever you roam And admit that the waters Around you have grown And accept it that soon You’ll be drenched to the bone And if your breath to you is worth saving Then you better start swimming or you’ll sink like a stone For the times they are a-changing.”... Read More

nigeria, opinion, paradigm shift, Politics, Times

February 8, 2017

Opinion: Why the youth must be politically active

by Ibironke Oluwatobi The outlook of politics in Nigeria gives an impression of an engagement for individuals who are advanced in age. Participation of youths appears to be restricted to the grassroots and platforms offered by the media, particularly the social media. For most youths, the idea of active participation in politics is a negative... Read More

nigeria, Nigerian Youth, opinion, Political participation, Politics, Protests

February 7, 2017

The Thread: “How do you solve a problem like Kanye?”

It would appear Kanye is no longer in the Trump camp. He deleted all his tweets about Trump. According to TMZ, “The “Muslim ban” and other actions were the catalyst for his decision.” But was it, though? How about this idea- he tried to ‘transcend race’ and failed? Explore the conversation below: So Kanye West... Read More

kanye, Kim Kardashian, race, The Thread

February 7, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Obama, Donald Trump, 2Baba and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, 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... Read More

donald trump, nigeria, noisemakers, obama

February 7, 2017

The Thread: This is the simplest solution for wife beaters, right?

The best way to stop violence against women is by having the male community speak up against it. This thread has this much going for it- the male community reacted. Do see below: https://twitter.com/SENSEI_KK/status/828698484761063425 https://twitter.com/SENSEI_KK/status/828701418714460160 Just imagine.

Domestic violence, entited men, The Thread, wife beaters

February 7, 2017

The Thread: “Wike wrote his name on all of the money?” | Nigerians react with suspicion towards Police’s recovered loot

The Nigeria Police Force today recovered millions of naira allegedly paid to INEC officials during the Rivers rerun election by Rivers governor, Nyesom Wike, according to Sahara Reporters. Judging by Twitter NG’s disposition, Nigerians are giving this story the raised eyebrow. So before you go ahead, take a second look at this picture. Please... Read More

nigeria, police, Rivers state re-run elections, The Thread, wike

February 7, 2017

Opinion: Like Hitler, like Trump?

by Ogbonna Nwuke It wasn’t really supposed to be easy either for America or for a world order that has evolved over time. The signs had been there right from the time the new sheriff in town bared his fangs on the campaign trail. Now America and a bewildered world are stuck with a situation... Read More

America, democracy, Dictatorships, Germany, hitler, opinion, trump

February 7, 2017

Oreoluwa Fakorede: A letter to my daughter about boys

by Oreoluwa Fakorede by Oreoluwa Fakorede Little girl, I’m 30 now and you’re 10. And because I am three times your age, I know some things you don’t know (yet). It’s not that I am smarter than you are (probably not considering that you’re already the closest thing we have to a genius in this... Read More

boys, Life hacks, opinion, Oreoluwa Fakorede, parenting, Relationships

February 7, 2017

Opinion: Providing for the lost children of Nigeria

Philip Obaji Jr. Children in northeastern Nigeria have dreams, but they are struggling to stay alive. They need help. Squatting in front of floor-seated teenage children in a camp providing aid for displaced kids in Maiduguri, capital of Nigeria’s northeastern Borno State, I posed a quested: “What do you like so much that you’ll love... Read More

boko haram, children, nigeria, opinion, UNICEF

February 7, 2017

The Thread: Why saying “I told you so” about people’s electoral choices is stupid

One of the fallouts of 2Baba’s call for a national protest was it drove a conversation on social media about people’s electoral choices. Blame was flung in different directions: at those who ran the PR campaign for the current president, at the ones who were ‘gullible enough’ to believe the PR ‘whitewashing’, at those who... Read More

bUHARI PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, Electoral choices, Ezekwesili, nigeria, The Thread, Twitter fights, Voting

February 7, 2017

Opinion: Donald Trump’s no-holds-barred showbiz presidency

by Chinedu Chukwumnedum George These days, no day goes by without statements and actions attributed to the new President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, adorning the headlines of major news outlets the world over. As much as they would hate to admit it, the media are loving the buzz he generates. In fact,... Read More

America, donald trump, Hillary Clinton, nigeria, opinion, showbiz president

February 7, 2017

Femi Fani-Kayode: Nigeria, a hell hole for Christians

by Femi Fani-Kayode We will defeat radical Islamic terrorism and we will not allow it to take root in our country…….we will wipe it off the face of the earth”- President Donald J. Trump. Now that is a real President talking! Sadly our ailing Head of State does not possess such a mindset and neither... Read More

boko haram, Douglas Murray, Federalism, Femi Fani-Kayode, Fulani herdsmen, Nigel Farage, Northern Christians, President Donald Trump, President Jonathan, Putin, Right wjng leanings

Election

February 7, 2017

Reuben Abati: A visit to The Gusau Institute

by Reuben Abati The road to Kaduna from Abuja was horrific. I had been told that the journey would take no more than one and a half hours, and I had set out early for a 9 am appointment as scheduled, but I didn’t get to Kaduna until four hours later. There were too many... Read More

General Aliyu Gusau Mohammed, opinion, reuben abati, The Gusau Institute

February 7, 2017

Opinion: Open letter to libellous Twitter

I am confused, I feel betrayed and heartbroken. However, much more than any of those I am very angry. Contrary to the title of this piece, this letter is directed to the many reasonable people whose intent is to know the truth of the matter. My social campaigns were born from a conviction that someone... Read More

Borno, IDPs, nigeria, north-east, Open Letter, opinion, twitter.

February 7, 2017

“I was born to do this…it is a calling.” | LadyBoss Omeyi Yangs answers LLA10 questions

Finding an innovative solution to a problem experienced is a goal of every entrepreneur and that is exactly what Omeyi did with Every Mums Maternity Apparel. Despite the challenges, her desire to meet the needs of mums and mums-to-be keeps are going. You’ll definitely enjoy our interview with her. Can you briefly describe yourself... Read More

entrepreneurship, Leading Ladies Africa, nigeria, Omeyi Yangs

February 7, 2017

Mubarak Aminu: The mindset of digital entrepreneurs [NEXT]

by Mubarak Aminu As the world is changing and software is eating us deeply. it is quite important that we dig deep into the mindset of these digital entrepreneurs who bring about this digital disruption of today. Digitals entrepreneurs are behind this massive digital revolution, you must have heard of the likes of Bill Gate,... Read More

Digital entrepreneurs, Mark Essien, Mubarak Aminu, NEXT, nigeria, Steve Jobs

February 7, 2017

Edwin Okolo: Day trip [NEW VOICES]

When we leave home, it is without a clear idea of where we’re supposed to go. We only have one objective in mind, follow the champagne and the free booze. We agreed to meet at Stranger, which is middle ground for the both of more than halfway for me, less than half for you, but... Read More

Edwin Okolo, life, New Voices, nigeria

February 7, 2017

The Thread: Best moments from #IStandWithNigeria national protest

After threats, challenges and cancellations, the #IStandWithNigeria national held successfully on the 6th of February 2017. See below our best moments from the protest: We've just turned at ojuelegba and on our way to National Theatre. Once again you are safe. Enroute National Theatre.#istandwithnigeria pic.twitter.com/BuuzfjqPI3 — Baaj Adebule (@BaajAdebule) February 6, 2017 https://twitter.com/BrianJDennis/status/828600191875969025 Part B. #IStandWithNigeria... Read More

#IStandWithNigeria, 2baba, Area Fada, Charly Boy, National protest, nigeria

February 6, 2017

Poetry: To love is to die

by Boluwatife Afolabi To love is to die every night hoping to wake up in a dream where love is a language, ecstasy; a song where prayers flow into rivers and children wake at dawn to fetch blessings into a gourd. To love is to break your body into a sea hoping to find... Read More

Boluwatife Afolabi, Love, Poetry, Relationships

February 6, 2017

The Thread: Nigerians are not taking Tinubu’s comments lightly

The #IStandWithNigeria national protest held today. The National theatre and Tinubu’s Bourdillon home were some of the stops the protesters made. The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was obviously taken aback by his august visitors because these are the remarks he made to them. This is Tinubu's response to protesters.The political class take us... Read More

February 6, 2017

Chude Jideonwo: This is why we are all Cameroon

For a brief period last week across Young African Internet, we were all Cameroon. Young activists and social media users everywhere from neighbouring Nigeria to far away came together to draw the line on what was unacceptable: the government limited access to the internet for its citizens under the pretext of national security. For more... Read More

africa, Cameroon, Dictatorships, Internet, opinion

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