Op-ed Editor

January 17, 2017

Opinion: Understanding Osun workers’ salary issues

By Abiodun KOMOLAFE In deference to the dictates of the Holy Book, it is not my practice to jump into issues, especially, when they are laced with politics. However, turning the other eye is always not an option when an organisation abandons its core mandate to regale an unsuspecting public with very tepid, hurtfully unfactual... Read More

Aregbesola, civil servants, nigeria, opinion, Osun State

January 17, 2017

Opinion: Abiola Ajimobi- Belligerent, bellicose, bully

by Bayo Oluwasanmi “Is this one a student? You there? It’s a pity…” – Governor Abiola Ajimobi If we can scan the Nigeria political horizon, it is difficult to spot anyone that might be described as an unambiguously great leader. Our great leaders are long gone – dead. This accounts for the short... Read More

Abiola Ajimobi, education, government, LAUTECH, nigeria, opinion, political leadership

January 17, 2017

The Thread: Want to know? This is why women cannot use tissue during menstruation

There’s been a debate on Twitter as to the health priority of condoms over sanitary pads. Those of the male extraction asked why women cannot make do with tissue, cotton materials and other instructions their mothers used in the past. As you might have guessed, the responses came with the fury of a whirlwind, as... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

condom versus sanitary pads, Menstruation, nigeria, patriarchy, Tissue versus sanitary pads, women

January 17, 2017

Opinion: Tobacco regulation, NGOs and human rights issues

by Nojeem Adetuberu There is an urgent need to examine the activities of certain Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), considering the abundant declarations they make and the demands placed on corporate organisations and the government recently. These NGOs claim to thrive on protecting human rights but in actual sense the rights of every individual is... Read More

NGO, nigeria, opinion, Smokers rights, Tobacco industry

January 17, 2017

The Thread: This is why child abuse needs to stop

Child abuse is pervasive in society, some children have come to accept it without questioning. See below the story of a thirteen-year-old girl who became pregnant for a man her father’s age. When will things change in this country? So I am very angry and sad right now, I witnessed something I have been reading... Read More

Thinking Through

child abuse, child marriage, culture, education, nigeria

January 17, 2017

Opinion: Anambra Governorship election 2017 – The storm is gathering once again

by Ikechukwu Klinsmann Ohamadike “Lightning flashes, sparks shower; in one blink of an eye, you have missed seeing.” …Sayings of Zen The Storm is gathering once again in Anambra State. Strategists are back to work and with them have come predators seeking to reap from an impending confusion which they themselves will create. Anambra and... Read More

Anambra State, nigeria, opinion, Politics, Willie Obiano

January 17, 2017

The Thread: The tweet that turned some Nigerian men into bozos

Recession is certainly not just a word, as can be evidenced by the rising cost of goods. From Indomie to eggs, biscuits to sanitary pads, everything has gone up. As @GbemmyG pondered on this, she wondered if sanitary pads could be subsidised since condoms are distributed free. Not too long after this, patriarchial Twitter showed... Read More

condoms, nigeria, patriarchy, sanitary pads, The Thread, twitter., women palaver

Election

January 17, 2017

Reuben Abati: MMM, Sambisa and the boy died

by Reuben Abati Happy New Year, my brother” “What do you mean happy new year, more than two weeks into the New Year. Have I not been in touch with you since January 1?” “But for you the New Year has just started. Your January 1 was not on January 1” Looks like you have... Read More

Adama Barrow, Gambia, Jammeh, mmm, opinion, reuben abati, Sambisa and the boy died, senegal

January 17, 2017

Dave Sucre finally tenders an apology

A bride raised a storm on Twitter, calling out Dave Sucre for being unprofessional and ruining her wedding day. The make up artist’s initial response was defensive, but he has now apologised for the disappointment. See below: https://www.instagram.com/p/BPVmVb-gSmH/?taken-by=davesucre&hl=en Now, that’s the way to do it.

Dave sucre, make-up artists, nigeria, opinion, Weddings

January 17, 2017

Ore Fakorede: How to bulletproof a heart [NEW VOICES]

by Ore Fakorede Every time you let someone in, every time you let yourself go, you take one sure-footed step towards the edge of a cliff. It’s not something that is done to you, this vulnerability that comes with exposure, the stripping away of defences is always your own doing. You take the leap... Read More

heart break, Heartsore, Love, New Voices, Ore Fakorede, Relationships

January 17, 2017

Nene Henshaw: Fear [NEXT]

We’re all afraid of things. It takes time for us to accept these things. And if you happen to be one of those that believe that they’re made of iron (like me of course ) then it’s even harder. I was told that expressing your fears puts you one step forward in overcoming them and... Read More

death, fear, NEXT, nigeria, Religion, young people

January 17, 2017

Opinion: The real Aku Obidinma

by Grace Onyema This month I’ve seen people talking about Aku Obidinma who had issues with his job and took to media to criticise his former boss. Aku Obidinma (Abdul), worked as PA on Political Matters to His Excellency, Prince Eze Madumere, the Deputy Governor of Imo State from 2013 to 2015 and when he... Read More

Aku Obidinma, Eze, imo state, nigeria, opinion

January 17, 2017

The Thread: Angry bride counsels potential brides to swear off make up artist, Dave Sucre, for ruining her wedding day

Wedding days are stressful days, in and of themselves. A zillion things could go wrong, despite months of planning and preparation. Here’s a bride alleging mistreatment (non-treatment might be a better word) by Dave Sucre, whom she had booked for her wedding events. YNaija reached out to @Dave Sucre’s team to hear their side of... Read More

brides, Dave sucre, Nigerian brides, wedding day gists

January 16, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Martin Luther King, Boko Haram, President Buhari, 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. They range from the awesome and brilliant to the OMG, he didn’t. We have made it our job to take down the names of... Read More

#BBOG, boko haram, Isime Esene, president buhari, Today's Noisemakers: Martin Luther King

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Senate Leader, Ali Ndume and Senator Oluremi Tinubu | YNaija.com

January 16, 2017

Opinion: Much ado about National Assembly budget – whose interest?

by Egbo Mon-Charles The call for the National Assembly Budget to be made public no doubt has assumed a dimension of public discourse. Among the many issues for which the institution has lately been under criticism, this campaign has proven to be the major one. It is centred on the sentiment that because the information... Read More

budget, Buhari, Bukola Saraki, Electorate, Executive, legislature, national assembly, nigeria, Politics

Election

January 16, 2017

Reuben Abati: Philip Adekunle at 50

by Reuben Abati Long before the democratization of the blogging culture among Nigerians and the viral spread of opinionitis on social media, Philip Adekunle’s Nigeria Village Square (NVS) was one of those early platforms that provided opportunities for the free exchange of ideas on Nigerian affairs – from books to technology, money matters and the... Read More

Birthday Tribute, nigeria, opinion, Philip Adekunle

January 16, 2017

Ezinne Ukoha: Why the next four years in America are going to be rad!

by Ezinne Ukoha Come on a trip with me So, Donald Trump is going to be your president, and for some of us it feels like the world is rotating on a shaky axis that was built for imminent crash landing — while others are skipping down the yellow brick road with the jubilee of... Read More

America, Americans, donald trump, Ezinne Ukoha, opinion

January 16, 2017

Opinion: Nigeria’s socio-economic future- demographic dividend or disaster?

by Chambers Umezulike, According to the United Nations Population Fund, demographic dividend is the economic growth potential that can result from transpositions in a population’s age structure. This is mainly when the share of the working-age population (15 to 64) is larger than the non-working-age population (14 and younger, as well as 65 and... Read More

demographic dividend or disaster, nigeria, socio-economic future

January 16, 2017

Opinion: Re | The Sole Administrator

by Abiodun KOMOLAFE and Kunle Owolabi The article, ‘The Sole Administrator’ published in Thisday, January 9, 2017, refers. To start with, can Governor Rauf Aregbesola be referred to as “the sole administrator” of Osun State, taking into consideration that he is only a victim of circumstances that are not due to his fault... Read More

Anlysis, Aregbesola, opinion, Politics, The sole administrator

January 16, 2017

Opinion: Nigeria’s faux modest culture

by Nana Aisha Salaudeen “You went visiting a man alone, what did you think would happen?” Those were the first words my friend, Bintu received from her family when she placed a phone call home informing them that she had been raped. She had dropped by her boyfriend’s place to talk things out because... Read More

abuse, Nigeria's faux modest culture, Rape culture, sexual violence, women

January 16, 2017

Opinion: #NotTooYoungToRun | The need for physical organising

by Jude Feranmi Those who elect corrupt politicians are not victims, they are accomplices – George Orwell Have you ever wondered how Martin Luther King, Mahtama Ghandi, Nelson Mandela organised the entire masses of people for the political causes they believe in? Do you get inspired, have goose bumps or even feel angry when you... Read More

not too young to run, Okubo Toshimichi, Politics, young people

January 16, 2017

“I want something to be positively different in my environment just because of me.” | Lady Boss Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa answers #LLA10 questions

Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa has a desire to make a positive impact in the world. She’s passionate about seeing businesses, especially startups flourish and she provides affordable brand consulting services to help startups with their branding and marketing needs. Aside from this, Ayodotun is also a Writer, Blogger and an Artiste Manager. She sure wears many hats... Read More

Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa; #LLA10 questions; Women Entrepreneurs, Lady Boss, Leading Ladies Africa

January 16, 2017

The Sexuality Blog: Are you a Nigerian confused about sexuality? We have a glossary for you

Sexuality Straight – A person attracted to people of the heteronormative opposite gender. Not a choice, no matter how many people suggest the contrary. Lesbian – A woman who is sexually and emotionally attracted to other women. Not to be mistaken with displays of affection with other women. Women haven’t been sexually repressed for centuries... Read More

Glossary, nigeria, The Sexuality Blog

January 16, 2017

Album Review: Jos to the World- Ice Prince

by Wilfred Okiche Jos to the World (J2TW) is the first studio album by rapper Ice Prince Zamani on his own independent Super Cool Cats label. He used to be one quartet of the original Chocolate City line-up that included heavyweights like M.I, Jesse Jagz and Brymo. Long considered the weakest link of the original... Read More

Album review, BRE-Z and South Africa DJ Buckz, Ice Prince, Jos To The World, Krept & Konan, Music artistes, Phil Ade

January 15, 2017

The Thread: To all our fallen heroes, your service will never be forgotten

In November 2016, the state burial of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali and six other military men (Seargent Mu’azu Ibrahim, Seargents Muazu Ibrahim, Bassey Okon, Hussani Jafaru, Cpl. Chukwu Simon, Private Salisu Lawal and Seaman Patrick Paul), who died at the hands of Boko Haram terrorists the Friday before, took place. As we mark... Read More

Army Remembrance Day, boko haram, Lt. Col. Mohammed Abu Alli, Military troops, nigeria, The Thread

January 15, 2017

Femi Fani-Kayode: Tribute to Major Patrick Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu

by Femi Fani-Kayode “In the early hours of Jan 15, 1966, 51 years ago today, the man in this picture, Major Kaduna Nzeogwu, led a coup of junior army officers of mainly of Igbo extraction. Many were killed that night. The coup failed but the issues he, and later in 1991 Major Gideon Orkar raised... Read More

biafra, Femi Fani-Kayode, Major Gideon Orkar, Major Patrick Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu, ojukwu

January 15, 2017

Opinion: Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day- The role of citizens

by Kelechi Anyikude As we mark the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, it is time to pause, consider and reflect on the true meaning of this day and our roles as Nigerian citizens. The Armed Forces Remembrance Day represents a national day of reverence and awareness, honouring those Nigerians who died while defending our beloved country and... Read More

armed forces rememberance day, Buhari, Mohammed abu alli, nigeria

January 15, 2017

Eketi Edima Ette: The believer’s code of conduct for 2017

by Eketi Edima Ette It’s a trend I’ve been following for almost three months. Every Sunday without fail, there’s someone calling out a pastor for something or the other. A little storm is stirred, people talk and posture for a week and then next Sunday, we’re back again. Cycle continues. Before, I’d jump into the... Read More

Code of conduct for believers, Eketi Edima Ette, new habits, New Year, opinion, Spiritual life hacks

January 15, 2017

Ebenezar Wikina: How Sunday School brought me out of my shell [NEXT]

by Ebenezar Wikina “Good morning, Uncle Ebenezar”, “Happy New Year, Uncle Ebenezar”…, one by one they walked passed me and my grinning face to take their seat ready for the first Sunday School lesson of 2017. I’ve been attending Sunday school since I can remember. I’m not so sure how it is organized in other... Read More

Baptist Church, Christianity, Ebenezar Wikina, NEXT, Sunday School

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