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June 19, 2017

The Thread: Nigerians need to know the health status of President Buhari

The health status of President Muhammadu Buhari is turning to be the worst kept secret in the country. Buhari, who is currently in the United Kingdom on medical vacation for the second time is battling an ailment unknown to citizens. Repeated calls have been made by well-meaning Nigerians for those in the presidency, especially his... Read More
Opinion
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June 19, 2017

The Church Blog: Vice President Yemi Osinbajo should not just annoy us this week 

We don’t like it when politicians – or in fact anyone – try to score cheap points. It’s unnecessary and it’s disrespectful to the citizens. Like yesterday, when, speaking at the Fathers’ Day Celebration at the Aso Villa Chapel, the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo said the following: “If the church says we will not accept... Read More
Church Culture
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June 19, 2017

The Film Blog: Isoken is hot like fire at the cinemas – for one simple reason 

It’s funny.   This isn’t our greatest Nigerian movie of all time, but don’t take our word for it, because while we sat in the cinemas, everyone was laughing to death. They were laughing because – It was funny. It was smart. It was beautiful to look at.  It had Funke Akindele. It understands comedic timing. Jade... Read More
The Film Blog
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June 19, 2017

YNaija Editorial: Where, in the name of all that is good, is President Buhari?

During the period President Muhammadu Buhari was on his first medical leave this year from January 19 to April 09, we were daily regaled with stories of how he was doing and treated to news reports and pictures of dignitaries in and out of government that daily trooped to London to meet with him. Although... Read More
Thinking Through
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June 19, 2017

Church Corruption: Who and what are the enablers?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Why has Prof Osinbajo’s call to Churches to fight corruption faced scepticism among the people? Nigeria is a secular state by formal pronouncement, but not so in practice. The State allows for special observances for the practices of many religious groups, especially Christians and Muslims. Public Holidays are declared regularly to... Read More
Story of the day, Thinking Through
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June 19, 2017

Church corruption: How about exposing the thieves in Aso Rock?

by Alexander O. Onukwue On Fathers’ Day, June 18, 2017, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo called on Christian leaders to begin the anti-corruption fight in the Church. He made the call at a special service organised to mark the event at the Aso Villa Chapel located inside the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Prof Osinbajo, a pastor of... Read More
Story of the day, Thinking Through
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June 19, 2017

LONG READ: Nathaniel Bassey is saying something with the #HallelujahChallenge, and we should all be listening

by Wilfred Okiche Before June 2017, Nathaniel Bassey was a household name, but one mostly mentioned in Christian homes and gospel music circles. As a gospel singer and minister, Nathaniel Bassey is one of the biggest names in the business. He is a regular, influential presence in the church space, especially in the Pentecostal block... Read More
Thinking Through
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June 18, 2017

Like senator, like governor | Kogi gov. Yahaya Bello is the worst governor in YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello has added uncouth statements to his many sins. The governor who is owing workers in the state at least twelve months salary is also being accused of double registration. In the week under review, Bello decided to throw decorum to wind when he engaged, Dino Melaye, a senator from his state... Read More
Citizenship, Featured, Thinking Through
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June 18, 2017

Lai Mohammed speaks in confusing tones | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

When a spin doctor becomes Information Minister, then a nation is set to experience one hell of a ride in the information it receives from its government. This is the Nigerian situation with Minister Lai Mohammed at the helm of affairs in the Information Ministry. Some Nigerians believe he has the capacity to dethrone the... Read More
Citizenship, Featured, Thinking Through
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Dino Melaye
June 18, 2017

Dino Melaye is the worst Nigerian senator | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for senators

Dino Melaye, the Senator representing Kogi West is the worst Nigerian senator in this week’s YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for men of the upper legislative chamber.one who has carved a reputation of making news headlines – be it for good, bad, ugly and the outright outrageous reason. The senator has carved a reputation of making news... Read More
Citizenship, Featured, Thinking Through
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June 17, 2017

Will Nollywood give Evans his own ‘All Eyez on me’ movie?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The coverage of the exploits of Evans the kidnapper is becoming truly overwhelming. Over the course of the past week, different strands of his long history in kidnapping have emerged, from being himself a victim of kidnap to, building an empire with a purposely crafted supply-chain that would be of interest... Read More
Story of the day, Thinking Through
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June 17, 2017

Church elder, Godfather or Honourable? What would Evans have become if he wasn’t arrested?

by Alexander O. Onukwue It is funny that the Evans, the notorious billionaire kidnapper whose arrest has been celebrated by the majority of Nigerians, has managed to draw some sympathisers. In the woke world of 2017 Nigerian Twitter, a #FreeEvans campaign is not exactly an anomaly, so we are not going to claim we are... Read More
Story of the day, Thinking Through
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June 17, 2017

Did Davido’s music lead to the arrest of billionaire kidnapper, Evans?

by Alexander O. Onukwue We are not sure, but Evans the notorious billionaire kidnapper may have been found because of Davido’s hit single, If. The song has been rocking the airwaves for months now and can be heard on the lips of very many young persons, from adults even (maybe unfortunately) school children. A conspicuous... Read More
Story of the day, Thinking Through
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June 17, 2017

Should billionaire kidnapper, Evans, get the death penalty?

by Alexander O. Onukwue One of the aims of the criminal justice system is to ensure that justice is delivered for every crime that is perpetrated, to satisfy the injured, to lay down a disincentive to other members of the community and ultimately to make the community safer. In delivering justice, also of importance is... Read More
Story of the day, Thinking Through
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