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@Wildeji : These are diseases you can catch from your pet (Y! Superblogger)

by Deji Asiru-Balogun Your pet can give you so much: love, attention, entertainment, company – and infection. But being alert to some of these problems can help to keep you…

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“Only you can stop yourself…” : Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Ebi Atawodi

by Francesca Uriri Very seldom is a person able to have informed opinions on arts, science, culture, technology and marketing all at once, but Ebi Atawodi does; and manages to…

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@Ayourb to @Saatah : This is not a rejoinder, it is an education on how not to write.

by Ayobami Oyalowo Read: @Ayourb: Pastor Oritsejafor should resign and face the music [ HERE] Read: @Saatah to @Ayourb on #OritsejaforGate : No one is entitled to be ignorant (A…

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@DeleMomodu : Please, leave President Jonathan alone!

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, this is a very difficult moment in our country. It is also a confusing period for many of us. The only way to make sense…

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Solomon Osadolor: Would you rather be happy or smart? (Y! Superblogger)

by Solomon Osadolor **************************** DISCLAIMER: This writer allegedly suffers from delusions of grandeur and narcissism. Reader's discretion is advised. **************************** 1. "Some people have the Messiah Complex; they need to…

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Akin Osuntokun: Both Obasanjo and Adekunle prove that Yoruba are not cowards

by Akin Osuntokun Out of the blues I was summoned about ten days ago to write on retired Brigadier Benjamin Adekunle aka Black Scorpion. It was a rather strange request…

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@AristotleJames : The newsstand analyst in the scheme of 2015 (Y! FrontPage)

by Immanuel James Once in a while just stop and join them - those analysts at the newsstand. Not the noisy Premier League pundits, no. I mean those chaps who…

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@kunledee: #AyoOritsejafor – Our government has made things worse for us

by Kunle Durojaiye Our government has done it again! It is tough enough already for Nigerians who travel frequently to different corners of the world… the numerous cases of profiling,…

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@oluwasegunsomef: Nigerian youths and unemployment

by Oluwasegun Somefun According to the UN and ILO, unemployment is a global problem. It is no news that there are many young people in search of jobs in Nigeria…

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@ChrisBamidele : Nigeria – the choice between @APCNigeria, @PDPNigeria and #30PercentOrNothing

by Chris Bamidele Nigeria is between a rock and a hard place, we are in a dilemma; a situation offering at least two possibilities, neither of which is acceptable. At…

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@Alkayy : Before we all die of hunger (Y! FrontPage)

by Alkasim Abdulkadir In July this year, I undertook a field trip to one of the dry season farming paddies in Garun Mallam LGA in Kano State, aside the fact…

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@Saatah to @Ayourb on #OritsejaforGate : No one is entitled to be ignorant (A Rejoinder)

by Saath Nubari I came across this quote from the Pope himself!—Pope John Paul II: “Stupidity is also a gift of God, but one mustn’t misuse it”. It doesn’t have…

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Opinion: Before we crucify Ayo Oritsejeafor

by Kingsley Ahanonu The recent uncovering of a surreptitious arms deal that suggests a supposed link with the flamboyant and impassioned Ayo Oritsejeafor raises question that bothers much on integrity. Two Nigerians…

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@MaxSiollun: Are Nigerians naturally corrupt?

by Max Siollun Nigeria is internationally famous for three things: oil, its Super Eagles football team, and its spectacular government corruption. However, contrary to popular belief it is quite simply a myth…

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Opinion: Stop killing soldiers, this is what we should kill

by Imoh David The story goes like this: The Nigerian government wanted some cache of weapons in South Africa and so they borrowed Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor's private jet. Probably because…

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@Survivor71: The law is the law, the wages for mutiny soldiers is death

by Buki Otuyemi Nigeria is an amazing country filled with the most wonderful people, most of whom exhibit the oddest of traits that defies all forms of logic, theories or…

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@MichaelOrodare: Is Nigeria’s opposition on the way to the cemetery? (Y! Politico)

by Michael Orodare A friend asked me recently, “are you sure there is going to be an election in 2015?” Surprised, I asked him why the question and he replied…

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Olusegun Adeniyi Speaks || Death in the Synagogue and the Scotland referendum

by Olusegun Adeniyi The people of Scotland will go to the polls today in a referendum that could end their 307-year-old union with England and begin the process towards breaking…

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Opinion: #30PercentOrNothing is not the way forward

by Michael Ogundana That you are in need of something desperately does not mean you are justified to have it from any source and by any means possible. If you…

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Opinion: Benjamin Adekunle- A scorpion we never deserved

by Kunle Famoriyo The death of Brigadier General Benjamin Adekunle provides a stark contrast between the great potentials of the past and the bleak future of the present. His death provides…

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@Ayourb: Pastor Oritsejafor should resign and face the music

by Ayobami Oyalowo When the news broke that a private plane from Nigeria was seized in South Africa with brand new dollar notes of about $10m my heart palpitated and…

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@AyoSogunro on #30percentOrNothing || It is not your right!

by Ayo Sogunro It has become somewhat popular these days for people to discuss the role of and opportunities for, what I will call “youths in power”. As an example,…

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@Ohluwamayowa: When being intelligent becomes a problem (Y! Superblogger)

by Mayowa Ogundele Many a times, in the privacy of my mind, I entertain thoughts of being an intelligent woman. Oh yes… I like to think that a lot… even…

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Opinion: Was Benjamin Adekunle an Igbo hater?

by Henry Onyeama The death of Brigadier Benjamin Adekunle, the GOC of the Third Marine Commando Division during Nigeria’s civil war has concentrated my mind on the nature and concept…

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@Uchekorie: Can we question these men of God? (Y! FrontPage)

by Uche Okorie I have always marvelled at Organized Religion- that structured pursuit of great interest often followed with great devotion by adherents which has an eerie capacity to not…

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Opinion: Why the Nigerian military should be praised day and night

by Imoh David The average Nigerian can attest that the Nigerian military is at its best when dealing with the ordinary civilian on the streets. The average Nigerian resident can narrate…

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Opinion: #BringBackOurGirls and the limits of success

by Adejoh Momoh 'What if it was my younger sister’s things in the photo?' I asked as I saw photos of personal effects belonging to the nearly 300 schoolgirls kidnapped…

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Debo Adejugbe: A season of own goals at the Presidency (Y! Politico)

by Debo Adejugbe There are so many inexplicable anomalies and absurdities that we witness around the world on a daily basis; some are so crazy that they question all the…

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@mcjarus: My encounter with a GEJ2015 group (Y! FrontPage)

by Suraj Oyewale Finally, the “BRING BACK GEJ IN 2015” wind blew to my side. I opened my email Tuesday last week to see an invitation by the Founder of…

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Femi Aribisala: Why PDP is the only political party in Nigeria

by Femi Aribisala The PDP and the APC are not even yin and yang. They are Siamese twins. They are children of the same ugly mother. If you have not…

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