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

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 must have it, then the processes involved must be right and justified. Aside from that if you must have it; the timing must also be... Read More

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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 a timeline that shows two pictures: that Nigeria is not progressing due to its inability to preserve and replicate patriotism and that its life is... Read More

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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 I was askance even though I was in the midst of others. My fear steamed for a few facts. I was sure that the federal... Read More

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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, my amiable acquaintance, Ohimai—a young man who has demonstrated the administrative capacities of young people with quiet aplomb—and certain other people in the public space... Read More

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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 though, sometimes, I end up not believing it. Still, I love the idea of being a sapiosexual (google it). I also love meeting intelligent people.... Read More

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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 of heroism. Virtually everyone who has commented since his death has praised the warrior, extolling his heroic qualities on and off the battlefield. He has... Read More

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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 just befuddle but to render logical reasoning sacrilegious. Often times in my personal life, I have been at great odds with organised religion as we... Read More

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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 a story or two where he witnessed the display of khaki brutality on a harmless cotton. If you want to find-out how well trained and... Read More

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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 from government secondary school Chibok on the 15th of April. The touching photos were compiled by a young American artist, Glenna Gordon with an aim... Read More

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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 rational thinking we might harbor. I saw a web video recently where a wife decided to leave her husband for treating her too well. He... Read More

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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 one of the over 8000 groups seeking the re-election of President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015, pleading with me to join the transformation train. How he... Read More

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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 noticed it already, a new season has dawned in Nigerian politics. That season is one of carpet-crossing back to the PDP. About a year ago,... Read More

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@afrovii: #30percentOrNothing is #30percentOfNothing

by Tola Sarumi So, let me start off by saying that I do not agree with the call for #30PercentOrNothing. I think it’s an ill thought out ideology backed by a scant mission statement that relies on emotion and sentiment. I am of the opinion that there needs to be more youth participation in politics... Read More

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Demola Rewaju: #30PercentOrNothing is not a PDP affair (Y! Politico)

by Demola Rewaju Historically, youths have always been at the forefront of change in the Nigerian society until a certain point in the late 70s and early 80s when the military youths who had seized power refused to vacate the stage. Herbert Macaulay at 44 in 1908 kicked against colonial corruption in Nigeria – the... Read More

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Buki Otuyemi: What is a Nigerian life worth? (Y! Superblogger)

by Buki Otuyemi I came across a story today about how a 10-year-old goldfish with a tumour in its head was operated on by Dr. Tristan Rich, the Head of exotics and wildlife medicine in Lort Smith Animal Hospital, Melbourne. Ten-year-old George (the goldfish) is a pet whose owners really love him and so seeing... Read More

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Opinion: 40 reasons why you should re-elect GEJ in 2015

by Chinedu Nnawetanma The Goodluck Jonathan administration no doubt has had its good and bad times just like any other administration charged with the leadership of a large and diverse entity such as Nigeria. In the 4 years that he has been the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, there have been flaws which are... Read More

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Why the N4,000 NYSC mobilization fee is right!

by Demilade Osoteku Since its founding as a post-civil-war panacea, the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has met with a lot of opposition. The opposition has been fiercer in recent times with lots of arguments for or against its essence. While some quarters believe it’s a waste of one productive year in unproductive work usually... Read More

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Who are ‘identity entrepreneurs’ ? | Waziri Adio explains using Jega and his new haters

by Waziri Adio Of recent, Professor Attahiru Jega has come under a hail of criticisms over the distribution of the newly-created polling units. The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been accused of sundry things, ranging from unfairness to insensitivity, prejudice and favouritism. I believe that Jega, like other public servants, should... Read More

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Sunday Dare: Olisa Metuh is a broken megaphone

by Sunday Dare Poor Olisa Metuh. In him, we see a man who derives perverse enjoyment in publicly demonstrating that he occupies a position that is much too big for him. Through his own actions, he is found wanting. Through his own words, he shows that silence would be his best policy. In his latest... Read More

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Tunde Leye: NYSC’s N4,000 mobilization fee should be scrapped now! (Y! FrontPage)

by Tunde Leye It seems the best course of action to take in Nigeria when something is not working well is to ignore it. The moment you begin to speak about it, it seems the gods touch a fuse in the minds of those running the show and they decide to do something even worse... Read More

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Oluwatosin Fatoyinbo: Best served cold- Episode 8 (Y! Fiction)

by Oluwatosin Fatoyinbo – Read Episode 1 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 2 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 3 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 4 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 5 of the compelling story HERE – Read Episode 6 of the compelling story HERE – Read Episode... Read More

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Opinion: #ReadToRiches- Employing twitter to rekindle the reading culture

by Oluwatosin Ajewumi Education stakeholders across the world have expressed concern about the declining interest in cultivating a reading culture, especially among youths – the so-called leaders of tomorrow. Can reading good quality, mind reforming and life transforming books be replaced with following social media updates? Are we transformed only by formal education or by reading... Read More

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Gbenga Olorunpomi: #30percentOrNothing is for the foolish (Y! Politico)

by Gbenga Olorunpomi “Power cannot be served a La carte.” This is one of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s favorite sayings. For me, no truer words exist. For you to really appreciate the responsibilities that come with power and cherish every moment you have it, natural law dictates that one struggles before getting power. Like gold must... Read More

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Eky Shirley: Indecent dressing is not an excuse to rape (Y! Superblogger)

by Eky Shirley So it’s a thought provoking Thursday for yours truly. I trust you all are doing great. …….shamefully, these words are true. ... Read More

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Opinion: Why every youth should support #30percentOrNothing

by Raymond Inkabi “The fault, my dear Brutus, is not in our stars, But in ourselves…” from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar We have been cornered into denying and disputing the full range of possibilities for developing the #Youth. In fact, the political liberation of our youth is more often wholly suppressed under the spectre waiting for... Read More

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Opinion: Nigerian Churches and their madness (Redeemed Christian Church of God Version)

by David Imoh *In Pastor Adeboye’s voice* “Baba God says there is somebody that will be overtaken by his anger after reading this….” The RCCG is the fastest growing franchise in Nigeria. Besides potential conflict zones, RCCG merchandise is just about everywhere in Nigeria including the bedroom of the oga in Aso Rock. This is... Read More

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Femi Aribisala reveals how he saw a demon

by Femi Aribisala A nightmare occurs when an invisible person presses us down on the bed while we are sleeping. Literally, it means someone rides us like a mare at night. According to European myth and legend, a nightmare is a demon or evil spirit that harasses and suffocates people in their sleep. Nightmares are... Read More

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