Theophilus Ilevbare: Do not be deceived; GEJ knows the sponsors of Boko haram

Tunde Fagbenle: President Jonathan is in a big mess

by Tunde Fagbenle President Goodluck Jonathan seems deep in bad mess, but mostly out of no fault of his. That is not saying the mess is all undeserved, but I am persuaded that the president, bar the still missing gift of eloquence, is lately of carriage and mien looking the part of president of the... Read More

#bringbackourjonathan, Billboard, Goodluck Jonathan, mess, opinion, tunde fagbenle, ynaija

Simon Kolawole: Corruption is my grouse with President Jonathan

by Simon Kolawole You know the general election is around the corner when you see all sorts of groups springing up here and there, endorsing candidates here and there, and generally disturbing the public peace everywhere. Oh no, it is that time again. Yes, 2015 is here. The general election is a stone’s throw away.... Read More

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Opinion: Let us talk about suicide

by Adekoya Boladale Growing up as a nine year old boy with a single parent is extremely challenging especially with all the frustrations our society offers. The thought of committing suicide had often crossed my mind, not once, not twice, and not even thrice! There was an occasion I had summoned courage to do the... Read More

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Joe Igbokwe writes to Fellow Igbos; Stop defending thieves

by Joe Igbokwe At the risk of being tagged once again as anti-Igbo by rabid, commissioned slave traders who see Ndigbo as easy wares to be marketed to their political masters, I write this open letter to my people. At the huge risk of being called names by my brothers and sisters, I boldly write... Read More

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Wole Soyinka: The wages of impunity

by Wole Soyinka The dancing obscenity of Shekau and his gang of psychopaths and child abductors, taunting the world, mocking the BRING BACK OUR GIRLS campaign on internet, finally met its match in Nigeria to inaugurate the week of September 11 – most appropriately. Shekau’s danse macabre was surpassed by the unfurling of a political... Read More

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Mayowa Ogundele: What makes suicide an option? (Y! Superblogger)

by Mayowa Ogundele Up until 2014, suicide, for me, was an alien concept. Of course, I must have heard of a few cases here and there… mostly of unrequitted love.. but such reports are rare in Nigeria media. The unpopular wish to be done with life is however not as shocking as the will to actually take one’s... Read More

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Gimba Kakanda: The dangerous shows for 2015 (Y! FrontPage)

by Gimba Kakanda As the period running up to the 2011 presidential election portended omens of tragedy for intuitive citizens, the current period, four years later, should rattle even those who were then indifferent. This must be a phase for overcoming whatever instigated their moral dilemma. My concern about Nigeria became disturbed this week on... Read More

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Soyombo Ayomikun: The Nigeria we buried

by Soyombo Ayomikun We had no Xbox The rich saw cable news We watched ‘Premiership’ on newspapers But we were happy DVD players were a luxury We worshipped the video cassette players Once power goes the cassette gets stuck in Generators were quiet expensive We communicated through hand-written letters Still we rarely misunderstood ourselves Mobile... Read More

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“African literature can be cool, fun and sexy”: Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Ainehi

by Francesca Uriri “African literature can be cool, fun and sexy; it should speak to every aspect of people’s lives” so says Ainehi Edoro of Brittlepaper.com. She talks about art, her unshakable commitment to African Literature, and how the women are taking over the African literary scene. She is the Leading Lady for the week; be... Read More

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Dele Momodu: How like Midas, Igbinedion turns everything into gold

by Dele Momodu “A mighty wind blew night and day. It stole the Oak Tree’s leaves away. Then snapped its boughs and pulled its bark until the Oak was tired and stark. But still the Oak Tree held its ground while other trees fell around. The weary wind gave up and spoke “How can you... Read More

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Opinion: Why Oyegun is a blessing to APC and Nigeria

by Wale Bakare It should be said without any misgivings that there are men, and there are extra-ordinary men who on account of their shear brilliance and bravery make substantive yet unrecognised contributions to nation building without expecting any form of reward. These sets of men are guided by series of uncommon principles that stands... Read More

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Chris Bamidele: Touching her vagina – 6 steps

by Chris Bamidele Women love to be touched, and they respond more to touch than men. I guess that is why they are always constantly pushing men away from having any form of physical contact with them. While a guy will go all hard and swallowing his Adam apple at the sight of a curvaceous... Read More

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Immanuel James: Why Boko Haram may never be defeated (Y! FrontPage)

by Immanuel James When I read the news that Nigeria’s worst nightmare, Boko Haram, an Islamist terror group, had confided in an Australian churchman, Rev. Stephen Davies, concerning the group’s well-guarded secret, one which the world has been struggling in vain to unravel, I felt something was amiss. No, not because of Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika,... Read More

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Adaobi Okwy: 10 things not to say to someone in their late 20′s (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy I guess the worst will be: when are you getting married? But, read and tell us what you think! 1. Aren’t you so freaked out about turning 30? Nope! Any big birthday carries a weight with it, but life doesn’t stop when you’re 30. In fact, I have tons of fabulous friends... Read More

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Akin Osuntokun: Most newspaper columnists are closet APC publicists

by Akin Osuntokun The conversation continues today from where we stopped penultimate Friday, which concluding paragraph invited this title as a subject matter on its own right. Before we proceed, I deem it obligatory to acknowledge a gaffe — not a fatal one — in my attribution of the overlapping identity of journalist/partisan (specifically doubling... Read More

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Tunde Leye: NYSC and the O.Y.O indoctrination of youths

by Tunde Leye So you are a Nigerian Corper. What this means is that you have Nigerian citizenship and have gone through a university or college as the Americans who eternally want to be different from the rest of the world call it. You might have gone through one of the many federal and state... Read More

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Feyi Fawehinmi: Matters arising- The Ponmo and the logo

by Feyi Fawehinmi The Ponmo A rather delicious debate has broken out on the internet over the government’s alleged plans to ban the consumption of ponmo (cow hide) by Nigerians in a bid to boost the leather industry. Vanguard have gone with the headline ‘FG set to ban Ponmo‘ which does the job of sensationalising... Read More

Feyi Fawehinmi, garri, identity, Logo, opinion, Ponmo, ynaija

Opinion: The ‘Ponmocalypse’ is Here

by Gbenga Adeyemi Some days ago, at a conference in Ibadan, statements were made to the effect that the popular delicacy known as ponmo may become rare as the days go by due to its regulation by the government because of the high potential of foreign exchange from hides and leather. The statements were made by... Read More

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Ayokunle Odekunle: In Nigeria, everyday is September 11

by Ayokunle Odekunle The date was September 11, 2001 A day America will never forget. On that day, there were four coordinated terrorist attacks launched by al-Qaeda upon the United States of America. A nation that seemed invincible and untouchable. Almost 3,000 people were killed by the attack. Americans wept and gnashed their teeth. Non-Americans... Read More

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Olusegun Adeniyi: With #BringBackGoodluck2015, Jonathan has scored an own goal

by Olusegun Adeniyi It has not come to that or perhaps it has; at least in the family of the Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN). But before I get ahead of myself, let me explain. It was early in 1994 during the regime of the late General Sani Abacha. A ghastly accident had just occurred... Read More

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Eky Shirley: Are women horrible bosses? (Y! Superblogger)

by Eky Shirley Remember her right?So I am assuming that you have like me seen the movie “The Proposal”. If you haven’t, know that I am saying a prayer for you (what are you waiting for)? And with that, welcome to my world this lovely and cold Tuesday. Back to the issue though. Sandra Bullock’s... Read More

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Abimbola Adelakun: Jonathan Almighty

by Abimbola Adelakun If there is anyone who knows all about power — its uses and abuses — in Nigeria’s democracy (and perhaps, for most part of Africa), that man is Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, a former governor of Bayelsa State and ex-boss of President Goodluck Jonathan whose impeachment proved a magic bullet that paved the latter’s... Read More

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Uche Okorie: Why are we all such ethnic bigots? (Y! FrontPage)

by Uche Okorie Most people have this rubicund opinion of themselves of being fair and unbiased in their approach to issues. Of course this is at best idealistic, bias is an intrinsic part of human nature. We are the sum total of our experiences-good and bad. Experience especially when it is unsavoury can create and... Read More

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Jonah Obajeun: #BringBackGoodluck2015- Rapists of the gods

by Jonah Obajeun Freaking enraged! This is not the time to exchange pleasantries with me. This is not the time to engage me in any frivolous gist like Oyhakilome’s marriage funeral. This is the time to look straight into my eyes and tell me that I’m mad! Yes, I am off the rail. The gallivanting... Read More

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Mayowa Ogundele: Unemployment For The ‘gods’ (Y! Superblogger)

by Mayowa Ogundele A few hours before a Lagos based taxi driver told me about a disease called “Ashewo Syndrome“, I had been engaged in a conversation with a member of my church. Ade, (not real name) is a young, good looking fella with an exciting, cartoon-like personality. I know he’s a member of both... Read More

Grace Efezokhae: Our beautiful love story; 8 years and counting

by Grace Efezokhae I will never forget how I flirted with others going from one le boo to another. I tried almost all the varieties I could ever get but there was something about you that struck me. It’s been 8 years now and we are still together through thick and thin. There were times... Read More

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Opinion: For Beginners- 23 Steps on How To Become A Leader at Work

by Chinedu Nnawetanma It is the dream of many to become leaders. Everyone basically wants to be in a leadership position. For the greenhorn, newbie, beginner and rookie employee in a corporate environment with no clue on how things are done in business settings, becoming a leader looks like an arduous task. Indeed it is every... Read More

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