Jude Ndukwe: Between Jonathan’s Ebola virus and Buhari’s Lassa fever

At the time of writing this essay, Nigeria has lost 44 of her citizens to the dreaded Lassa Fever which like the equally dreaded Ebola Virus Disease is a haemorrhagic fever that spreads easily from one person to another even at the slightest of contacts. The two diseases need a comprehensive action plan involving the... Read More

January 19, 2016

How Jonathan’s administration plotted to shut down ‘unfriendly’ websites

by Emeka Nwankwo Former media aide to President Goodluck Jonathan, Doyin Okupe, has become the latest former senior government employee to be pointed out in the arms scandal involving former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki. According to an investigation by Premium Times, two companies, linked to Doyin Okupe, were contracted to execute “three shady... Read More

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January 18, 2016

The YNaija Interview: Buhari’s war on corruption is ‘thieves fighting with thieves’ – Pa Ikhide

by Emeka Nwankwo Ikhide Ikheloa (popularly called Pa Ikhide) is a University of Benin trained Biochemist turned literary critic and social commentator. Ikhide, who describes himself as highly opinionated, is based in the United States, where he has lived since 1982, and from where he shares his thoughts on books, social issues and politics. Pa... Read More

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January 17, 2016

Aderonke Bello: Odion Ighalo’s touching story of grass to grace

“I was born in the ghetto. AJ! Ajegunle! I was born in Ajegunle” Odion Ighalo reiterated proudly. “It was difficult to live, difficult to eat and that is why I thank God when I look where I am now, we didn’t always have what we wanted or needed, we had to struggle,” he told The Guardian It... Read More

January 17, 2016

Opinion: The truth must not be murdered in the Abia Governorship tussle

A few days ago, a large crowd of people trooped out in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, to celebrate the victory of Dr Alex Otti at the Court of Appeal sitting in Owerri. Otti was the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance in the April 2015 governorship election in Abia State. Dr Okezie... Read More

January 17, 2016

Opinion: Is Bisi Akande senile or simply stupid?

At 77 years of age, words like ignorance, ill-mannered, uncharitable, unpatriotic, hypocrite, unguarded, manic and unscrupulous should not be used to qualify an elder, but an elder who constitute nuisance constantly without regard for decorum to mislead the general public at will must be called out with such denigrating words. Bisi Akande, the All Progressive Congress... Read More

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January 17, 2016

Reuben Abati: My memorable visit to FRSC and driving on Nigeria’s roads

One of the things I have had to do in recent times was to renew my driver’s licence. This took me to the headquarters of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abuja. The procedure requires the applicant’s presence: forms to be filled, fees to be paid, fingerprinting to be done, and so, that was... Read More

January 16, 2016

Opinion: Why was black history stolen? – An explainer

The science of archaeology, paleontology, and genetics has all proved beyond any doubt that human life originated in Africa. They have all shown that the first humans that ever lived have lived in Africa. See using DNA to trace human origin and migration. Then, click through 1-19 to learn. Yet, western movies, books, continue to present... Read More

January 16, 2016

Opinion: This deafening silence from Goodluck Jonathan is definitely not golden

It is well past the time for Goodluck Jonathan to hold a “World Press Conference” and address all the questions being raised today about his alleged complicity in the various corruption scandals being unearthed by the EFCC. This is not the time for him to hide in his Otueke cocoon of imperturbability. This is not... Read More

January 16, 2016

Dele Momodu: Fellow Nigerians, let’s move away from the plethora of bad news today

Everywhere you turn in the world it seems the world would soon come to an end. If it is not some terrorist bombs exploding and floating in the rarefied air like flying saucers it is news of some deranged person spraying bullets at school kids in America. The baddest news for us lately in Nigeria... Read More

January 16, 2016

‘I only ever saw Jewel by Lisa as a global brand’ | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Lisa Folawiyo

Lisa Folawiyo started the eponymous Jewel By Lisa Brand with the sole aim of transforming the idea of ready-to-wear African fashion. Has she achieved that feat? You bet she has! Over 10 years into the business the JBL brand has expanded from just being a fashion label, to being a globally recognized lifestyle brand –... Read More

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January 16, 2016

5 surefire ways to be prominent on Nigerian Twitter

by Emeka Nwankwo The Nigerian twitter-sphere is a bag of craziness, with updates ranging from outright brilliant, funny and creative, to downright inane. It’s amazing what people can do with 140 characters. So do you need attention, feeling bored, need something to spice up your day, or you’re just really, really angry at someone, then... Read More

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January 16, 2016

2016 budget: DSS to spend N1.1bn on construction of office buildings

by Emeka Nwankwo The Department of State Security (DSS), in its 2016 budget, plans to spend N1, 130, 480, 321 on the construction and provision of office buildings. The document did not specify where the structure will be located or why it gulp such an amount of money. The DSS, which is the foremost domestic intelligence... Read More

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January 15, 2016

Opinion: Kaduna Nzeogwu and 50 years of an unknown conspiracy (LONG READ)

On January 15 1966, a bloody coup, which claimed several high profile lives took place in Nigeria. Its exactly 50 years today and as expected, the social media is now littered with e-arguments or e-wars, about what transpired in the unfortunate coup. It is important to note that, as a result of sentiments adopted by... Read More

January 15, 2016

‘I challenge those who call me a propagandist to come out’ | 10 things we learned from Lai Mohammed’s interview

by Emeka Nwankwo In an interview granted to Premuim Times, the Honorable Minister of Information and culture and Former APC spokesman, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, spoke on his former job, the regular criticism directed at him and the Federal Government’s Boko Haram war. From the revealing interview, we grasped 10 things. (All statements in quote were... Read More

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January 15, 2016

Favour Afolabi: The missing budget saga, Ita Enang- the accomplice and Buhari- the suspect

Within the Nigerian political space, you can always rely on a section in it to attempt to twist basic logic on its head on any subject matter once they come to realize that they have been found wanting on the subject matter based on their position on same – this Ita Enang matter presents another... Read More

January 15, 2016

Bayo Omisore: Perhaps, it’s time to kill the Don Jazzy character

So to start with, I am not a hater. I do not wish any evil on Don Jazzy or Michael Collins. If anything, I can be categorized as an interested onlooker when I want to be passive or an invested businessman active in the Nigerian music industry for the past 18 years. In addition, I... Read More

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January 15, 2016

Health Ministry budgets N297m for ‘computer printers’, N6m for ‘computers’

by Emeka Nwankwo One of the questionable appropriations in the 2016 budget is in the Federal Ministry of Health, where the amount earmarked for computer printers is N203 million more than what was allocated for the purchase of computers. The headquarters of the Health Ministry, in its 2016 budget, plans to spend a whooping sum of... Read More

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January 15, 2016

2016 budget: Defence Ministry to spend N229m on auditorium renovation

by Emeka Nwankwo The expenses incurred alone on the ‘preparation of budget’ by government institutions in the 2016 national budget runs into millions. While the Ministry Of Budget and National Planning will spend about N198 million on the preparation of budgets, the Ministry of Defense has earmarked N33, 233, 363 for its preparation of budget.... Read More

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January 15, 2016

Egbe Omo Oduduwa: The National Conference report is not a Nigerian people’s document

Egbe Omo Oduduwa has read through Pastor Tunde Bakare’s “Roadmap to a successful change” wherein he canvassed Jonathan conference Report as such a roadmap. Given the importance of the issue, especially at this time when another round of Constitutional Review is in the offing, we are of the opinion that Pastor Bakare’s justification must be... Read More

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January 15, 2016

Reuben Abati: January 15, a day pregnant with meanings for Nigeria

January 15 every year is Nigeria’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day: wreaths are laid, statements are made, soldiers, government officials and the Nigerian Legion attend parades, pigeons symbolizing peace are released, a dinner is organized for widows of fallen soldiers and there is so much talk about death and dying for one’s country all in honour... Read More

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January 15, 2016

YNaija Editorial: Where’s the new National Youth Policy?

In 2001, when youth development policies and programmes of the Federal Government were still handled by the Ministry of Women Affairs and Youth Development, the Olusegun Obasanjo administration drafted a National Youth Policy that was the first of its kind and was quite comprehensive. The policy had among its objectives the desire to ensure all... Read More

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January 14, 2016

Chinedu Ekeke: Indeed, the judiciary is on trial (A rejoinder to Amanze Obi of Daily Sun)

In the last two weeks, we have watched the custodians of a stolen mandate in Abia state mount the most aggressive onslaught on truth and morality. And they’ve spared nothing in this war: money, honour, conscience. The typical vote robber thinks all is fair in war, and that war time propaganda knows no rules. They... Read More

January 14, 2016

Sheikh El-Zakzaky, wife receiving treatment for gunshot wounds – Shi’ite sect

by Emeka Nwankwo Following the resounding silence on the whereabouts of the Shi’ite leader in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky, and the several unanswered questions over the controversial attack on the Shi’ite base in Zaria, Kaduna state, The Islamic Movement in Nigeria, on Thursday, released a statement which contained fresh information. The statement, which was signed... Read More

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January 14, 2016

Bird Flu returns to Nigeria [DETAILS]

by Emeka Nwankwo Two days ago, the Kano state Government, through the Directorate of Veterinary Service in the Ministry of Agriculture, confirmed that the dreaded Bird flu disease had returned to the country, with the report of several cases in the state. It would be recalled that the disease was prevalent in the country between January and... Read More

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January 14, 2016

Opinion: Sycophants are necessary in Nigerian politics, and life

Life is a cycle. What goes around comes around. There’s really not much time to make enemies and likewise no time at all to tell who are true friends. Differentiating between friends and sycophants gets harder as one climbs up the ladder of success. The reason is simple – we live in a world with... Read More

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January 14, 2016

Garba Shehu: Why we must not lose hope on Buhari’s commitment to Chibok girls

“At a time when the issue of accountability has emerged as the most talked about subject in public discourse, the theft of the 219 girls from a government school in Chibok has, expectedly kicked up questions about how far,so far, and whether this is going to be an endless wait for their return. A government... Read More

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January 13, 2016

‘We’ve produced a vaccine for Ebola’ – Russian President, Vladimir Putin

by Emeka Nwankwo Russia’s President, Vladimir Putin, on Wednesday claimed that his country has developed a vaccine for the dreaded Ebola virus. President Putin, however, did not state the name of the vaccine neither did he give details about how the drug works or how it was developed. Putin revealed to RIA Novosti news agency... Read More

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January 13, 2016

Jude Ndukwe: The arms deal probe and the corruption of tyranny

The current administration’s fight against corruption which was one of the cardinal campaign promises through which they rode to power is highly commendable but only to the undiscerning mind. The figures being reeled out so far from the anti-corruption crusade are nothing but the product of political actors who masquerade themselves as anti-corruption fighters. All the... Read More

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January 13, 2016

‘Buhari’s anti-corruption war is perfect’ – PDP Governor

by Emeka Nwankwo Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State has expressed his support for the ongoing corruption war by the President Buhari administration. He was quoted to have described the war against corruption as “perfect” after having a closed door meeting with the President at the state house in Abuja on Wednesday. The position... Read More

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Aderonke Bello: Odion Ighalo’s touching story of grass to grace

Opinion: The truth must not be murdered in the Abia Governorship tussle

Opinion: Is Bisi Akande senile or simply stupid?

Reuben Abati: My memorable visit to FRSC and driving on Nigeria’s roads

Opinion: Why was black history stolen? – An explainer

Opinion: This deafening silence from Goodluck Jonathan is definitely not golden

Dele Momodu: Fellow Nigerians, let’s move away from the plethora of bad news today

‘I only ever saw Jewel by Lisa as a global brand’ | Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Lisa Folawiyo

5 surefire ways to be prominent on Nigerian Twitter

2016 budget: DSS to spend N1.1bn on construction of office buildings

Opinion: Kaduna Nzeogwu and 50 years of an unknown conspiracy (LONG READ)

‘I challenge those who call me a propagandist to come out’ | 10 things we learned from Lai Mohammed’s interview

Favour Afolabi: The missing budget saga, Ita Enang- the accomplice and Buhari- the suspect

Bayo Omisore: Perhaps, it’s time to kill the Don Jazzy character

Health Ministry budgets N297m for ‘computer printers’, N6m for ‘computers’

2016 budget: Defence Ministry to spend N229m on auditorium renovation

Egbe Omo Oduduwa: The National Conference report is not a Nigerian people’s document

Reuben Abati: January 15, a day pregnant with meanings for Nigeria

YNaija Editorial: Where’s the new National Youth Policy?

Chinedu Ekeke: Indeed, the judiciary is on trial (A rejoinder to Amanze Obi of Daily Sun)

Sheikh El-Zakzaky, wife receiving treatment for gunshot wounds – Shi’ite sect

Bird Flu returns to Nigeria [DETAILS]

Opinion: Sycophants are necessary in Nigerian politics, and life

Garba Shehu: Why we must not lose hope on Buhari’s commitment to Chibok girls

‘We’ve produced a vaccine for Ebola’ – Russian President, Vladimir Putin

Jude Ndukwe: The arms deal probe and the corruption of tyranny

‘Buhari’s anti-corruption war is perfect’ – PDP Governor

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