Opinion: How PDP can regain its dominance before 2019 general elections

The massive lost Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) suffered certainly did not come as surprise to some Nigerians and political analysts because of the magnitude of APC’s campaign and tenacity to wrestle powers from Jonathan. Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), since its birth in 1998 had held on to power for 16 years starting from 8 years... Read More

December 24, 2015

Opinion: Buhari’s bow before Saraki is a message to cynics of change

As foretold, all political storms and intrigues that plagued the 8th National Assembly in the onset, particularly the Saraki multidimensional-cases and the rifts in the House of Reps against Dogara, have stylishly died down and the depth of all wounds are becoming healed while the surface is getting smoothly cleaned, day-in-day-out. As extension of political... Read More

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December 23, 2015

Kikiowo Ileowo: Why N5,000 monthly stipend is absolutely necessary in Nigeria

“It is quite true that man lives by bread alone — when there is no bread. But what happens to man’s desires when there is plenty of bread and when his belly is chronically filled?” (Maslow, 1943, p. 375). So many pundits have advocated reasons why cash transfer to Nigeria’s desperately poor is unnecessary and... Read More

December 23, 2015

Opinion: 5 reasons a Biafra referendum must occur by March 31, 2016

1. Biafra is Africa’s first true post neocolonial state. Take a look at the map of Africa, it has changed very little since the height of colonialism in 1950. The borders of Africa today are same as the colonial borders. South Africa is the former Union of South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo... Read More

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December 22, 2015

#YNaija2015Review: The 10 most fascinating Nigerians of 2015

The 10 most fascinating, intriguing and interesting Nigerians of 2015, as compiled by media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu BUKOLA SARAKI The Senate President pulled one of the deftest political moves in our recent democratic history when he went against all odds, especially his party’s wishes and won his position as the 3rd man in Nigeria’s political hierarchy. Coming... Read More

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December 22, 2015

‘The answers to our problems are not beyond us’ | Full text of Buhari’s speech at 2016 budget presentation

2016 budget speech delivered by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, to a joint session of the National Assembly. I am honoured and privileged to present the 2016 Budget proposal. This is my first address before this joint session of the National Assembly. I have come here today, not only to address members of the National... Read More

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December 22, 2015

‘We’re ready to move swiftly and speedily’ | Read Saraki’s full speech at 2016 budget presentation

An address by the Senate President and Chairman of the National Assembly, Senator Abubakar Bukola Saraki, to the joint session of the National Assembly on the presentation of the 2016 draft appropriation bill by his excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari. “It is my pleasure on behalf of my Distinguished and Honourable colleagues to warmly welcome you... Read More

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December 22, 2015

Atoke: How to get scammed by a Nigerian

Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about traditional African religion and the way the practice is portrayed on TV by indigenous filmmakers. One thing that strikes me as odd is the dingy hut that usually houses the human intermediary between the gods and the supplicants. In a small cluttered room, with red curtains, is a... Read More

December 22, 2015

Reno Omokri: Dear Lai Mohammed, learn to take the bitter with the sweet

Dear Honourable Minister Lai Mohammed, Greetings and congratulations on your recent and well deserved appointment as Nigeria’s Minister of Information. You may recall that we met on the set of ‘Politics Today’ in May of 2011 soon after I was interviewed by Deji Bademosi and just before you were interviewed. The purpose of my letter... Read More

December 22, 2015

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Fayose, foaming at the mouth with epilepsy of lies, predicts his own doom

Governor Ayodele Fayose of Ekiti State maintains his false sense of security and invincibility with delusions of grandeur. He avoids looking scared when in fact he’s in panic overdrive. He embalms his face with cosmetic joy when he’s bleeding from inside. He disregards bad news. Dodges the reality. But lately, joy has been hard to... Read More

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December 20, 2015

Aderonke Bello: A subtle appeal to President Buhari on sports in Nigeria

Sir, permit me to wish you a belated happy birthday and I pray that the Almighty God hold you tightly and bless you with good health, wisdom and all you desire to do to move Nigeria to greater heights. I am writing you as a patriotic Nigerian, Sports Journalist and advocate to do the needful... Read More

December 20, 2015

Emmanuel Ugwu: The Zaria massacre, a betrayal of soldiery and President Buhari’s apathy

Before the troll mob advance, consistent with the misshapen line of pedestrian reasoning that dogs Nigerian social discourse, that my given name and the religion it suggests that I profess effectively disqualify me from commenting on the massacre of Zaria, I present my credentials: I am a human being. And my humanity obligates me to interrogate that rash... Read More

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December 20, 2015

Umar Sa’ad Hassan: Before Nigerian soldiers’ romance with camera phones becomes a habitual catalyst for doom

The advent of the camera phone will go down as one of the best innovations of man in recent times. We caught the bug a bit late due to our placement at the ‘last floor’ of the globe but nonetheless, seeing it work first hand only heightened the thrill. From being excited over the ability... Read More

December 20, 2015

ChukwuEmeka Nwankwo: Dear future me, did we ever become the leaders of tomorrow?

Tell me, future me, has the grass gotten greener over the other side? What year is it? We in the present are still in 2015 Nigeria groping in darkness despite the abundance of light outside and an electric switch nearby. It is like we are swimming in the Imo River but still have soap in... Read More

December 20, 2015

Reuben Abati: El-Zakzaky’s ding-dong battle with the Nigerian state and the dangers of sectarian war

So much has been said about the December 12 confrontation between the Nigerian Army and members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria led by Sheik Ibraheem El-Zakzaky, the leader of the Shia in Nigeria. I guess the point has been well-made that there are faults on both sides. There seems to be a consensus, however,... Read More

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December 19, 2015

David Leffler: A scientific approach to prevent terrorism and war

The state-run Saudi Press Agency has announced that 34 nations are forming a new “Islamic military alliance” to fight terrorism. But will this new alliance really be able to prevent future terrorist attacks and create lasting peace? There is no statistically validated guarantee that the military strategy of fighting violence with violence will work. It certainly has not... Read More

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December 19, 2015

Femi Fani-Kayode: A government of sadists and heartless liars

On the night of 12th December 2015 in the city of Zaria, Kaduna state, Sheik El Zakzaky, the leader of the 10 million-strong Shia muslim community in Nigeria, was shot, brutalized and dumped in a wheelbarrow. He barely escaped with his life but sadly, according to Iranian government sources and the New York Times, his... Read More

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December 19, 2015

Jude Ndukwe: Massacres in the land, the idiocy of ‘change’ and the conspiracy of watchdogs

With the recent and continued killing of innocent, harmless, armless, hapless and helpless Nigerians by the Buhari administration, Nigerians are beginning to wonder if there was any real meaning in the “Change” mantra of the ruling party, APC. This is in addition to the regular invasion of homes, both private and official, of Nigerians, and... Read More

December 18, 2015

Reuben Abati: If we fail to teach history, we’ll repeat the mistakes of the past

There is never a scarcity of shocking events, revelations, encounters and experiences in the course of the interesting times we seem destined to live in. But nothing can perhaps be more shocking than a recent encounter I had with a young man. He had remarked quite innocently to my hearing that he wondered what all... Read More

December 18, 2015

Titilope Owoyemi: Worry less, laugh more, savour your moments (30 Days of Gratitude)

When I was approached to write this piece, I laughed, loud and long. Not because I don’t think I have anything to be grateful for, but because my immediate thought was, “where on earth do I start?” Well, humour me a bit and read on as I begin by painting a picture of my average... Read More

December 16, 2015

Jude Ndukwe: Mimiko’s Ondo state blazes the trail as Africa’s model of development

Nigeria is a country known to be plagued by extreme poverty, illiteracy and disease despite the overwhelming abundance of natural resources and wealth God has endowed her with. It has defied logic, no matter how adjusted, that despite her wealth that should evoke envy from even great nations like the United States of America, Britain,... Read More

December 16, 2015

Opinion: Dear Nigerians, Fani-Kayode called us sadists, liars and no one noticed

Nigerians are sadists – only if sadists suffer and smile at the same time. Then yes, they are. In his usual, unbecoming fashion, Femi Fani-Kayode has once again cried wolf and this time, no one is fooled. As Nigeria is plunged even deeper into messier and confusing ordeals left, right and center, more Nigerians are... Read More

December 16, 2015

YNaija Editorial: There’s a glaring need for an independent investigation into Zaria killings

For the past few days, there has been unrest and tension in the city of Zaria, Kaduna State following a clash between the Nigerian Army and members of the Islamic Movement, a Shia Muslim group led by radical cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. Although the exact details of the clash are still unclear, it seems that... Read More

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December 16, 2015

‘Security challenges persist in our region’ | Read President Buhari’s welcome address at 48th ECOWAS summit

Below is a welcome address by President Muhammadu Buhari, at the 48th ordinary session of the ECOWAS summit of Heads of State and Government. I am pleased to welcome you all to Abuja for the 48th Ordinary Session of the Summit of the Economic Community of West African States. Allow me, your Excellencies, to pay... Read More

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December 16, 2015

Joachim MacEbong: Can Zaria be a teachable moment for the Nigerian army?

In the last two weeks, a few people decided to use social media to show appreciation to our soldiers fighting on the frontlines against Boko Haram, with the #ThankASoldier hashtag. It was a laudable idea that was extended even to the families of the soldiers. It also made me reflect once on the relationship between... Read More

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December 16, 2015

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Questions for Bukola Saraki and his dumb followers

Wave after wave, Bukola Mesujamba Saraki has proven to be an error of our democracy. The latest installment of Saraki’s leadership gone bad that has become a tragic Nigerian ritual was his vocal support for the obnoxious Internet censorship bill. The achingly familiar sequence began when Saraki and wife beater Dino Melaye engaged in social... Read More

December 15, 2015

Ogundana Michael Rotimi: There is no act of terror greater than the #DasukiGate

Boko Haram was tagged the world most deadly terrorist group in 2014. According to The Global Terrorism Index, Boko Haram killed more people- 6,644 in terror attacks in 2014 than any other terrorist group in the world. The Islamic State, ISIL, which is based in Syria and Iraq, follows closely behind, at 6,073 deaths through... Read More

December 14, 2015

Opinion: How to revive the non-existent economy of Osun state

Today, many are in doubt as to whether there is even an Osun economy as it were. Opinions range from the fact that one cannot call a situation where everybody (includes doctors, artisans, pharmacists, traders, e.t.c ) waits for allocation from Abuja before anything economic happens in the state an economy. Some others think if... Read More

December 14, 2015

Jude Ndukwe: Biafra, Junaid Muhammed and Northern Nigeria’s elite terrorists

The recent and relentless unfortunate comments of a certain Junaid Muhammed, the purported convener of the Coalition of Northern Politicians, Academics, Professionals and Businessmen, have assumed a war dimension against Ndigbo and need to be addressed decisively now as always. One would have willingly chosen to fall into the destructive temptation of ignoring the man... Read More

Opinion: How PDP can regain its dominance before 2019 general elections

Opinion: Buhari’s bow before Saraki is a message to cynics of change

Kikiowo Ileowo: Why N5,000 monthly stipend is absolutely necessary in Nigeria

Opinion: 5 reasons a Biafra referendum must occur by March 31, 2016

#YNaija2015Review: The 10 most fascinating Nigerians of 2015

‘The answers to our problems are not beyond us’ | Full text of Buhari’s speech at 2016 budget presentation

‘We’re ready to move swiftly and speedily’ | Read Saraki’s full speech at 2016 budget presentation

Atoke: How to get scammed by a Nigerian

Reno Omokri: Dear Lai Mohammed, learn to take the bitter with the sweet

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Fayose, foaming at the mouth with epilepsy of lies, predicts his own doom

Aderonke Bello: A subtle appeal to President Buhari on sports in Nigeria

Emmanuel Ugwu: The Zaria massacre, a betrayal of soldiery and President Buhari’s apathy

Umar Sa’ad Hassan: Before Nigerian soldiers’ romance with camera phones becomes a habitual catalyst for doom

ChukwuEmeka Nwankwo: Dear future me, did we ever become the leaders of tomorrow?

Reuben Abati: El-Zakzaky’s ding-dong battle with the Nigerian state and the dangers of sectarian war

David Leffler: A scientific approach to prevent terrorism and war

Femi Fani-Kayode: A government of sadists and heartless liars

Jude Ndukwe: Massacres in the land, the idiocy of ‘change’ and the conspiracy of watchdogs

Reuben Abati: If we fail to teach history, we’ll repeat the mistakes of the past

Titilope Owoyemi: Worry less, laugh more, savour your moments (30 Days of Gratitude)

Jude Ndukwe: Mimiko’s Ondo state blazes the trail as Africa’s model of development

Opinion: Dear Nigerians, Fani-Kayode called us sadists, liars and no one noticed

YNaija Editorial: There’s a glaring need for an independent investigation into Zaria killings

‘Security challenges persist in our region’ | Read President Buhari’s welcome address at 48th ECOWAS summit

Joachim MacEbong: Can Zaria be a teachable moment for the Nigerian army?

Bayo Oluwasanmi: Questions for Bukola Saraki and his dumb followers

Opinion: Buhari, freedom of press and the unfortunate social media bill

Ogundana Michael Rotimi: There is no act of terror greater than the #DasukiGate

Opinion: How to revive the non-existent economy of Osun state

Jude Ndukwe: Biafra, Junaid Muhammed and Northern Nigeria’s elite terrorists

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