Opinion: The striking similarities between Bayelsa and Abia governorship elections

A wise man does not cut his nose, just to spite his face. The unfolding electoral drama in the Bayelsa state governorship election, especially the cancellation of the election in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa state by the State Returning Officer, Prof. Zane Akapaku, who is the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University... Read More

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December 14, 2015

Emmanuel Ugwu: Josephine, the airport cleaner, serves a potent lesson on how we can sanitize Nigeria

My person of the year lacks the trappings of a world changer. She is not a person of power. She doesn’t boast universal renown. She is a commoner; an easily forgettable face. Josephine Ugwu was a contract hand with a concessionaire that handled the sanitation of Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos. She worked a grueling... Read More

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December 13, 2015

Adewunmi Emoruwa: Why Donald Trump is Nigeria’s best man for US Presidency

Nigeria – The Christmas lights aren’t shining bright enough; the streets look pale in contrast to previous years of this very season. My fellow countrymen are found haphazardly in queues, at fuel stations, sharing views of the not so cheering news of billions dollars allegedly stolen as the Economy needs a prescription, maybe doses of... Read More

December 13, 2015

Umar Sa’ad Hassan: Why we must avoid a treadmill war against corruption

The Anti-Corruption war has gathered momentum and the willpower of the government is most commendable. We have transited from probes that lead no where exactly; in other words, ones that die the ‘Nigerian death’ to ones that end with immediate prosecution of those found wanting. However, we must proceed from this point with extreme caution... Read More

December 13, 2015

Reuben Abati: The tragedy of Great Ife and the legacy of President Buhari

I have been reading some depressing stories about the state of the Obafemi Awolowo University, formerly University of Ife, which provide an equally depressing metaphor for the state of higher education in Nigeria. Great Ife, known to its staff, students and alumni, is probably Nigeria’s first model university in every respect. Its major competitors were... Read More

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December 12, 2015

Dele Momodu: The time to give and inspire hope is now

Fellow Nigerians, let me start by emphasising that there is no task bigger than empowering our youths and liberating them from abject poverty. I sincerely do not envy President Muhammadu Buhari in this regard. Most of our youths nowadays believe government can do it all but in reality this is impossible. There are different ways... Read More

December 11, 2015

Opinion: TSA, Remita and the task before the Senate

The full implementation of Treasury Single Account by the Buhari government, with the core objectives of blocking leakages in government revenues and expenditures across board, is quite outstanding and laudable for its clear potentials to salvage the Nigerian economy from decline to prosperity. At the time when heads are nodded in appreciation of this development,... Read More

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December 11, 2015

Opinion: The Senate may not always get it right, but on TSA, it’s spot-on

Edmund Burke- The Irish statesman mentioned in his affirmative quote that, the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. The news hovering around the media spaces on the alleged secrecy and unauthorised payments to the agents involved in the full implementation of the Treasury Single Account may... Read More

December 11, 2015

Aderonke Bello: Open letter to the Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung

I want to congratulate you on your appointment as the number one sports administrator in Nigeria and I wish you a productive regime in the office. Having said that, Sir, I want to bring to your attention the things that are not properly done or overlooked in Football and Basketball especially – two of the... Read More

December 10, 2015

Opinion: How Oshiomhole went from ‘Comrade Governor’ to ‘Empty Barrel’

Leadership is a grave responsibility. As such, a leader is expected to demonstrate a few fundamental qualities some of which are honesty, integrity and a pursuit of knowledge. While these qualities are important for everyone, they become even more vital as one assumes higher levels of leadership. It is therefore worrisome to see some leaders... Read More

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December 10, 2015

Opinion: My dear Governor’ Oshiomhole has become the Prince of Jesters

I have read, first with discomfort, and then with something akin to horror, the words that have been attributed to my dear governor, Adams Oshiomhole. I call him ‘my dear governor’ for two reasons; first, I am indigene of the nation’s big heart; and second, one of the ballot papers of the Edo state 2012... Read More

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December 10, 2015

TSA probe: The 8th Senate may just get it right

It is not often one gets to witness a probe in a Nigerian Senate, go from start to finish. I’m glad to say we may, and very soon. When the Senate began its probe of the TSA, Remita, CBN scam in November, I told anyone who cared enough to listen, that this was just another... Read More

December 10, 2015

Opinion: How the habit of ‘trying or struggling’ can make you a better person

I have come to the realization that there comes a rough ride on the way to realising dreams, most of the experiences being not so pleasant. These are also the testing times in disguise, asking you to kick harder. The more you pack a punch, the higher you will rise! There are times we are... Read More

December 9, 2015

Opinion: The suspension of Great Ife students’ union and other pertinent matters

It usually surprise many people that, on their arrival at the Obafemi Awolowo University Campus, one of the first structures out of all the beautiful buildings on the campus, one come across is the Great Ife Students’ Union Building, also known as Ken Saro-Wiwa Building. The location of this monument itself is deliberate to remind the... Read More

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December 9, 2015

Chuma Nwagbogu: My mother’s slap and how I learned to drive

The more I reflect on the lessons my parents taught me, the more stories I remember. The more stories I remember, the clearer their actions become. The clearer their actions become, the more aware I become of my indebtedness to the people I have fought my whole life. When I was sixteen, my mum decided... Read More

December 9, 2015

Opinion: N5, 000 Social Welfare tokenism is a waste and damage to Nigeria’s reputation

The proposed plan of Federal Government of Nigeria led by President Muhammadu Buhari to commence payment of N5, 000 Social welfare to about 25 million Nigerians is a plan one must critically and objectively look into before jumping into praises of government. It was widely reported in most Nigerian dailies on Tuesday 8th of December... Read More

December 8, 2015

Caleb Okereke Tochukwu: Things I want you to learn before 2015 is over

I want you to learn about life, about its artifices. Learn of how like the seasons it would come with its highs and lows. It would tell you on some days that you were made to be inconsequential and that the dreams you have carved in your mind of distant places are as trivial as... Read More

December 6, 2015

December deadline: Another trip to Maiduguri

It was neither a vacation trip nor a tour for seasonal ceremony. It was a journey to attend a crisis communication seminar for humanitarian workers and journalists covering disasters which was held in Maiduguri in the first week of December 2015. My family members could not dissuade me from the trip that hopefully would provide... Read More

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December 6, 2015

Emmanuel Ugwu: Sambo Dasuki and the beastial High Thieves

Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu once sat down for an interview with a newspaper reporter. The reporter, to break the ice, called the former Biafra secessionist leader, ‘’Chief’’. Ojukwu repulsed the honorific designation –as though it was a slur. Ojukwu admonished the journalist to stick with, ‘’Dim’’: ‘’Chief’’ sounded like ‘’Thief’’. Many thieves answered to the title... Read More

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December 6, 2015

Anti-social media Bill: We need a sane person to lead Nigerian Senators to Yaba Left

Seven days in Nigeria make one weak. In Nigeria we are accustomed to madness; like Prof. Chinedu Nebo said, approximately 64 Million Nigerians, that is one-third of our populace have madness in them. But happenings this week, it appears, is more than I bargained for and I was mentally un-(st)-able to pick on a singular... Read More

December 6, 2015

Reuben Abati: A recommended reading list for Nigeria’s ministers

A day after the present set of Ministers took oath of office, Nigerians took to twitter to recommend books they think will be of use to them and provide necessary knowledge and guidance suitable for the discharge of their various assignments. Tolu Ogunlesi initiated the idea with the tag: #ReadingListNG, and a request that the... Read More

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December 5, 2015

Lami Phillips: Rediscovering myself and learning about time and chance (30 Days of Gratitude)

This year has been about patience for me… Patience, and letting go. I felt the need to pause, and for a perfectionist workaholic like me that usually feels like hell on a lollipop stick. Lol! In life we measure a lot; goals, accomplishments, degrees, awards, social media stats and likes, etc, and so this sometimes... Read More

December 4, 2015

Why you must #ThankASoldier for keeping you safe

by Editi Effiong A change in perception. How easy is it to die for another? Especially when that other is someone you barely know? A few months ago, I started a yearlong tour of Northern Nigeria, which has brought me just short of coming face to face with the current war against terrorism. A striking... Read More

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December 4, 2015

Isoken Ogiemwonyi: Test your limits and be grateful for challenges (30 Days of Gratitude)

‘Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to become successful’ – Zig Ziglar 2015 was the year I tested my limits, the year it crystallised in my mind that knowing, and doing are worlds apart. It started off pretty strong- positive as always, yes I’m one of those New Years Resolution –... Read More

December 4, 2015

Reuben Abati writes on Sugabelly, Audu’s son‎s and rape (READ)

You probably don’t know Sugabelly. I don’t know her either. But it is the twitter handle of a Nigerian lady: @sugabelly, who in the wake of the death of former Governor Abubakar Audu of Kogi State felt the urge to go public with her story. My foregrounding her/story as opposed to his/story is further affirmation... Read More

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December 3, 2015

Nkem Onwudiwe: Be grateful for setbacks and unaffected by opinions (30 Days of Gratitude)

As the year 2015 comes to an end and I reflect; I’m grateful for being blessed with the privilege to still be amongst the living. I am grateful for good health, my family and for the opportunity given each day to work towards fulfilling my purpose and achieving my goals. I am grateful for all... Read More

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December 2, 2015

Adaora Mbelu-Dania: Do more, be more and keep the faith (30 Days of Gratitude)

by Francesca Uriri This year has been a big lesson in patience, delegation, and understanding that what is meant for me, is meant for me. Having a baby meant mandatory down time, and an immediate need to find an efficient structure to be able to manage my responsibilities to my family, and still handle business... Read More

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December 1, 2015

Opinion: The abandoned Rivers state students and the ridicule in foreign lands

I recently stumbled on a piece posted by a friend on Facebook about the of some ‘abandoned’ Rivers State students on government funded undergraduate scholarships at various Universities in Canada. At the moment, Canadian Universities are being owed tuition fees for about two terms, a sum amounting to about $2.5million. The scholarships were awarded by... Read More

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Opinion: The striking similarities between Bayelsa and Abia governorship elections

Emmanuel Ugwu: Josephine, the airport cleaner, serves a potent lesson on how we can sanitize Nigeria

Adewunmi Emoruwa: Why Donald Trump is Nigeria’s best man for US Presidency

Umar Sa’ad Hassan: Why we must avoid a treadmill war against corruption

Reuben Abati: The tragedy of Great Ife and the legacy of President Buhari

Dele Momodu: The time to give and inspire hope is now

YNaija Editorial: Will the 2016 budget deliver as promised?

Opinion: TSA, Remita and the task before the Senate

Opinion: The Senate may not always get it right, but on TSA, it’s spot-on

Aderonke Bello: Open letter to the Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung

Opinion: How Oshiomhole went from ‘Comrade Governor’ to ‘Empty Barrel’

Opinion: My dear Governor’ Oshiomhole has become the Prince of Jesters

TSA probe: The 8th Senate may just get it right

Opinion: How the habit of ‘trying or struggling’ can make you a better person

Opinion: The suspension of Great Ife students’ union and other pertinent matters

Chuma Nwagbogu: My mother’s slap and how I learned to drive

Opinion: N5, 000 Social Welfare tokenism is a waste and damage to Nigeria’s reputation

Adekoya Boladale: This Social Media deserves to be banned

Caleb Okereke Tochukwu: Things I want you to learn before 2015 is over

December deadline: Another trip to Maiduguri

Emmanuel Ugwu: Sambo Dasuki and the beastial High Thieves

Anti-social media Bill: We need a sane person to lead Nigerian Senators to Yaba Left

Reuben Abati: A recommended reading list for Nigeria’s ministers

Lami Phillips: Rediscovering myself and learning about time and chance (30 Days of Gratitude)

Why you must #ThankASoldier for keeping you safe

Isoken Ogiemwonyi: Test your limits and be grateful for challenges (30 Days of Gratitude)

Reuben Abati writes on Sugabelly, Audu’s son‎s and rape (READ)

Nkem Onwudiwe: Be grateful for setbacks and unaffected by opinions (30 Days of Gratitude)

Adaora Mbelu-Dania: Do more, be more and keep the faith (30 Days of Gratitude)

Opinion: The abandoned Rivers state students and the ridicule in foreign lands

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