Perry Brimah: Despite all the money we owe, Ghana and Nigeria are in a borrowing frenzy

@hymanprof: Buhari – Another chance to make #Nigeria great

by Hygienus Nwangwu “Daddy what are you doing?” That was the question from my two year old son as I tapped away on my keyboard, crafting this piece. “Sorting out your future” was all I could utter in response. Not that it made sense to him, but a cold shiver went down my spine on... Read More

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@WaziriAdio: Is this the Buhari moment?

by Waziri Adio “This generation of Nigerians, and indeed future generations, have no country other than Nigeria. We shall remain here and salvage it together.”—Buhari, 1984. “We seek a new Nigeria. It starts with us. It starts today… Nigeria is our home. Let us now turn it into the great nation we know it can... Read More

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Opinion: Buhari – Between inordinacy, mudslinging and politics of issue

by Kingsley Ahanonu Politics has come to be identified as a game with sizzled artistic framing; one game that’s continued to wear intense dramatic outlook. In active democracies, the dramatic nature of the game continues to invoke spewing attractions that at each turn of events, minds are incensed with interest and the whole will committed to the... Read More

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Opinion: Adamawa 2015 – Between Ribadu and Bindowo

by Abdulrazaque Bello-Barkindo Two candidates have finally emerged to run for the governorship of Adamawa State in the forthcoming 2015 elections. Let’s face it, the difference between Nuhu Ribadu, the flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Bindowo Jibrilla, is same as six and half-a-dozen, to many... Read More

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@emmaugwutheman: Na only Presient Jonathan waka come?

by Immanuel Ugwu It was no surprise that First Lady Dame Patience Jonathan relished the emergence of her husband as the sole Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party. She is a well-bred, loyal woman who has to be the natural runner up in joy at an occasion where her husband is the celebrant. But... Read More

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Opinion: On Buhari/Oshiomhole 2015 ticket I stand

by Segun Tomori Oshiomhole, having grew up in Kaduna speaks hausa language fluently and is imbued with a oratory and persuasive skills that will effectively complement the taciturn General. Being from the same South-south zone with President Jonathan will also split the votes of the region in favour of the APC. When I set out,... Read More

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@Obajeun: Buhari is a macho whose time has come

by Jonah Obajeun How can we talk about change, yet we are confronted by a 73 year-old who seems younger with his narratives than a 57 year-old? Never in history has a loud cry for change brought more profound contradictions. But today, we are a witness to history. Suddenly, Nigerians have become so angry that... Read More

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@TundeFashola: These are the failed promises of Goodluck Jonathan (FOR THE RECORDS)

WELCOME SPEECH BY HIS EXCELLENCY MR. BABATUNDE RAJI FASHOLA, SAN AT THE ALL PROGRESSIVES CONGRESS CONVENTION ON WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 10 2014 AT TESLIM BALOGUN STADIUM, LAGOS My duty today is simple; yet it is one that excites me very deeply because as I welcome you all to Lagos and to the first Presidential Convention of... Read More

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Making Christmas happen for victims of Boko Haram in the North-East

by Mark Amaza It is already mid-December and the air is thick with the smell of Christmas. Holidays are being planned, fun events being looked forward to and families excited about the times they will spend together. Sadly however, about 640,000 Nigerians are not privileged to look forward to this joyous celebration. This is because... Read More

.@Olaomojarabi: Who really is General Buhari?

by Olajide Omojarabi I watched General Muhammadu Buhari on TV read his acceptance speech after his victory at the APC primary election. He reeled off his plans for the country with the vigor of a man who, in his septuagenarian, is not ready to give up his political ambitions for the country. Millions of Nigerians... Read More

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.@alabaster85: #BringBackOurGirls – For Chibok, may the tears cease

by Soyombo Ayomikun 1.History Won’t forget The leader Under whose watch Our daughters Disappeared NO! 2.The Commander With his retinue Keeps dancing around Screaming ‘Power!’ With each shout Bombs answer Souls depart Ashes fill our throats 3.How Will history Forget The anguish And pains From Chibok, The horror Nigeria Swallowed The... Read More

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.@Survivor17: Surely, pride goes before a fall (Y! Superblogger)

by Buki Otuyemi When they said “Pride goes before a fall”, they weren’t kidding. Last week, the ridiculous tantrum thrown by Cho Hyun-ah shoki, a senior executive at Korean Air was reported all over the world. Hell broke loose when the plane she was on waited to take off and Cho Hyun-ah shoki was served... Read More

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Opinion: Ohaneze must negotiate with Jonathan now

by Obinna Akukwe Igbo leaders must ensure that the fraudulent construction of second Niger Bridge which will be tolled for 20 years is stopped forthwith. For our support for Jonathan, we should have a toll free Niger Bridge constructed with Federal Government money, not this private public-private partnershp meant to enslave Ndigbo. President Jonathan... Read More

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Tunde Fagbenle: Leaders who ruined Africa… and what to do about them

by Tunde Fagbenle Not long ago, my son, Olatunde (O-T) drew my attention to a TED show captioned: “The leaders who ruined Africa, and the generation who can fix it.” In sending the link to me, O-T was speaking both to me and to himself — to our generations — he being just as passionate... Read More

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Opinion: Imo State – Rochas to Ihedioha is going from frying pan to fire

by Kenneth Uwadi The point should be noted that the Rochas Okorocha led government of Imo State does not deserve to stay a day longer in power, let alone stay till 2015, not with the ‘miserable 20,000 naira a month’ called salary he pays to some selected Imo youths who are placed as casuals. Casual... Read More

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Femi Aribisala: Read how Nigerian pastors will rob you in January

by Femi Aribisala The armed robber takes your money from you with a gun in his hand: the pastor takes your money by brandishing a bible. Jesus berated the mercenary religious leaders of biblical days. He told them: “‘It is written, my house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you have made it... Read More

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.@SimonKolawole: Can Jonathan survive this blitzkrieg?

by Simon Kolawole Will he survive? Will he detonate the bomb? Let’s just relax, with popcorn and Pepsi, and soak in the closing scenes. There could still be a twist, who knows. It’s an exhilarating political thriller. You are watching a two-hour movie. President Goodluck Jonathan is the “actor” (that’s what we used to call... Read More

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Opinion: Why do Sobowale and Ogbodo hate Okonjo-Iweala so much?

by Mohammed Seidu Unlike Dele Sobowale, Abraham Ogbodo of the Guardian on Sunday has not been a copious and unrelenting critic of Okonjo-Iweala. So when expected that an editor of his calibre and experience, despite the lurid and false headline, would have something substantial to say, contribute some fresh ideas to help the country get... Read More

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.@MaxSiollun: Biafra – A lesson for the world in making peace?

by Max Siollun Nigerians are an opinionated and self-critical bunch. Dinner and beer parlour conversations among Nigerians almost inevitably turn to the country’s underwhelming accomplishments and disastrous mismanagement. Self-flagellation is a national obsession. Despite our penchant for mvoicing our opinion when it comes to national failures, we suddenly become reticent when it comes to recognizing... Read More

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.@Wildeji: Really, why do dogs dig the ground? (Y! Superblogger)

by Deji Asiru-Balogun If your dog is digging to escape from the yard, try to figure out why he wants to escape. If anxious when left alone, see your veterinarian or a behavior consultant for help in treating possible separation anxiety. Dogs dig for several different reasons. Sometimes dogs dig to make a cool spot... Read More

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.@DeleMomodu: My passionate letter to Gen. Muhammadu Buhari

by Dele Momodu Your Excellency, let me start by congratulating you on a keenly contested Presidential Primary of your party APC which you won resoundingly. Even if I’m not a member of your party, I’m a recent convert to Buharism, as previously explained elsewhere, and I believe every member of the opposition must join forces... Read More

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.@Jayegaskia: APC or PDP – What will your choice be?

by Jaye Gaskia Again although the ruling PDP has demonstrated that it is incapable of solving this problem, where is the alternative program of the APC to address this problem and ensure self sufficiency in domestic refining capacity? What will the APC do in this regard over the next 4 years? Now that the... Read More

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