Author: YNaija

@mcspella: Before we become refugees in our country

by Ehi Akpata When a handshake crosses the elbow it has become another thing - Chinua Achebe This proverb made famous by the legendary writer, Chinua Achebe, can be applied…

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@saatah: Ethnic politics for dummies

by Saatah Nubari I planned on doing this piece the day after the Presidential primaries of the leading opposition party in Nigeria, the APC; but with the boorish, uncouth and rascally…

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@emmaugwutheman: #SpeakerTambuwal at the beautiful gate

by Immanuel Ugwu There is something tellingly uncanny about the fact that President Goodluck Jonathan exposed his personal capacity for malevolence on the day in history when he was born…

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“I am almost fearless“: Leading Ladies Africa speaks to Adaora Mbelu

by Francesca Uriri Talented, ambitious and fiercely creative Adaora Mbelu is leading the charge in the new wave of young, female, media entrepreneurs. She talks about having big dreams and…

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@Diiwanna: Where are the warriors? (Y! FrontPage)

by Dayo Olugbemi “Me I like my country I like the land and people Everything e dey for Nigeria Make we join hand To make Nigeria better!” I used to…

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@wildeji: How to handle canine abuse in dogs? (Y! Superblogger)

by Deji Asiru-Balogun It is a sad fact of life that many dogs suffer abuse of some kind during their lives. Abuse can take the form of physical assaults or…

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@Delemomodu: Dear GEJ, stopping fighting on too many fronts

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, today is one of those days that I don’t even know where to start from. I’m sure you won’t blame me for finding myself in…

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@Adekoyabee: Very soon, #Nigeria will be dead

by Adekoya Boladale In a few months time, Africa most populous nation, Nigeria will be heading to the polls to elect its political representatives in an electoral exercise  that has…

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@Oddy4real: In Abia State, the beautiful ones are not yet born (#TAOrjiReport)

by Ayokunle Odekunle THE BEGINNING I got a call from a friend and someone I respect so much, Chinedu Ekekeee in late October telling me he had included my name in…

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@tundeleye: Austerity- What is good for the people is good for the Government

by Tunde Leye I am one of those who have kept track of the oil prices as well as fall in global demand for our oil for a couple of…

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Akin Osuntokun: Poverty of Nigeria’s history

by Akin Osuntokun Following upon the publication of the column penultimate week titled ‘Unfounded Fears of Revanchist Igbo’ I have been inundated with requests to write a companion piece on…

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Perry Brimah: Help! President Jonathan protects #BokoHaram terrorists from us

by Perry Brimah Our president on the 9th of March, 2011, announced that he knew the sponsors of Boko Haram terror. It is over three years later; he leaves them free…

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Solomon Osadolor: Your kid is going to hate you (Y! Superblogger)

by Solomon Osadolor I'm not even kidding right now. I'm just trying to save you from yourselves. You're setting yourselves up to be the uncool dads and mums of the…

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Olusegun Adeniyi: This is Emir Sanusi’s strategy to defeating #BokoHaram

by Olusegun Adeniyi While he was delighted to see me, the first time we would be meeting since he ascended the throne of his forefathers in June this year, it…

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@Toksero: #BokoHaram – Need for review of military expenditure and strategy (Y! FrontPage)

by Toks Ero Pertinent questions must be asked concerning the Nigerian federal government's and the military’s handling of the Boko Haram insurgency. From inception of incidences of bomb blasts to…

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@Adunnibaby: Why #Ekiti voters are the most sophisticated in Nigeria

by Abimbola Adelakun When Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti State needed to thank God for winning the governorship election held in June, he headed for a rather unusual place –…

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@Hembuts: The time to change #Nigeria is now!

by Hemenseter Butu It started in University of Jos, when I met some young men who were properly motivated and willing to do a new thing on the Plateau. We…

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@AdaobiOkwy : 10 things you should never do after a breakup (Y! Superblogger)

by Adaobi Okwy Breakups are hard. You discover first hand that most of the cliches from books and well meaning friends and family members don’t work for you. You realize…

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Deji Olunlade: What happens when your dog bites a visitor? (Y! Legal)

by Deji Olunlade Charla Nash, was attacked by her friend’s pet chimpanzee (Travis) when the friend, Herold, invited her to come over and help lure Travis back into her house…

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Rotimi Fashakin: Dear @APCNigeria, we need GMB to defeat Jonathan in 2015

by Rotimi Fashakin Arguably, the choice of the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the February 2015 election has generated more interest than that of the PDP…

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A Nigerian military officer directs civilians at a checkpoint along Sapele-Warr road in the Niger Delta region | Filed Photo: YNaija.com

A retired General talks about the war in the North-East : This is how to win

by G.B.E Onwuneme The Nigerian Armed Forces, in particular, the Nigeria Army, have distinguished themselves right from Independence, in terms of professionalism, discipline and successful operations. The army's performance in…

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@Toperants: How to increase my influence as a blogger (Y! Superblogger)

by Tope Olofin So as a blogger, what you basically want to do is influence people to visit your blog, you want to influence them to read, watch or listen…

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Joe Igbokwe: Why @atiku and others should step down for Buhari

by Joe Igbokwe I am writing this article in my capacity as Joe Igbokwe, I am writing this piece as an Author and writer and I am writing this as…

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@Diiwana: Wake up #Nigeria, Science Fairs, not Wizboy please! (Y! FrontPage)

by Dayo Olugbemi I don't  know about you but I am tired of watching people sing. Yea, we have abundant talent in Nigeria when it comes to singing. The point has been…

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Femi Aribisala: Buhari will be betrayed by @APCNigeria, and this is how it will happen

by Femi Aribisala When Muhammadu Buhari ran for president in 2011, he made a solemn pledge to Nigerians: “This campaign is the third and last one for me. I will…

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@MrAyedee: My thoughts on @MObanikoro’s court cases on citizenship and age

by Aye Dee As far as I know, Musiliu Obanikoro is a natural born citizen of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and nowhere else. Not Outer Mongolia, not the Kingdom of Norway and…

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Withdrawal of security aides: Court Strikes out Tambuwal’s Suit against the Federal Government

by Godwin Akanfe The suit instituted by embattled Speaker, Federal House of Representatives Hon Aminu Waziri Tambuwal against the Attorney General of the Federation and the Inspector General of Police…

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Opinion: This is how smoking and drinking will kill you

by Godspower Ojehumen “Don’t take alcohol, you will get drunk and not be able to control your actions and it is unchristian”  “Don’t smoke, you will get intoxicated and be…

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@Survivor17: Learn from GEJ, no condition is permanent (Y! Superblogger)

by Buki Otuyemi In the picture above, former Bayelsa State governor Alamieyeseigha is seen standing authoritatively in front of his then deputy governor Goodluck Jonathan, who is now the president…

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@ChrisBamidele: “I’ve slept with just two guys” and other lies girls tell (Y! Superblogger)

by Chris Bamidele Do you want to hear the truth? You are the number 9,999 dude in your hood that is getting that number. So don’t start jubilating that you…

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