YNaija Analysis: Fuel subsidy report: don’t forget the message

by Joachim Mac-Ebong In a country desperately short of heroes, perhaps the rush to canonise Farouk Lawan was understandable, even if premature and ill-advised. Close followers of the House of Representatives since 1999 would have taken note of the diminutive legislator from Kano, known for his principled stand on a range of issues. By chairing the House... Read More

Bribery, corruption, farouk lawan, fuel subsidy report, nigeria

June 12, 2012

Opinion: I think Nigerian airlines should think of turning Japanese

So, Nigerians suffers yet again due to another air crash disaster. Anger, grief, questions, claims, finger-pointing and shock has engulfed the nation. Although the questionable history and physical condition of the plane at the time of its purchase actually borders on the criminal (in my opinion), I shall not dwell into that. Let us rather consider that... Read More

aviation, japan airlines, nigeria #danacrash, safety

June 12, 2012

In loving memory of Anita Onita, a friend lost in the Dana Crash, by Dayo Isreal

“Temidayo!” That’s how she usually screamed my name, most times to get me to pick up the phone from upstairs or to tell me my food is ready. Her number was on my speed dial, I always longed to hear her voice, share thoughts with her or get her to help me get some things done. You... Read More

#DanaCrash, condolences, memoriam

June 11, 2012

Oh, Father: British Prime Minister David Cameron forgets 8-year-old daughter at pub

by Adeniyi Abdul Critics of David Cameron can now add his parenting to the list of things they don’t like about the British Prime Minister, as it has been revealed that he left his 8 year-old daughter in a pub. Cameron and his wife Samantha had been having a family lunch at the Plough Inn,... Read More

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June 11, 2012

Abdullahi Aborode: A letter to ACN and CPC

Dear Tinubu, Dear Buhari, Dear Party Chieftains, I’m glad to know the two great ‘opposition’ parties have started merger talks to extricate us from the deadly claws of the PDP. It is something that brings hope to me and some of my friends when we think of Nigeria and immediate solutions. But one thing saddens... Read More

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June 11, 2012

Big Brother StarGame Daily Di-Gist #35: Steamy kisses, Goldie looks a hot mess

by Denike & Ifedayo In the early hours of Sunday, Junia and Malonza were seen kissing, and not just any kind of kiss—serious french kissing. This is weird because the duo are in an off-and-on relationship. Is it even a relationship or are they just friends with benefits? Last night’s kissing marathon was not their first, and it takes us... Read More

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June 11, 2012

Film Review: ‘Last Flight to Abuja’

by Sinem Bilen-Onabanjo If you are due to take a local flight – especially considering the renewed fears over the state of Nigerian aviation following last weekend’s Dana Air crash which claimed the lives of 153 from inside the plane alone, in Nigeria soon after your cinema outing, avoid seeing Last Flight to Abuja. However, if you are... Read More

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June 11, 2012

Nigeria: Farouk Lawan, Is it business as usual?

By Akeremale Temitope and Rosanwo Babatunde The last has not been heard of the aftermath of the #OccupyNigeria protests which created a paradigm shift in the Nigerian polity. It is no longer news that Nigerians hit the street January 2012 to demand from the government, accountability and transparency in the way the finances of the nation was being... Read More

#fuelsubsidyreport, Bribery, corruption, farouk lawan, fuel subsidy, house, senate

June 10, 2012

Shame on heartless Lamido Sanusi, by Yinka Odumakin

by Yinka Odumakin Sanusi has not visited the crash scene where eight of his staff lost their lives. All that mattered to him was the chieftaincy he was about to take. Does the blue blood in Sanusi’s veins so royal it cannot be touched by the sorrows of others? How cold would these fellows be if they... Read More

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June 9, 2012

Opinion: Of robbery in the University of Port Harcourt

by Nwilo Bura-Bari Vincent There are a lot of factors why the youths today may never become tomorrow’s leaders. Amongst the tons of reasons is the fact that yesterday’s youths, who are today’s leaders are clueless, visionless and uniquely oblivious of steps to reaching that desirable tomorrow of our dreams. So I could conclude that if... Read More

University of Port Harcourt

June 8, 2012

Sheifunmi: Don’t be obnoxious, and other lessons on Twitter etiquette

by Shei Yusuf Your negativity and your rudeness brings you down every day. If I let it affect me, it will be in one way only: it will make me stronger and it will make me fight harder. Welcome to the world of Twitter. Expect to be shouted at, abused, criticised and ignored. Not necessarily in... Read More

June 8, 2012

The Weth Chronicles: Escape from Khartoum

By Anthony Othuke Ohminiabors The world doesn’t shed a tear for your pains, it doesn’t pulsate and celebrate when you gain; neither does it stop, when you think your very existence as you once knew it, has come to an end. There is no pause, only movement; a windmill that grinds ever slowly, crushing your errors... Read More

The Weth Chronicles

June 8, 2012

#DanaCrash: Politeness is killing us by Toni Kan

Since Sunday June 3, 2012 I have come to realize that we fly across Nigeria borne not on planes powered by Rolls Royce made turbo engines but on faith. Every passenger that boards a Nigerian airliner is dead until proven alive and it is such a sad thing. I know that many would say that... Read More

Dana Air, opinion, Toni Kan

June 7, 2012

Big Brother Daily Di-Gist #31: Prezzo is fully responsible for my happiness says Goldie

by Denike & Ifedayo The contestants like breaking the rules, though. Last night, Talia and sister Tamara went upstairs and started a conversation but they weren’t speaking English. Biggie is definitely going to punish them, we can only watch for what is sure to be an awesome train-wreck. I was glad when I heard that Lady May... Read More

June 7, 2012

Temitope Shittu-Alamu: (Heart) Breaking News

And so today begins with fresh new worries, lies, discoveries and cover up. But in the end, there is the same and only WISE God. The one who sees all, who hears all, and the same one who would comfort Nigeria in this grieving time. It’s 5 o’clock in the morning, and my head is... Read More

June 6, 2012

#DanaCrash: Dana Air releases statement of condolence

Dana Air released a statement yesterday, over the tragic plane crash on June 3, 2012, killing all 153 passengers and crew on board, and an unknown number on the ground. While not directly addressing the issues that may have led to the accident, the Chairman of Dana Air, Ramesh Hathiramani expressed that it was Dana’s responsibility to... Read More

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June 6, 2012

Syndication: Catch our YNaija Frontpage columns in two new places – Leadership and Independent newspapers

Our widely popular YNaija FrontPage series has been syndicated to Leadership and Independent newspapers, on Saturdays and Sundays respectively. The YNaija Frontpage is a daily op-ed series on the sites front-end that presents exciting voices on national issues, from the perspective of young leaders. Taking direct inspiration from the wildly popular Thisday BackPage, it provides informed, authoritative opinions on current issues... Read More

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June 6, 2012

Chude Jideonwo: We are living like animals in this country

by Chude Jideonwo It occurred to me for the first time as I sat in the car’s front seat and felt my father’s cold corpse in the back. The nurses at the Ikorodu General Hospital had just said no to his body. He had died from heart failure an hour or two before. They needed... Read More

#DanaCrash, children, corpse, death, nigeria

June 5, 2012

In your words: A Way Forward for aviation in Nigeria

The country as a whole is truly devastated by the lives lost on June 3, 2012. With 153 on board and an as of yet unknown number dead on the ground trying to grapple with the loss is a difficult thing at this time. Many have expressed their grief and we felt that this letter sent... Read More

June 4, 2012

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Reuben Abati gets on Twitter, mis(fires) first salvo

Presidential Spokesman Reuben Abati has finally joined the ranks of Twitterphiles, sending three messages to the country and the world about the president’s impending arrival at Lagos for a visit to the Dana Air plane crash site. While his intentions seem to sympathise with the victims and those affected by the June 3 Dana Air crash, Mr. Abati did not... Read More

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June 4, 2012

#DanaCrash: We’re in God’s hands?

by Joachim Mac-Ebong Life, especially in Nigeria, is like a throw of the dice. Every single movement from point A to point B is an exercise in faith. This is what my neighbour and friend says every time he enters a plane. Quite apart from a strong faith in God, which it shows, it is also a... Read More

#DanaCrash, Crash, Faith, life, nigeria, plane

June 4, 2012

#DanaCrash: Victims still in crashed plane, rescue team yet to open cabin

The fire at the site of the crashed Dana Air flight is reported to still be raging as the rescue team struggles to contain it. Victims are said to be stuck in the aircraft still and the rescuers are working to open the cabin. They confirm that the bodies recovered so far belong mostly to... Read More

#DanaCrash

June 3, 2012

Not dead? Reports say Levi Ajuonuma is in hospital (Highly Unlikely)

Not dead? Reports say Levi Ajuonuma is in hospital (Highly Unlikely) There are online reports indicating that family members believe former broadcaster and general manager with national oil company NNPC, Dr. Levi Ajuonuma, may not be dead but is in a Lagos hospital. However, this is highly unlikely. The image-maker is one of the passengers on... Read More

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June 2, 2012

Tabloid round up: Terry G builds his dream home, Nollywood goes to Hollywood

So, what have the tabloids got for us this week? Terry G goess building, ‘Tobi’ gets a viewing, and Globacom poaches a top-level employee from Cadbury. Keep reading! ENCOMIUM FOR MAY 29, 2012. TERRY G BUILDS N30 MILLION MANSION IN LAGOS Gabriel Amanyi famously known as Terry G is arguably one of Nigeria’s most controversial musicians. The ‘akpako master’... Read More

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June 1, 2012

Open-Mic Theatre goes 90s-Nollywood

It is the 6th edition of Open-Mic Theatre and they are going NOLLY!!! The theme for the upcoming edition is NOLLYWOOD MOVIES FROM THE ’90’s. Performers will bring back the memories, re-enacting scenes from Nollywood movies released in the ’90’s. Performing that evening will be Bimbo Akintola, Najite Dede, OC Ukeje, Okey Uzoeshi, Lala Akindoju, Ivie Okujaye, Ifeanyi Dike, Kehinde Bankole, Uzo Osimkpa, Beverly Naya, Paul Alumona,... Read More

Open-Mic Theatre, the Life House

June 1, 2012

The Countdown begins! 2 days to go to RCCG’s Excel 2012

It is just two days to Excel 2012, an exciting and inspiring event organized by the Redeemed Christian Church of God (Apapa Family), and anticipation is high. “I’m looking forward to having an amazing time at the event, especially as Pastor E.A Adeboye and musicians like Eben are ministering,” tweeted Valerie Adeleke, a university student. Many youths are looking... Read More

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June 1, 2012

#TheEuropeanFilmFestivalReview: 21 movies in 21 days – ‘The Wind Blows Round’

by Oris Aigbokhaevbolo The European Film Festival recently berthed in the city of Abuja, Nigeria. Arts and movie critic Oris Aigbokhaevbolo was there and is reviewing all 21 movies screened at the festival. A French man moves his family to the wintry, hilly village Chersogno where he intends to start a business herding goats and... Read More

The Wind Blows Round

YNaija Analysis: Fuel subsidy report: don’t forget the message

Opinion: I think Nigerian airlines should think of turning Japanese

In loving memory of Anita Onita, a friend lost in the Dana Crash, by Dayo Isreal

Oh, Father: British Prime Minister David Cameron forgets 8-year-old daughter at pub

Abdullahi Aborode: A letter to ACN and CPC

Big Brother StarGame Daily Di-Gist #35: Steamy kisses, Goldie looks a hot mess

Film Review: ‘Last Flight to Abuja’

Nigeria: Farouk Lawan, Is it business as usual?

Shame on heartless Lamido Sanusi, by Yinka Odumakin

Opinion: Of robbery in the University of Port Harcourt

Sheifunmi: Don’t be obnoxious, and other lessons on Twitter etiquette

The Weth Chronicles: Escape from Khartoum

#DanaCrash: Politeness is killing us by Toni Kan

Big Brother Daily Di-Gist #31: Prezzo is fully responsible for my happiness says Goldie

Temitope Shittu-Alamu: (Heart) Breaking News

#DanaCrash: Dana Air releases statement of condolence

Syndication: Catch our YNaija Frontpage columns in two new places – Leadership and Independent newspapers

Chude Jideonwo: We are living like animals in this country

In your words: A Way Forward for aviation in Nigeria

#InCaseYouMissedIt: Reuben Abati gets on Twitter, mis(fires) first salvo

#DanaCrash: We’re in God’s hands?

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#DanaCrash: Victims still in crashed plane, rescue team yet to open cabin

Not dead? Reports say Levi Ajuonuma is in hospital (Highly Unlikely)

Tabloid round up: Terry G builds his dream home, Nollywood goes to Hollywood

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Open-Mic Theatre goes 90s-Nollywood

The Countdown begins! 2 days to go to RCCG’s Excel 2012

#TheEuropeanFilmFestivalReview: 21 movies in 21 days – ‘The Wind Blows Round’

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