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Ayo Sogunro: Look Nigerians, can we please shut up the rationalising?
by Ayo Sogunro I may have lost my sanity at some point this week. This is one explanation for why I think the “accidental” bombing of Nigerian citizens by…
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Opinion: Public Notice! We are Africans, we do not plagiarise
by Abayomi G. Omotayo It is no news that the newly sworn in Ghanaian president, Nana Akufo-Addo ‘borrowed’ a few words from Presidents Clinton and Obama while giving…
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The Thread: The military bombing of an IDP camp can only be a mistake, here’s why
We received with shock and numbness of heart the news that the Nigerian military had dropped bombs on an IDP camp in Borno state yesterday. The claim by the Military…
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Opinion: RE | The canonisation of the unsaintly
by John Danfulani "There are tree types of lies...lies, damn lies, and statistical lies" Benjamin Disraeli It's no longer in doubt that some forces are hell bent on making sure…
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Opinion: President Buhari and the laughable and hypocritical Gambian intervention
by Simon Utsu I'm going to outline at least 3 reasons why Buhari leading the pack of African leaders 'intervening' in the Gambia is the most laughable foreign policy decision…
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Opinion: The quest for accountability in the North East
by Adesina Tosin Nathaniel Thisday newspaper of 11th January, 2017 had on its front page the headline “FG Seeks 400million dollars bank loan to rebuild the North East”. The statement…
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The Thread: What is the worth of a Nigerian life?
The accidental bombing of a refugee camp by the Nigerian military yesterday, which led to the deaths of 52 Internally displaced persons (IDP's), 6 Red Cross workers and 120 injured…
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Mubarak Aminu: Is Technology a Cause? [NEXT]
by Mubarak Aminu Technological advancement keeps on eating the world at an incredible speed, some are taking advantage of it while others are against it in one way or the…
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Adeboro Odunlami: He needs some emotional balance [NEW VOICES]
by Adeboro Odunlami Perhaps one of the hardest life skills to gain mastery over is ‘Emotional Intelligence and Boundaries’. As basic as it may sound, learning emotional boundaries becomes one…
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Today’s noisemakers: The Nigerian military, Yahyah Jammeh, Michelle Obama and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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Opinion: Understanding Osun workers’ salary issues
By Abiodun KOMOLAFE In deference to the dictates of the Holy Book, it is not my practice to jump into issues, especially, when they are laced with politics. However, turning…
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Opinion: Abiola Ajimobi- Belligerent, bellicose, bully
by Bayo Oluwasanmi “Is this one a student? You there? It's a pity...” - Governor Abiola Ajimobi If we can scan the Nigeria political horizon, it is difficult…
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The Thread: Want to know? This is why women cannot use tissue during menstruation
There's been a debate on Twitter as to the health priority of condoms over sanitary pads. Those of the male extraction asked why women cannot make do with tissue, cotton…
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Opinion: Tobacco regulation, NGOs and human rights issues
by Nojeem Adetuberu There is an urgent need to examine the activities of certain Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), considering the abundant declarations they make and the demands placed on…
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Opinion: Anambra Governorship election 2017 – The storm is gathering once again
by Ikechukwu Klinsmann Ohamadike “Lightning flashes, sparks shower; in one blink of an eye, you have missed seeing.” …Sayings of Zen The Storm is gathering once again in Anambra State.…
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The Thread: The tweet that turned some Nigerian men into bozos
Recession is certainly not just a word, as can be evidenced by the rising cost of goods. From Indomie to eggs, biscuits to sanitary pads, everything has gone up. As…
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Reuben Abati: MMM, Sambisa and the boy died
by Reuben Abati Happy New Year, my brother” “What do you mean happy new year, more than two weeks into the New Year. Have I not been in touch with…
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Dave Sucre finally tenders an apology
A bride raised a storm on Twitter, calling out Dave Sucre for being unprofessional and ruining her wedding day. The make up artist's initial response was defensive, but he has…
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Ore Fakorede: How to bulletproof a heart [NEW VOICES]
by Ore Fakorede Every time you let someone in, every time you let yourself go, you take one sure-footed step towards the edge of a cliff. It’s not something…
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Nene Henshaw: Fear [NEXT]
We're all afraid of things. It takes time for us to accept these things. And if you happen to be one of those that believe that they're made of iron…
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Opinion: The real Aku Obidinma
by Grace Onyema This month I’ve seen people talking about Aku Obidinma who had issues with his job and took to media to criticise his former boss. Aku Obidinma (Abdul),…
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The Thread: Angry bride counsels potential brides to swear off make up artist, Dave Sucre, for ruining her wedding day
Wedding days are stressful days, in and of themselves. A zillion things could go wrong, despite months of planning and preparation. Here's a bride alleging mistreatment (non-treatment might be a…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Martin Luther King, Boko Haram, President Buhari, and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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Opinion: Much ado about National Assembly budget – whose interest?
by Egbo Mon-Charles The call for the National Assembly Budget to be made public no doubt has assumed a dimension of public discourse. Among the many issues for which the…
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Reuben Abati: Philip Adekunle at 50
by Reuben Abati Long before the democratization of the blogging culture among Nigerians and the viral spread of opinionitis on social media, Philip Adekunle’s Nigeria Village Square (NVS) was one…
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Ezinne Ukoha: Why the next four years in America are going to be rad!
by Ezinne Ukoha Come on a trip with me So, Donald Trump is going to be your president, and for some of us it feels like the world is rotating…
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Opinion: Nigeria’s socio-economic future- demographic dividend or disaster?
by Chambers Umezulike, According to the United Nations Population Fund, demographic dividend is the economic growth potential that can result from transpositions in a population’s age structure. This is…
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Opinion: Re | The Sole Administrator
by Abiodun KOMOLAFE and Kunle Owolabi The article, 'The Sole Administrator' published in Thisday, January 9, 2017, refers. To start with, can Governor Rauf Aregbesola be referred to…
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Opinion: Nigeria’s faux modest culture
by Nana Aisha Salaudeen “You went visiting a man alone, what did you think would happen?” Those were the first words my friend, Bintu received from her family when…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy