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Opinion: 2017 Ministry of Communication and Technology Budget analysis
by Saatah Nubari In the course of analysing the 2016 and 2017 budgets, I have come to realise that people have this misconception about how bad we’ve had it. Let…
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Rotimi Fawole: Regulating competition the Nigerian way
by Rotimi Fawole Last week, history was made in Nigeria as Competition Law principles were rewritten in the telecommunications sector. The Nigerian Communications Commission directed the Mobile Network Operators to…
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Opinion: How Africa Is working to empower women
by Calvin Ebun-Amu Although only two of Africa’s nine female heads of state and government were elected, it speaks of the growing confidence that the populace has in female leadership…
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Is MMM’s return on Friday the 13th ill fated?
Let's be honest. Oyinbos have their own jazz and superstitions. One of such is Friday the 13th. It is supposedly a day that brings ill luck. Or so they say.…
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Ezinne Ukoha: I hate Obama for giving me hope (I was good until he came along)
by Ezinne Ukoha This time eight years ago — I bought the lie that America could be great again. I allowed myself to bask in the Hollywood ending that never…
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The Thread: MMM’s mannequin challenge has come to an end
Ponzi scheme, MMM, has come out of the deep freeze it put itself under just before the holidays began. All is now well with the world again, and Mavrodians can…
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Opinion: 2017 Ministry of Interior budget analysis
This, being the fourth piece in my 2017 budget analysis series, will focus on the budget of the Ministry of Interior. The Ministry of Interior has a 2017 budget of…
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YNaija Says: On BBOG, this government still refuses to get it
Ever since the abduction of 287 schoolgirls from Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok in April 2014, the group Bring Back Our Girls has emerged as a pressure group to sustain…
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Ore Fakorede: How to be an adult
by Ore Fakorede Note: It’s not easy. 1. Don’t be an idiot, generally. 2. If you’re going to drive, don’t drink. See 1 above. 3. When you’re driving, leave…
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Harmony Levin: A toast to love [NEXT]
by Harmony Levin “If one wants to love and open up his or her heart to humanity the first step is in expressing compassionate love” My name is Harmony…
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The Thread: Obama hip hop moments | #Obama farewell
January is already on a roll. And what this means for America is that their President will soon become a private citizen again, and the White House will then be occupied…
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The Thread: Might Mr Eazi have a point, though?
Music, generally, is fluid and dynamic and borrows from different cultures and places. This was the place Mr Eazi was coming from when he tweeted that "Ghana's influence on present…
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That epic Soulja Boy shade
This response to the rapper's enquiry is epic. We thought to share. Oh, boy! These streets are rough.
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The Thread: “Pretty Mike should just bear ‘Mikolo’ in his cell” | Top 5 quotes about Pretty Mike
When you're bored with your life and have arrived, what's the next thing to do? Get a halter and some chains and lead adults around. Even better, make sure they…
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Pius Adesanmi: A note on the Nigerian Army
by Pius Adesanmi. The Nigerian Army is threatening to sue Premium Times for publications they claim are hostile to them. My friends, Musikilu Mojeed and Ololade Bamidele, must be sweating…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Mr Eazi, Pretty Mike, Premium Times 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: This is how Information Communication Technology can impact Agriculture in Nigeria
Agriculture is an important economic sector, since it provides income and food for a large segment of the population in developing countries. Youths and women go into agriculture now more…
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Opinion: Why we need a national Carrier
by Jennifer Nagu: “You can’t be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline. It helps if you have some kind of a football team, but at…
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The Thread: Mr Eazi’s apologizes to Nigerians for his gaffe, but the response is mostly “sorry for yourself”
Stage name: Mr Eazi Real name: Oluwatosin Oluwole Ajibade Occupation: Musician Nationality: Nigerian He of the above bio began the explosive Ghana vs Naija Music wars on Twitter today with what…
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Pius Adesanmi: Twisted values
by Pius Adesanmi Yesterday, President Obama gave one of the most significant speeches of his life - his farewell speech. Sasha Obama, his youngest daughter, was missing in action. Naturally,…
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Opinion: As Obama readies to bow out
by Jideofor Adibe Barrack Obama, the 44th President of the United States and the first African-American to hold the top American job, delivered his farewell address to Americans yesterday…
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Opinion: The NYSC Scheme and experience of a novice
by AbdulAziz M. Salisu I had looked forward to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) scheme after my graduation from Faculty of Communication of Bayero University Kano. It was on Monday,…
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How ‘Mammy Market’ found around every Military Barracks nationwide got its name
Mammy Market is synonymous with military barracks spread across the country. It is a place filled with so much life especially in the night. Many Nigerians throng these place point and…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Obazee, accountability and the Church
by Olusegun Adeniyi While only a few people would query the rationale for sacking Mr. Jim Osayande Obazee, the Executive Secretary of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), the…
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Joel Ighalo: How non-negotiable is the unity of Nigeria [NEXT]
by Joel Ighalo There was this legend which was told about a schoolmate of mine: In an Oil and Gas exam, there was a question which bordered on Resource Control…
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The Thread: These are the best things about being an adult
Adulthood can be such a strain- suddenly you have to be responsible for your life. But adulthood has its perks, and if you are like @Chydee, one of those is…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Nigerian Army 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: The year ahead for Nigeria
by Bayo Oluwasanmi A new year brings an opportunity to look ahead. So, as 2017 dawns, Nigerians should cast a look at the journey ahead. To be sure, Nigerians…
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The Thread: Obama’s glowing tributes to Michelle and kids make the ultimate marriage goals
This man has got words. Such oratory. Such eloquence. It truly is a thing of beauty to watch. And when he spoke of Michelle, his wife, it literally left us…
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Pius Adesanmi: What do we do about young folks preoccupied with defending their political gods?
He comes inbox to call me an idiot. Of every 100 compatriots who insult me gratuitously, I ignore 99 on the ground that it is the price to pay for…
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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