Category: Opinion
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
That epic Soulja Boy shade
This response to the rapper’s enquiry is epic. We thought to share. https://twitter.com/Jack_Talley21/status/819447012957495296 Oh, boy! These streets are rough. Op-ed ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Pius Adesanmi: Twisted values
by Pius Adesanmi Yesterday, President Obama gave one of the most significant speeches of his life – his farewell speech. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Opinion: Why our lawmakers belong to the Personal Assembly of Nigeria
by Ibironke Oluwatobi The NASS continues to feign pro-democratic ethos. The lawmakers would rather have us believe that they represent the ...
Opinion: Guest Post | YABATECH students have been enslaved
by Anonymous You may have probably heard great stories about the institution being a citadel of excellence, but it’s nothing ...
Jude Feranmi: President Buhari and this deafening silence
by Jude Feranmi “If an elephant has its foot on the tail of a mouse and you say that ...
Opinion: Why is ‘cooking gas’ costly in Nigeria?
by Adedamola The sudden high cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), cooking gas has made the news, compounding what has ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
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