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Olusegun Adeniyi: Tony Rapu is more than a pastor
by Olusegun Adeniyi Despite the fact that many Nigerians may not have heard of him, Tony Rapu, medical practitioner and Pastor, is without any doubt, one of the most remarkable…
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Funmi Iyanda: For Akin
by Funmi Iyanda …on bravery, honesty and thriving. I I remember the first time l saw him at the cemetery. I had been crying. I had not quite cried since…
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Reuben Abati: Nobody comes to Abuja to read
by Reuben Abati I thoroughly enjoyed reading Pius Adesanmi’s “A Nigerian, Library and Lawmakers” (Sahara Reporters, December 24). I will like to add a footnote to what he has raised:…
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Opinion: For Christians and Muslims alone
by Nimi Princewill The casual rise of Atheism, or most emphatically; the non-committal, cold and distant 'been there, done that' ex-fanatic Christian & Muslim folks, who don't believe much…
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Opinion: 10 of the world’s greatest accomplices in lying
by Kunle Adebajo Prelude: I think I must have spent more time piecing up a title than actually writing this article. And I still am not satisfied with…
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Opinion: Available options and honourable path for Nigeria this year
By Ariyo-Dare Atoye An Open Letter to President Muhammadu Buhari on January 1, 2017 Dear Mr. President, State of the Nation: Available Options and Honourable Path Your Excellency, with respect…
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Buhari is a terrible, terrible leader | 5 takeaways for Nigerians as we go into 2017
by Mark Amaza Buhari is a terrible leader 2016 was President Muhammadu Buhari’s first full calendar year in office and save for the successes recorded against Boko Haram in the North-East,…
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Chido Onumah: Ibori and a nation united by corruption
by Chido Onumah One of the highlights of the year that has just ended was the release from a British jail of one of Nigeria’s most notorious politically exposed persons…
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Farooq Kperogi: A Hopeless Budget and Capture of Sambisa Forest
By Farooq Kperogi Outgoing American Vice President Joe Biden once said, “Don't tell me what you value; show me your budget, and I'll tell you what you value.” What would…
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Opinion: 2017 goals | This is how the Nigerian music industry should evolve
by Adeoye Gboyega So daiz how I now henter this their twitter of a tin. There was fuss all over social media, people talking about Chemistry - the…
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Ololade Ajekigbe: My top 5 lessons of 2016
by Ololade Ajekigbe Since last year I started to document and do a post on the lessons I have taken away from each year. It's a form of…
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Opinion: Does anyone remember that time Jesus gave this branding tip?
by Justin Irabor As soon as the question dropped, the disciples flinched, scurrying into the far corners of the path, afraid to be the first to prod it with…
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Opinion: How Buhari’s government is weaponizing hunger
by Adekoya Bolakale When Feyisayo, a 36-year old trader and a single mother of three left her home in Imeri, a village in Ose local council area of Ondo…
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Afam Ade-Odiache: Bravery is not in the eye of the beholder [NEW VOICES]
I’ve started to think about what bravery is. Everyone knows the rational expectations of the definition of bravery. It’s the soldier in the front lines who puts his life on…
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Cheta Nwanze: A doctor’s harrowing experience
By Cheta Nwanze Published as sent to me via email. I’ve not made any effort to find out more just yet. There is the possibility that this is an elaborate…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Donald Trump, Calabar Christmas carnival, Drake 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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Reuben Abati: The morning after Christmas
“How was your Christmas Day?” “Comme ci, comme ca” “What’s that?” “I am speaking French. You mean you don’t even understand elementary French?” “No, I don’t. Speak English. How was…
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2016 Headies:The ouuhs, aaahs and naahs
by Umar Sa'ad Hassan Someone captured the 2016 Headies in these few words: "This may very well be its funeral." When Wizkid strolled in and attempted to hug Eva's fiancé…
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Farooq Kperogi: My word of the year? Dalung’s “Spended.” Here’s Why
by Farooq Kperogiitter It is traditional for dictionaries and grammar mavens to choose their words of the year at the close of the year. Mine is “spended.” It is the…
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Opinion: Why tribalism is stupid
by Derin Adebayo These past few days there has been a lot of tribalism on display on Twitter. It was all started by the Tribalist-in-Chief, President Mohammadu Buhari who decided…
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Moses Ochonu: El-Rufai’s blunders and the Christmas killings in Southern Kaduna
by Moses Ochonu For the people of Kaninkon Kingdom in Southern Kaduna, this was a bleak Christmas. On Christmas Eve and on Christmas day armed Fulani herdsmen attacked and destroyed…
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Opinion: Mr. President, Nigerians are no longer at ease
by Ayodele Adio Shortly after reading through Audu Maikori’s narration of the tragedy befalling the beautiful people of southern Kaduna, I was left in a state of limbo about…
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Adeboro Odunlami: With a lot more exclamation marks [NEW VOICES]
My mom is a worrier. Before I was conceived, she worried that I would never come. And when I did, she overtly searched out scary tales of painful childbirth and…
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Okey Ndibe: Buhari, call off Customs’ siege on Igbo traders
by Okey Ndibe A few days ago, a friend sent me a video of a choir made up of members of Nigeria’s security agencies singing “Feliz Navidad,” a popular Christmas…
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For the love of dance: Best moments of 2016
As 2016 winds down, folks take a look at the moments that made them smile, the books that were worth their while, the things that made 2016 great. This is…
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Cheta Nwanze: Nigerian Ancestry | Who or what is an indigene?
by Cheta Nwanze About five centuries ago, a man called FatuOnoja began a journey. We'll talk about him later... One of the things that has always caused a bit of ruckus between me and my Pa is…
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Audu Maikori: Not a very Merry Christmas for the people of Southern Kaduna
by Audu Maikori This Christmas there will be no big cheerful parties and gatherings, there will not be any "Goron" (traditional Christmas gifts of cash or kind) Christmas distributed to…
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Analysis: Under Buhari, Nigeria has gone full circle – back to where we started
by Wale Atanda Less than 48 hours after President Buhari announced that Boko Haram had been defeated and driven out of its stronghold in the infamous Sambisa Forest, two suicide…
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Peregrino Brimah: Stealing from IDPs is one of the worst sins ever
by Peregrino Brimah Quran 4:10 (As for) those who swallow the property of the orphans unjustly, surely they only swallow fire into their bellies and they shall enter burning fire. Proverbs…
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Opinion: The limitations of black magic
by Tony Ogunlowo Nowadays a lot of people are turning to black magic in order to achieve all kinds of evil and selfish purposes – controlling or doing harm to…
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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