Opinion

November 5, 2017

Reno Omokri: Here’s what Daddy Freeze has gotten wrong about tithing

by Reno Omokri The recent to-do on the issue of tithing which was roused by popular On-Air Personality, Daddy Freeze, is actually a sad reflection of the state of Christianity in Nigeria specifically and the black world in general. Why? Because it proves that it is still true that if you want to hide anything... Read More

Christianity, daddy freeze, opinion, Reno Omokri, Tithing

November 4, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Dr Joe Abah, Fani-Kayode, Funmi Iyanda 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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

fani-kayode, Funmi Iyanda, Today's Noisemakers: Dr Joe Abah

November 4, 2017

How will Ekwueme’s absence affect Anambra’s elections?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Dr Alex Ekwueme is, as a matter of fact, the most valuable living political personality of South Eastern Nigeria. His place in history as the first elected Vice President is assured, even if that tenure was cut short by a coup led by the man who has now approved his medical... Read More

Anambra elections, Buhari, Ekwueme, nigeria, Story of the day

November 4, 2017

The Thread: Nigerians give reasons why the masses are celebrating Tinubu’s son’s death

When Asiwaju lost his son on the 1st of November, part of Twitter Nigeria rejoiced. Some persons quipped that the great strategist had used his son for ritual sacrifice. Others stoutly refused to commiserate with the bereaved. See below: Tinubu Lost His Son Because of Spiritual Sacrifice That Follows Those In Power or dose Who... Read More

bola tinubu, death, nigeria, Politics, Rich vs Poor, The Thread

November 4, 2017

The Thread: “It’s an insult to all Igbos” “There should be limits to propaganda” | TwitterNG is furious with Buhari

President Buhari has mananged to annoy Nigerians again. It would appear his administration is infamous for making political missteps, the latest being Buhari’s announcement on social media approving mediacle treatment abroad for the former Vice President Alex Ekwueme. President @MBuhari has approved the immediate medical treatment of former Vice-President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, outside Nigeria. 1/... Read More

Alex Ekwueme, Buhari, nigeria, Politics, The Thread, TwitterNG

November 4, 2017

Opinion: Buhari and his government of “Fugithieves”

By Jude Ndukwe The frequency of scandals bedevilling the Buhari administration in recent times would require an app to keep track of them. It certainly is beyond human capacity to do so. While Nigerians were yet to grapple with the dirty details coming from the $25bn NNPC saga and the obvious crass lack of corporate... Read More

Buhari, corruption, maina, nigeria, opinion, Politics

November 4, 2017

Open letter to the Inspector General of Police

by Dr Tony Nwoye’s Campaign RE: Fraudulent impersonation of Evang. Chinedu Obigwe by Chinedu Obidigwe, James Eze and Oliver Okpala and a call to caution Willy Obiano PROTOCOL: It will be recalled that the trio of Chinedu Obidigwe (Special Adviser to Obiano on Political Matters), James Eze (SSA media to Obiano) and Oliver... Read More

IGP, nigeria, opinion, Tony Nwoye, Willie Obiano

November 4, 2017

Farooq Kperogi: Unravelling of the corruption in Buhari’s “anti-corruption” fight

by Farooq Kperogi The latest thunderbolt from the Head of Service of the Federation that President Buhari was actually aware of, and perhaps even countenanced, the reinstatement and promotion of Abdulrahseed Maina against her counsel is probably the final nail in the coffin of the Buhari administration’s rib-tickling pretence to being an “anti-corruption” government. “I... Read More

Babachir Lawal, corruption, Farooq Kperogi, maina, mustapha, nigeria, opinion, Politics

November 4, 2017

Opinion: Restructuring our education system for a better Nigeria

by Temitope Adigun One thing that is peculiar and synonymous to every society in the world is the urge and hunger for progress, living on its own without much dependence on other nations and societies of the world. The struggle requires and demands several efforts to achieve this dream as a nation. When we... Read More

education, nigeria, opinion, restructuring

November 4, 2017

Dele Momodu: Who says President Buhari isn’t a politician?

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, I had another privilege of meeting President Muhammadu Buhari two nights ago in Abuja. I had accompanied the former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, one of the most expansive and incredibly fortified State Houses on planet Earth. I had not seen the President... Read More

2019 Elections, Buhari, nigeria, opinion, Politics

November 3, 2017

Ololade Ajekigbe: 4 popular prejudices you must ignore

by Ololade Ajekigbe “Awon wa’ye wa gbadun ni,” he had said in Yoruba. The spectator’s remarks translate literally to “They came to the world to have fun.” His comments were in response to the auto electrician who had expressed his empathy in that exaggerated manner artisans are known for as he fixed my vehicle. The subject of... Read More

bias, nigeria, Ololade Ajekigbe, opinion, Prejudice

November 3, 2017

Opinion: How to solve Nigeria’s substandard school problem

by Odia Iyoha Look around where you are now, what do you see? The probability that you would see at least two schools around where you are currently is higher than the fact that Arsenal would lose in the champions league yet again both very predictable. Schools now compete with sachet water. The... Read More

education, nigeria, opinion, schools

Maina

November 3, 2017

Opinion: Nigeria’s best hope for 2019 is Abdulrasheed Maina

by Bayo Oluwasanmi In 2019, Nigeria will return to the polls to elect a new president. The ballot will boast the usual cast of characters in the Nigerian political arena. But Nigeria’s best hope for 2019 is Abdulrasheed Maina the erstwhile Chairman, Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms. His candidacy will challenge the front-runner –... Read More

2019 Elections, Abdulrasheed Maina, nigeria, opinion, pension scam, Politics

November 2, 2017

The Thread: How I saved my friend from committing suicide

The Third Mainland bridge in Lagos has become a popular spot for those who want to bring a finality to life. Yet in this country, we credit ourselves with resilience and fortitude, which although accurate does not mean there aren’t people among us- friends, family- who are grappling with issues that make them want to... Read More

mental health, nigeria, Relationships, suicide, The Thread

November 2, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Yinka Ogunnubi, Mikki Kendall, Rochas Okorocha 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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

Mikki Kendal, Rochas Okorocha, Today's Noisemakers: Yinka Ogunnubi

November 2, 2017

The Thread: “Very soon Nigerians will go to hospitals and not find a doctor” | TwitterNG sounds the alarm

According to this thread, a third wave of doctors’ exodus will soon occur. And it doesn’t appear the Federal Government is at all concerned about this issue, not to mention setting in place structures to stop it from happening. This is how bad it is: From a doctor's forum I've been screaming about this for... Read More

Buhari, Doctors, education, medical tourism, nigeria, The Thread

November 2, 2017

Femi Fani-Kayode: Vice President Osinbajo has betrayed the Church

by Femi Fani-Kayode Many years ago the irrepressable Hausa leader who hailed from Kano and who was the founder of the radical leftist political party called NEPU, Mallam Aminu Kano, said, “Until the Fulani Emirs are toppled, Northern Nigeria will not know peace”. History has proved him right. The feudal structure of the north and... Read More

Ethnic politics, Femi Fani-Kayode, Fulani, nigeria, opinion, Religion

November 2, 2017

Opinion: Why the North East Development Commission must succeed

by Ayodele Adio A few days ago, President Muhammadu Buhari assented to the North East Development Commission bill, a commission with the mandate to receive and manage funds allocated by the federal government and international donor agencies for the resettlement, rehabilitation, integration and reconstruction of roads, houses and business premises of the victims of... Read More

boko haram, IDPs, nigeria, North East Development Commission, opinion

November 2, 2017

Moses Ochonu: Buhari’s deception is worse than corruption

by Moses Ochonu Here’s what’s on my mind this morning. Buharists are always asking us to applaud the president for every little tokenist and symbolic gesture even when such a gesture is late, ineffectual, and compelled by public pressure. It’s a form of emotional blackmail of course, but no matter. Because of its track record... Read More

Buhari, corruption, moses ochonu, nigeria, opinion

November 2, 2017

Opinion: Dasuki’s memory loss — A $2.1 billion fraud charge can do that to you

by Fredrick Nwabufo Before I go into the meat of this article, let me state this for the purpose of record. The case of Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA), will become one of Nigeria’s unsolved mysteries. His trial will become a poltergeist of how power is exacted for submission and not for justice.... Read More

corruption, dasuki, EFCC, GEJ, nigeria, opinion, Politics

Olusegun Adeniyi YNaija

November 2, 2017

Olusegun Adeniyi: Buhari, 2019 and the talking drum

by Olusegun Adeniyi One of the most astounding works of Art from Africa is the Yoruba talking drum. It is an hourglass-shaped wood with an inner cavity, covered on both ends by goat skin, and beaten by a curved stick called ‘gongo’. The fact that its pitch can be regulated makes it exceptional as messages... Read More

2019 Elections, Buhari, nigeria, Olusegun Adeniyi, opinion, Politics

November 1, 2017

The Thread: TwitterNG redefines a threesome

Relationship Twitter can get quite messy that if you’re looking for direction or advise, you might wind up with a migraine owing to severe confusion. Over on these streets, there’s nothing that’s cut and dried- even those that should be, like accepting certain kinds of gifts. Abi, do we think it’s only on Twitter that... Read More

Relationships, The Thread, Threesomes, TwitterNG

November 1, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Pastor Sam Adeyemi, Tunde Aluko, Sam Hart 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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

Sam Hart, Today's Noisemakers: Pastor Sam Adeyemi, Tunde Aluko

October 31, 2017

Opinion: How Nigerians are losing millions of dollars through cryptocurrency investments

by Philip Obin Why I don’t do money doubling business and only invest and work hard to earn money! Any internet investment scheme promising you more than 24% Return On Investment (ROI) annually is never registered and must not be taken seriously, especially when they are trading with Bitcoins or any other cryptocurrency. *Don’t... Read More

bitcoin, cryptocurrency, Internet investments, nigeria, opinion, scams

Election

October 31, 2017

Reuben Abati: The monkey business they call governance

by Reuben Abati “Have you gone to visit your brother in Ekiti?” “Who is that? I have many brothers from Ekiti state” “The Governor. Osokomole himself, ekun oko oke, the dainty irunmole who eats jollof rice.” “No. I don’t go about visiting Governors.” “I am referring to the fact that he recently... Read More

Governance, Monkey pox, nigeria, opinion, Politics, reuben abati

October 30, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Oby Ezekwesili, STER, Netflix 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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

netflix, STER, Today's Noisemakers: Oby Ezekwesili

October 30, 2017

The Thread: “The cabal has fallen” | TwitterNG reacts to Buhari firing Babachir Lawal

It’s been a long time coming, this sacking of Babachir Lawal by President Buhari. We’d like to think that our article had something to do with it. We did afterall, make it easy for MR President by listing the names of people to get rid of if his administration must get back on an even... Read More

Babachir Lawal, IDPs, Politics, The Thread

October 30, 2017

Opinion: What does Lagos want to be- Dubai, New York or a combination of all?

By Baba Oladeji The biggest danger to Lagos is a man who is well travelled and has capital or power. He will look at London and want to re-create London, another will love the lure of Dubai and wish to re-create Dubai. Another will discover Gangnam, that smart city in Seoul and shove the... Read More

dubai, Lagos mega city, nigeria, opinion

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