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Opinion: The Donald Trump paradox
by Ugochukwu Nnamdi Ukamba It is a difficult pill to swallow but one that must be swallowed nonetheless –barring any unforeseen circumstances, Donald Trump would, in January 2017, be sworn…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: A birthday message to President Goodluck Jonathan
by Femi Fani-Kayode Happy 59th birthday to President Goodluck Jonathan, a man of honor and peace and one that has brought so much joy and hope to millions. You have…
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Internet usage: Nigeria ranked number 1 in Africa with 63m users
Nigeria has been ranked number one in Africa and 8th in the world in terms of internet usage. This was confirmed by the second edition of digitalfacts – Nigeria, West…
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Reuben Abati: Nigeria-US relations and Donald Trump
by Reuben Abati I do not share the view of those who assume that by some kind of miracle, in the shape of electoral-college defections, Hillary Clinton would still, on…
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#Impact365: ALL54 is working on providing the cheapest IT talent for local businesses
by Chukwukere Okpani The tech industry in Nigeria is getting more attention and there are certainly, loads of untapped potential. Adeola Allison worked with IBM for 18 years in…
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Opinion: Ooops….Trump is President-elect of America!
by Tony Ogunlowo Just when you thought it was safe to come out from behind the sofa, Donald Trump trumps Hilary Clinton to become the 45th President of America. In…
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AFRIFF training gets a boost from Canon… as festival begins this weekend
Supporting Africa International Film Festival, AFRIFF’s developmental initiative for young African filmmakers, Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) is partnering the former for this year’s edition of the festival, which…
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Opinion: What does President Trump mean for Nigeria?
2016 will go down as the year of the roll back. In Nigeria, we are going through our first recession in nearly two decades. Our colonisers, the United Kingdom, turned…
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Opinion: Africa vs the International Criminal Court | The time for contental reforms
by Afam Ikeakanam The already severely strained relationship between the International Criminal Court (ICC) and Africa has worsened as The Gambia announced its withdrawal from the Court. The small West…
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Opinion: The challenges facing the growth of tourism in Africa
by Olukayode Kolawole I was privileged to attend the 12th edition of the African Travel & Tourism Conference (Akwaaba): a gathering of travel and tourism experts in Africa – both from…
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#CountdownClosingCeremony | Aisha Buhari has got a new job
That's a photograph of Mrs Aisha Buhari with the head of the College Dr. Kim Guillary Odunlami, governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha and Ambassador Nonye Rajis-Okpara. The wife of…
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Arit Okpo: Hashtag Citizenship [NEW VOICES]
by Arit Okpo Africa is a continent of very interesting contrasts – immense natural resources but low development, great wealth but also great poverty, youthful citizens ruled by elderly leaders;…
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Ifeoluwa Adedeji: The vocabulary of a development worldview [NEW VOICES]
by Ifeoluwa Adedeji Rarely is the term “third world” used in popular media and texts today. It is possible that that market is not completely wiped out, but it has reduced…
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Opinion: Unmasking Jonathan’s speech
by Anthony Ademiluyi The defeat of King Harold by the Norman William the Conqueror in the Battle of the Hastings in 1067 saw the ascent of French culture in England.…
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Lagos now fifth largest economy in Africa
Lagos State has been named the fifth largest economy in Africa. Governor Akinwunmi Ambode expressed delight at the development while receiving a delegation from the from the Nigerian-British Chamber of…
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The Thread: There’s so many hosts to this show… | TwitterNG reacts to the #MTVMAMA2016
Wizkid and Yemi Alade have picked up awards for best male and female act respectively at MTV MAMA 2016 that ended moments ago. Hosted by South African media darling Bonang Matheba supported…
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Omoigui Osasogie: Do music that impacts positively on our youth [NEXT]
by Omoigui Osasogie Music is a form of entertainment whether secular or religious. According to the Oxford dictionary, music is an arrangement of sounds of one or more voices or…
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What’s with all these clichéd music videos?
This is Felabration week (10th-16th of October). Ayodeji Rotinwa already wrote about the absence of conscience in our music; now @YINGY_FLEMMING is lamenting about the dearth of creativity in music videos. Here's what…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: A rhapsody of reality and a blast from the past
by Femi Fani-Kayode God loves Nigeria so much. For those that doubt it kindly consider the following. They created ebola in their demonic labs for bio weapons. They sent the…
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The Media Blog: Thursday is the most valuable day on Nigerian television – and other bits and bobs we found out
This week, for a special project we have been working on, we have been playing around with data – with a focus on Nigerian television. What’s more interesting is how much people…
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The Thread: Why Nigeria continues to lose out on Foreign Direct Investments
A tweep, Somachi Asoluka [who tweets via @somakudi] yesterday listed reasons why Nigeria is getting the bounce from foreign investors and its neighbours are getting all the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)…
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#NationalYouthSummit: The Passion and The Burden
"Half of the world’s population is under 25 years old. Therefore, young people are not just the beneficiaries of the 2030 Agenda, but rather, they hold the key to its…
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Analysis: A ‘new mood of confidence’ grips African youth
by Richard Follett and Tosin Adebisi From Nairobi to Lagos, Kampala to Harare, a new mood of confidence has taken hold as young Africans seek to transform the future with…
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Enter for the Etisalat Flash Fiction Award and stand a chance to win £1,000
Unpublished writers now have the opportunity to enter for the 2016 edition of the Etisalat Prize for Literature, Flash Fiction Award. Entries opened September 1 and will close October 14,…
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Twitter Wars: #KenyavsNigeria tug of war over Mark Zuckerberg continues
There's a war currently ongoing on twitter between netizens of Nigeria and Kenya. The cause of the war appears to be Mark Zuckerberg's visit to the two African nations. Over the…
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The Media Blog: CNN didn’t do anything wrong
Nigerians have been all over tne matter of CNN’s coverage of Mark Zuckerberg’s visit to Nigeria. The headline was innocuous enough: “Mark Zuckerberg makes first visit to Sub-Saharan Africa”. ;
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Opinion: Deconstructing the blackmails and cheap diatribes
By Mohammed Dahiru Aminu There is also another type of blackmail or cheap diatribe being promoted by some of our ‘brothers’ back home each time you write that which doesn’t…
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Jude Ndukwe: Buhari’s proposed emergency powers and how not to kill a nation
by Jude Ndukwe It is a season of the absurd. Nigeria is haemorrhaging uncontrollably, left for too long to bleed and now in near-comatose situation. Truly, she is in dire…
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A timeline: All the important things John Kerry has said and done since he arrived Nigeria
by Tolu Omoyeni United States Secretary of State, John Kerry is on a visit to Africa to discuss counter terrorism and human rights issues in the region. He has been…
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Aminu Tambuwal: As John Kerry arrives Nigeria
Nigeria, and particularly our state, Sokoto, will this week host the Secretary of State of the USA, John Kerry, on a two-day working visit. Our August visitor is an important…
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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