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#ThursdayTalks: Focus on data, law reforms, increased accountability dominate conversation at May Edition
In continuation of the call for good governance, Thursday Talks, the monthly conversation with thought leaders, change agents and active citizens aimed at driving conversations around the demand for good…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Omojuwa, Ayo Sogunro, Onye Nkuzi, 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 issues,…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Dr. Ola Brown, Ben Murray-Bruce, Ayo Sogunro, 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 issues,…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Banky W on INEC printing wrong party logo, DJ Cuppy, Ayo Sogunro, 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 issues,…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Davido, Ayo Sogunro, Ben Murray-Bruce, 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 issues,…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Stephanie Busari, Ayo Sogunro, Dbanj, 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 issues,…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Ayo Sogunro, Farooq Kperogi, Tope Oshin, 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 issues,…
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Ayo Sogunro profiles Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo: The Steward-Leader (Y !/YNaija.com Person of The Year nominee)
Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the vice president of Nigeria, needs no introduction. At least, not to anyone who has kept an eye on Nigerian politics in the last three years. Prof.…
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The Thread: It’s time to abandon the colonial mentality of good African hair
Lupita Nyong'o is not one to shy away from her convictions. She belts them out loudly and without apology. Yesterday, she had to call out UK magazine, Grazia for chopping…
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The Thread: Here’s why the NGO bill accountability argument falls flat
Honorable Umar Buba Jibril, deputy majority leader of the House of Representatives, has argued that the purpose of the NGO bill which he sponsored is to restore transaparency and accountability…
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The Thread: “Buhari can be tried and jailed” | Ayo Sogunro educates Nigerians on government misbehaviour
The right of the army to use force on civilians has been hotly debated on TwitterNG in this Operation Python Dance II era. Foremost military analyst, @beegeaglesblog maintains that President…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Maraji, Ayo Sogunro, Niacerise and others
Every day, 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…
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Ayo Sogunro: Making power uncomfortable in Nigeria
by Ayo Sogunro The continuing mystery of President Buhari’s illness and the handling of the saga by his aides is more evidence that Nigeria’s political system works almost independently of…
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Ayo Sogunro: Yes, Nigeria needs an ideological political sysytem, but how?
by Ayo Sogunro For some reason – one I suspect is connected with my recent articles on the Nigerian political system – I have had several young Nigerians, people in…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Twitter has found Bobrisky’s look-alike; Anthony Joshua settles the Naija-Ghana jollof wars + we pay homage to Karabo
Every day, 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…
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The Thread: How Nigerian youth can take back political power
The Nigerian youth are mired in despair and hopelessness that they will never see this country achieve its economic and leadership potential, that they are disallowed from partipating in politics,…
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Ayo Sogunro: Nigerian youth, it’s time we resist the system
by Ayo Sogunro Over the last few weeks, the political actors of Nigeria served us fresh drama. This time, the plot revolved around the ownership and purpose of some millions…
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The Thread: All the leaders who caused Nigeria’s problem
Political Twitter NG is such an interesting playground when it's not tedious. Nigerians can be found there putting on any of these caps where they serve- expert, analyst, overlord. One…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Omojuwa, Mo Abudu and others
Every day, 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…
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The Thread: This is how our generation is being remote controlled
Yesterday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission discovered a huge stash of money in a building in Ikoyi, Lagos state. Before this, they had discovered an equally humongous stash of…
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The Thread: The outrage over the Malabu oil scandal is meaningless
It runs like clockwork: every day on Twitter Nigeria, there's a trending topic people must necessarily lend their voices to. Similarly, every other week in Nigeria, we are fed revelations…
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Ayo Sogunro: Humanity and the sins of Ambode
Sometime last week, the Norwegian Ambassador to Nigeria visited the rarely remarked Otodo Gbame, a fishing settlement at the Lagos waterfronts. This foreign leader had gone there to assess what…
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Ayo Sogunro: Rediscovering critical thinking in Nigeria
by Ayo Sogunro Every now and then, I catch myself somewhat frustrated by the contradictions that engulf Nigeria and its people. Nigeria is a great country, we say. Yet, my…
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The Thread: “Nigeria – a country where we arrested a man for naming his dog ‘Buhari’ and freed those who beheaded a woman” |
It's Saturday afternoon, and the predominant topic on Twitter NG has been Audu Maikori's arrest. Word about his arrest came through Twittervine last night, and it's been trending since. With…
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Ayo Sogunro: The gross misconducts of president Buhari
by Ayo Sogunro Part A: Background In 2007, Wole Soyinka wrote the very scathing essay: “The Crimes of Buhari”. In the essay, Soyinka reviewed General Buhari’s 1985 regime, and…
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Ayo Sogunro: The moratorium on migration
by Ayo Sogunro “Our intelligence has recently provided us with awesome powers. It is not yet clear that we have the wisdom to avoid our own self-destruction. But many…
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Ayo Sogunro: Look Nigerians, can we please shut up the rationalising?
by Ayo Sogunro I may have lost my sanity at some point this week. This is one explanation for why I think the “accidental” bombing of Nigerian citizens by…
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Ayo Sogunro: In Nigeria, we’re still wrong about rights
by Ayo Sogunro Quite often, I have found myself compelled to defend the fundamentals of human rights to supposedly educated people in Nigeria. A clear demonstration of the declining quality…
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‘It makes no economic sense to discriminate’ – Ayo Sogunro
The second episode of Untold Facts aired yesterday, Thursday 28 July with host, Moses Omoghena, engaging guests in a discussion focused on the damaging effects of the anti-gay law and other…
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Ayo Sogunro: Nigeria’s shareholding formula
By Ayo Sogunro The Nigerians I compare to corporate Directors in our continuing discussion on the Hierarchy of Nigerian Policy are the elected members of government. These are federal legislators,…
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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