theme-sticky-logo-alt
theme-logo-alt
Buhari
September 13, 2017

The Thread: “Nnamdi Kanu does not care if you die” | A warning to all Igbos in Nigeria

With Buhari’s return, military action in the South East has been stepped up. Remember Operation Python Dance launched by the Military last Christmas? It’s back with renewed vengeance, it would seem; the first port of call being Nnamdi Kanu’s house and the office of Nigerian Union of Journalists in Umuahia, where soldiers reportedly destroyed properties... Read More
Opinion
, , , , , ,
September 12, 2017

YNaija Editorial: Forget Buhari and Nnamdi Kanu, remember there’s only one thing that matters

There’s a chance that you have noticed – amidst everything else that has been happening – that we have been a little bit aloof. And it must be understandable to you. Think about it. Hurricanes, floods, time travel (and not the Elon Musk kind) back to a past filled with avoidable mistakes and a looming... Read More
Thinking Through
, , , , , , ,
September 12, 2017

The Big 5: Atiku’s race for 2019; Wole Soyinka condemns re-election talks; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: 2019 seems to have arrived early for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar who has, from recent indications, started his campaign for the presidency in earnest. Atiku seized the opportunity on Monday during a tour in Abuja to pitch himself, saying that he... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
, , ,
September 11, 2017

Fisayo Soyombo: 2019 elections in September 2017 — Nigeria now in political recession

by ‘Fisayo Soyombo   A blind man who only listens to radio must be thinking this is September 2018 rather than September 2017. It is still two long years before the 2019 presidential election but the distraction of that election was so palpable last week. Aisha Alhassan, Minister for Women Affairs, sparked off the latest... Read More
Opinion
, , , , , , , ,
September 10, 2017

“If you don’t leave office, office will leave you.” “…just like you know I will support only Atiku.” | Read our top 10 quotes from last week

Nigeria is out of recession, 2019 is closer than we think and Nnamdi Kanu… well, is still Nnamdi Kanu. But here’s how we know all that: because they said it! “Who?” Find out below: “On this 2019 for me, the only thing that can probably prevent Mr. President from contesting is ill -health because if... Read More
Thinking Through
, , , ,
September 10, 2017

Meet the Dreamers, love like Rihanna, squiggly brows | See our top 10 photos from last week

Although Monday was officially designated as a public holiday in many parts of the world – “Labor Day” for some and an extended Eid-l-Adha break for others – only a few know that it was just a cover for the world wide holiday that Beyoncé’s birthday has now become. You can choose to call it... Read More
Thinking Through
, , , , , ,
September 8, 2017

The Thread: This is the curse of Nigeria’s leaders

There was a major riot over Atiku on Twitter yesterday, after Aisha Alhassan, Buhari’s Minister of Women’s Affairs, was outed for endorsing Atiku come 2019. Feyi Fawehinmi, Cheta Nwanze, Mark Essien and foremost voices on Political Twitter NG went head to head. It was quite the drama. We were well aware the conversation wasn’t going... Read More
Opinion
, , , , , , ,
September 8, 2017

Reality check: Sagay and other Buhari cheerleaders are doing damage

by Alexander O. Onukwue Have you read the opinion piece put together by Mallam Garba Shehu, the senior special assistant to the president on media and publicity, on the President who watches a 32” TV? Mallam Shehu has been lying low following the debacle about rats preventing the president from working from his office since... Read More
Story of the day
, , , , , , ,
September 7, 2017

What if Buhari is truly out of the 2019 race?

by Alexander O. Onukwue It would certainly make the political atmosphere in the country very interesting if President Muhammadu Buhari decides against running for a second term in 2019. “Baba Buhari hasn’t told us what he wants to re-contest in 2019”, said Aisha Alhassan, the Minister of Women Affairs commenting on her support for former... Read More
Story of the day
, , , , , , ,
September 7, 2017

Aisha deserts Buhari, but that’s just the appetizer

by Alexander O. Onukwue Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Jumain Alhassan, has dropped the biggest hint yet that all is not well within the circles of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari. In a recorded video of her Sallah visit to former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, Mrs Alhassan vows loyalty to Atiku as her ‘godfather’... Read More
Story of the day
, , , , ,
September 6, 2017

“The Night King can’t cross the wall and come South” | Osinbajo visits Benue in Buhari’s stead; Twitter reacts

It would appear Nigeria’s president has reverted to type following his return to the country: Cancelling Federal Executive Council meetings, declining to visit areas of disaster/humanitarian crisis, working from home etc. Like Trump’s penchant for disappointing the American people with every new law and each new tweet, President Buhari walks in his shoes on a... Read More
Opinion
, , , , , ,
September 5, 2017

Opinion: Nigeria’s legendary lip-service to quality education

by Jide Ojo Nigeria’s education system is in dire need of overhaul. Things are not just right in that sector. Unless something urgent is done to arrest and redress the rot in the system, the country’s future seems bleak. The leaders of tomorrow being prepared by today’s education authorities cannot sadly deliver global competitiveness. From... Read More
Opinion
, , , , ,
September 4, 2017

The Thread: “We attacked GEJ for less” | Ayo Sogunro wonders about the new Nigerian attitude

Nigerians continue to debate the effectiveness of having Buhari as their President. Before he took the voters’ mandate, Goodluck Jonathan was the incumbent everyone (save his kith and kin) wanted to overthrow. Now that Buhari hasn’t shown up to be better than GEJ, regrets have been the order of the day. Hear Ayo Sogunro: The... Read More
Opinion
, , , ,
September 4, 2017

Fisayo Soyombo: The Diezanis and Dasukis within Buhari’s government

by ‘Fisayo Soyombo   Diezani Alison-Madueke is currently the poster girl for President Muhammadu Buhari’s war against corruption. Throughout this year, no name has been more associated with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) than the former Petroleum Minister. The allegations against her are numerous and the figures being mentioned humongous. From Lagos to... Read More
Opinion
, , , , ,
September 3, 2017

“It can’t go on like this…”, “they should stop using my name for politics” | Read our top 10 quotes from last week

Unarguably, the biggest news from last week is the nullification of Kenya’s presidential election to which Uhuru Kenyatta has responded, calling the Supreme Court’s decision out as unfair. Former President Goodluck Jonathan too managed to ruffle some feathers in Nigeria. To find out who won’t be running for Nigeria’s highest office in 2019 and more,... Read More
Thinking Through
, , , ,
September 1, 2017

Should President Buhari not have visited Benue state already?

by Alexander Onukwue The senior special assistant to President Buhari, Mallam Garba Shehu, released a statement on the thoughts of the President, Muhammadu Buhari, on the floods currently wreaking havoc in Makurdi, Benue State. According to Mr Shehu, the president “has received with great concern reports of the flooding in Benue State” and “has directed... Read More
Story of the day
, , , , ,
September 1, 2017

Opinion: Mr President, the Chinese are playing you for a fool

by James Inedu George Nigeria has earmarked $5.8 billion for the construction of some dams up north. Finally, there will be light in the land. PHCN will have no more excuses! Maybe industries will begin to work again. Wow! Thank you, China. You aren’t giving us churches and soccer pitches. And all this at an... Read More
Opinion
, , , , , , ,
August 31, 2017

“You just heard? WTF is wrong with you people! | Nigerians lash out at President Buhari over Benue floods

Four days ago, Makurdi, Benue became the latest casualty of flooding around the globe, as heavy rains lasting over four hours ensured that over 2000 houses were submerged in the waters. The number has since increased to 100,000. 50 minutes ago, President Buhari finally tweeted his “great concern” about the flooding in the state. I... Read More
Opinion
, , , , ,
August 31, 2017

The Femi Fani-Kayode interview that gave Lai Mohammed and Femi Adesina sleepless nights [WATCH]

Staunch opposition leader, Fani-Kayode, never minces words when it comes to criticising the government of the day. Mr Kayode’s political career spanned two administrations. He served in Obasanjo’s administration as the Minister of Aviation and in Jonathan’s government as the Director of Media and Publicity. These days, he enjoys stirring the hornest’s nest by consistently... Read More
Opinion
, , , , ,
August 30, 2017

Opinion: Distinguishing between hate speech and Constructive criticism

by Gbenga Odunsi A few weeks back, the Nigerian government drew a line on hate speech in the country, equating it to terrorism. The Acting President (as he then was), Yemi Osinbajo, stated this at the National Economic Council security retreat held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He said the intimidation of a population... Read More
Opinion
, , , , ,
August 30, 2017

Magu vs Malami: What’s up, boys?

by Alexander O. Onukwe After the meeting of the Federal Executive Council on the 5th of July, Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami was said to have told journalists that, as far as Magu’s confirmation was concerned, the then Acting President Osinbajo was on his own. Malami’s words at the time were taken to... Read More
Story of the day
, , , , , , , ,
1 … 13 14 15 … 87

Recent Posts

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today
TikTok
Will TikTok’s New Payment Model Finall...
Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Passes Bill to Create State Police
Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Passes...
Omoyele Sowore
YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today
Do Nigerian YouTube Filmmakers Need To Tap Into Creating TV Series? 
Do Nigerian YouTube Filmmakers Need To T...
Jarvis and Peller Are Officially Wed
Jarvis and Peller Are Officially Wed, an...

Recent Comments

15 49.0138 8.38624 arrow 0 arrow 0 4000 1 0 horizontal https://ynaija.com 300 0 1