‘It doesn’t even make sense’ | Dogara has the perfect excuse for budget padding allegations

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, on Thursday explained why he or any member of the House of Representatives cannot be investigated or prosecuted for ‘budget padding.’ Speaking at a session with civil societies in Abuja, Dogara stated that the budget is subject to scrutiny by the national assembly, just like any other... Read More

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August 11, 2016

Despite his arrest by EFCC, blogger Abusidiqu remains committed to Buhari’s ‘change’ agenda

Abubakar Sidiq Usman, the blogger who was recently arrested and released from the Economic and Financial Crime Commission’s (EFCC) custody, has denied media reports that he was disappointed with the government of President Muhammadu Buhari. According to Usman, Ibrahim Magu, the EFCC chairman, was abusing the free hand granted to the anti-agency by the Presidency.... Read More

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August 11, 2016

The late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five news that drove the conversation today 1. Buhari meets with Soyinka Today President Muhammadu Buhari met with Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. 2. Six escapees from the Enugu prison found The Enugu State Prisons Service has announced that six of the inmates who escaped from Nsukka... Read More

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August 11, 2016

Did Aisha Buhari really travel to the U.S.? Five reasons why I think she didn’t

by Ezinne Ajoku Lack of Media Coverage I know Aisha Buhari is not an elected official but still she is the First Lady of The Federal Republic of Nigeria. Which means that it is rather suspicious to have her travel to the United States shortly after Fayose’s allegations against her as someone involved in a... Read More

Aisha buhari, Buhari, Politics, USA trip

August 11, 2016

Audu Maikori: It is not enough to regret or gloat about Buhari, we need to act

by Audu Maikori I have been reading up on some staunch PMB supporters recanting and apologizing for supporting Buhari. I recall during the elections last year, people called me all sorts of names and labelled me anti-patriotic because of my post about why I would support Jonathan in 2015. For those who have forgotten here’s... Read More

Audu Maikori, Buhari, Change, GEJ, jonathan, pmb

August 11, 2016

Opinion: Is Vice President Osinbajo really an intellectual in government?

by Jideofor Adibe How has Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and former Professor of Law at the University of Lagos fared as an intellectual in politics? The role of intellectuals in politics is often a controversial one. Do intellectuals do well in politics or do they just see the public realm... Read More

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August 11, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Jonathan created Avengers | Hunger and poverty killing Nigerians | Obama founded ISIS- Trump | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist RNDA holds Jonathan responsible for the formation of Niger Delta Avengers- YNaija Sheriff jettisons PDP reconciliation moves 6 days to National convention- Nation Poverty, hunger killing Nigerians, Shehu Sani has a lot to say- Premium Times Nigeria needs to be on the lookout for Ebola, Lassa fever- Punch... Read More

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August 11, 2016

Twitter turns against the @DigiCommsNG handle, and it’s not pretty

The twitter handle of the Presidency’s Office of Digital Engagement, @DigiCommsNG, on Wednesday, bit more than they can chew and the response they got wasn’t pretty -at all. Known for deploying bants and sarcasm that are often tasteless and too sensitive for a nation with frayed edges, the Presidential handle replied a tweet with its... Read More

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August 11, 2016

Lifebank founder, Temie Giwa has NO regrets voting for Buhari – and she explains why (TWEETS)

This is the season of apologies and regrets as many young and influential Nigerians have come out to publicly denounced President Buhari’s administration and apologize for supporting Buhari. Despite this, one person remains unapologetic for voting President Buhari. Temie Giwa, the CEO and founder of Life Bank, in the following tweets explains why she has... Read More

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August 10, 2016

Opinion: A different perspective for building your Nigerian startup

by Ade Olabode I’ve always been fascinated by FourSquare. They’re like a Phoenix that keeps on rising from the ashes of defeat. There was the debacle of splitting the core app, which eventually morphed into a new app — Swarm, humiliation of a very public down round, then employees leaving in droves, etc. Contrast that with the... Read More

Buhari, Business, economy, Financial, funds, Nigerian, Start-up, Tech

August 10, 2016

@DoubleEph apologised for supporting Buhari and this is how Twitter reacted

So blogger, Feyi Fawehinmi (@DoubleEph), wrote an essay titled ‘Mea culpa’ where he expressed disappointment for supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Pres. Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 election. @DoubleEph wrote, “If I convinced even 10 people to vote for Buhari, then I owe them an apology. For not properly interrogating the people who... Read More

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August 10, 2016

5 reasons why 2016 Buhari is exactly the same as 1984 Buhari

by Roqeebah Olaoniye Sitting in my living room on 29th May 2015, I posted an info-photo on Instagram that read how excited I was about the new administration. You see, I was one of those in the majority who had bought the dream of “Change”. I was excited and hopeful amidst many other positive feelings.... Read More

1984, 2016, Buhari, Change, Tunde Idiagbon

August 10, 2016

Opinion: Nigeria needs a change of both attitude and leadership

by Babajide Ajidagba Nigeria’s problems have been extensively analysed over the years by a plethora of intelligent people. In fact, lack of ideas or solutions to our teeming problems isn’t our biggest challenge. The political, visionary and leadership will to do the hard but necessary work to move our nation forward is what, in my opinion,... Read More

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August 10, 2016

5 reasons why we should all be blamed for the forex crisis

by Roqeebah Olaoniye When Christine Lagarde of the IMF warned us in January to gear up for economic hardship, we didn’t take her seriously. We were busy in our bubbles, making unrealistic resolutions. Now that the dollar is NGN 400, maybe it’s time we go back to the drawing board and check ourselves. Here are five... Read More

Buhari, Christine Lagarde, economy, Forex crisis, global economy, IMF

August 10, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Budget padding: EFCC invites Dogara The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has invited the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, over allegations of budget padding. 2. Presidency did not sign a padded budget The Presidency says that the 2016 Appropriation Bill signed... Read More

boko haram, budget, Buhari, Dogara, EFCC, europe, Jibrin, jonathan, NDA

August 9, 2016

Opinion: How to relieve stress in these trying economic times

It’s the eighth month already, the year is speeding by. It sure feels like we are racing against time. August is here and with it various Summer plans. We’ve all worked so hard and it’s time to let down our hair. Unfortunately, not everyone can be on vacation at this time. The present economic situation,... Read More

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August 9, 2016

5 ways Buhari’s government today is exactly the same as 1984

by Oluwatorinmo Salau The state of the nation under Buhari’s administration has many people drawing interesting parallels between the past and the present. It is becoming quite common to hear people say, “We are back to 1984”. 1984 was the year, Buhari stepped in as Head of State and ruled the country. Here are 5... Read More

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August 9, 2016

Nigeria would be like Venezuela if Jonathan was still in power – Basketmouth

Basketmouth has gone on a ballistic rant about the economic situation of the country. The ace comedian took to Instagram on Tuesday morning to air out his grievances concerning the deplorable state of affairs in the country. Read what he had to say below “I usually try not to pay attention to comments from people... Read More

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August 9, 2016

YNaija Says: The EFCC is out of control

The EFCC’s arrest of blogger Abubakar Sidiq Usman shows a number of things. First, the commission is clearly not busy enough with the Buhari administration’s anti-corruption war, and has a lot of spare time on its hands to go chasing ‘internet people’. If it were not so, there would not be time to arrest a... Read More

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August 9, 2016

Opinion: How agriculture and trade can drive Nigeria back to wealth

by Chiemezie Okeke-Ojiudu Nigeria is a diverse and rich nation; one with raw potential, human capacity, natural resources, fertile land and limitless possibilities. The giant of Africa as it were. Nigeria’s economy has suffered a server blow ever since the price of crude oil plummeted last year. This set back hit various oil producing nations hard... Read More

Buhari, economy, export, finances, import, nigeria, Oil, trade

August 9, 2016

Opinion: Exploring Aguiyi-Ironsi’s role in January 15, 1966 coup (PART II)

by Henry Chukwuemeka Onyema The evidence that shows that General Ironsi and the plotters of the supposedly Igbo coup of January 15 1966 were diametrically opposed to each other is highly significant. Major Nzeogwu, in an interview with the ‘Daily Telegraph’ newspaper, 22 January 1966 edition, declared: ‘We got some but not all. General Ironsi... Read More

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August 9, 2016

Opinion: Speaker Dogara, this is why budget padding is a crime

by Ahanonu Kingsley Few days ago, the speaker of Nigeria’s lower parliament was quoted as saying that ‘budget padding’-an offence he was recently accused of by fellow member of parliament-is not a crime. Consequently, in response to calls for him to step down, Mr Dogara insisted he’d not resign. The above stance of Hon. Dogara is... Read More

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August 9, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Buhari is a failure’ | Fuel price might go up again | Isis claims responsibility for Pakistani blast | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist Too early? Kano APC chieftain declares Buhari a failure- YNaija EFCC begins probe of NASS over budget padding scandal- YNaija APC youths lambast EFCC over arrest of blogger- YNaija Court slams DSS for repeatedly failing to obey court orders- YNaija Buhari tasks Tinubu’s newly wedded son to keep... Read More

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August 9, 2016

Opinion: The question of ‘restructuring’ and the government’s reluctance

by John Danfulani In my Op Ed of 29th July 2016 titled ” LET IS TALK, NOW IS TIME”, I admonished; Nigerians must surmount courage and accept the fact that, their protracted pretense over long standing questions bordering its political structure and corporate existence be answered, right away. I capped up my discourse by saying,... Read More

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August 9, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. ISIS claims responsibility for Pakistan attack The terrorist group ISIS has claimed responsibility for Monday’s suicide bombing at a Pakistani hospital. 2. FG releases N420 million to states The Federal Government has disclosed that it released N420 million to each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory to revitalize... Read More

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August 9, 2016

APC Youth to EFCC: ‘You are abusing your constitutional powers’

Following the arrest of Abubakar Sadi Usman, a Nigerian blogger popularly known as Abusidiq, the All Progressives Congress Youth Forum (APYF), on Monday, lambasted the Economic and Financial Crime Commission for the arrest. In a statement signed by the Olu Onemola, the National Public Relations Officer of the Forum, the APYF stated that Abusidiq’s arrest on the... Read More

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August 9, 2016

Opinion: Jonathan, Sambo and Diezani – the sacred cows of corruption

by Umar Hassan We already knew it would be hard to recoup every penny stolen from us. Asides the fact that some no longer have it, others went the extra mile to cover their tracks well. Proving a case against them would be next-to-impossible and a plea bargain deal via shrewd interrogation techniques is as... Read More

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August 8, 2016

Opinion: Exploring Aguiyi-Ironsi’s role in January 15, 1966 coup (PART 1)

by Henry Chukwuemeka Onyema INTRODUCTON On the fiftieth remembrance of Nigeria’s second coup which ended the life and six-month government of General Aguiyi-Ironsi, Nigeria’s first military head of state, I have decided on a historical reflection on the above topic. These are my reasons: first, Nigeria’s ugly history of her first ten years as an... Read More

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August 8, 2016

Reuben Abati: Rio Olympics, change and the United states of Nigeria

by Reuben Abati “ I hear we are no longer Nigeria, but the United States of Nigeria” “You didn’t hear anything. Stop being hypocritical, my friend.” “But the incumbent Minister of Sports is on record as having said something like that” “I know. That dumb Minister who wears the red cap that looks like something... Read More

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August 7, 2016

The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

Here are the top ten stories that made headlines this weeks 1. Budget padding: Jibrin goes hard on Dogara The former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Jibrin Abdulmummin, is a scorned man on a mission. This week saw him make more revealing accusations against the Speaker of the House of Representative, Yakubu Dogara,... Read More

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‘It doesn’t even make sense’ | Dogara has the perfect excuse for budget padding allegations

Despite his arrest by EFCC, blogger Abusidiqu remains committed to Buhari’s ‘change’ agenda

The late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

Did Aisha Buhari really travel to the U.S.? Five reasons why I think she didn’t

Audu Maikori: It is not enough to regret or gloat about Buhari, we need to act

Opinion: Is Vice President Osinbajo really an intellectual in government?

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Jonathan created Avengers | Hunger and poverty killing Nigerians | Obama founded ISIS- Trump | More

Twitter turns against the @DigiCommsNG handle, and it’s not pretty

Lifebank founder, Temie Giwa has NO regrets voting for Buhari – and she explains why (TWEETS)

Opinion: A different perspective for building your Nigerian startup

@DoubleEph apologised for supporting Buhari and this is how Twitter reacted

5 reasons why 2016 Buhari is exactly the same as 1984 Buhari

Opinion: Nigeria needs a change of both attitude and leadership

5 reasons why we should all be blamed for the forex crisis

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Opinion: How to relieve stress in these trying economic times

5 ways Buhari’s government today is exactly the same as 1984

Nigeria would be like Venezuela if Jonathan was still in power – Basketmouth

YNaija Says: The EFCC is out of control

Opinion: How agriculture and trade can drive Nigeria back to wealth

Opinion: Exploring Aguiyi-Ironsi’s role in January 15, 1966 coup (PART II)

Opinion: Speaker Dogara, this is why budget padding is a crime

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Buhari is a failure’ | Fuel price might go up again | Isis claims responsibility for Pakistani blast | More

Opinion: The question of ‘restructuring’ and the government’s reluctance

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

APC Youth to EFCC: ‘You are abusing your constitutional powers’

Opinion: Jonathan, Sambo and Diezani – the sacred cows of corruption

Opinion: Exploring Aguiyi-Ironsi’s role in January 15, 1966 coup (PART 1)

Reuben Abati: Rio Olympics, change and the United states of Nigeria

The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

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