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Why Nigeria’s youth must sustain activism beyond social media
Social media has formed a pseudo-reality many believe is the real deal. But, if we wanted to cause progressive change and secure a lustrous future, Nigeria's youth need to go…
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The SDG Index; the hattrick Nigeria can’t seem to score
First, some backstory. Since its inception in 1945, the United Nations has always been very hands-on with global social and economic growth so it came as no surprise when the…
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The Big 5: Oyegun’s definition of “Change”, George Weah’s reaction to his victory and other top stories
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association said its members paid over N90 billion for petrol supply but had yet…
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Oyegun explains what “Change” really means
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), John Odigie-Oyegun, has called on Nigerians to maintain efforts towards doing the right thing. Odigie-Oyegun stated that, as against the perception…
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The Thread: “Don’t we need another Idiagbon to change Nigeria’s bad online culture?”
Nigeria's internet culture leaves a lot to be desired. Trolls are a dime a dozen, Clapbacks are never in short supply and savage rules Twitter streets. For the most part,…
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The Thread: This is what the NBS means when it says Nigeria is out of recession
Judging from the responses that came through on Twitter NG, following Dr Yemi Kale's thread showing the numbers which prove Nigeria is out of recession, more than a few Nigerians…
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Out of recession, now give us more change
by Alexander O. Onukwue The numbers have shown that Nigeria is no longer in recession, but as many analysts are pointing out, it is by the least possible margin. Some…
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Apesin Fayose: Any change in his person?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Mr Fayose was not at the meeting between President Buhari and all state Governors on Friday, due to a chieftaincy title he was to receive.…
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[YNaija2019] It was change in 2015, what word will politicians use in campaigning for 2019?
by Usman Alabi It may appear too early to begin to envisage the political campaign currencies that would be used in the 2019 elections. Yet here in Nigeria, there is…
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7 ways to break bad habits -The How To
Whatever "bad habit" you have, from the dirtiest to the seemingly inconsequential, can be broken no matter how difficult it seems. We can achieve anything with the right amount of…
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I’m trying to be more fashionable these days – Simi
Singer Simisola Bolatito popularly known as Simi has said nothing has changed about her since she became famous. In an interview with Punch, Simi said she still loves to play…
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[The Presidential Blog] Did you miss Aisha Buhari’s #TBT photo?
The wife of President Muhammadu Buhari took to Twitter late Thursday evening to post her Throwback Thursday picture like millions of internet users around the world. However, unlike those other…
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Regulatory agencies must be agents of profound change – Osinbajo
by Dolapo Adelana Acting President Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) has urged government’s regulatory agencies to act as catalysts of beneficial change and to take responsibility for facilitating businesses in the country.…
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The Thread: Lagos is changing irreversibly, but that might not be a good thing
Ambode has such grand plans to give Lagos a face lift. He's already on a drive, demolishing buildings in swamps, illegal structures etc. But is this a good change? And…
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Opinion: Uncle Dele, how market?
by Richard Romanus Of all the APC and President Mohammadu Buhari supporters who are today singing a new song due to his abysmal and catastrophic performance in almost two years,…
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Arit Okpo: Creating real change [NEW VOICES]
by Arit Okpo Can I confess that I sometimes get overwhelmed by Nigeria’s issues? Today there’s a video of soldiers assaulting a disabled person, yesterday it was the Senate refusing…
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Dear celebrities, please check your influence meter. It’s running empty
Dear celebrities of the world, There was actually a time that people followed you lot. A 10-year old in 2002 would have done anything that Beyonce or Puff Daddy endorsed. Same…
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Opinion: Interpreting the ‘change’ we voted for
by Abiodun Komolafe The world had barely settled down to the reality of Brexit when Donald Trump trounced Hillary Clinton to clinch victory in an election that would eventually shame…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: Still guarding the concrete slab
by Olusegun Adeniyi Even when I am not so much into the social media, I have come to like WhatsApp because of the inspirational stories many users pass around on…
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Buhari’s govt economic policies wrong, confusing – Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education and former Vice President of the World Bank, Oby Ezekwesili has said the government of President Muhammadu Buhari had refused to change its wrong policies. Ezekwesili…
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Analysis: Barrack Obama didn’t leave without helping Nigeria, or did he?
by Mark Amaza On Friday January 20th, there was a change in the baton of leadership in the United States of America, the world’s largest economy and undoubtedly, its most…
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Ezinne Ukoha: I hate Obama for giving me hope (I was good until he came along)
by Ezinne Ukoha This time eight years ago — I bought the lie that America could be great again. I allowed myself to bask in the Hollywood ending that never…
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Dele Momodu: My prophetic vision for Nigeria
by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, tomorrow is Christmas day and, it is only in order that, I wish everyone a Merry Christmas. This year has gone rather fast. I’m not…
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Opinion: All I want for Christmas is change
by Abayomi G. Omotayo If by providence, Santa reads this piece. I hope he grants my only Christmas wish: I want change in Nigeria. Ideally, this should not be a…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: The shame of a nation
by Femi Fani-Kayode I just watched a very sad and disturbing video of our soldiers on the war front begging their President and Commander in Chief to provide them with…
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Ololade Ajekigbe: Six sets of people who need to repent in 2017
by Ololade Ajekigbe To say the year 2016 has been a tough one for the average Nigerian would be a gross understatement. This year has been nothing short of brutal,…
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The Thread: “We all have accepted a social order that is born to fail”
Life is hard generally, but the systems on which Nigeria runs makes life multiple times harder for the average citizen. Here's @_Bolarinwa ranting about everything from catchment area to corruption…
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Tolu Orekoya: Keeping up with the Ghanaians, and their journey to Change
by Tolu Orekoya The meetings usually started at about 4:00 am and would go on till about six or seven in the morning, discussing and recalibrating strategy, content and studying…
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[The Presidential Blog] The Maiduguri blast can’t be the final blow to this administration, or is it?
To say that there is a general feeling of discontent in Nigeria with the Federal Government will be an understatement. Nigerians are literally floating; living one day after the next…
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Charly Boy: Only prayers can save Nigeria?
by Charly boy Which kin Mumu thinking be that. Our docility is killing our humanity; Our indifference is enabling corruption in governance and our silence is creating political monsters with…
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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