The SDG Index; the hattrick Nigeria can’t seem to score

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 organization proposed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015. 193 governments agreed to the accords and they all set their sight on the global goals... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Global

Change, Economic, Inequality, injustice, nigeria, social, standard development goals, United Nations

December 29, 2017

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 to receive any cargo from the Petroleum Products Marketing Company, a subsidiary of NNPC. DAPPMA said the NNPC lied when it said its members owe... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

big 5, Change, foreign news, George Weah, John Odigie-Oyegun, liberia, Nigerian News

December 29, 2017

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 that the concept of change was about road construction and provision of electricity, he believed that it (change) was a resolve not to return to... Read More

APC, Change, John Odigie-Oyegun

October 24, 2017

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, it’s all fun and games, ’cause Nigerians will do anything for a laugh (how else are we supposed to deaden the pain of our failed... Read More

Change, Internet culture, nigeria, The Thread

September 5, 2017

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 are doubting Thomases. Their view is if it cannot be seen in the prices and goods an services and the entire standard of living, we... Read More

APC, Change, economy, Nigerian Bureau of Statistics, recession, Story of the day

September 5, 2017

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 argue that Nigeria, as Africa’s largest economy, should not really celebrate a 0.55% rise in GDP when there are over 180 million persons who will... Read More

Story of the day

APC, Change, economy, Nigerian Bureau of Statistics, recession, Story of the day

August 26, 2017

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. Named the Apesin, Fayose added a feather to his cap to boost his standing in the eyes of Ekiti people. Mr Fayose is something of... Read More

Story of the day

Apesin, Ayodele Fayose, Change

August 7, 2017

[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 never a time you are late or early when it comes to envisaging political happenstances.

YNaija2019

Campaign currencies, Change, corruption, Politics, restructuring

July 13, 2017

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 willpower, support from the people in your life, and a realistic plan of action. Binge eating. Smoking. Fingernail biting. Gossiping. Nose picking. Habits are built... Read More

Thinking Through

Breaking habits, Change, habits, how to

June 11, 2017

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 and have fun just like in the past. “I am thankful for where I am right now with my career but fame hasn’t changed anything... Read More

Change, dress, fame, fashionable, Music, Simi

May 12, 2017

[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 people, her own #TBT photo had nothing to do with cute photos of her childhood or teenage years, nor did it have anything to do... Read More

The Presidential Blog

#TBT, Aisha buhari, APC, Buhari, Change, Throwback Thursday, Yemi Osinbajo

February 28, 2017

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. Osinbajo said this on Tuesday in Aba to regulatory agencies during a follow-up meeting with the Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, medium and small scale... Read More

Aba, businesses, Change, MSMEs, nafdac, Regulatory agencies, son, Yemi Osinbajo

February 27, 2017

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 how will this impact on the middle class families in Lagos. Yaba should be really pretty. It's got this genteel colonial air to it. But,... Read More

ambode, Change, lagos, middle class, nigeria, The Thread, Yaba

February 20, 2017

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, none of them surprises me more than our very own Otunba Dele Momudu, publisher, Ovation Magazine. I know some people will quickly argue that, uncle... Read More

Buhari, Change, Dele Momodu, Economic recession, Failed presidential bid, nigeria, opinion, Politics

February 13, 2017

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 to pass a bill granting women equal opportunities, tomorrow it might be the lack of transparency in much of our government processes. It gets me... Read More

APC, Arit Okpo, Buharieconomy, Change, New Voices, Nigerian Youth

February 5, 2017

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 as a 24-year old in the same year but a lot has happened in the past few years and across continents to throw you off your throne... Read More

Cover Stories, Thinking Through

Buhari, celebrities, Change, dear xxx, elections, influence, nigeria, Politics

February 1, 2017

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 the power of opinion polls. Trump purportedly played a fast one on unsuspecting Americans and the world was left to grapple with ‘Trump Trauma’. A... Read More

APC, bola tinubu, Buhari, Change, nigeria, Politics

January 26, 2017

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 the platform from which I learn several lessons. Unfortunately, in recent weeks, I have also noticed that some Nigerians have been using the platform to... Read More

Buhari, Change, corruption, nigeria, Olusegun Adeniyi, opinion, Southern Kaduna

January 25, 2017

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 in an interview with The Interview Magazine said the present administration was refusing tb change its wrong policies. When asked if Buhari’s government was timid,... Read More

Adamant, Change, Economic policies, infrastructure, Oby Ezekwesili, President Muhammadu Buhari, wrong

January 22, 2017

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 powerful country as well. While so much has been written about what a Trump administration might mean for global politics and Africa in particular, it... Read More

Thinking Through

africa, Change, Donald Trumo, foreign policy, Goodluck Jonathan, inauguration, legacy, nigeria, obama

January 13, 2017

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 really ends well once the director yells “Cut!” Barack Hussein Obama II came out of nowhere. I mean who was this guy? He looked like... Read More

American elections, Change, Ezinne Ukoha, hope, obama, Politics, Racism

December 24, 2016

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 sure if we all fulfilled our dreams but we must still thank God for His kind mercies for answering some of our prayers and more... Read More

2017 Predictions, Buhari, Change, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, economy, Ekiti State, hunger, nigeria, Peter Fayose, political power

December 24, 2016

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 request because going by the grand promises of the present government, I should have started experiencing change since 29 May 2015. Politicians in Nigeria love... Read More

Buhari, Change, christmas, Goodluck Jonathan, nigeria, Politics, Santa, transformation

December 24, 2016

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 food and water. They did this through footage which was shot on their cell phone cameras and released as a short video on social media.... Read More

Ali Modu Sheriff President Goodluck Jonathan, APC, Buhari, Change, Femi Fani-Kayode, Mr Edwin Dico Okugbo, soldiers

December 17, 2016

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, and anyone who still enjoys good health and can afford at least 2 quality meals a day should be thankful that they have made it... Read More

2016 review, artisans, Change, Internet Trolls, Solomon Dalung and the entire NFF, The Nigerian Government, Yoruba Demons

December 12, 2016

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 the impact of the work StateCraft Inc was deploying in Ghana. It was a near daily occurrence for much of the time we spent in... Read More

Featured

campaign, Change, ghanadecides, Nana Akufo-Addo, Red Media, StateCraft Inc, Tolu Orekoya, ye si sem

December 11, 2016

[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 and barely surviving on scarce good news. Optimism is waning. The goodwill that brought in a Buhari and President is out of supply. Barely two... Read More

The Presidential Blog

boko haram, Buhari, Change, recession, the Presidential Blog

December 9, 2016