by Cheta Nwanze One big issue with the current government is that they are consistent in only one thing — being inconsistent. What they fail to realise is that this habit of speaking from different sides of the mouth, or more accurately, different government officials saying whatever the fuck comes to their heads, has a... Read More

Opinion

Buhari, Cheta Nwanze, Inconsistencies, military intervention, nigeria, opinion, The Gambia, war

December 29, 2016

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Cheta Nwanze: A doctor’s harrowing experience

By Cheta Nwanze Published as sent to me via email. I’ve not made any effort to find out more just yet. There is the possibility that this is an elaborate fiction. I’m publishing it however, because it resonates with a fairly recent experience of mine… I had forgotten what the term ‘faced with death’ really... Read More

Opinion

Cheta Nwanze, Doctor's experience, Guest Post

December 27, 2016

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Cheta Nwanze: Nigerian Ancestry | Who or what is an indigene?

by Cheta Nwanze About five centuries ago, a man called FatuOnoja began a journey. We’ll talk about him later… One of the things that has always caused a bit of ruckus between me and my Pa is my preference, or propensity according to him, to indicate “Edo” as my state of origin. “You were only born there, you will never belong,” he... Read More

Opinion

Ancestry, Bini, Cheta Nwanze, Igala, igbos, opinion

December 24, 2016

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Cheta Nwanze: Creating problems with Operation python dance

by Cheta Nwanze “The Northern Bourgeoisie and the Yoruba Bourgeoisie have conspired to keep the Igbo out of the scheme of things. The Igbos have taken all these quietly because, they reason, they brought it upon themselves. But the nation is sitting on a time-bomb. There is a new Igbo man, who was not born... Read More

Opinion

Cheta Nwanze, Igbo marginalisation, igbos, nigeria, Operation Python Dance, sanusi

December 17, 2016

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Cheta Nwanze: What is the benefit of breaking Nigeria up?

by Cheta Nwanze “Since 1914 the British Government has been trying to make Nigeria into one country, but the Nigerian people themselves are historically different in their backgrounds, in their religious beliefs and customs and do not show themselves any sign of willingness to unite… Nigerian unity is only a British intention for the country.”... Read More

Opinion

Cheta Nwanze, nigeria, north, south east, South-south, war

December 2, 2016

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Cheta Nwanze: How smart is this proposed NNPC Niger republic-Kaduna pipeline?

by Cheta Nwanze Before I dropped it as a subject in favour of Calculus, and thus failed to see into my future, I took some classes in Economics. In one of the earlier classes, we were told that some of the important factors to consider when siting a business are accessibility to the markets, cost... Read More

Cheta Nwanze, kaduna refinery, maiduguri, Niger Republic, nigeria, pipelines, refinery

November 30, 2016

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Cheta Nwanze: We made a terrible choice

BY Cheta Nwanze By now, it should be clear to any and everyone that the current FG is on track to be the worst government Nigeria has ever had, bar none. There is still time to turn it around, but I am not optimistic for some very simple reasons — the intransigence of our dear leader, Muhammadu... Read More

APC, Buhari, Cheta Nwanze, Goodluck Jonathan, nigeria, nigerian government, opinion, PDP, Politics

November 29, 2016

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Cheta Nwanze: Pythons don’t dance, they kill

by Cheta Nwanze When you travel towards the South East from Lagos, there’s a distinct pattern to the stops that you are subjected to. There are multiple police and FRSC checkpoints in Ogun and Ondo states, where you will be harassed regardless. By the time you cross the divided town of Ofosu into Edo state,... Read More

Cheta Nwanze, Immigrations, Nigerian Army, Operation Python Dance, opinion, south east

November 21, 2016

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Cheta Nwanze: Nigerian banks should be held for murder

by Cheta Nwanze This tweet, a few months ago, brought home to me, just how horrible Nigerian banks, and/or their staff, could be. Bank account details, are pieces of information that are so deeply personal, that in a civilised country, only an order from a Federal court can make those details to be divulged, even... Read More

armed robbers, Bank tellers, banks, BVN, Cheta Nwanze, death, Madam Omoigui, nigeria

November 15, 2016

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Cheta Nwanze: Democracy is not for everyone (Pt. II)

by Cheta Nwanze Yes, this is a continuation of the last one. No, it is not about China. Although I will promise here that the China talk will come. Sneak peek — China is a democracy, and I’ll defend that thesis when I feel like. Now, on to Nigeria… Our elections have proved again, and again, that... Read More

Cheta Nwanze, democracy, donald trump, Electorate, Hillary Clinton, nigeria, Populism, uk

November 10, 2016

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Cheta Nwanze: Democracy is not for everyone

by Cheta Nwanze Nihil est incertius vulgo, nihil obscurius voluntate hominum. — Cicero About four years ago, I had an epiphany. It was during the election in Anambra State. I was on ground on the day, and at a polling station in Nnewi. I watched a group of people talk with an agent, cast their... Read More

alkassim abdulkadir, Cheta Nwanze, China, Comunism, democracy, mercy abang, NAZI, nigeria, Populism, Revolution

November 2, 2016

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Cheta Nwanze: Dear Niger Delta, you have no leaders

by Cheta Nwanze So many watched the meeting between President Buhari and the “leaders” of the Niger Delta yesterday with keen interest. Like many, I was gobsmacked by the outcome. One of the demands by the stakeholders, including traditional rulers, is inclusive participation of the region in oil industry. Then they demanded for oil blocs.... Read More

Avarice, Cheta Nwanze, crude oil, nddc, Niger Delta, nigeria, Oil wealth

October 31, 2016

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Cheta Nwanze: Work incentives

by Cheta Nwanze During my recent waka, I got to a civil service establishment in a South-South state to administer my questionnaire. Now you see, a letter had been sent ahead of time to the Oga of the place that we were coming, and I was armed with the acknowledged copy, so I went with... Read More

Cheta Nwanze, Civil service, laziness, nigeria, opinion, Work ethic

October 26, 2016

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Cheta Nwanze: This administration has a clear Northern agenda

by Cheta Nwanze A new pipeline is in the offing, from Port Harcourt to Kano. Then three new power plants. One in Kano, one in Kaduna, one in Abuja. This comes as more resources are being devoted to the search for oil in the North-East, then there’s that 3% of VAT thing, that somehow Kano... Read More

Cheta Nwanze, Economics, Federalism, nepotism, nigeria, Northe-East, oil production, Politics

August 18, 2016

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Cheta Nwanze: Nigeria is a failed state

I’ve published versions of this before, first on my now defunct blog in 2010. Then on Daily Times, and YNaija in 2011. The most recent reiteration was on Olisa.TV in 2015. Each time, it is updated a little, each time, servants of those occupying power in Abuja at the time come after me, but the... Read More

Cheta Nwanze, crime, economy, government, public, state

February 14, 2016

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#HistoryClass with Cheta Nwanze: What really, is Murtala Mohammed’s legacy?

“Also with immediate effect, all the present Military Governors, and the Administrator of East Central State, have been relieved of their appointments and retired.” – Murtala Mohammed This is not a #HistoryClass to whitewash the legacy of Murtala Mohammed. Neither is it one to spit on his grave. Today’s #HistoryClass, is simply meant to put... Read More

Featured

Cheta Nwanze, Civil service, history, legacy, Murtala Mohammed

September 5, 2015

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History with Cheta Nwanze: Why reviving Nigeria Airways is a bad idea

A few weeks ago, the President announced a committee to look into reviving Nigeria Airways. Since then, some of his supporters have gone to town about how wonderful and profitable it could be for Nigeria. Today on #HistoryClass, we will be breezing through the rise, and the demise, of Nigeria’s national carrier. A lot of... Read More

Featured

Cheta Nwanze, History class, Nigeria Airways

May 2, 2015

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#HistoryClass with Cheta Nwanze: How the Bini established Lagos

by Cheta Nwanze First, an apology for abruptly suspending #HistoryClass. I had to take that drastic step because in Nigeria’s just concluded political season, we found that nothing was sacred, and I did not want this being used for all sorts of nefarious ends. Today’s #HistoryClass draws heavily on the work of Professor Ademola Iyi-Eweka,... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

#HistoryClass, Bini, Cheta Nwanze, History class, lagos

March 10, 2015

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Kafin Moye, the village forgotten by Nigeria

by Cheta Nwanze Kafin Moye, in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, sits at the junction between Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba states, with a population of less than 1000 people, almost all of whom are farmers. This community, is one of many which this reporter visited during the week of 2 to 6 March, 2015... Read More

Abdul Ismail, benue, Cheta Nwanze, eggon, Jelkok Mark, Kafin Moye, Mr. Haroun, Nasarawa State, Taraba

March 4, 2015

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Noble Igwe, Elnathan John, Falz the Bahd Guy… look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for social media

by Wilfred Okiche As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 4th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are navigating the increasingly complex world of social media to get things done. From popular bloggers to interactive marketing strategists, style gurus to plain mischief makers, these guys speak and we listen. Bankole... Read More

#YNaijaPowerList, Cheta Nwanze, Chimamanda Adichie, Dark Corner, Ediong Umoh, elnathan john, falz the bahd guy, instagram, Linda Ikeji, nigeria, noble igwe, Politics, Tosin Ajibade, twitter.

December 23, 2014

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Gbenga Sesan, Cheta Nwanze, Chude Jideonwo & Adebola Williams resign from board of Enough is Enough Nigeria

by Damilola Jagun Four of the founding Board members of Enough is Enough Nigeria have resigned from the Board. They are Executive Director of Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN), ‘Gbenga Sesan; Founding Partner of Red Media Africa, Adebola Williams; Executive Director of The Future Project, Chude Jideonwo and journalist Cheta Nwanze. Started in 2010 and formally incorporated... Read More

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adebola williams, Cheta Nwanze, Chude Jideonwo, Enoughis Enough Nigeria, gbenga sesan

September 30, 2014

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“I would vote Chime, Fayemi or Peter Obi for president any day” – Top 10 quotes from @Chude’s #AWTTPG book reading in Lagos

by Isi Esene Media entrepreneur, Chude Jideonwo was on Saturday hosted by Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos, for a special book reading of the critically-acclaimed “Are We The Turning Point Generation?” The event which was hosted by TV personality and film director, Kemi Adetiba also had marketing executive, Toni Kan anchoring the question and answer session.... Read More

Are We The Turning-Point Generation, AWTTPG, Cheta Nwanze, Chude Jideonwo, Farafina, Kemi Adetiba, new york, nigeria, Toni Kan

September 9, 2014

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Join #TheFutureLagos dialogue session with Hon. Abike Dabiri [DETAILS]

by Isi Esene TheFutureLagos is an initiative powered by a group of young Nigerians who are desperate for change in Nigeria as a whole with a bird’s eye view on Lagos. We believe that Lagos has the capacity, the ability, and the wherewithal to become a world class city. A leading business Centre with steady... Read More

#TheFutureLagos, Akerele Hareef, Cheta Nwanze, Chude Jideonwo, event, Kathleen Ndongmo, Kaylah Oniwo, tolu ogunlesi, Toni Kan, yemi adamolekun

September 3, 2014

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#DailyNewsVlog on Chxta’s corner: Boko Haram’s siege of Bama

Today’s talk is anchored by Tega Onojaife, yes, the sports lady. We are talking about the ongoing Battle for Bama, and Cheta is at pains to point out that as of the moment of shooting, Boko Haram is not in control of Bama. Watch: http://youtu.be/AEvuFn5QLlI

The News Blog

Bama, battle, boko haram, Cheta Nwanze, Daily news vlog, Firefight, Nigerian soldiers, Tega Onojaife, war

August 22, 2014

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#DailyNewsVlog on Chxta’s corner: Boko Haram’s take-over of Buni Yadi

Hello Folks, Greetings! Today, Mazino Appeal and Cheta Nwanze talk about the capture of Buni Yadi, a town in Yobe state by the BokoHaram insurgents. Watch!

The News Blog

#DailyNewsVlog, boko haram, Borno State, Buni Yadi, Cheta Nwanze, Gwoza, Ma'Zino Appeal, Northern Nigeria, terrorist, Video news

August 19, 2014

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Ma’Zino Appeal and Cheta Nwanze on #DailyNewsVlog: Handling of Ebola in Lagos

Hello folks, on today’s episode, Ma’Zino Appeal and Cheta Nwanze talk about the Ebola situation in Lagos. This cannot be complete without a nod to the Lagos State government and Federal Ministry of Health for bringing the situation under control.

The News Blog

#DailyNewsVlog, Cheta Nwanze, Ebola, Federal Ministry of Health, Lagos State Government, Ma'Zino Appeal

August 12, 2014

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Osun: The good, the bad, the ugly, and the downright ridiculous (YNaija Long Read)

by Cheta Nwanze The people of Osun state have spoken, and they have elected Rauf Aregbesola for a second term as state governor. Congratulations must be extended to them by all and sundry without reservations. However, there are other parties in the just completed state elections that deserve our congratulations, and they must be mentioned... Read More

#osundecides, Bayo Omoboriowo, Cheta Nwanze, Ile-Ife, INEC, nigeria, Osogbo, Osun, Politics, RAUF AREGBESOLA

August 9, 2014

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LIVE UPDATES: We’re liveblogging the #OsunDecides election here

The Osun State governorship election holds today 9 August, 2014. Twenty candidates representing 20 political parties are vying for the right to reside at the Osun Government House in Osogbo, but our analysts say that the contest is between Rauf Aregbesola, the incumbent governor and candidate of the All Progressives Candidate (APC) and Iyiola Omisore,... Read More

Adedayo Ademuwagu, Akin Oyebode, Bayo Omoboriowo, Cheta Nwanze, Chioma Agwuegbo, Chude Jideonwo, Godwin Akanfe, Ife, Iyiola Omisore, joachim macebong, Osogbo, Osun State, RAUF AREGBESOLA, tolu ogunlesi, yemi adamolekun

August 9, 2014

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YNaija2015.com & the Co-Creation Hub present The #OsunDecides Election War Room | Tolu Ogunlesi, Chioma Chuka, ‘Yemi Adamolekun, Ayokunle Odekunle, others lead analysis today

by Kolapo Olapoju YNaija2015.com, Nigeria’s leading political blog has announced a novel approach to covering elections in Nigeria – with The YNaija2015 Election War Room. The war-room kicks off with the Osun governorship elections today, 9 August 2014. It is presented in partnership with the Co-Creation Hub and EnoughisEnough Nigeria. “The mandate of the... Read More

Akintunde Oyebode`, Cheta Nwanze, Chioma Agwuegbo, Chude Jideonwo, Co-Creation Hub, election, EnoughisEnough Nigeria, joachim macebong, Managing Editor, nigeria, Osun governorship elections, The Africa Report, tolu ogunlesi, War Room, yemi adamolekun, YNaija.com, YNaija2015.com

Cheta Nwanze: The inconsistencies of this government

Cheta Nwanze: A doctor’s harrowing experience

Cheta Nwanze: Nigerian Ancestry | Who or what is an indigene?

Cheta Nwanze: Creating problems with Operation python dance

Cheta Nwanze: What is the benefit of breaking Nigeria up?

Cheta Nwanze: How smart is this proposed NNPC Niger republic-Kaduna pipeline?

Cheta Nwanze: We made a terrible choice

Cheta Nwanze: Pythons don’t dance, they kill

Cheta Nwanze: Nigerian banks should be held for murder

Cheta Nwanze: Democracy is not for everyone (Pt. II)

Cheta Nwanze: Democracy is not for everyone

Cheta Nwanze: Dear Niger Delta, you have no leaders

Cheta Nwanze: Work incentives

Cheta Nwanze: This administration has a clear Northern agenda

Cheta Nwanze: Nigeria is a failed state

#HistoryClass with Cheta Nwanze: What really, is Murtala Mohammed’s legacy?

History with Cheta Nwanze: Why reviving Nigeria Airways is a bad idea

#HistoryClass with Cheta Nwanze: How the Bini established Lagos

Kafin Moye, the village forgotten by Nigeria

Noble Igwe, Elnathan John, Falz the Bahd Guy… look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for social media

Gbenga Sesan, Cheta Nwanze, Chude Jideonwo & Adebola Williams resign from board of Enough is Enough Nigeria

“I would vote Chime, Fayemi or Peter Obi for president any day” – Top 10 quotes from @Chude’s #AWTTPG book reading in Lagos

Join #TheFutureLagos dialogue session with Hon. Abike Dabiri [DETAILS]

#DailyNewsVlog on Chxta’s corner: Boko Haram’s siege of Bama

#DailyNewsVlog on Chxta’s corner: CBN’s introduction of N65 ATM Charge

#DailyNewsVlog on Chxta’s corner: Boko Haram’s take-over of Buni Yadi

Ma’Zino Appeal and Cheta Nwanze on #DailyNewsVlog: Handling of Ebola in Lagos

Osun: The good, the bad, the ugly, and the downright ridiculous (YNaija Long Read)

LIVE UPDATES: We’re liveblogging the #OsunDecides election here

YNaija2015.com & the Co-Creation Hub present The #OsunDecides Election War Room | Tolu Ogunlesi, Chioma Chuka, ‘Yemi Adamolekun, Ayokunle Odekunle, others lead analysis today

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