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Cheta Nwanze: The inconsistencies of this government
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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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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),…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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#DailyNewsVlog on Chxta’s corner: CBN’s introduction of N65 ATM Charge
Tunji Andrews and Cheta Nwanze explain the reason why the new N65 ATM fee is not favourable to you. Watch!
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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!
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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