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YNaija January 28, 2023

Many people made fun of me when I transitioned from Highlife to Afropop – Adekunle Gold

Adekunle Gold, the artist, has disclosed that he was ridiculed by critics when he transitioned from Highlife to Afropop. The musician debuted in 2015 with the tune 'Sade,' a highlife rendition…

Michael Isaac October 30, 2020

#YNaijaArt99: Peju Alatise, David Uzochukwu, Ayobola Kekere-Ekun | The 99 Most Influential Nigerians in Art

As is YNaija's annual tradition, the anticipated Art 99 list has just been revealed, introducing the most influential figures in the world of contemporary art. Compiled in consultation with a Juror, it…

Azeez December 26, 2017

Lai Mohammed has a detailed explanation for critics of $1bn security fund

The Federal Government has described those criticising the approval of $1bn for the fight against insurgency and other violent crimes in the country as uninformed and partisan. Minister of Information,…

Op-ed Editor July 18, 2017

Opinion: Between the compulsive critic & the great leader

by Lai Labode While visionary leadership is not a promise of perfection, its inevitable shortcomings are judged with a malicious eye for the worst by the compulsive critics. Since the…

Roqeebah July 9, 2017

Opinion: The compulsive critic and the great leader

by Lai Labode While visionary leadership is not a promise of perfection, its inevitable shortcomings are judged with a malicious eye for the worst by the compulsive critics. Since the…

Editor June 20, 2017

Peregrino Brimah: Saraki employs youth media army against Sagay, critics

by Peregrino Brimah Nigeria's Senate president Bukola Saraki has employed several jobless Ilorin youth as a personal media publicity promotion and critic attack army. Following revelations in the Panama Papers of the…

Azeez April 5, 2017

“A moment of unity” | Pepsi pushes back against criticism of Kendall Jenner ad

by Azeez Adeniyi Beverage company, Pepsi has reacted criticisms against its recent advert which featured Hollywood star, Kendall Jenner. The advert titled 'Live for now momens anthem' had come under…

Op-ed Editor September 23, 2016

Gimba Kakanda: The partisans’ portrayals of the critic as a hater

Perhaps it’s sub-clinical, but partisanship as exhibited by Nigerians appears to be no more than just uncritical loyalty to a political party. It’s a psychiatric dilemma. Perhaps again this is only…

Kolapo Olapoju January 10, 2016

‘My critics are shameless… they need deliverance – Ayo Oritsejafor

Former National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has described his critics as shameless, faceless individuals, who need deliverance. Oritsejafor also said that he left N600m…

Janeth J October 14, 2015

Nigerian elites against my appointments for selfish reasons – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has replied the critics of his ministerial appointments and other appointments he's made since assuming office. According to the President, the elites of the nation are behind all…

Op-Ed Editor December 14, 2014

.@SimonKolawole: Can Jonathan survive this blitzkrieg?

by Simon Kolawole Will he survive? Will he detonate the bomb? Let's just relax, with popcorn and Pepsi, and soak in the closing scenes. There could still be a twist,…

June 26, 2014

Garba Shehu: As the North grabs its fate in its hands

by Garba Shehu The communiqué also strongly disagreed with the malicious linking of Islam to bandits who merrily kill, kidnap and trample on innocent persons and businesses, as well as…

June 20, 2014

Opinion: Like Jonathan, Abraham Lincoln was also called a drunk tyrant

by Fortune God'sSon Alfred Like GEJ many manufactured problems (including a War on Boko Haram Terrorism) Lincoln had his Civil War to worry about. His entire Political destiny relied on…

June 6, 2014

Gimba Kakanda: A letter to critics of #BringBackOurGirls campaign

by Gimba Kakanda It is this same activism you consider as “elitist” that inspired Michelle Obama to hold up a placard in solidarity with rattled Nigerians. It’s the same activism…

June 2, 2014

Opinion: PDP and the growth of Nigeria’s democracy

by Sunny Okoro Like I said the PDP has actually grown our democracy from stage to stage because even some few years back many of the things we see and…

February 17, 2014

‘You are just jealous’ : T.B. Joshua fires back at critics

by Adeola Balogun The name T.B. Joshua is almost synonymous with criticism in Nigeria. The mere mention of the controversial pastor is likely to give rise to suspicion in the…

February 13, 2014

Perry Brimah: As 2015 elections approach, Jonathan proves critics right

by Peregrino Brimah The Jonathan administration had to appear as if it is searching for the putrid, decaying carcass in the executive room. Though being unable to punish these executive…

January 15, 2014

Opinion: Nigeria – Government of cows, for cows & by cows

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Another manipulative method used by Mr. Jonathan to bribe the pastor is through emotional appeal. All too often, when a leader doesn’t have truth and logic on…

January 8, 2014

Femi Aribisala: Jonathan’s open letter OBJ, his dear Godfather

by Femi Aribisala I need more time to persuade the National Assembly to add five or ten billion naira to my future pension. I also need time to allocate some…

October 21, 2013

Opinion: Why a Sovereign National Conference is what Nigeria needs

by Chukwumerie Uduchukwu Critics arguing that this policy is ill-timed should note that this is the best time to organize such because it will be better to discuss the fate…

October 17, 2013

Amanze Obi: Stella Oduah and our aviation worries

by Amanze Obi This is where Oduah’s theory of shared responsibility comes in. Even though she was initially misunderstood over her “act of God” declaration, the fact remains that she…

October 17, 2013

Olusegun Adeniyi: ASUU and the Nigerian dilemma

by Olusegun Adeniyi What I deplore is the hypocritical posturing by those who speak ill of our country without accepting the fact that the Nigeria of today is the product of…

October 15, 2013

Opinion: Dancing to Jonathan’s tunes

by Ose Oyamendan I have been waiting for the national conference forever. I didn’t even know that was what I was waiting for when I was waiting for it. I…

October 14, 2013

Wow! Rowing club girls pose COMPLETELY NAKED to raise money for charity (Viewer Discretion)

Students from a ladies university rowing club who posed nude for a risque calendar last year have ignored criticism once again in bid to raise money for charity - by…

October 10, 2013

Reno Omokri: President Jonathan has been the epitome of democracy

by Reno Omokri This would ordinary be something praise worthy, but of course to some, nothing the president does is ever good enough. Take for instance, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the…

October 10, 2013

Eddie Iroh: Of critics and patriots

by Eddie Iroh But then comes the question: does love of one's country mutually exclude or nullify one's right to criticise the things that one finds wrong with one's country?…

September 8, 2013

You haven’t seen anything yet – Pastor Adeboye responds to critics of 3km auditorium

by 'Jola Sotubo Pastor Enoch Adeboye has given his many critics a response, but it might not be the kind they were expecting. The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian…

August 9, 2013

Opinion: Nigeria’s glittering Almajiri plan

by Garba Shehu The Almajiri education policy of the Jonathan administration is important, not because it is a pioneering effort. In Kano, I know of the past efforts of the…

August 7, 2013

Okey Ndibe: Lagos deportations and crisis of citizenship

by Okey Ndibe There’s some irony in the fact that Governor Fashola has done far more than most Igbo governors in recruiting people from other states, including Igbo, to work…

October 27, 2012

“I told myself I did well!” – Tonto Dikeh doesn’t give a damn what y’all think

by Rachel Ogbu To anyone doubting Tonto Dikeh’s singing talent, the girl can sing… she said so herself. In an exclusive interview with blogger and gossip columnist with Stella Dimok-Korkus…

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