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Opinion: Is Pres. Jonathan’s concession really heroic?
by Jude 'Feranmi "Defeat may serve as well as Victory, to shake the soul and let the glory out" - Edwin Markham The singular act of President Goodluck Jonathan of…
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Ralph Egbu: Who will give Abia a sound development master plan? (Part 1)
by Ralph Egbu Given the level of our social and economic development, some interventions from notable quarters can sometimes be counterproductive because of the level of emotions that can be…
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Abdulrahman Leme: For the love of country, keep voting for change
by Abdulrahman Leme Life as a Nigerian was promising, I was raised in a multi-cultural neighbourhood where respect for one another, discipline and tolerance were the hallmark of our peaceful…
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Opinion: The probability of Mr. Fani Kayode’s 23 states claim is very low
by Abdulmumin Ajia, Ola Adeola Both of the two major gladiators in this contest would most probably meet the constitutional threshold but the candidate with the majority vote between the…
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Adebayo Coker: Does the ‘D’ in D-day really stand for doom?
by Adebayo Coker There is no fence to sit on anymore as that has been pulled down by the continued bastardization of our nation state. You will only continue in…
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Is’haq Kawu: These elections won’t kill our country
by Is’haq Kawu “We, therefore, do not believe that a country should die because it held elections. On the contrary, elections should strengthen democracy, and reinforce national development. In view…
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Opinion: The mornings after the bruising campaigns
by Waziri Adio We need to start thinking more as citizens than as partisans. And we need to return to the very important work that electioneering has distracted us from.…
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Opinion: The real winner should be Nigeria’s democracy
by Kayode Komolafe The air of uncertainty heralding the elections is another symptom of underdevelopment. The processes should be regular and predictable. It would not be asking for too much…
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Simon Kolawole: Here’s what to expect after the presidential election
by Simon Kolawole ...the election will come and go and Nigeria will not go to war. There will certainly be protests and demonstrations, no matter who wins. That is…
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Opinion: Card Reader – Doing the right thing at the wrong time
by Umar Hassan A wise person never lets what he wants to happen to becloud the reality on ground. My people have a saying down here in the North-You can…
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Opinion: #NigeriaDecides is an election, not war
by Yadoma Mandara A society that presumes a norm of violence and celebrates aggression, whether in the subway, on the football field, or in the conduct of its business, cannot…
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Opinion: Can hate speeches really win elections?
by Victor Emejuiwe The body language of our leaders shows they are enjoying all the hate propaganda against their opponent. They have succeeded in breeding up followers with malicious mannerism…
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Opinion: How to make Nigeria the winner in the upcoming elections
by Abdulrahman Dambazau How can Nigeria be the winner when the vast majority of people live in perpetual fear? Freedom from fear is not only a fundamental right in human…
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Opinion: Dear politicians, we are not burnt offerings
by Emmanuel Egobiambu The power is in our hands to resist all appearances of political incitement by unscrupulous elements who seek to score cheap political goals because it would amount…
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Opinion: The politics behind ‘no election break’ for students
by ‘Lakunle Jaiyesimi Today, the school anthem is extant but the essence is gone. The sincere passion with which that anthem was rendered in the past, with its attendant fever,…
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Opinion: Link Buhari to Boko Haram now or forever hold your peace
by Afe Afekhume The Nigerian government has been on this war of Terror for about 5 years now and they should have gathered enough intelligence to know the real sponsors…
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@RenoOmokri’s poll for GEJ backfires, as Buhari leads
by Kolapo Olapoju The Special Assistant to President Goodluck Jonathan, on New Media, Reno Omokri, has committed his latest goof, which might seriously cost him. He organized a poll on…
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6 die as another explosion hits Kano State
by Mayowa Aboah A bomb explosion by a female suicide bomber at College of Islamic and Legal studies, Kano State, has left six dead with six others injured. Director-General…
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YNaija Interview: Over exuberance will be Obanikoro’s undoing – Demola Seriki
by Gbenga Olorunpomi After holding four ministerial appointments, Demola Seriki, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and accountant, knows a great deal about the politics and intrigues of holding public office in Nigeria.…
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Fight time – parents of Chibok girls allege foul play over N100 million largesse from the President
by Mayowa Aboah The sum of N100 million, allegedly given to parents of the abducted Chibok girls, has led to a serious disagreement within the Chibok community. It was…
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YNaija Editorial: So, what is the Jonathan government getting right?
This president’s record on security can rightly be graded negative, we are not yet winning the war against Boko Haram and we are failing on securing communities and states and…
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Brace Yourself! GEJ says 2015 elections will be a positive shocker
by Mayowa Aboah President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has stated that the 2015 general elections will be a surprise to the world. The President said this while…
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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