“I’m the star of the show, with a few supporting characters of course.” On any other person not named Genevieve Nnaji or Rita Dominic, mouthing these words would seem like a tacky descent into the bowels of self-delusion. But for Ngozi ‘Erica’ Nlewedim, actress and reality television star, the words only felt oddly prescient. And... Read More

Big Brother Naija, Big Brother Naija Lockdown, Bisola Aiyeola, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Elites, Genevieve Nnaji, GoFundMe, Kiddwaya, Laycon, Ngozi 'Erica' Nlewedim, rita dominic, Tobi Bakre

September 8, 2020

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The #YNaijaCover: Is disqualified BBN housemate, Erica back to good graces?

Former Big Brother housemate, Ngozi ‘Erica’ Nlewedim, made her first camera appearance on Monday following her disqualification from the reality show, in which she apologised to her friends, family and fans for her inappropriate actions whilst in the house. In an exclusive interview with the show’s organisers, the 26-year-old actress spoke about her relationship with... Read More

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BBNaija, Big Brother Naija, Elites, Erica, Ngozi 'Erica' Nlewedim

December 6, 2017

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[The Injustice Blog] The elite are winning after all

When you think the class war between the elites and the poor in Nigeria is over, then you will realize the war has just started and expanding on a full blown scale with the elites winning in all ramifications. How we get to this point of confusion and helplessness will only be figured out by... Read More

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September 22, 2017

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Send your wards to Nigerian universities for their first degree | JAMB tells elites

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board has told elites to allow their wards obtain their first degree in Nigeria before going for further studies abroad. JAMB registrar, Ishaq Oloyede gave the advice while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Friday. He said: “It is better for the elite in Nigeria to let their wards and children attend universities,... Read More

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Elites, first degree, JAMB, univerisities

June 24, 2017

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Ethnic, religious agitations in the country caused by elites – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said ethnic and religious agitation in the country should be blamed on the elite class. Osinbajo said this on Friday at the graduation ceremony of Senior Course 39 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, Kaduna State. He said disunity in the country was promoted by the elites... Read More

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June 19, 2017

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Northern youth were paid by some elites to issue Igbo quit notice – Presidential aide

Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Babafemi Ojudu said the northern youths, who gave the October 1 quit notice to Igbo resident in the region were paid. Ojudu said this in Abuja at the weekend at a meeting with regional youth leaders, organised by the Office of the Special Assistant to the President... Read More

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babafemi ojodu, Elites, Igbo quit notice, Nirthern youth, paid

March 20, 2017

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. ‘EFCC hands over seized $2.15m hospital to Air Force’ The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a hospital with equipments worth $2.15m to the Nigerian Air Force. 2. House of Reps summons perm sec over extension of service The House of Representatives has... Read More

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Customs, EFCC, Elites, Hameed Ali, President Muhammadu Buhari, The Big 5

March 20, 2017

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Why elites don’t like Buhari’s government – Presidency

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, has said Nigerian elites are not happy with President Muhammadu Buhari. Shehu was quoted saying this on Sunday in an interview on Pyramid Radio in Kano State. He said the government was doing a lot to improve the lot of the ordinary... Read More

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December 6, 2016

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Nigerian elites should stop making expensive demands – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the Nigerian elite to stop insisting that things should be done the ‘old way’, which impoverished the nation. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Mallam Garba Shehu, Buhari’s senior special assistant on Media and Publicity. Speaking at a meeting with a group of Nigerians in... Read More

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Elites, Expensive demands, Garba Shehu, Muhammadu Buhari

August 11, 2015

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Buhari says ‘Nigeria is not a rich country’

According to President Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s status as a rich country, is not factual. Buhari says that pointers and parameters used to evaluate whether or not a country is rich, such as economic advancement, improved social services were lacking. The President said this on Monday, August 10, when he received the outgoing President of the African Development... Read More

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Elites, nigeria, president buhari, rich

June 28, 2014

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Opinion: #EkitiDecided – What really went down in Ekiti?

by Meje Apamiran Ekiti people are okay with their choice. Let them be the ones to curse themselves, your prejudice is not superior to their resolve. This election was won landslide by PDP, subtract the errors. PDP still won. . The announcement by the Independent National Electoral Commission on Saturday’s concluded, conclusive and if you may... Read More

#ekitidecided, Ayo Fayose, Elites, impeach, Kayode Fayemi, masses, Obasanjo, opinion, ynaija

May 9, 2014

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Opinion: The World Economic Forum is not what you imagine

by Tami Hultman If the Africa version of the Geneva-based World Economic Forum(WEF) – best known for its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland – was ever an elite enclave where deals get done in splendid isolation from the realities most of us face, it isn’t anymore. This year’s theme is inclusive growth and job creation The... Read More

Davos, deals, Elites, job creation, opinion, Tami Hultman, World Economic Forum, ynaija

May 3, 2014

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Opinion: The lies elites tell about unemployment in Nigeria

by Muhammed Dahiru Aminu In short, there is an unspoken existential story of a colossal corruption behind all the daily happy opulence that we see in the lives of our elites. Thus, it is profitable for these elites to continue to wreak perils on our lives by sustaining their happy opulence—you may call it vested... Read More

Elites, muhammed dahiru aminu, nigeria, opinion, unemployment, ynaija

September 30, 2013

Opinion: United Nigeria – Is it a reality or a mirage?

by Ador Umar Muhammed One of the clear symptoms indicating that Nigeria is a failed state is that most of us, especially the elite, no longer have nationalistic feelings for it; everybody is more concerned about his/her ethnic or sectional enclaves, or about issues of the stomach for ordinary citizens due to the festering economic... Read More

Ado Umar Muhammed, dredging, Elites, failed state, Femi Fani-Kayode, Goodluck Jonathan, Lokoja, nigeria, north, separation, south, Unity

September 11, 2013

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Opinion: The hidden costs of travelling within Nigeria

by Jaye Gaskia The almost normal situation for air-travel in our country is the experience of constant and incessant delays, against the background of a culture of entrepreneurship that treats customers and clients as people you are helping, and not people you are contractually bound to serve! I will start with a confession! I am... Read More

air travel, economy, Elites, Jaiye Gaskia, Jobs, take back nigeria

February 3, 2013

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Simon Kolawole: Why the Nigerian elite are as uneasy as the poor

by Simon Kolawole No wonder you sleep at ease in your London home, where there is no fence, than in your fortified Nigerian house where soldiers and police are on guard. It is quite easy to understand why: our elites have created and are sustaining a society filled with outrageous inequalities. This story fascinates but... Read More

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Opinion: The World Economic Forum is not what you imagine

Opinion: The lies elites tell about unemployment in Nigeria

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