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Today’s Noisemakers: Elnathan John, Godwin Emefiele, Yahaya Bello and others
Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…
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The Thread: Elnathan John and Kayode Ogundamisi draw swords- and blood- over Journalism ethics
What happens when a lawyer and writer of satire addressess your matter? Expect nicks. Elnathan John and Kayode Ogundamisi had a drawn out duel over what constitutes journalism ethics and…
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The Thread: How many kinds of racism exist?
Racism is that blight that turns everything to rot. Decades after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, racism remains a real headache. There are different kinds of racism. There's outright racism…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Prof. Steve Hanke, Babatunde Gbadamosi’s child, Donald Trump and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Donald Trump, Oby Ezekwesili, Feyi Fawehinmi and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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The Thread: These are the best ways to die as a Nigerian
An important, subject, this because for one we will all die someday, and if you are a Nigerian, you want to make sure it's the right way so Instagram will…
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The Thread: Nigerians deserve its leaders… I have no sympathy or empathy for Tuface
Satirist and author Elnathan John says Nigeria will remain the same if citizens keep treating bad governance with kids gloves. In a series of tweets on Sunday, John said Nigerians need…
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Is MMM’s return on Friday the 13th ill fated?
Let's be honest. Oyinbos have their own jazz and superstitions. One of such is Friday the 13th. It is supposedly a day that brings ill luck. Or so they say.…
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Do you have friends in MMM Nigeria? Here are 5 things you should be saying to them today
Earlier today, the most popular Ponzi scheme in Nigeria - Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox (MMM), got shut down for a month and it has been near pandemonium everywhere. If you are not…
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Live From Ake: Our favourite satirist, Elnathan John makes the longlist for the Etisalat Prize for Literature
At the opening ceremony of the Ake Festival on Thursday morning, Etisalat Prize for Literature as well as the Windham Campell Prize, Nommo Award and a few others got the…
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The Thread: @elnathan_john’s polls explore the Nigerian state of mind this Independence
What would Independence Day be without a poll to give perspective as well as help us take stock on the things we have done wrong as a nation and what…
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5 things we learned from Funmi Iyanda’s drive to ‘destroy patriarchy’
by Ezinne Ajoku Funmi Iyanda is on a drive to dismantle patriarchy, stone by stone, brick by brick, armed with a sledgehammer. At the How to Fix Nigeria event which…
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Does the government have the solution to this murderous herdsmen menace?
Over the weekend, suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked Gwari village in Niger state leaving at least 4 people dead and several others injured. On Monday, according to reports by Channels TV,…
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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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Elnathan John writes | Doyin Okupe tweets like a careless 14-year-old, how to avoid potential Ebola & more
by Elnathan John Let me explain why the PDP did not leave any stone unturned in trying to win the elections. It is all in Aregbesola’s face. You can attempt…
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Elnathan John: The gospel according to Tony Rapu
by Elnathan John That male member between your legs is not there for decoration. Think of it like the mace in a parliament. Unless the Speaker has the mace…
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“Why do we have a president, if 67 giant African snails can be burned to death?” | Elnathan John has words for GEJ
by Elnathan John However, when 17 year old Malala got on a plane and came to Abuja, I heard he ironed his best overalls with spray starch, didn’t drink, wore…
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Elnathan John: Of silence and other great answers for fools
by Elnathan John I just saw this tweeted by Pastor E. A Adeboye: "If the one blocking your marriage is an insider and they refuse to let you go, they'll…
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Elnathan John: Taking power back from God
by Elnathan John What is my point? For as long as we keep having two faces – one for when our corrupt leaders are not looking and another when we…
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Elnathan John: Needed – A legislation to tackle Orbit greed among Nigerians
by Elnathan John A person who attempts Orbit Greed commits a felony and is liable upon conviction to daily frog jumps on a highway of the courts choice, for 7…
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Elnathan John: How to curb insurgency
by Elnathan John People underestimate the power of condemnation. No one likes to be condemned, not even murderous insurgents. I have no facts to back this but I can bet…
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Elnathan John: Dear Frank Mba, I think I might be a suicide bomber
by Elnathan John I just think that Frank should have done the honorable thing. He should have invited me to Force Headquarters to ask me if I was going to…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: The power of a woman
by Femi Fani-Kayode A great king with a great army can overrun nations and yet can be mastered and overwhelmed by the mere touch and whisperings of a loving…
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Elnathan John: A story of April and HIV test results
by Elnathan John You think of the families of the more than 70 persons bombed out of existence. And of the families of over 200 girls who were kidnapped by…
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Elnathan John: Why we must forgive Jonathan for dancing in Kano
by Elnathan John Many were upset that instead of mourning, Mr Jonathan’s first move was to go on a campaign visit to Kano. But the biggest issue was not that…
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Elnathan John: Let’s take a moment to consider King Ebele’s Confab speech
by Elnathan John Can our government amend our laws to include "kidnap and disappearance" as a legal method of law enforcement? Otherwise, can they stop making people disappear in 2014?…
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Elnathan John: Jonathan the man of God, and other such theories
by Elnathan John However if this full recovery and revival of Alamieyeseigha is what results from Jonathan’s act of forgiveness, then I say today on record that I agree that…
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Elnathan John: How the bow ties (and more) truncated Sanusi’s hustle
by Elnathan John Me I know why Sanusi was removed. It is not because he challenged Prime Minister Diezani, beloved of the President. I knew Sanusi was going to have…
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Elnathan John: Why you should never look into your mother’s drawers
by Elnathan John You have been snooping around your mum for three days now, waiting for her to leave her phone for a few minutes. Her phone is like an…
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Elnathan John: Why mob action is the most rewarding form of violence in Nigeria
by Elnathan John Now that our president has chosen to put the bright ideas of some legislators to paper in form of the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act, we have…
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