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INEC Commissioner stripped and beaten in Adamawa; No proof of wrongdoing by Tinubu, Governance isn’t about sainthood – Fashola | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
INEC Commissioner stripped and beaten in Adamawa No proof of wrongdoing by Tinubu, Governance isn’t about sainthood - Fashola Dino Melaye secures PDP’s governorship ticket in Kogi PDP calls for…
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Dear 2023 Governorship/Presidential Aspirants, Joe Biden has a message for you
The past couple of weeks has seen the world's attention fix on the presidential election in the United States of America with democracies across the world learning one or two…
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Demanding competence is necessary for democracy; so what was the ‘Transmission’ hysteria about?
Last week, an audio recording threatened to break the internet. It should not have because, seriously, that sound is very clearly ‘Laurel’ not ‘Yanny’. But then, who could dictate for…
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Kingsley Moghalu: Moving Nigeria forward begins with us
Here is food for thought as the excitement of the New Year fades: as Nigerians, we are always on the lookout for a political messiah to sweep aside corruption and…
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The undisputed King in the North: Salihu Tanko profiles Governor Dankwambo (Y !/YNaija.com Person of The Year nominee)
The miraculous survival of Gombe Governor, Alhaji Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo, during the powerful Buhari whirlwind of 2015 when the ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that had been calling…
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We should fulfil our campaign promises instead of blaming Jonathan – Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said he agrees with those saying the present administration should focus on achieving its campaign promises instead of blaming Goodluck Jonathan's administration. The minister…
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Chude Jideonwo: Nigeria is the Federal Republic of Rumour Mongering
by Chude Jideonwo It was my baptism of fire into the workings of Nigerian governance. Our firm had just begun communication consulting for government departments and agencies about six years…
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The Thread: This is how Nigeria crushes dreams
Nigerians are fond of pointing to "our leaders" as the basis of all our country's woes, but isn't that passing the buck? These "our leaders" do not fall from the…
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Reuben Abati: The monkey business they call governance
by Reuben Abati “Have you gone to visit your brother in Ekiti?” “Who is that? I have many brothers from Ekiti state” “The Governor. Osokomole himself, ekun…
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Opinion: Mirroring governance with evidence-based reporting
by Abdullahi Bego The DG NGF, ladies and gentlemen, there is no question that our country as a growing democracy is moving at a hectic, albeit exciting political and…
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Opinion: Aso Rock has fallen
by Adekoya Boladale As it stands now, there is only one thing holding the government of President Muhammadu Buhari together: the Nigerian Constitution which stipulates a term of four…
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The Thread: What the National Assembly needs to do to save Nigeria
President Buhari's government has gradually lost the goodwill he came into office with in 2015. One of the reasons for this is that the anti-corruption crusade which he promised to…
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Invest more in governance | Lemo charges Nigerians
A former deputy governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Tunde Lemo has asked Nigerians to invest more in governance by asking questions and participating fully in legislations before they are…
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Reno Omokri: Buharism — The definition of cluelessness
by Reno Omokri As you read this, the news has just filtered in that herdsmen just killed another 27 Nigerian citizens in Plateau State. But do not worry, the Nigerian…
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Alexander Onukwue: Mr Okorocha, tear down that statue
by Alexander O. Onukwue You like to talk effusively about your dreams; you say they drive you crazy. Well, begin by toning down that pride, Mr Okorocha. In the six…
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Opinion: Why Nigerians must overthrow the tyranny of the National Assembly
by Bayo Oluwasanmi Alexis Tocqueville never met Bukola Saraki. Had he encountered the APC Senate President or President Muhammadu Buhari or House Speaker Yakubu Dogora, Tocqueville might have learned about…
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Yahaya Bello remains a disgrace to governance | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors
Aside from being the youngest governor currently in the country, Yahaya Bello of Kogi has really nothing else going for him. Bello became governor due to the untimely demise of…
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Opinion: Lessons for Nigeria from 2017 International Day of Democracy
by Jide Ojo Since 2007, United Nations has set aside September 15 of every year as International Day of Democracy. This year’s IDD was celebrated globally last Friday. In Nigeria,…
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Opinion: Nigerians and our penchant for self-sabotage
by Paul Olarewaju A psychological conflict resulting from simultaneously held contradictory beliefs and attitudes is something every human being experiences, irrespective of their nationality or race. This implies that…
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Pius Adesanmi: Julius Berger is not to blame for Nigeria’s bad roads
by Pius Adesanmi Fazebuuk Yeyebrity and Mitterand Okorie, speaking of Julius Berger, you dis my pikins never see anything. About ten years ago or so, I wrote a stinging op-ed…
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Opinion: A reality check on Nigeria’s Health Insurance Scheme
by M. M. Alhaji Access to quality healthcare is one of the fundamental human rights listed by the World Health Organization (WHO). Nigeria, being a signatory and member of the…
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The Thread: This is the curse of Nigeria’s leaders
There was a major riot over Atiku on Twitter yesterday, after Aisha Alhassan, Buhari's Minister of Women's Affairs, was outed for endorsing Atiku come 2019. Feyi Fawehinmi, Cheta Nwanze, Mark…
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“The Night King can’t cross the wall and come South” | Osinbajo visits Benue in Buhari’s stead; Twitter reacts
It would appear Nigeria's president has reverted to type following his return to the country: Cancelling Federal Executive Council meetings, declining to visit areas of disaster/humanitarian crisis, working from home…
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Dele Momodu: The challenges ahead of the Nigerian youth
by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, please permit me to discuss the matter of our youth again. I’m truly troubled because of the attitude I see on display today. I wish…
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Opinion: Governor Rochas Okorocha- A complete failure of leadership
by Peter Adeshina Yesterday 30th of August, Governors of states in the South-East region met with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The reason the meeting…
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Opinion: Distinguishing between hate speech and Constructive criticism
by Gbenga Odunsi A few weeks back, the Nigerian government drew a line on hate speech in the country, equating it to terrorism. The Acting President (as he then was),…
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Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) announces inaugural AIG scholarship recipients
Six young West Africans were announced the inaugural recipients of the prestigious, fully funded Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships which were established to inspire the development of a high…
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Opinion: The perplexing contradiction between President Buhari’s stance and the APC manifesto
by Tobi Idowu In spite of the umpteen wrongs in the Nigerian system many - that are actually in the majority - are hopeful of a turnaround. In fact, the…
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Opinion: Buhari’s address and the misfortune of a Nation
by Jude Ndukwe President Muhammadu Buhari’s 103 days absence from Nigeria based on medical reasons, left Nigeria drifting further apart away from what a nation should look like. There…
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Farooq Kperogi: President Buhari’s grand moments in America
by Farooq Kperogi By all accounts, President Buhari not only had incredibly wondrous moments in America during his visit here, he also gave me and many Nigerians a cause to…
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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