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[YNaija 2019] This short Twitter conversation captures the real issue for 2019

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From Reality TV to Reality Twitter: Our mumu never really do

by Alexander O. Onukwue Are Nigeria’s politicians pleased to see the youth deep in distractions while the country runs adrift? While you make your mind up, think about an alternative…

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Pius Adesanmi: Flashback to when Chief Kayode Odunaro demonstrated true understanding of a Media Aide

On Chief Kayode Odunaro Pius Adesanmi. After reading a "public directive" issued recently by my friend, Ogbuefi Lere Olayinka , in the voice, tone, and mien of his boss in…

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EiE Nigeria hosts a conversation on ‘Party Politics 101 – The Good, Bad & Ugly’

"Democracy is based on the majority principle. This is especially true where the vast majority have been systemically denied their rights. At the same time, democracy also requires that the…

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Opinion: Yahaya Bello – Not entirely good, not entirely bad

by Isa Eneye Mubarak After all is said and done, the biggest political blunder we the people of Kogi can possibly do is voting Governor Yahaya Bello (GYB) out in 2019.…

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Ready, set… launching YNaija 2019 – because the citizen is always right

It's barely two years since Muhammadu Buhari defeated then incumbent president, Goodluck Jonathan at the polls to emerge Nigeria's president. Since that time, as we have struggled through debate, consequence…

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“It doesn’t take much to be seen as a “great president” in Nigeria” | 5 things we learned from Yomi Kazeem’s Quartz article

With the president of Nigeria away on medical vacation, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has filled his shoes very successfully, to the extreme delight of Nigerians. There's talk about Osinbajo picking…

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Opinion: ‘Infinite Jest: The Politics Of Looting’- The book Dino Melaye never published

by Bayo Oluwasanmi   The Kogi Senator, Melaye, needs no introduction. He's perhaps the most well read out of the 109 senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. His chains…

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#TFPOpenGov: Obasanjo was disconnected from realities – Donald Duke

Former governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke has said "old people in government are usually disconnected from the realities on ground". Duke spoke at a symposium for governance and transparency…

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Simon Kolawole: What happened to transparency?

by Simon Kolawole I need your help please. At the annual Nigerian jamboree to the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston, Texas, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, the minister of state for…

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Opinion: Payment of Workers salaries now an achievement of government?

by Nimi Princewill The discomfort which came with the 'immediate past' recession, crash in oil prices and the dwindling generosity of the federal purse, has provided leverage for most state…

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The Thread: Peter Obi, Nigeria’s beloved

Having served as Governor of Anambra state successfully, Peter Obi, has become one of Nigeria's foremost personalities. He brought the house down at The Platform, a church based programme organised…

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#ThePlatform: This is the Peter Obi speech everyone has been talking about (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana Peter Obi, the immediate past governor of Anambra on Monday delivered another touching speech at policy and governance forum, The Platform. His speech which sent turns wagging at…

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“This is the only watch I wear, I’ve worn it for 17 years” | Peter Obi speaks against corruption at #ThePlatform

by Dolapo Adelana The immediate past Governor of Anambra, Peter Obi caused a stir on Monday while speaking at policy and governance forum, The Platform. Obi, who was the fifth…

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Peregrino Brimah: Senate President Saraki abdicates responsibility on Buhari’s health state

by Peregrino Brimah Nigeria's senate led by Bukola Saraki has continued to abandon its constitutional responsibility to investigate the ailing health of President Muhammadu Buhari and his capacity to remain…

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The Thread: Corruption is not Nigeria’s problem

Debates have been held about Nigeria's achilles heel: Corruption. A great percentage of the citizenry believe corruption is the bane of Nigeria's existence. But is it really? Amara Nwankpa thinks otherwise.…

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Buhari must lead physically, not through a cabal – Fayose

by Dolapo Adelana Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose has said it was high time President Muhammadu Buhari governed the nation himself and not through "surrogates or a cabal" behind the scene.…

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Opinion: African youth and the challenge of mentorship

by Amanam Hillary Umo-Udofia King Alexander the Great after he had conquered so many nations said, “there is still more world to conquer!” This statement stands true for our youths…

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Peregrino Brimah: Buhari is weak, Nigeria is in free fall and free for all

by Peregrino Brimah Let's be candid, Buhari currently knows only one subject: fighting Boko Haram. That's all he appears to still be in good command of, and that, we admit…

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The Thread: There is nothing funny about the disaster that is the Nigerian senate

Dino Melaye, Hameed Ali, Ibrahim Magu and the Nigerian Senate have held us spell bound with their recent shenanigans. This, perhaps to cover up the fact that the 2017 Budget…

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Opinion: Buhari should not rest, he should resign

by Umar Sa'ad Hassan "Honor is like an island, rugged and without a beach.Once we leave it,we can never return"-Nicolas Boileau-Despereaux President Muhammadu Buhari announced soon after returning from a…

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Pius Adesanmi: Thoughts on President Buhari’s medical advice to Nigerians

by Pius Adesanmi From what I've seen thus far, President Buhari's return is being framed as a short convalescent respite in Abuja before he returns for "further checks" in London.…

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Letter to the son of man: Buhari’s absence has offered us a glimmer of hope

by Adeojo Kolawole Adeyemi Hannibal   Dear Son of Man,   My conscience bleeds this morning for my country. Not because of the many upheavals, trials and tribulations we face…

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Dr Joe Abah: Africa has too many pilots, none of them taking off!

by Dr Joe Abah No! Not aircraft pilots, donor pilot projects. The world of development is littered with “pilots.” Demonstration projects that show it can be done. We know that…

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Buhari has not disappointed me – Obasanjo

by Dolapo Adelana Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said President Muhammadu Buhari, has not disappointed him since he assumed office in 2015. Obasanjo stated this in an interview with the…

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The Thread: If you want Trump to pay attention to something, here’s how

It goes without saying that Donald Trump is a different kind of leader, a President Americans never saw coming. In his tenure, things are being done differently. Major communication, complaints…

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BudgIT CEO, Oluseun Onigbinde, to speak at Chatham House

Nigeria’s leading transparency advocate and co-founder of BudgIT, Oluseun Onigbinde, will speak at renowned United Kingdom based think tank, Chatham House, on “Accountability through Innovation: How Transparency can strengthen governance”.…

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The Thread: Bukola Saraki sparks yet another debate on Twitter

It's like the phone call Saraki and Dogara had with Mr President last week Thursday was not sufficient proof of his being 'hale and hearty',  even though they were intent…

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Insiders: “The police must protect legitimate protesters”

Even the pulling out of  2face is not enough to put out the fire he is ignited, the obvious reason being that there are genuine reasons for protest. Our Insiders…

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The Thread: EnoughisEnough Nigeria says no to Governor Fayose

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose has decided to throw his weight behind the February 5th protest organised by EnoughisEnough Nigeria and 2Baba.   One wonders if he did not see…

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