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 with donor funding, donor expertise, discrete initiatives and clearly defined “results” certain things can work in developing countries. We know that! Doing new pilots do... Read More

Opinion

africa, China, Governance, Joe Abah, opinion, projects

February 26, 2017

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 News Agency of Nigeria at his hilltop residence in Abeokuta. Speaking on the Buhari administration since it took over power in 2015, Obasanjo said the... Read More

The News Blog

disappointment, Goodluck Jonathan, Governance, National Conference, olusegun obasanjo, performance, President Muhammadu Buhari

February 26, 2017

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 and policy thrusts are done on Twitter. Exhibit A Seven people shot and killed yesterday in Chicago. What is going on there – totally out of... Read More

Opinion

America, Governance, Leadership, trump, Twitter fingers, twitter.

February 20, 2017

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”. The event, scheduled to hold at Chatham House London on February 22, 2017, is a convening of governments, the private sector, civil society and Chatham... Read More

Budgit, chatham house, Governance, innovation, London, Oluseun Onigbinde

February 16, 2017

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 on making believers out of us with that statement. Looks like they had to go see with their eyes to believe for themselves, so they... Read More

Opinion

Buhari's health, Dogara, Governance, London jaunts, Nigerian, Saraki, The Thread

February 6, 2017

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 also share the opinion that the protest should go irrespective of the set back. One of the Insiders said: “My position remains, citizens are entitled... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

2face, Governance, Insiders, march, police, Presidency, protest

February 1, 2017

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 the irony. Or perhaps he assumes this protest is supposed to be about political leanings. To organisers of Feb. 5 "Enough is Enough" National Protest,... Read More

Cover Stories, Opinion

2baba, enough is enough nigeria, Governance, nigeria, Politics, protest, The Thread

January 31, 2017

Opinion: What if President Buhari is dead?

by Marvel Umoh For over a week now, there’s been this disturbing rumour which speculates that the President of Nigeria – Mr Muhammadu Buhari is dead. And it’s been one of the leading topics now in the country. So last weekend, I went to a hangout in my city to relax, and I met some folks discussing... Read More

Opinion

Buhari, citizenship, Governance, nigeria, opinion, Politics

January 14, 2017

The Thread: This Ajimobi video is a tragedy of both democracy and history

The Yoruba nation is one that stands proudly on the legacy of education that their forebear laid for them- namely, Obafemi Awolowo. Chief Awolowo ensured free education and healthcare from Primary school for the Western region. According to Wikipedia, Ajimobi’s education began at Saint Patricks Primary School, Oke-Padre in Ibadan. He completed his primary education at... Read More

Cover Stories, Opinion

Demola Olarewaju, education, Governance, Governor Ajimobi, lautech strike, LAUTECH Students, Leadership, nigeria, Politics

December 27, 2016

We’ve sacked 50,000 ghost workers, saved over N200bn – FG

The Federal government payroll has been rid of 50,000 ghost workers, saving the country a huge amount of N200 billion. The amount N13 billion has been taken off the payroll monthly from February to December this year. Speaking with State House correspondents at an interactive meeting to mark the end the year, the Senior Special... Read More

The News Blog

50000 Ghost workers, FG, Garba Shehu, Governance, N200bn, President Muhammadu Buhari

December 24, 2016

Eye on Ambode: Governor delivers goodwill message to Lagosians at Christmas Carol service, more

We bring to you a recap of the activities of Lagos state’s governor Akinwunmi Ambode over the past one week. As part of the efforts made to ease the stress of the economic situation on Lagosians this yuletide season, Lagos and Kebbi states launched the locally-produced LAKE RICE on Wednesday. The launch ceremony held at... Read More

Featured, The Alausa Blog, Thinking Through

christmas, Governance, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, lagos fiesta, lagos state, Lake Rice

December 23, 2016

Opinion: Uyo church collapse- will Governor Udom pass the litmus test?

by Abayomi G. Omotayo On 12 September 2014, a guest house inside Synagogue church located in Ikotun collapsed completely killing over one hundred people. On 08 March 2016, a five-storey building belonging to Lekki Gardens also collapsed. At least thirty people died. On 10 December 2016, Reigners Bible Church International in Uyo collapsed during the... Read More

Opinion

Governance, Governor Udom, nigeria, Reigners Bible church collapse, Synagogue church collapse, Uyo church collapse

December 23, 2016

The Thread: The Osun New Media assistant came on Twitter to invite trouble this morning

The political class in Nigeria is an entitled bunch. They expect our gratitude for building roads, paying salaries, and everything else we put them in that office to undertake. This is what the Osun State media assistant expected of his constituents, who have been languishing in misery for months. See below: The silence on here... Read More

economy, Governance, Leadership, nigeria, Osun State, payment of salaries

December 13, 2016

“I will be leaving my businesses before January 20” – Trump

President-elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump says he will be leaving his businesses so he could focus on leading the country. Trump, who made the announcement moments ago via his Twitter account, added that leaving his businesses was not mandatory according to the law. He tweeted, “Even though I am not mandated... Read More

The News Blog

businesses, donald trump, Governance, Politics, Presidency

December 10, 2016

Opinion: Lagos state budget 2017 | What the government is not telling us

by Oke Godwin Olaoluwa The Lagos state is in the news again. The state has set a new record, for the highest amount of budget proposal ever prepared by a single Nigerian state. The budget is estimated to be about 11% of the total budget of the federal government of Nigeria. The budget tagged “The Golden... Read More

2017 budget, economy, Governance, lagos, opinion, revenue

December 9, 2016

The Church Blog: The Platform takes it to the logical next level – and we’re impressed

Pastor Poju Oyemade himself must have felt it – this was the year that The Platform finally went mainstream. You certainly know something has gone mainstream when the videos go viral on ‘Igwe Tupac’ Twitter and Instagram and even old-time-river politicians in Abuja are referring to it. The star speech, and the one that made... Read More

Church Culture

Covenant Christian Centre, Governance, Pastors and influence, peter obi, Poju Oyemade, Politics, School of Governance, The Church Blog, the platform

December 7, 2016

Opinion: #NotTooYoungToRun | The indispensable role of political parties

by Jude Feranmi The objective of this piece is simple To get you to join a political party if you are really interested in changing society and To let you know what to expect and the options you have if/when you finally do From the inception of time (using J.J Rosseau’s state of nature as... Read More

Governance, nigeria, Politcal parties, Political participation, Politics, youth

November 15, 2016

The Thread: Nigerians are tired of hunger and oppression | #BuhariMustGo

A group which calls itself Wailing Wailers is calling for the resignation of President Buhari from office. According to the group and their supporters, Buhari’s rule has unleashed an unprecedented level of hunger, unemployment, and all-round suffering in Nigeria today, and there appears to be no end in sight. The Wailing Wailers have done a... Read More

Aggression, Governance, hunger, nigeria, oppression, president buhari, wailing wailers

November 5, 2016

Opinion: President Buhari has finally decided to join MMM gang

by Abiodun Shomoye President Muhammadu Buhari, my very own supported candidate for the position back then in 2015 has decided to sell me, my children, grandchildren and not forgetting great grandchildren. Hope I have not made the choice upcoming generations would blame me for? As a nation, we might soon tow the line of Osun State... Read More

Bobrisky, Buhari, economy, Governance, mmm, Nigender, Osun State, Ponzi Schemes, recession

October 28, 2016

The Sexuality Blog: This week, Nigeria’s civil society took a bold stand – and it should impress you

We assume, if you’re the kind of person who reads YNaija.com, you know that this week, Idrs Okuneye, who you would know as Bobrisky, served up a storm, without necessarily doing anything. He was invited to speak about Unusual Engagement on New Media – a subject on which he, with his 150,000 daily views on... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Bobrisky, Chidi Odinkalu, gbenga sesan, Governance, idris okuneye, Latter Rain Assembly, New Media, rccg, Seun Onigbinde, Snapchat, yemi adamolekun

October 25, 2016

‘There will be no APC in 2019 if…’ – Timi Frank

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Mr. Timi Frank on Tuesday said the party will cease to exist if the grievances within it were not addressed, The Punch reports. Frank said this while speaking with journalists in Abuja. Frank said the resignation of the party chairman, John Odigie-Oyegun was long overdue. He... Read More

The News Blog

2019 election, APC, Governance, John Odigie-Oyegun, Politics, Timi Fank

October 15, 2016

Let’s look again at the Aisha Buhari interview – here are 5 things you will find out

Wife of the Nigerian President, Aisha Buhari, granted a BBC interview that has engaged Nigerians in an active conversation since the audio clip became public hours ago. In the 58-second snippet, Aisha Buhari expressed displeasure at President Buhari’s ministerial appointments and his overall approach to running the government (in her terms), she even went ahead... Read More

#TheOtherRoom, Aisha buhari, BBC interview, economy, Governance, Governor fayose, hausa, nigeria, president buhari, the other room

October 14, 2016

Count me out of campaigning for Buhari in 2019 if… – Aisha Buhari

In a move set to shock many, Nigeria’s first lady, Aisha Buhari has said she would not support her husband’s re-election bid come 2019 if things continue the way they are. Mrs. Buhari made the declaration in her interview with BBC’s Naziru Mikailu in Abuja. She demanded an overhaul of President Buhari’s administration, saying he “does not... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

2019 election, Aisha buhari, APC, Governance, Politics, President Muhammadu Buhari

October 12, 2016

Military intervention in governance led to recession – Akande

The former interim chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Bisi Akande on Wednesday said the intervention of the military into governance led to the current recession the country is facing. Akande said this in a speech he delivered on Wednesday in Otan Ayegbaju, Osun State, during the inauguration of a block of 10... Read More

The News Blog

Bisi Akande, Governance, Military intwrvention, recession

September 30, 2016

Opinion: Not every cough from pro-Buhari is a sign of ailment

by Izuchukwu Aniagu Aguani Our country is deeply polarized, we know. And it is common to meet people who hate one another for the most silly reasons you can ever imagine. I have constantly met people telling me how much they hate President Buhari in particular and all that. Yes, some people hate him because... Read More

Buhar, Governance, nigeria, recession, south east

September 13, 2016

[The Presidential Blog]: The President will address the 71st UNGA; and I’ve written his speech

I’ll be the first to admit that my heading is a little misleading. It’s for good reason. This is an urgent message the President needs to see before his session at the 71st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Fingers crossed hoping it will get to him. The President will be in New York this week and... Read More

The Presidential Blog

#BBOG, 71st UNGA, economy, Governance, looted funds, president buhari, security, United Nations, United Nations General Assembly

September 9, 2016

Opinion: The change Nigeria truly needs

‎ by Ugochukwu Amasike For Nigeria to move forward, we need to change and move beyond a number of things, beginning with our unproductive mindsets and defeatist cultural dispositions. The criminal thinking of “the oil in the Niger-Delta belongs to Kano” or “let’s all share the money Lagos State makes from its wealth creation activities”... Read More

APC, Change, economy, Governance, nigeria

August 25, 2016

The Thread: Why is Buhari’s Chief of Staff such a dominant presence?

Chief of Staff to President Buhari, Abba Kyari, is an ever present figure around the President. For instance, there is hardly any picture the President takes in which he is not right next to him. Why is this? When GEJ/OBJ was President, did his Chief of Staff sit with ministers and the VP at FEC... Read More

The News Blog

Aso Rock, Buhari, chief of staff, Governance, kyari, nigeria, Politics

August 15, 2016

Chris Ngwodo: What are the take-aways from Buhari’s failed government?

by Chris Ngwodo Ranka dede, are you the saviour, or are we to expect another one? – Ndaeyo Uko, The Rock n’ Rule Years A year is a long time in politics. This time last year, President Muhammadu Buhari was basking in an approval rating of 77 percent according to NOI polls and could do... Read More

APC, Buhari, chris nhwodo, Femi Adesina, Governance, Osinbajo, Politics, Premium, wailing wailers

July 15, 2016

YNaija Editorial: Redefining Nigeria’s federal character

Every new set of appointments by President Buhari comes under growing scrutiny, with observers waiting to compare the number of Northern sounding names with the number of Southern sounding names. The perception over the last one year is that the President has favoured the North in his appointments, and that is in fact the case.... Read More

Buhari, Goodluck Jonathan, Governance, Hadiza Bala Usman, Nigerian Ports Authority, YNaija Editorial

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

Buhari has not disappointed me – Obasanjo

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

BudgIT CEO, Oluseun Onigbinde, to speak at Chatham House

The Thread: Bukola Saraki sparks yet another debate on Twitter

Insiders: “The police must protect legitimate protesters”

The Thread: EnoughisEnough Nigeria says no to Governor Fayose

Opinion: What if President Buhari is dead?

The Thread: This Ajimobi video is a tragedy of both democracy and history

We’ve sacked 50,000 ghost workers, saved over N200bn – FG

Eye on Ambode: Governor delivers goodwill message to Lagosians at Christmas Carol service, more

Opinion: Uyo church collapse- will Governor Udom pass the litmus test?

The Thread: The Osun New Media assistant came on Twitter to invite trouble this morning

“I will be leaving my businesses before January 20” – Trump

Opinion: Lagos state budget 2017 | What the government is not telling us

The Church Blog: The Platform takes it to the logical next level – and we’re impressed

Opinion: #NotTooYoungToRun | The indispensable role of political parties

The Thread: Nigerians are tired of hunger and oppression | #BuhariMustGo

Opinion: President Buhari has finally decided to join MMM gang

The Sexuality Blog: This week, Nigeria’s civil society took a bold stand – and it should impress you

‘There will be no APC in 2019 if…’ – Timi Frank

Let’s look again at the Aisha Buhari interview – here are 5 things you will find out

Count me out of campaigning for Buhari in 2019 if… – Aisha Buhari

Military intervention in governance led to recession – Akande

Opinion: Not every cough from pro-Buhari is a sign of ailment

[The Presidential Blog]: The President will address the 71st UNGA; and I’ve written his speech

Opinion: The change Nigeria truly needs

The Thread: Why is Buhari’s Chief of Staff such a dominant presence?

Chris Ngwodo: What are the take-aways from Buhari’s failed government?

YNaija Editorial: Redefining Nigeria’s federal character

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