#BringBackOurGirls: Ibrahim Idris is the new Joseph Mbu

The Media Blog: Toyin Subair just took everyone to school (and Heil DSTV!)

The former chief executive officer of the failed HiTV (High Television, for long) put up a post on LinkedIn in August that we just came across and that every media entrepreneur who wants to do big things (like ELTV, NN24, Channels TV scale big things that require risk, and hard slog) needs to read. HiTV... Read More

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channels tv, DSTV, eltv, government, hitv, local content, Toyin Subair

September 6, 2016

#30Days30Voices: ‘The problem we have is tribalism’ | Man talks about the rise of insurgency in Nigeria

Tribalism is a major problem that has eaten deep into the fabric of the various institutions – both public and private – in Nigeria. Successive government have been known to favor their region over other regions in the country. But is tribalism the underlying cause of all the problems bedeviling Nigeria particularly the rise of... Read More

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#30days30voices, government, insurgency, nigeria, tribalism

September 5, 2016

Opinion: Lagos, land grabbing and the law

by Ibironke Oluwatobi O. Lagos is a model state in the gallery of the country. People have assessed the state with different lenses. These assessments have won different titles for the state. Some call Lagos, the commercial capital of the country because of the rich vein of commercial activities in the state. Others that have... Read More

government, lagos, land grabbers, law, Omo nile, state

September 2, 2016

Gimba Kakanda: Dear FCT Minister, this centre no longer holds

by Gimba Kakanda I was dissuaded from writing to you, from alerting you to things you are likely too busy to see. The main reason given for this was that writing to you is futile and, in some cases, there was the added collateral argument that you do not exist. My stubbornness is informed by... Read More

Abuja, APC, Bello, budget, court, FCT, flood, government

September 1, 2016

Dickson warns against trespassing into govt properties

Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson on Thursday said his government will not hesitate to prosecute anyone who trespasses into government lands and properties. He said this through a statement by his media aide, Daniel Iworiso-Markson when the State Special Task Force on Identification and Recovery of Government Lands submitted its report. Dickson said Bayelsans should lay their... Read More

Bayelsa, government, Properties, seriake dickson

August 26, 2016

Morning Devotion: For peace in the Niger Delta

This morning, the FG has gotten peace terms in the Niger Delta, but are these terms reasonable? Also, revolting IDPs in Maiduguri, and Ese Brume gets help. Listen to the Morning Devotion with Joachim MacEbong below:

Avengers, Borno, Buhari, devotion, government, IDPs, podcast, podcasts, terrorism

August 26, 2016

Opinion: How the negotiation with Niger Delta Avengers should go

by Nwokocha Noble After the election of President M. Buhari in 2015, the crisis rocking the nation has persisted even as they were amongst many others the campaign promises of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). These problems include but not limited to the Boko-Haram insurgency, Niger Delta Militancy, Dollar-Naira Dominance, Fuel Scarcity, Economic Recession... Read More

Abuja, APC, Avengers, Bayelsa, Buhari, dialogue, dickson, government, jonathan, Militants, Niger Delta

August 25, 2016

Lagos is finally fed up with ‘Omo onile’ – 6 reasons this is good for you

by Roqeebah Olaoniye Of course by now you already heard about the which was signed into law on August 15. It protects the proprietary rights of Land and Property owners in Lagos State and criminalizes any act of forceful and unlawful entry or occupation of premises i.e Omo-oniles are now criminals. Well legally. These... Read More

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agbero, Akinwunmi Ambode, government, lagos, Lagos State Properties Protection Law, land, law, nigeria, Omo Oniles, Properties Protection Law, property, Soldier

August 25, 2016

The Thread: This is what happens when a ‘changemaker’ gets into Nigerian politics

Have you ever wondered why a change agent – someone who was ‘one of the good guys’ before getting into office – gets into Nigerian politics and becomes ‘just like them’? The thread below should have some answers. So you want to change Nigeria, you really, really do. You have ideas and hopes and dreams,... Read More

APC, Aso Rock, Change, government, PDP, Politics, sticky, twitter.

August 24, 2016

TECHnically: Mark Essien needs government to get out of the way (LISTEN)

Mark Essien is fundamentally bullish about internet start-ups, because irrespective of current short-term challenges, there is “no scenario under which the number of people online will reduce”. He should know. In building Hotels.ng into a successful internet business over the past 4 years, he has had a front row seat to the growth of that... Read More

entrepreneur, government, Internet, listen, podcast, Start-up, YNaija podcasts

August 22, 2016

Opinion: Buhari’s throwback govt and the rebirth of War Against Indiscipline

by Jideofor Adibe It was quite expected that it would happen if he won the Presidency. When he came to power in December 1983 via a military coup, fighting corruption and indiscipline were the regime’s signature marks. Hundreds of high profile politicians, businessmen and civil servants were jailed for allegedly being corrupt. Queue culture was... Read More

APC, Atavism, Buhari, corruption, democracy, government, Idiagbon, PDP, war against indiscipline

August 22, 2016

Yemi Kale may be leaving the NBS – these are the 5 ways he transformed the place

On 16 August, the five-year tenure of Yemi Kale, the Statistician General of the Federation and chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), came to an end. And boy will he be missed? https://twitter.com/solomonapenja/status/765122046787452929 You see, Kale was appointed by former President Goodluck Jonathan in August 2011 when he was just... Read More

CPI, economy, government, growth, inflation, NBS, nigeria, Statistics, sticky, Yemi Kale

August 18, 2016

Cheta Nwanze: Nigeria is a failed state

I’ve published versions of this before, first on my now defunct blog in 2010. Then on Daily Times, and YNaija in 2011. The most recent reiteration was on Olisa.TV in 2015. Each time, it is updated a little, each time, servants of those occupying power in Abuja at the time come after me, but the... Read More

Cheta Nwanze, crime, economy, government, public, state

August 17, 2016

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: Letter from Africa – Custody battle after Boko Haram child kidnap

By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani In our series of letters by African journalists, Nigerian novelist and writer Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani looks a mother’s desperate battle to recover her kidnapped toddler. For many victims of the Boko Haram insurgency in north-eastern Nigeria, the tragedy never seems to end. It simply takes on new dimensions. Take the case of... Read More

Adaeze Tricia Nwaubani, baby, BBC, boko haram, Borno State, government, precious, Yola

August 17, 2016

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Airforce releases video of aerial operations Following the accusations by terrorist group, Boko Haram, that the Nigerian Airforce killed some of the abducted Chibok girls, the force has released a video to deny the accusation. 2. Pastor Adeboye says his message are not for everyone... Read More

adeboye, APC, Buhari, Church, Dalung, government, nigeria, party, PDP, Tokyo

August 15, 2016

Interview: How BudgIT is bringing down the walls

In four years, BudgIT has revolutionized the Nigerian public data and budgeting system with easily accessible creatives such as infographics, Apps, interactive website, social media. BudgIT has stimulated public interest and awareness in government budget, finance and expenditure. Through attracting creatives, BudgIT has broken down the complexities around government budgets and engendered discussion on government... Read More

accountability, budget, Budgit, Finance, government, Impact365, NASS, transparency

August 15, 2016

Why Buhari is giving appointments to family members, northerners – Fayose

Ekiti state governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Sunday, said President Muhammadu Buhari is afraid of the unknown hence the reason for appointing his (Buhari) immediate family members and close associates into his adminstration rather than seek competent hands. According to a statement signed by Lere Olayinka, the governor’s special assistant on public communications and new media, Buhari... Read More

appointment, Buhari, FAMILY, Fayose, FG, government, nepotism

August 12, 2016

‘So long as we continue to respect corrupt people, I cry for Nigeria’ – Jibrin

Embattled former chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmummin Jibrin, on Thursday, said that the Nigerians have a culture of respecting corrupt people, saying that Nigeria will relapse if we continue to respect corrupt people. According to a statement released by the lawmaker, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, and his ‘gang... Read More

APC, corruption, Dogara, government, House of Rep, Jibrin, nigeria, speaker

August 10, 2016

Opinion: Nigeria needs a change of both attitude and leadership

by Babajide Ajidagba Nigeria’s problems have been extensively analysed over the years by a plethora of intelligent people. In fact, lack of ideas or solutions to our teeming problems isn’t our biggest challenge. The political, visionary and leadership will to do the hard but necessary work to move our nation forward is what, in my opinion,... Read More

attitude, Buhari, Fashola, government, issues, Leadership, nigeria, Politics, Power, problems

August 9, 2016

According to Emefiele, this is why CBN sold forex to Hajj pilgrims at N197

Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, on Tuesday, said that foreign exchange sold to 2016 hajj pilgrim was due to a 2015 agreement reached by the bank with both Christian and Muslim pilgrims. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, the governor stated that the agreement was made long before the... Read More

CBN, Emefiele, Forex, government, hajj, pilgrim, policy

August 8, 2016

#YNaijaTwitterInterview: ‘I don’t get my hands dirty because of my calling’ | PDP’s Ize-Iyamu goes all out

The candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in the forthcoming Edo state gubernatorial election, Osagie Ize-Iyamu spoke to YNaija in an intense Twitter interview. Ize-Iyamu, in the interview, without mincing words berated the government of the day led by Adams Oshiomhole of the All Progressives Congress (APC) even as he boldly declared that he had never been... Read More

AC, elections, government, inconclusive, INEC, Oshiomhole, PDP, september 10, sticky, twitter interview

August 7, 2016

EFCC ‘investigates Akpabio over N108bn loot’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has begun investigations into the allegations that former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, now Senate Minority leader, Goodswill Akpabio looted N108 billion during his tenure between 2007 and 2015. According to the Punch, the EFCC has written a letter to five banks asking for information about the finances of... Read More

akpabio, AkwaIbom state, corruption, EFCC, government, investigation

August 5, 2016

U.S says these 20 Nigerian states are not safe to visit

The United States Department of State has issued a new travel warning to its citizens against travelling to some parts of Nigeria. The travel warning, which was posted on the website of their websites, called on the U.S. citizens to avoid traveling to the North-east where Boko Haram continues to attack soft targets. It also... Read More

government, nigeria, security, travel warning, U.S.

August 5, 2016

‘Blame Jonathan’s government for today’s suffering’ – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has declared that even though it pays no good to rue “missed opportunities” of the past, the previous administration of Goodluck Jonathan should be blamed for the problems of the country especially as there is an economic recession. Representing President Muhammadu Buhari at the Hotel Presidential in... Read More

APC, blame, Buhari, government, jonathan, llai mohammed, PDP, recession, regime

August 4, 2016

Opinion: The Ironsi tragedy and the limitations of tribalism

by Dele Awogbeoba As July 29 2016 as come and gone, one remembers the sad events of 50 years ago. That was the day Nigeria’s first military head of state was assassinated and overthrown in a violent change of government. What was particularly noticeable, was that his government simply collapsed without a fight even though... Read More

aguinyi, command, Coup, government, Ironsi, Military, nigeria, officers

August 4, 2016

The all too messy Apapa roads in 13 pictures

The state of the ever-busy Apapa road in Lagos state is certainly a cause for worry. Over the years, the road has steadily descended into a deplorable and pitiful state. Considering the pivotal importance of the Apapa road – being that Nigeria’s first port is just a few moments drive away – it certainly is... Read More

Apapa, deplorable, government, lagos, nigeria, roads, state

August 4, 2016

How Nenadi Usman ‘shared Diezani’s N23 billion’ to North-eastern states

Embattled former Minister of Finance and Director of Finance to the Peoples Democratic Party Presidential Campaign, Nenadi Usman, has disclosed to the Economic and Financial Crime Commission how she disbursed the N23 billion allegedly received from former Petroleum Resources Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke. According to The Nation, Usman told the EFCC during an interrogation that the N23... Read More

corruption, EFCC, election, government, INEC, Minister, northeast, PDP, usman

August 1, 2016

Opinion: The ideology of the average Nigerian politician

by Chibueze Ebii I visited Europe recently, Berlin to be precise. It was a lovely city, organized, well planned. I have to tell you; I was impressed. Every evening, I would take a very long stroll along the street just to see the city and get a feeling of what Berlin is like – the city... Read More

Brussels, democracy, europe, Germany, government, nigeria, office, politicians, Presidency, senators, united kingdom

July 26, 2016

Labour finally calls off strike in Oyo, workers to receive January salary

The Oyo state labour union has called off its seven-week strike following the decision of the Oyo state government to pay the January and February 2016 salary and pension arrears of workers and pensions in the state civil service. This was contained in an agreement between the Oyo state government and the state labour leaders.... Read More