The real reason Gov. El- Rufai stopped Ramadan food distribution

Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufa’i, has ordered a stop to State’s distribution of grains during Ramadan. The Governor said that his administration would not continue with what he described as the PDP’s culture of sharing state’s resources. “I have been made to understand that this Ramadan period, we are supposed to have started sharing rice, milk... Read More

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April 25, 2015

Dele Momodu: What Buhari must do to succeed

by Dele Momodu Just like I have advocated that there must be a small dose of old hands in President Buhari’s government, so also must President Buhari make provision for youth. President Buhari is in a prime position to know and appreciate what I am talking about because he was such a youth in the... Read More

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March 15, 2015

Kole Omotosho: The trouble with government of the people, buy the people

by Kole Omotosho Political parties are blamed for buying people. What about blaming these royal fathers for allowing themselves to be bought? Who do they vote for on the polling date? On the day the elephant is brought down, multiple are the sizes of the knives at its butchering. Same with the day of election... Read More

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December 19, 2014

Opinion: How corrupt is Goodluck Jonathan’s government?

by Kolawole Olaniyan How corrupt is the government of President Goodluck Jonathan? The answer may vary depending on who is interpreting the latest global corruption index from Transparency International. According to Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2014, Nigeria is up eight places to 136 out of 175 countries ranked by the index. The... Read More

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December 18, 2014

@Toksero: Why Nigeria militant leaders should be closely monitored (Y! FrontPage)

by Toks Ero A responsible government cannot allow such people to thrive except they are in collusion with them to deprive Nigerians of their common wealth. British philosopher – Thomas Hobbes hypothesized about an imaginary state of nature where life is solitary, poor, nasty, brutish and short; a world or society where the philosophy of... Read More

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December 5, 2014

Feature: Chevron GMoU, a CSR initiative worthy of emulation

by Kolapo Olapoju In recent time, the Niger-Delta region of the Nigeria has witnessed a lengthy period of peaceful co-existence with oil companies operating in the region, as opposed to what was obtainable about a decade ago when the region was enmeshed in communal clashes, abductions and societal unrest over the perceived indifference of oil... Read More

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December 4, 2014

@ToksEro: #BokoHaram- Plight of internally displaced persons (Y! FrontPage)

by Toks Ero When one is faced with two evils, it is natural to focus attention on the greater evil. The evil of Boko Haram is perhaps unarguably the greatest evil Nigeria has to confront at this time. However, Boko Haram is a cause that has rippled effects on almost all spheres of our national... Read More

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November 30, 2014

The latest protest in Ivory Coast reflects the way many ordinary Nigerians feel about their own government

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Thousands of Ivorians marched in Abidjan last Tuesday to protest the government’s ban of the sachets used to bag water, usually called pure water in Nigeria. The government banned the sachets last month to cut down on litter and clean up the environment, but protesters said the move has put many people... Read More

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November 4, 2014

@MickeySunny : Government is wicked, yes. But you all are cowards!

by Ogundana Michael In 2012 after the sudden increase in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) popular called Petrol, and the reprisal protest organized by some concerned Nigerians, I wrote an article titled: “Nigerians, Peaceful or Cowardly?”. In the article, I proved the point that; the fact that most Nigerians do not fight for... Read More

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November 3, 2014

@Tundeleye: GEJ has failed the people in the North-East (Y! FrontPage)

by Tunde Leye In the North East, we have lost territory. We cannot keep our citizens’ lives and properties secure there. What is worse, the government announces dubious ceasefires with the insurgents when it is evident to all that they have been dealing with charlatans. One of the worst things that a country can be... Read More

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October 20, 2014

#Lagos gives N50 million lump sum to First Consultant Hospital

by Kolapo Olapoju The Lagos state government has announced a N50 million donation to First Consultant Medical Centre, Obalende, the hospital where the index case of the Ebola virus disease in Nigeria, Patrick Sawyer, was admitted and treated. It was also announced that the affected persons and survivors of the Ebola virus outbreak in Nigeria... Read More

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October 8, 2014

#Ebola: Police and protesters clash in Spain over killing of Ebola victim’s dog

by Temitope Onitiju Spanish Police and animal rights protesters have reportedly clashed outside the building where the nurse who got infected with Ebola lives, over the planned killing of the victim’s dog. The animal rights group, want the Spanish mixed-breed dog, Excalibur, to be allowed to live, but the government is determined to have it... Read More

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September 23, 2014

No Horn Day! ‎Lagos state says no honking on 15th of October

by Kolapo Olapoju The Lagos state government has set aside Wednesday, 15 October, as a ‘no horn’ day for motorists in the state. The government has stated that the move is to part of its effort to reduce noise pollution on the roads and to cultivate respect for other road users. It also disclosed that... Read More

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September 20, 2014

@Tilevbare : #SynagogueBuildingCollapse- Government has failed us!

by Theophilus Ilevbare It was a tragedy of building collapse one too many on that balmy Friday, September 12, in the premises of the Synagogue Church, Ikotun, Lagos when the foundations of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) Guest House could no longer hold as it came down crashing like a pack of cards.... Read More

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September 8, 2014

Tunde Leye: Our government needs to stop “Falling Our Hand” (Y! FrontPage)

by Tunde Leye In Nigeria, the citizen is required to be law abiding and play his part in the way the nation runs. The laws of the land and the regulations for using the infrastructure available place a burden of obedience on the citizen. And to ensure that the citizen complies, various agencies have been... Read More

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September 5, 2014

#MyRoadIsWorseThanYours: Here’s one Lagos road Fashola needs to repair fast (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene The Lagos State Government has announced its intention take advantage of the lull in the rains to engage in massive road repairs across the state. This plan was announced recently by Gbenga Akintola, the Executive Chairman of Lagos State Public Works Corporation, who reiterated the government’s commitment to carry out maintenance work on... Read More

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August 25, 2014

Opinion: Boko Haram- Why a new approach is necessary

by Jibrin Ibrahim The last straw was the announcement yesterday by Abubakar Shekau that Gwoza has been incorporated into the Islamic caliphate and has nothing more to do with Nigeria. The war against Nigeria by Boko Haram has been going on for too long and the response of the Nigerian state has been to play... Read More

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August 25, 2014

Opinion: Pay attention Nigerians, doctors REALLY angry – let me tell you why

by Obinna Aligwekwe I have been reading my news feed with very keen interest the last few days. The truth is, even if GEJ ends up recalling the sacked resident doctors, whatever was left of the chord between doctors and the masses has been finally broken. The mass euphoria that greeted the sack was not... Read More

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August 19, 2014

Opinion: Why Ebola might be a scam

by Greg Ighodaro I know you already have your reservations against my caption, but you might want to keep them under bucket until you get to the end of this article, just follow closely and let’s review this together. Towards the end of last month a deadly and very contagious disease EVD (EBOLA virus disease)... Read More

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August 15, 2014

Opinion: Ebola is a bio-terrorist attack | DSS and Government have FAILED!

by Ola’ Idowu Can one also ask, “what is the work of our National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the DSS if they cannot protect the homeland from external and internal attacks?” Agencies like the DSS, as confirmed by their spokeswoman Marilyn Ogar are well paid by the government, and yet they can not prevent a... Read More

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August 8, 2014

What kind of spell are Nigerian youth under?

by Tonye Altraide Last weekend, my brother-‐in-‐law and I were having a discussion over a glass of wine at dinner at a Chinese restaurant. I had asked him where his vote will go in the next elections if he had the chance. I already knew what his reply would be as he was apathetic... Read More

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August 7, 2014

YNAIJA2015: Hotel scarcity in Osogbo as election day draws near

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Hotels in Osogbo have been fully booked up ahead of the upcoming governorship election in the state. Due to the influx of people into the town concerning the election, rooms in most hotels in Osogbo are booked already. At some hotels our journalist visited, there were a few rooms left, while some... Read More

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August 4, 2014

Opinion: Fund-raising activities must be regulated in Nigeria

by Amir Abdulazeez While I acknowledge that, some exceptional cases of emergencies may not be effectively handled by the government without the intervention of private individuals, I strongly advocate that, governments must limit fund raising activities to the barest minimum. Let me start by making it categorically clear that last Friday’s Presidential launch of a fund... Read More

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August 3, 2014

BOSS: Dr. Dre completes $3 billion deal with Apple, chills with CEO (DETAILS, LOOK)

by Kolapo Olapoju Two months after signifying its interest in ‘Beats by Dre, Apple has announced that it has finalised its $3 billion acquisition of Beats Electronics and Beats Music. The deal had been sealed for some time, but only just got confirmed on Friday, 1 August, after it received the US government’s seal of approval. The... Read More

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July 19, 2014

Femi Fani-Kayode: Who shot down Malaysian Airlines flight MH 17?

by Femi Fani-Kayode Why, unlike others, did the Malaysian Airlines plane fly at 33,000 feet over a war zone where other airlines refused to fly? Were they given assurances by someone or some people who actually sought to set them up? Whoever shot down Malaysian Airline flight MH 17 that was carrying innocent... Read More

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June 26, 2014

Opinion: The opposition APC and its concept of change

by Raymond Inkabi Thus, it appears the APC do not want to merely criticize the entire system, nor itself too, or the general political and social conditions under which this system functions. No! Its aim is one. Bring down the government. It is pertinent that issues bordering the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC)... Read More

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June 13, 2014

Opinion: Boko Haram – We need answers and results

by Toks Ero Why should Nigerians be compelled to cope with incompetent people governing her affairs? How can Nigerians understand for whatever reason why it is hard for the President to take those hard decisions that would guarantee evident results? Ever since Boko Haram got really blood thirsty, a lot of questions as to the establishment, organization... Read More

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June 11, 2014

Atiku Abubakar: Sewing Nigeria back together

by Atiku Abubakar Together Nigerians must recognise the underlying problems that have ushered in Nigeria’s current problems, and develop sustainable solutions to reverse the downward trends of apathy, insecurity, unemployment and intolerance. Nigeria is at a crossroads, entombed within a growing quagmire shaped by chronic apathy and an institutionalised disregard for human welfare. A once... Read More

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June 6, 2014

Japheth Omojuwa: The role of the individual in development (Y! FrontPage)

by Japheth Omojuwa Oby Ezekwesili said that one needs character, competence and capacity to deliver value in today’s world. Have you got the right character to build your life on? The foundation we need to set that future aright is you, the individual. We can say all we want about the future but the most... Read More

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June 3, 2014

Ayokunle Odekunle: Biafra – ‘Forgotten’ but not forgotten

by Ayokunle Odekunle You wish you can wish away History? You cannot. History is not something to be avoided or hidden from public glare. It is something to be taught to the present generation so the future can be better and they can learn from the mistakes of the past generation. A big house. A foreign village... Read More

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The real reason Gov. El- Rufai stopped Ramadan food distribution

Dele Momodu: What Buhari must do to succeed

Kole Omotosho: The trouble with government of the people, buy the people

Opinion: How corrupt is Goodluck Jonathan’s government?

@Toksero: Why Nigeria militant leaders should be closely monitored (Y! FrontPage)

Feature: Chevron GMoU, a CSR initiative worthy of emulation

@ToksEro: #BokoHaram- Plight of internally displaced persons (Y! FrontPage)

The latest protest in Ivory Coast reflects the way many ordinary Nigerians feel about their own government

@MickeySunny : Government is wicked, yes. But you all are cowards!

@Tundeleye: GEJ has failed the people in the North-East (Y! FrontPage)

#Lagos gives N50 million lump sum to First Consultant Hospital

#Ebola: Police and protesters clash in Spain over killing of Ebola victim’s dog

No Horn Day! ‎Lagos state says no honking on 15th of October

@Tilevbare : #SynagogueBuildingCollapse- Government has failed us!

Tunde Leye: Our government needs to stop “Falling Our Hand” (Y! FrontPage)

#MyRoadIsWorseThanYours: Here’s one Lagos road Fashola needs to repair fast (PHOTOS)

Opinion: Boko Haram- Why a new approach is necessary

Opinion: Pay attention Nigerians, doctors REALLY angry – let me tell you why

Opinion: Why Ebola might be a scam

Opinion: Ebola is a bio-terrorist attack | DSS and Government have FAILED!

What kind of spell are Nigerian youth under?

YNAIJA2015: Hotel scarcity in Osogbo as election day draws near

Opinion: Fund-raising activities must be regulated in Nigeria

BOSS: Dr. Dre completes $3 billion deal with Apple, chills with CEO (DETAILS, LOOK)

Femi Fani-Kayode: Who shot down Malaysian Airlines flight MH 17?

Opinion: The opposition APC and its concept of change

Opinion: Boko Haram – We need answers and results

Atiku Abubakar: Sewing Nigeria back together

Japheth Omojuwa: The role of the individual in development (Y! FrontPage)

Ayokunle Odekunle: Biafra – ‘Forgotten’ but not forgotten

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