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Op-ed Editor August 11, 2017

Opinion: We don’t need more heroes, please

by James Inedu George The average span of the best politician elected into office in many democracies without rigged constitutions (Rwanda, Gambia and co come to mind) is eight years.…

Editor June 12, 2017

YNaija Editorial: Remembering the nameless, faceless heroes of June 12

June 12, 1993 is a watershed moment in the history of Nigeria: an election that has been adjudged to be the freest and fairest ever conducted in the country was…

Op-ed Editor January 31, 2017

Eyiamoni Apeji: To all the heroes who quit too late [NEXT]

by Eyiamoni Ipeji This one goes out to the monsters who wear their pants when they sit at home. To the people with purpose and drive. To those who know…

Oludolapo Adelana January 15, 2017

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: “Our heroes’ll never be forgotten” – Aisha Buhari

First Lady Aisha Buhari says a time will come in Nigeria when terrorism and insurgency will be no more. Mrs. Buhari stated this on Sunday via her official Twitter account…

Azeez December 24, 2016

Christmas: We should pray for our heroic citizens this period – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday said his administration's immediate priority was to alleviate poverty in the country. Buhari said this in his Christmas message to Nigerians. The President’s Christmas message…

Op-ed Editor November 30, 2016

Eyiamoni Apeji: A world without heroes [NEXT]

by Eyiamoni Apeji It has taken me nineteen years of conformity to realize, but finally I can say with absolute certainty that I do not believe in world peace. Growing…

Op-ed Editor November 7, 2016

The Thread: In honour of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali and other fallen heroes

The state burial of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali and six other military men (Seargent Mu'azu Ibrahim, Seargents Muazu Ibrahim, Bassey Okon, Hussani Jafaru, Cpl. Chukwu Simon, Private Salisu Lawal…

Roqeebah November 7, 2016

YNaija Editorial: How to honour Lt. Col. Muhammad Abu-Ali

The life and death of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu-Ali brings into focus once again the sacrifices of the Nigerian Army in the fight against Boko Haram. Abu-Ali earned a double…

Op-Ed Editor March 29, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode: Tyrants, bullies, martyrs and heroes (Part II)

It is with the foregoing in mind that we must examine and critically analyse the performance of the Buhari administration. I have nothing personally against President Muhammadu Buhari and, as…

Op-Ed Editor December 4, 2015

Why you must #ThankASoldier for keeping you safe

by Editi Effiong A change in perception. How easy is it to die for another? Especially when that other is someone you barely know? A few months ago, I started…

Op-Ed Editor May 2, 2015

Dele Momodu: Why the APC must reward its heroes with appointments

Aside from working assiduously for the new party, these influential and energetic leaders deserve the best of positions on sheer merit. They are among the brightest stars of APC who…

Kolapo Olapoju March 28, 2015

Behold, the true heroes of our country’s democracy (See Photos)

by Kolapo Olapoju Today's presidential and House of Assembly elections witnessed some absurd, unbelievable as well as some extraordinary occurrences. From the angle of extraordinary, we came across 6 elderly…

February 5, 2014

Soyombo Ayomikun: Cancer- For the fallen heroes, the living legends…for all (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun She was a beautiful mother, religiously a lover of God, then her cervix began leaking blood, on a fateful 'God-forsaken' day 1.He looked into my eyes …

November 12, 2013

Ex-ASUU president’s death: 7 things you should know about Festus Iyayi

by Chi Ibe Today, the former president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and author, Dr. Festus Iyayi died in a car crash in Lokoja. Whilst he…

October 1, 2013

Opinion: #Independence53 – Truly defining our freedom

by Cynthia Mbamalu 53 years down the line, the freedom our parents and heroes danced about is another illusion we dream will become a reality one day. I want to…

September 2, 2013

10 (simple) ways to motivate yourself

by Seema Sinha 1. Ask mood uplifting questions in the morning like what makes you happy, what are you happy and excited about in your life currently. This is a…

May 25, 2013

Cuteness: Singer, Gwen Stefani and her son dress like comic book heroes (PHOTOS)

They're two peas in a pod. As Gwen Stefani took her little boy Zuma out around Chinatown in Los Angeles, California on Friday, the two appeared to be perfectly in…

President Jonathan presenting a national honours to Aliko Dangote in 2011

September 19, 2012

Opinion: Wanted: An alternative national honours system

by Ayo Olukotun A few years back for example, a Ghanaian economist disgusted with his own country’s political abuse of the national honours award inaugurated a civil society version of…

September 12, 2012

Japheth Omojuwa: Nigeria’s National Honours: Nigeria’s incentives for criminality (YNaija Frontpage)

We cannot obviously deny the fact that not all the listed people are not deserving of the award but in a nation where politics is the biggest failure, why should…

April 2, 2012

Tolu Ogunlesi: “Angels need not apply” – Lessons I have learnt (YNaija Frontpage)

Government matters: Much of Nigeria’s private sector success has taken place in spite of the government. Her success stories, e.g. Nollywood and our music industry, have written themselves without government…

March 12, 2012

Hot Stuff: Rooftop MCs – ‘Heroes’ feat. Karl Nova and Eben

by Seyi Lawal With help from Karl Nova and Eben, the Rooftop MCs return with ‘Hereos’ soon after dropping ‘Agbara Nla.’ The hip gospel track is a reminder that God will…

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