The Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife has indefinitely suspended two students union leader over a clash. The students are Vice-President, Jacob Tosin Grace and Director of Socials, Adedayo Afolabi Emmanuel. It was learnt that the clash occurred while the union was deliberating on how to expend the sum of N3.8m released to the union by... Read More

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August 25, 2017

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BREAKING: Buhari meets with APC, PDP leaders

President Muhammadu Buhari is currently meeting with leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Presidential Villa. The Presidency disclosed this via its official Twitter account. Chairman of the PDP Caretaker committee, Ahmed Makarfi has arrived for the meeting. President @MBuhari meeting with PDP and APC Leaders at... Read More

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APC, leaders, PDP, President Muhammadu Buhari, Presidential Villa

August 21, 2017

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ASUU leaders meet on Monday over FG’s offers

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) will meet on Monday to discuss offers made by the Federal Government during their meeting last week. It was gathered that the union members will meet at their zones to determine whether to accept the offer or not. The Story so far: The union had embarked on strike... Read More

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ASUU, FG, leaders, meet, Monday, offers

July 18, 2017

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Opinion: Between the compulsive critic & the great leader

by Lai Labode While visionary leadership is not a promise of perfection, its inevitable shortcomings are judged with a malicious eye for the worst by the compulsive critics. Since the world is a great lover of great tales of success and failure, its ears are ever ready for all colours of lies, truth, rumours, misfortune... Read More

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analysis, critics, leaders, opinion, Politics

July 18, 2017

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PDP leaders meet, vow to rebuild party

Members of the National Expanded caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday met for the first time since the Supreme Court judgement in Abuja. The meeting was attended by leaders of the party, including Chairman of the party’s National Caretaker Committee, Makarfi; former President Goodluck Jonathan; and the Governor of Ekiti State and... Read More

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Abuja, caucus, conference, Goodluck Jonathan, leaders, party, PDP, rebuild

July 16, 2017

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Disarm all herdsmen | S’West, S’East, Middle Belt leaders tell FG

Some leaders from the South-West, South-East, South-South and Middle Belt on Saturday called for a new fiscal formula for the transfer of Nigeria to a diverse economy. They also united against the threat of Fulani herdsmen, urging the Federal Government to immediately disarm them in order to secure lives of farmers. Present at the meeting... Read More

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Economic diversification, herdsmen, leaders, restructuring

July 10, 2017

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The Activism Blog: We are paying very close attention to The Alternative. You should too

First launched in 2014 and suspended for three years, The Alternative – a Twitter-based handle seeking to sensitise younger Nigerian voters about the stakes in the next elections. It resumed operations in June this year, and already speaks smart digital engagement strategy. And more importantly, it is raising important questions. Like this one: https://twitter.com/alternativeng/status/877469441696690176 And... Read More

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2019, leaders, nigeria, Politics, The Activism Blog, The Alternative

July 3, 2017

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We are in full support of a united Nigeria | S’East governors, leaders declare

South East governors, members of the Natiinal Assembly from the South East and traditional rulers from the region on Sunday declared support for a united Nigeria in Enugu. The South-East stakeholders’ meeting, which held at Nike Lake Resort in Enugu, commenced on Saturday night and ended in the early hours of Sunday. A communique issued... Read More

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June 19, 2017

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We don’t see Nnamdi Kanu as a south-east leader of thought – Presidency

The Presidency has said the government does not see leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) as a leader of thought in the south-east region. Special Adviser to the President on Political matters, Babafemi Ojodu said this while explaining the reason Kanu was left out of the meeting Acting President Yemi Osinbajo held with... Read More

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IPOB, leaders, Nnamdi Kanu, Presidency, south east

May 10, 2017

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Force out girls refusing to be freed, Chibok leaders tell FG

by Azeez Adeniyi Chibok community leaders, under the aegis of Kibaku Area Development Association, have responded to claims by a negotiator, Zannah Mustapha that some abducted Chibok girls refused to be released. The Chairman, Chibok Community in Abuja, Hosea Tsambido, told reporters in Abuja, on Tuesday, that the attitude of the Federal Government was suspicious.... Read More

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abducted, boko haram, Chibok girls, force out, leaders, rleased

December 29, 2016

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N’Delta: FG still in search of genuine leaders, militants for dialogues – Presidency

The Presidency has said President Muhammadu Buhari has not commenced the Niger Delta dialogue because the Federal Government has been unable to ascertain the genuine militants and leaders from the region. Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina in an interview with AIT said Buhari’s efforts are yet to bring fruits.... Read More

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Dialogues, leaders, Militants, Niger Delta

December 10, 2016

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Opinion: Ndi Igbo and the need for new leadership

by Chinyere Akataobi The 1914 Amalgamation of the northern and Southern protectorate can be likened to a forced marriage consummated between individuals who were never lovers, individuals who never did any form of courtship and individuals who were never attracted to each other. Ndi Igbo were forced to be part of this sham of a marriage... Read More

igbos, leaders, M.I Okpara’s, Mbonu Ojike, Nnamdi Azikiwe, south east

November 15, 2016

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Mark Essien: Letter to the new Country Manager

by Mark Essien Dear Country Manager, To be successful at your job, there are a few things you must do. SEE THE FUTURE You must see the future. This means that you often sit and think of all the bad things that could possibly happen and you start fixing them now before they happen. If... Read More

Country managers, leaders, Supervisors, Team spirit

November 6, 2016

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Simon Kolawale: Blame the leaders — or the followers?

by Simon Kolawole At my brother-in-law’s traditional wedding in Lagos last month, I was waylaid by a band of praise-singing drummers. You know them: they shower you with sugary boot-licking songs designed to pull the wallet out of your pocket to disperse a confetti of naira notes on them. I normally avoid these professional flatterers.... Read More

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Buhari, followers, leaders, Political culture, Politics, poverty, simon kolawole

October 12, 2016

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Opinion: We continue to select criminals as leaders

by Isaac Aluko Ademoroti From what one has seen of late, it now appears that our leaders and politicians are mainly driven by a certain crave for filthy lucre and an uncontrollable lust for power and earthly glory. All the grandstanding about service to the people has proven to be a mere ruse after all. Well,... Read More

Buhari, leaders, nigeria, politicians, Politics, Power, stewardship

September 26, 2016

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#Impact365: Funmi Iyanda’s NGO has touched over 3,000 lives!

Founded by popular television personality and media entrepreneur, Funmi Iyanda, Change-A-Life (CAL) is a nongovernmental that has impacted the lives of over three thousand young Nigerians. In this interview with YNaija’s #Impact365 series, CAL tells more about their initiative and the impact they are making. Could you tell us more about your NGO? Change-A-Life (CAL)... Read More

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CAL, Change aa Life, education, Funmi Iyanda, Impact365, leaders, NGO, women, youths

September 17, 2016

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#NationalYouthSummit: The Passion and The Burden

“Half of the world’s population is under 25 years old. Therefore, young people are not just the beneficiaries of the 2030 Agenda, but rather, they hold the key to its success.” – Ahmad Alhendawi In Africa, the Golden Heart Foundation is not sitting back. We are eager to see African youth developed, empowered and mobilized... Read More

We are also feeling the pains of recession – Saraki

Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Friday said leaders in the country are also affected by the current economic recession. The Senate President said this on Friday while addressing State House correspondents after observing the Juma’at prayer at the Aso Rock Villa, Abuja. He also urged Nigerians to pray for the country. The Senate President said,... Read More

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Bukola Saraki, Economic recession, leaders, Senate President

September 7, 2016

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Pius Adesanmi: The soldier who would save Nigeria

“I am a serving Colonel in the Army. But as long as I live, I am determined to train my son to wait for his turn in this country. I can disgrace all these soldiers coming to help young men like him jump the queue but I don’t want to cause a scene here and... Read More

big men syndrome, dubai, europe, leaders, Nigerian military, soldiers

August 31, 2016

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Seasoned professionals come to Ibadan to share impeccable ideas at Home Advantage [Evolve]

Home Advantage is an international standard leadership conference created in 2015 to catalyze a shift in the mindset of young Nigerians, Africans and the world at large to get them to imbibe the essence of the phrase “Conquer your Locality, Conquer the World.” Home Advantage is a fresh and peculiar initiative with great prospects to... Read More

Opinion: Deconstructing the blackmails and cheap diatribes

By Mohammed Dahiru Aminu There is also another type of blackmail or cheap diatribe being promoted by some of our ‘brothers’ back home each time you write that which doesn’t sit well with them. They say something along these lines: “…some of them think that they have to castigate their home country to earn the... Read More

africa, catholic, Church, europe, ivory coast, leaders, nigeria

July 3, 2016

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Impact365: How Clothe the Child initiative is taking responsibility

Challenged by the growing level of poverty in the country and socio-economic problems faced by children, Clothe the Child (CtC) initiative, founded by Godbless Otubure, has taken up the burden of making the world better for as many children as possible. In this interview with YNaija, Otubure tells us about his organization, their mission and challenges... Read More

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children, Clothe the Child, community, CtC, education, Ideology, Impact365, leaders, NGO, Pela, Politics, project

June 25, 2016

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Buhari to militants: ‘In the name of Almighty God, take it easy’

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, pleaded with the Niger Delta militants to halt their continuous destruction of oil and gas installations in the region. The President, who was obviously shocked by the level of high technology used by the militants, said this while speaking at dinner where he broke the Ramadan fast with leaders of... Read More

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Abuja, APC, Buhari, leaders, Militants, NDA, Niger Delta avngers, nigria, president

June 8, 2016

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Top PDP leaders, 2 ex-ministers arrested

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday and Tuesday, arrested two chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and two former Ministers, the Punch reports. The top politicians were arrested in connection to $115 million (N23 billion) allegedly shared by former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, before the 2015 general elections. Some... Read More

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arrest, diezani, EFCC, leaders, ministers, N450 million, PDP

June 1, 2016

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Niger Delta leaders to Avengers: ‘You’re threatening our existence’

Leaders of the Niger Delta region, under the aegis of Concerned Niger Delta Leaders, on Wednesday, described the attacks on oil installations by Niger Delta Avengers as criminal acts that threatens the people of the region. This was disclosed by the National Coordinator of the group, Mike Loyibo, during a press conference in Abuja. He... Read More

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leaders, loyibo, militancy, Military, Niger Delta Avengers, South-south

May 31, 2016

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#Olayinkamustgo: University of Ibadan students want VC removed

Pained by the actions of the school Vice Chancellor, Professor Abel Olayinka, students of the University of Ibadan have taken to Twitter to call for the removal of the VC, using the hashtag – #Olayinkamustgo. The students protest emanated from the arrest of two former leaders of the Student Union Government, Tokunbo Salako, and Babatunde Badmus,... Read More

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leaders, protest, students, SUG, University of Ibadan, vc. removal

May 23, 2016

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Simon Kolawole: Deregulation, monopoly and change

by Simon Kolawole So the fuel price hike strike flopped? Well, President Muhammadu Buhari may have just received a blank cheque from Nigerians to go on with this major surgery on the economy. This is the first time in my life that I have witnessed a fuel price increase that did not lead to popular... Read More

Buhari, economy, fuel price increase, leaders, nigerians, subsidy

May 17, 2016

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‘Wike, Fayose, are accidental leaders of PDP’ -APC

The Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC), on Monday, said Governor Nyesom Wike and his Ekiti state counterpart, Ayodele Fayose, were accidental leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who are hell bent on kIllini it. According to a statement signed by its spokesman, Senibo Chris Finebone, Fayose and Wike are ‘PDP settlers’ with dubious and... Read More

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APC, Ekiti State, Fayose, leaders, PDP, Rivers State, wike

March 26, 2016

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Dele Momodu: The lessons Nigerian leaders can learn from watching television

Fellow Nigerians, you must be wondering why I chose this title for my column today. If you wait a moment and you want to know the real reason, I shall explain in the next few lines. Television has become a most important platform in the world of media today. Its attraction derives from the simultaneous... Read More

leaders, nigeria, Television

September 13, 2015

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“Past leaders did not fight for personal estates” – Osinbajo

Vice president, Yemi Osinbajo, took a jab at our present crop of leaders, by saying that Nigerian leaders of the past, neither lived nor fought to enrich themselves, or left vast personal estates behind. “But their names and legacies live in the hearts of the people.” Osinbajo said. Osinbajo, stated this at the opening of Northern Reawakening... Read More

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OAU suspends two SUG leaders over N3.8m fight

BREAKING: Buhari meets with APC, PDP leaders

ASUU leaders meet on Monday over FG’s offers

Opinion: Between the compulsive critic & the great leader

PDP leaders meet, vow to rebuild party

Disarm all herdsmen | S’West, S’East, Middle Belt leaders tell FG

The Activism Blog: We are paying very close attention to The Alternative. You should too

We are in full support of a united Nigeria | S’East governors, leaders declare

We don’t see Nnamdi Kanu as a south-east leader of thought – Presidency

Force out girls refusing to be freed, Chibok leaders tell FG

N’Delta: FG still in search of genuine leaders, militants for dialogues – Presidency

Opinion: Ndi Igbo and the need for new leadership

Mark Essien: Letter to the new Country Manager

Simon Kolawale: Blame the leaders — or the followers?

Opinion: We continue to select criminals as leaders

#Impact365: Funmi Iyanda’s NGO has touched over 3,000 lives!

#NationalYouthSummit: The Passion and The Burden

We are also feeling the pains of recession – Saraki

Pius Adesanmi: The soldier who would save Nigeria

Seasoned professionals come to Ibadan to share impeccable ideas at Home Advantage [Evolve]

Opinion: Deconstructing the blackmails and cheap diatribes

Impact365: How Clothe the Child initiative is taking responsibility

Buhari to militants: ‘In the name of Almighty God, take it easy’

Top PDP leaders, 2 ex-ministers arrested

Niger Delta leaders to Avengers: ‘You’re threatening our existence’

#Olayinkamustgo: University of Ibadan students want VC removed

Simon Kolawole: Deregulation, monopoly and change

‘Wike, Fayose, are accidental leaders of PDP’ -APC

Dele Momodu: The lessons Nigerian leaders can learn from watching television

“Past leaders did not fight for personal estates” – Osinbajo

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