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Op-ed Editor May 27, 2017

Tribute: Giant strides of the ‘Ajele’ Aregbesola at 60!

by abiodun KOMOLAFE Two major factors influenced my decision to support Rauf Aregbesola, especially, in his reelection bid as governor of the State of Osun in 2014 and I think they are…

Op-ed Editor May 10, 2017

Opinion: National Open University and the failure of leadership

by Patrick Omoregie My attention was drawn on May 1st to an article published on the ongoing crisis at the National University of Nigeria written by a social commentator Ahmed…

Op-ed Editor May 1, 2017

The Thread: Peter Obi, Nigeria’s beloved

Having served as Governor of Anambra state successfully, Peter Obi, has become one of Nigeria's foremost personalities. He brought the house down at The Platform, a church based programme organised…

Op-ed Editor April 29, 2017

The Thread: All the leaders who caused Nigeria’s problem

Political Twitter NG is such an interesting playground when it's not tedious. Nigerians can be found there putting on any of these caps where they serve- expert, analyst, overlord. One…

Op-ed Editor April 28, 2017

The Thread: Obama had an incredible first 100 days compared to Trump [PHOTOS]

Lover, family man, patriot, President Obama's 100 days in office tell the tale of a sure-footed leader who was focused on getting the job done. And he did get the…

Oludolapo Adelana April 27, 2017

I greeted the Ooni of Ife the Lagos way, I didn’t snub him – Oba Akiolu

by Dolapo Adelana The Oba of Lagos, HRM Oba Rilwan Akiolu has said he did not snub the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi at an event as widely speculated…

Op-ed Editor April 27, 2017

Opinion: Ooni of Ife v Oba of Lagos- Matters arising

by Olatunde Bakare Yesterday, a video showing a mild drama between the Ooni of Ife and the Oba of Lagos surfaced online wherein the latter snubbed the courtesies extended to him…

Oludolapo Adelana April 20, 2017

Buhari must lead physically, not through a cabal – Fayose

by Dolapo Adelana Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose has said it was high time President Muhammadu Buhari governed the nation himself and not through "surrogates or a cabal" behind the scene.…

Op-ed Editor April 1, 2017

Letter to the son of man: Is stomach infrastructure really the way forward?

by Adeojo Kolawole Adeyemi Hannibal Dear Son of Man, How best can I express my disappointment in our dispositions as a nation than this little space afforded me to…

Op-ed Editor March 31, 2017

Opinion: African youth and the challenge of mentorship

by Amanam Hillary Umo-Udofia King Alexander the Great after he had conquered so many nations said, “there is still more world to conquer!” This statement stands true for our youths…

Op-ed Editor March 28, 2017

The Thread: Is Buhari’s administration shortsighted?

Call: "APC" Response: "Change" Call: "PDP" Response: "Fresh Air" Then Call:"PDP" Response:"Change the Change" Party politics have always been attached to catchy slogans and even catchier jingles. This is what…

Op-ed Editor March 25, 2017

Reno Omokri: El Rufai’s vindication of Jonathan

by Reno Omokri Recently, I had cause to read the memorandum to President Muhammadu Buhari by his mini-me, Malam Nasir El-Rufai, the governor of Kaduna State. All I can say…

Op-ed Editor March 13, 2017

Peregrino Brimah: Buhari not yet coherent enough to lead

Peregrino Brimah We have been waiting for 50 days to hear from our president. We have been kept in the dark with no clue as to his state of…

Op-ed Editor March 11, 2017

Pius Adesanmi: Thoughts on President Buhari’s medical advice to Nigerians

by Pius Adesanmi From what I've seen thus far, President Buhari's return is being framed as a short convalescent respite in Abuja before he returns for "further checks" in London.…

Op-ed Editor March 9, 2017

The Thread: In Africa, here’s how Nigeria is leading from behind

Nigeria is supposed to be the giant of Africa. But is she? Henry Okelue explains why we are deceiving ourselves about Nigeria's standing in the comity of African nations. Do…

Op-ed Editor March 7, 2017

Opinion: Africa- a country beyond itself

by Philips Chidumebi The world as we know is made up of seven continents, each unique to itself and having their own patterns, traits and culture. Every nation in…

Oludolapo Adelana March 3, 2017

People told me I will be Nigeria’s last president – Obasanjo

by Dolapo Adelana Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has said he was once told that he will be the last president of Nigeria. Obasanjo said this in a recent interview to…

Roqeebah February 28, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 28th of February

Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now!

Op-ed Editor 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…

Op-ed Editor February 25, 2017

The Thread: This extended holiday proves why Buhari is a good leader

Still on the subject of Osinbajo's progress in the past one month, Pamela Braide says that it's all down to Buhari's deputy picks down through the years. Apparently, Buhari has always…

Op-ed Editor February 24, 2017

Letter from the son of man: Nigerians are not the problem

by ‘Lakunle Jaiyesimi Dear Hannibal, It is sad that the world, as used to be, has changed or keeps changing. Though, maybe this change is expected as there…

Op-ed Editor February 22, 2017

The Thread: Dear future president, here’s your memo

As Nigeria grapples with her president's absence and all other matters plaguing the country currently, poet and public speaker, @Juliet Kego has a few words for the nation's future president,…

Op-ed Editor February 16, 2017

The Thread: Buhari’s disdain for Nigerians did not start today

The brouhaha over President Buhari's health continues to simmer as the president and his aides adopt a mum's-the-word stance, whilst the upper political hierarchy fly to London for photo-ops to…

Op-ed Editor February 15, 2017

Tunde Leye: Can we aspire to China’s greatness by banning Danfos?

by Tunde Leye I was quietly going through my twitter timeline all bright and sparky when I stumbled on this chart comparing the GDP of Nigeria to that of China…

Op-ed Editor January 30, 2017

Opinion: The President is dead, again

by Omolara Saheed Nigerian Presidents are arguably the most frequent targets of death hoaxes. From President Obasanjo to the Late Yar’adua and now President Buhari, the death rumours continue to…

Isime Esene January 29, 2017

Opinion: The shape of the new Biafra

by Chilee Agunanna. At the risk of sounding vulgar, I wish to apply this Igbo proverb here: “Kinsmen are like the hairs around the anus, they can neither be shaved…

Op-ed Editor January 28, 2017

Dele Momodu: Who wants President Buhari dead?

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, please allow me to say wherever two or more Nigerians are gathered these days the topic of discussion must, naturally, dovetail to our dear President’s…

Roqeebah January 15, 2017

Still on the Matter: We slept on it but woke up to an Ajimobi that is still wrong, wrong, wrong

The last time students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology took to the streets to protest their being shut out of campus and their studies, the strike action had just…

Op-ed Editor 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…