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Octagon Session: The ‘Motivational’ leader vs the ‘Instructional’ leader
Welcome to The Octagon. We appreciate you taking time out to Join this Chat Session. We have two moderators in the room who will only offer guidance where necessary. Please…
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The Thread: The Osun New Media assistant came on Twitter to invite trouble this morning
The political class in Nigeria is an entitled bunch. They expect our gratitude for building roads, paying salaries, and everything else we put them in that office to undertake. This…
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Opinion: The violence of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, explained
by Fu'ad Lawal Park there! Inner light!” This is not meditation. This is a Nigerian checkpoint scenario. I asked 10 people about the first experience they remember having with armed…
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Opinion: How the youth can take over leadership in Nigeria
by Adelaja Adeoye. I carefully x-rayed the political climes in Nigeria since the advent of Democracy. I intentionally omitted the pre-1999 period for obvious reasons. We are all aware that…
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We have your receipt: Between Fayose and the APC – 2018 is just around the corner
Since the PDP's failure to retain their dominance of Ondo state, Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state who unfortunately remains the only PDP governor in the Southwest has been uncomfortable…
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#TheExperienceReport: Pastor Paul’s message yesterday? Christians have to join politics – but we have questions
You know we love Pastor Paul Adefarasin. And if we didn’t love him before, the annual gift of The Experience completely sealed it. But let’s unpack his message at the…
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Opinion: Bridging the divide between analog leaders and digital natives in Africa for viable tech development
by Damilola Faustino Leadership is one of the biggest failures of the African continent. It is unfortunately blessed with a handful of non-performing and sit-tight leaders who have refused to abdicate…
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Opinion: The cost of political ignorance to Nigerians
by Stephen Oloh If democracy requires an informed citizenry to function well, Nigeria is in serious trouble. Many Nigerians are political ignoramuses. Ordinary people may not know much about public…
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Opinion: From Nigeria to the world, the youth are making a bold statement
by Eta E. Uso On November 22, 2016, the Not Too Young To Run campaign which originated in Nigeria, became a global project via its launch at the first United Nations…
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Reuben Abati: Goodbye, Fidel Castro
by Reuben Abati The death of Fidel Castro was long expected and when it finally came on Friday night, there was very little surprise across the world. He was 90,…
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Harmony Levin: Memoirs of an amateur African [NEXT]
by Harmony Levin "Africa is beyond bemoaning the past for its problems.The task of undoing the past is on the shoulders of African leaders themselves with the support of those…
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Opinion: #SultanAt10 | A quiet leader that just was not there
by Peregrino Brimah Amirul Mumineen Sultan Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III is a quiet man. So quiet that it appears he is mostly not there. The esteemed leader of Nigeria's Muslims does…
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Opinion: President Buhari’s absence at his daughter’s wedding is not an example of modesty
by @paulutho On Friday 28/10/2016, President Buhari's daughter got married in Daura, but the President stayed back in Abuja & some people have been falling over themselves, citing his absence…
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Adeboro Odunlami: Macro leadership from micro people [NEW VOICES]
by Adeboro Odunlami Doys Primary School, Kwara, Ilorin The bell rang for the last time in the day as the pupils gushed out of their classes. I stood back as…
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#Impact365: These professionals are rebuilding rundown schools in Lagos
Established in 2013, HR -in -Action is a human capability development and career leadership social enterprise located in Lagos, Nigeria. In this interview with YNaija's #Impact365 series, Oladunni Afolabi tells…
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The Thread: Is international exposure a prerequisite for change in Nigeria?
Social commentator and music analyst, Tola Sarumi who tweets as @AfroVII caused a bit of ruckus on Twitter today when she posted a thread about international exposure being a requisite…
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Nigerian Entrepreneurship Summit & Honours (NESH) to celebrate the best Nigerian entrepreneurs
Leading lights of Nigerian entrepreneurship and the public sector will converge at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos on October 6, 2016 for the inaugural Nigeria and Entrepreneurship Summit & Honours…
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Opinion: 15 things you can do as a youth to make Nigeria better overnight
by Jude ‘Feranmi “Nigeria can be DIFFERENT if we decide to DO what it takes and I believe that Young Nigerians can Make Nigeria Better Overnight if we so wish!”…
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President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative face to face event 2016
The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was founded by President Barack Obama with the goal of encouraging the growth and advancement of young Leaders across Africa. The Face to Face…
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Chocolate City President, Audu Maikori Talks@Google
Audu Maikori, founder and President of Chocolate City Entertainement group, was recently hosted by Google as a guest on its talk series Talk@Google. Talks@Google is a series of presentations by invited speakers…
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‘I don’t need a godfather…’ | Dayo Israel on why he is #NotTooYoungToRun
In recent times, a new campaign, #NotTooYoungToRun advocating for the reduction of the age restrictions placed on Nigerians planning to run for an elected office within the country is fast…
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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…
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OBJ says PDP is dying – here are 4 reasons why he’s exactly the cause
by Olaoniye Roqueebah Following the last PDP gathering, (inauguration was it?), claims about the country’s main opposition party have been making rounds and we all know who started it don’t we?…
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Opinion: Why #NotTooYoungToRun Bill should be passed now
by Jude Feranmi In the last article on this series, I talked about the glass ceiling that is at the core of the many factors responsible for the myriad of…
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Opinion: In caution of an Emperor and his penchant for fiscal irresponsibility
By Chukwunonso Ezeani Beyond the impression of a fiscally buoyant state bling bling Governor, Dr. Willie Obiano of Anambra State would normally sell, plenty new facts indicate that concerted efforts…
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NTA to broadcast youth entrepreneurship summit and expo Nigeria 2016 live, VP to deliver keynotes
Palm3 Strategy, in partnership with Zenera Consulting and Africa’s largest television network, the Nigerian Television Authority, today announced that the Youth Entrepreneurship Summit and Expo would be broadcast LIVE on…
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APC to beg Ribadu for help on war against corruption
The All Progressives Congress has revealed that efforts are being made to return former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to the ranks of the ruling party…
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‘Throw open the doors of jail, I shall be a happy guest’ – Saraki
President of the Nigerian Senate, Bukola Saraki, on Monday, alleged that there is a government within the government of President Muhammadu Buhari that is using the executive power to carry…
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5 things to know about Open Government Partnership, as Nigeria joins
In a bid to further legitimize its anti-corruption, the federal government has signed Nigeria up for the Open Government Partnership. With the confirmation of Nigeria's membership of the initiative, Nigeria…
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The Explainer: Why Fayose’s war on ‘Fulani herdsmen’ is misguided
Ayodele Fayose is a man you can always trust to speak his mind. He has been one of the most vocal governors around, especially in his criticism of the Muhammadu…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy