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Op-ed Editor October 15, 2016

Ifeoluwa Adedeji: The Nigerian who escapes [NEW VOICES]

by Ifeoluwa Adedeji There is a soft, serious question that many Nigerians who leave the country – in most cases for the first time – have to contend with: when…

Op-ed Editor October 14, 2016

Edwin Okolo: Small deaths [NEW VOICES]

Seventeen was an odd year to die. But I did. It was the first of many small deaths. Seventeen had been brilliant. Seven months before, I'd driven through four countries…

Op-ed Editor October 13, 2016

Bolade Ogunfuye: What life has taught me thus far [NEW VOICES]

by Bolade Ogunfuye Pointers on a few insights I’ve learnt in my not-so-short life. Our education system was built on ideas that existed before we were even exposed to the…

Op-ed Editor October 12, 2016

Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa: Of proposals, wedding fever and forever afters… [NEW VOICES]

by Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa We are right smack in the middle of the "ember’’ months as we like to call them and the year-long wedding season shows no sign of winding…

Op-ed Editor October 11, 2016

Omar-Farouq Edu: The unspoken voices [NEW VOICES]

by Omar-Farouq Edu The definition of the word ‘Fashion’ lives through freedom of expression. It is a way of life that has no limits and yet I am made to…

Op-ed Editor October 10, 2016

Aderonke Adebanjo: Nigerian parents need to know that marriage is not everything [NEW VOICES]

I was having a conversation with a friend recently - one that I've had a few times with different people - and every time I have this conversation, it sparks…

Op-ed Editor October 9, 2016

Oreoluwa Fakorede: For Nigerian men who don’t know the difference between hello and harassment [NEW VOICES]

by Oreoluwa Fakorede Civility is a choice. Maybe you're charming, ethusiastically charming. Sometimes, your effusive charm will not be met with a commensurate response. You may not even receive any…

Op-ed Editor October 8, 2016

Ezinne Ajoku: These mad streets [NEW VOICES]

I’m paranoid about Nigerian streets, no matter the state or area, and no matter the time of day. After all, it was on the pretty empty and tranquil streets of…

Op-ed Editor October 7, 2016

Taiwo Damilola: Bad behaviour is the Nigerian way [NEW VOICES]

by Taiwo Damilola As I sat enjoying the solitude of my flat, a neighbor whom I fondly call Baal, cranked up his stereo, thus disturbing the quiet peace I had…

Op-ed Editor October 6, 2016

Lekan Olanrewaju: The youth will NOT save Nigeria [New Voices]

by Lekan Olanrewaju “The youths, who are supposed to ask their leaders questions are the ones carrying brief cases for them.” Besides the work-free day and a presidential address,…

Op-ed Editor October 5, 2016

Adeboro Odunlami: Say Cheese, sirs [New Voices]

They’ll tell you they love you; your gusto, your courage and the fierceness with which you do your work. They’ll say it with so much energy and conviction; you will…

Op-ed Editor October 4, 2016

Adetoye Sokunbi: You’re not special; you just have internet [New Voices]

Last week, I got an email from who would have been my new boss, that the offer for a writing position at his company was being withdrawn. I had been edgy about…

Isime Esene October 3, 2016

Arit Okpo: Fighting to believe [New Voices]

I love Nigeria. I love Nigeria very much. But many times, I don’t think Nigeria loves me. Nigeria is like that bae who you do everything for and always put…