Opinion: How things change gradually and then suddenly, sometimes

The Thread: Let Twitter Nigeria prepare you for NYSC camp

Congratulations, Otondos. You have finally come of age for that rite of passage every educated Nigerian adult must necessarily participate in, if not, no work. Rejoice. Not too fast, there’s a lot you need to know. Best to start with the essentials you need for camp, and no, we are not talking about extra batteries... Read More

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Opinion: Tackling the cyber security challenges in Nigeria

by Calvin Ebun-Amu As African states continue to transform into cashless societies, more criminals morph into faceless predators lurking through the deep depths of cyberspace. Nigerians reportedly lost $450m to digital fraud. More recently, the South African financial institution Standard Bank reportedly lost 300 million rands to ATM “heists” in Japan. Fighting Fraud The Central... Read More

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Dear youth corper, here’s ALL you really need to take to NYSC camp

The National Youth Service Corps has announced today that prospective corps members can now print out Call-Up letters via the online portal. Usually, for most people this is troubling news. It’s Tuesday and if you are in the first stream, you’ll need to pack up and go wherever you’ve been posted to by Thursday, the 24th.... Read More

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Opinion: Akwa Ibom governor, Udom Emmanuel, has achieved nothing. He should “dakkada”

by Enenim Ubon Since the return of democracy to Nigeria in 1999, Akwa Ibom state has been among the very few states lucky enough to have governors that can be said to have performed to an above average level. From Architect(Obong) Victor Bassey Attah (1999 – 2007) to Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, these men had... Read More

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Opinion: #NotTooYoungToRun | The dynamics of political power ( Pt. 2)

by Jude ‘Feranmi Let me start with the motive for acquiring political power as I never really answered that in the first part of this article. At the core of anyone’s aspirations of political power is a longing to impose his/her own ideas on the rest of the people, either for good or for bad.... Read More

LABAF, AFRIFF and Ake Festival all in one week

Festivals are the most realistic means of showcasing what a nation has to offer in terms of culture. Be it fashion, film, books, arts, or food; there is no better time to lure foreigners into a country to treat them to a feast of what each of its different cultural sectors have to offer. Without... Read More

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Cheta Nwanze: Nigerian banks should be held for murder

by Cheta Nwanze This tweet, a few months ago, brought home to me, just how horrible Nigerian banks, and/or their staff, could be. Bank account details, are pieces of information that are so deeply personal, that in a civilised country, only an order from a Federal court can make those details to be divulged, even... Read More

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The Thread: This is how Nigerians are adjusting to the recession

Recession is not just a word, as the assertions below will reveal. Mrs. Obiageli Ezekwesili, co-founder of Transparency International, has asked Nigerians what they are doing to adjust to the recession. Here’s what they had to say: I wish to curate the best ideas that citizens have adopted in adjusting to the Recession. Do YOU... Read More

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The Thread: When did recession become real for you?

In July this year, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun announced that Nigeria was technically in a recession. Since that time, things have gone from bad to worse, particularly for goods and services. Forex has been scarce, so much so that the Federal Government has tried shutting down unregistered bereau de change operators across the country because it... Read More

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YNaija Editorial: Gov. Oshiomhole’s immoral pension

As NLC President, Adams Oshiomhole was on the side of the common man, taking government to task on issues of the welfare of workers. It was this credibility he drew on to become the governor of Edo State in 2008 after a protracted court battle, won a second term and eventually installed his successor, Godwin... Read More

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‘I want people to say someday that it’s because of Beatrice that they didn’t give up’ | Leading Ladies Africa interviews Beatrice Ndung’u

Starting out her career as a PR and Marketing guru, Beatrice has gone on to launch as string of successful media businesses. Her passion is to empower people, especially the youth, and she is determined to be the best she can be in a that she does. In our interview with her, Beatrice tells us... Read More

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Opinion: Governor Ugwuanyi and Enugu workers

by Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye Enugu State Governor, Mr. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, has enjoyed a rather impressive portrayal in the media since he assumed office. I have seen several articles parroting his “marvelous achievements” and some of the articles have even found their way to my email box for publication on my blog – which I published even... Read More

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Opinion: The Donald Trump paradox

by Ugochukwu Nnamdi Ukamba It is a difficult pill to swallow but one that must be swallowed nonetheless –barring any unforeseen circumstances, Donald Trump would, in January 2017, be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States of America, having won the presidential election against Hillary in an election cycle that was filled... Read More

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Opinion: It’s time to outlaw ‘jungle justice’ in Nigeria

by Tony Ogunlowo For as long as one can remember there has always been ‘jungle justice’ in Nigeria. All it takes is for somebody to shout ‘ole’ (thief) and anybody seen running away – the suspect or not – is apprehended, subject to a kangaroo court before being beaten mercilessly to a pulp – or even... Read More

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Entertainment Roundup: Kanye West to Jay Z: “I know you got killers, please don’t send them at my head” | More stories

Here is a quick roundup of all the stories that made news on the entertainment scene in Nigeria and beyond over the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this morning. Harrysong announces his own new record label, Alter Plate He was signed to Five Star music label and... Read More

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Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa: The intern movie and my random reflections [NEW VOICES]

by Ayodotun Rotinmi-Akinfewa I recently saw the ‘’Intern’ movie and I liked it. Why? It subtly underscores some issues and themes I’ve been obsessed with over the years: Age and Experience, Life/Career Transition, Entrepreneurship, Image, Attitude, Modern day realities and the opportunities therein, how the today’s realities affect the family and the list goes on.... Read More

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Femi Fani-Kayode: A birthday message to President Goodluck Jonathan

by Femi Fani-Kayode Happy 59th birthday to President Goodluck Jonathan, a man of honor and peace and one that has brought so much joy and hope to millions. You have proved to the world that African leaders can be competent, kind, gentle, humane and selfless. You have everything to be proud of and much still... Read More

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November 20, 2016

“Nigerians are yearning and crying for your return…” | Our top 10 quotes from last week

What a week it was! Most of our favourite vocal personalities were on top of their game and a few usually silent ones somehow got enlisted in the gang. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar topped headlines throughout the week as he suddenly became very talkative and there are lots of speculations that he might be... Read More

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November 20, 2016

Dele Momodu: The second coming of Goodluck Jonathan

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, before I get into my main gist of today, let me quickly apologise for my inability to write this column last week. Truth is I had a mental block, pure and simple. Contrary to speculations that I couldn’t write because my great heroine, Hillary Clinton, lost her election, I was... Read More

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The Thread: “We’re about to amputate the legs of an 11-day-old baby…”

It is sad to hear that in 2016 in Nigeria, going to the hospital is a last resort for many. @tunji_olalere is sharing how a number of people have had to undergo amputations because rather than take injuries that would not cost much to resolve at hospitals, they took it to traditional bone setters, who... Read More

Re: Where is Discardious? It is making progress

by Grace Ihejiamaizu I currently serve as Team Charis coach and write this response on their behalf. Your article, questioning the existence of Discardious is not out of place. If I were in your position, I would ask the same questions. It is true that Team Charis emerged winners of the 2015 Technovation Challenge, the... Read More

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Reno Omokri: How Nigeria under Buhari became the butt of jokes in Africa

by Reno Omokri Sometimes, I wish President Muhammadu Buhari would have been as proficient in arresting Nigeria’s recession as he is in arresting his critics! How I pray that this administration was as eloquent at announcing to the public what it has done as it is expert in informing the public what it is that... Read More

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Farooq Kperogi: Buhari’s phantom $500m donation to Clinton’s campaign

by Farooq A. Kperogi In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s emergence as America’s president-elect, fringe, dodgy, clickbaity Nigerian websites have invented a transparently fake but wildly viral story that President Muhammadu Buhari donated $500 million to the Hillary Clinton Presidential Campaign, and that this “fact” would strain relations between Nigeria and the United States next... Read More

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Opinion: Fayose at 56 | Celebrating the rock of Nigeria’s heartbeat

by Jude Ndukwe The day was Wednesday, October 19, 2016. The venue was the Democracy Park at Akure, Ondo State. The occasion was the much anticipated flag-off of the Eyitayo Jegede SAN governorship campaign for Ondo State. I was there even as the arena was filled to capacity with dignitaries and admirers. Speaker after speaker... Read More

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Opinion: Our collective definition of justice in Nigeria

by Rahaman Abiola Toheeb There is something sinister about the way we think and about our collective definition and understanding of the word ‘justice’ as a country. When you, a patriot with some modicum of common sense take a critical look into the scope by which different interpretations are being read into justice, you conclude that... Read More

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Review: Joke Silva’s ‘Heartbeat: The Musical’ got me sold on theatre

by John Ogah Sitting in the theatre of the Muson Centre with the lights off and the powerful voice of Olu Jacobs welcoming everyone to the drama musical that was about to begin, I had no expectations. I had never been for a drama show before, but I had always heard of how amazing theatre... Read More

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Special report: The mob action in Orile is one grisly incident too many

by Usman Alabi Early this week the internet was inundated with a video showing a young man said to be seven-years-old been beaten and eventually set ablaze for allegedly stealing garri, a Nigerian staple. At first, it was difficult to track the exact place where the incident took place, and many were led to believe... Read More

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Why Nigeria should not play in the World Cup – Dalung

The Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung has said Nigeria does not need to participate in the World Cup, if the nation cannot win the tournament, Vanguard reports. Dalung was quoted as saying this in an interview with Voice of America on Friday. Dalung was quoted to have said Nigeria should only participate... Read More

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Album review: Phyno’s The Playmaker is big, sprawling and messy

by Okon Ekpo In the years since he first dropped Ghost Mode and tasted mainstream success, Phyno has ridden the crests and troughs of the local rapper movement and has emerged triumphant, easily recognizable as one of the biggest stars in the country. The fact that he raps or sings predominantly in the Igbo has been... Read More