Blessing Iyamadiken: Love was… [Nigerian Voices]

by Blessing Iyamadiken Love was… Growing up, I wanted a certain degree of love and affection, one that wasn’t just about school fees being paid, or about being fed or housed, as these are the normal things that any child should have. I wanted more, more love, more affection, but most importantly, I wanted peace in... Read More

Nigerian Voices

education, FAMILY, life, Love, nigeria, Relationships

October 17, 2016

The Thread: Room 313 vs Room 315 | When new Nollywood took itself on

New Nollywood is in a tizzy over theft and plagiarism of the creative work Room 315. Wana Udobang, multimedia journalist, poet and filmmaker is butting heads with filmaker, Niyi Akinmolayan over the upcoming release of the short film Room 315. Wana’s argument is that the film is premised on her work Room 313, which is a series... Read More

Agbosiogba, nigeria, Niyi Akinmolayan, Uduak Isong, Wana Udobang

October 17, 2016

Hamzat Lawal: It started when I connected to pain

My Life (series) with Hamzat Lawal “As we have no immediate experience of what other men feel, we can form no idea of the manner in which they are affected, but by conceiving what we ourselves should feel in the like situation.” – Adam Smith. It was one of those rainy days in the... Read More

Activism, Bagega, children, ICEED, MSF, nigeria, Non-profit organisation, pain, socio economic policies, Zamfara

October 17, 2016

Gimba Kakanda: Forgetting Abdulmumin Jibrin

by Gimba Kakanda I was part of a group that met the lone fighter on October 3. It was a mission arranged by a social media community to establish the fact of his conflict with colleagues at the House of Representatives, which has resulted in his suspension for 180 days. The meeting was a re-introduction... Read More

Budget padding, Buhari, corruption, Dogara, Jibrin, legislature, nigeria

October 17, 2016

Buhari saved Nigeria from total destruction – Prof. Sagay

The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee Against Corruption, Prof Itse Sagay on Monday said the emergence of President Muhaamadu Buhari saved Nigeria from collapsing. He spoke at the presentation of the committee’s report on a new legal framework for fighting‎ corruption. He said, “We know of some governors who are not supposed to be there, but found... Read More

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Arrest of judges, destruction, nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof Itse Sagay

October 17, 2016

Ayodele Ibiyemi: The paradox that is Port Harcourt [Nigerian Voices]

by Ayodele Ibiyemi I was privileged to have attended a Federal Government College for my secondary education. In the school, I met people from other tribes, fellow Nigerians whose names I found hard to pronounce but it showed me the side of Nigeria many people I know have never seen. From secondary school, whatever tribe... Read More

Nigerian Voices

corper, Militants, Muslims, nigeria, nysc, Port Harcourt

October 17, 2016

Opinion: Avoiding a mob mentality in Nigeria’s fight against corruption

by Jide Ojo Last weekend, precisely on October 7 and 8, 2016, the unprecedented happened in the history of Nigerian judiciary. Homes of seven Judges were invaded by the operatives of the Department of State Security Services better known as DSS. The exercise which was carried out at night in a Gestapo like fashion led... Read More

corruption, DSS, judges, Judiciary, Mob mentality, nigeria, nigerian constitution, NJC

October 17, 2016

YNaija Editorial: Mr. President, don’t prove your critics right

As he marched to victory at the ballot box at the fourth time of asking and created history in the process, there was a nagging doubt by those who supported the candidacy of Muhammadu Buhari. Was he going to be a messianic figure whose personal reputation for incorruptibility would pave the way for a better... Read More

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Aisha buhari, angela merkel, CBN, Hillary Clinton, Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria, sticky, Theresa May, YNaija Editorial

October 17, 2016

PODCAST: Lekki Wives, PopCentral TV and everything else on Uncensored this week

Ifeoma Areh is creative director of Wildflower PR & Company and Tosin Ajibade is founder of Olorisupergal.com. Together with the host, Chude Jideonwo, they talk about banking institutions producing content, Lekki Wives, PopCentral TV, BattaBox and everything that is important in the Nigerian film and media industry. “We know other brands that actually pushing out Nollywood... Read More

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Chude Jideonwo, friends, Ifeoma Areh, Lekki Housewives, nigeria, OC Ukeje, podcast, TFB, The Film Blog, Tosin Ajibade, uncensored

October 17, 2016

Ogungbesan Adedoyinsola: My mum was forced to marry my father after he raped her [Nigerian Voices]

My name is Ogungbesan Adedoyinsola. I am 20 years old. I was born in Lagos state, Nigeria. And I have lived in Lagos, since I was born. Sometime many years ago, I was diagnosed with cerebral malaria and had serious episodes of convulsions. After undergoing several blood transfusion. My condition became critical, I was in... Read More

Nigerian Voices

children, Marriage, nigeria, poverty, rape, society

October 17, 2016

Opinion: The NJC’s position is very wrong; it is not supported by our laws

by Ugochukwu Nnamdi Ukamba It bears restating that, save for the President, Vice-President, Governors and Deputy Governors who are immune from arrest and criminal prosecution during the term of their office, there is nothing in the constitution or any other enactment that remotely suggest that a judicial officer, who is suspected of committing a crime,... Read More

Buharri, DSS, judges, nigeria, nigerian constitution

October 17, 2016

Arit Okpo: For girls’ everywhere [NEW VOICES]

by Arit Okpo So it was International Day of the Girl Child recently, a day set aside to celebrate the girl child around the world and showcase her unique potential and ability. Of course a day like this leads one to deep contemplation – there is a lot to celebrate where the female gender is... Read More

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#InternationalGirls day, feminism, girl child, New Voices, nigeria, patriarchy

October 16, 2016

Dear Reuben Abati, Nigeria’s problems are caused by men, not spirits

by Joachim Mac-Ebong Since the end of the Jonathan administration, Reuben Abati has returned to his prolific commentary on Nigerian politics and society, sometimes writing three or four times a week. In all this, he has rarely dwelt on life as Goodluck Jonathan’s media aide. He dabbled into it in the immediate aftermath of leaving... Read More

Aso Rock, Aso villa, Aso Villa's spiritual side, Femi Adesina, Femi Fani-Kayode, nigeria, Presidency, reuben abati, sticky

October 16, 2016

Omoigui Osasogie: Do music that impacts positively on our youth [NEXT]

by Omoigui Osasogie Music is a form of entertainment whether secular or religious. According to the Oxford dictionary, music is an arrangement of sounds of one or more voices or instruments. Thoughts and emotions could be expressed through music. It allows deep expressions especially the traditional songs. Music is globally regarded as the food of... Read More

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africa, enetertainment, King Sunny Ade, Music, musicians, nigeria, wizkid, youth

October 16, 2016

Femi Aribisala: What does God want?

by Femi Aribisala We claim to be Christians, but don’t have a new heart. If you have been to some churches lately, you can be forgiven if you conclude the one thing God wants from believers is our money. Every trick or witchcraft is used in the churches today to squeeze money from church-goers in... Read More

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article of faith, Christians, Church, Demonic Christians, Faith, Femi Aribisala, God, Jesus, nigeria, Religion

October 16, 2016

Opinion: Pres. Buhari must listen to his wife, Aisha

by Sumner Shagari Sambo President Muhammadu Buhari is a difficult man to deal with, if in doubt….ask Aisha Buhari, his wife. The woman should be celebrated for being a good wife that tells her husband the home truth both at home and abroad. No one must muzzle Mrs. Buhari for expressing her frustrations to her... Read More

Aisha buhari, feminism, Marriage, nigeria, patriarchy, president buhari

October 16, 2016

Nike Ladokun: The wake up call [Nigerian Voices]

by Nike Ladokun Ever since I was 16years old, I’ve always been a firm believer of the ‘you’re better off not knowing’ philosophy until recently. 27th of September 2016 will always be a reminder for me not to take life for granted and also not to let the scars of my past dictate my decisions... Read More

Nigerian Voices

breast cancer awareness, cancer scare, health challenges, nigeria, specialist hospitals, survivors

October 16, 2016

Nigeria is walking in the wilderness – Gowon

Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon on Saturday said Nigeria is “walking in the wilderness.” Gowon said this at the thanksgiving service to commemorate 20th anniversary of “Nigeria Prays”, a prayer movement for the country in Abuja. Gowon, however said the country is only facing temporary challenges which will soon be forgotten. He urged Nigerians to... Read More

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nigeria, Nigeria Prays, wilderness, Yakubu Gowon

October 15, 2016

A poem on President Buhari’s #TheOtherRoom

by Soyombo Ayomikun The Other Room! 1. Where ambitions May be Quashed, Where the gods of passion Ravenously devour, Where sweat Drips and Drops, The Other Room! 2. Where snores Erupt, Where ‘subconscious’ Reigns supreme, Where hearts embrace In sweet flowery dreams, A daily witness Of our stark Nakedness, The Other Room! 3. Our fore-fathers... Read More

angela merkel, nigeria, President Buhari's gaffe

October 15, 2016

Manasseh Egedegbe: If we must sell NLNG assets – here’s how much they should go for

by Manasseh Egedegbe Nigeria LNG Limited has been in the news for the past few weeks. This was a result of the recommendation that came from somewhere about selling some national assets to plug some of the hole Nigeria has found itself because of the recession and low oil price. As for me, I have... Read More

nigeria, nlng, Oil industry, Sale of assets, Tony Attah

October 15, 2016

Opinion: What’s behind Africa’s growing love for digital finance?

by Calvin Ebun-Amu 2007, Kenya’s dominant cellular provider, Safaricom, launched M-Pesa. The service allowed users to send and receive digital payments anywhere in the country as easy as sending a text message. With M-Pesa, customers store money in their mobile wallet which they use to make deposits, pay for goods and services in brick and... Read More

banks, digital finance, Finance, M-Pesa, nigeria

October 15, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode: Reuben Abati’s ‘spiritual side of the villa’ and Buhari’s ‘kitchen wife’

by Femi Fani-Kayode I read Reuben Abati’s excellent write-up titled “The Spiritual Side Of Aso Villa” and I concur with his submissions. I worked in the Villa for three years as President Olusegun Obasanjo’s spokesman on public affairs and a lot of very strange things happened there. Amongst them is the fact that the two... Read More

Aisha buhari, Aso Villa's spiritual side, Buhari, Femi Fani-Kayode, nigeria, Obasanjo, president buhari, reuben abati

October 15, 2016

Olusegun Adeniyi: Arrest of the untouchables

by Olusegun Adeniyi Following allegations of corruption, there was a massive arrest of Judges in Indonesia in May this year. But it was not a big public issue, essentially because the country has a history of dealing with such cases. For instance, in July 2014, Indonesia’s anti-corruption court sentenced the former head of the country’s Constitutional... Read More

Buhari's book, DSS, John Paden, nigeria, president buhari

October 15, 2016

Eketi Edima Ette: A case of the ex with no conscience

by Eketi Edima Ette Except for that Nnwanna that used my heart to play kalo kalo, I’ve been blessed with good exes. They are people I’m happy to do business with, call every now and we’re still good friends. Some exes are from hell, no doubt about that. Those one you do all in your... Read More

Cheaters, exes, Marriage, nigeria, relationship

October 15, 2016

Perez Tigidam: Can we just stop poor people from having sex, please?

by Perez Tigidam The awkward thing about the poor man is that he lacks the means to the luxuries and pleasantries of life so his only entertainment is sex. He spills semen indiscreetly and replicates the earth innumerably. No, the poor man’s strength cannot be attributed to the many children he has. As a matter... Read More

children, Marriage, nigeria, Poor people, population control

October 15, 2016

Aziza Uko: Mimiko, the man I wish would lead Nigeria someday

by Aziza Uko No class of Nigerians suffers from prejudicial generalization like our political leaders. From classrooms, to newsrooms, to boardrooms to living rooms, wherever Nigerians meet they are most likely talking about bad political leadership in the country. I believe that there’s no country in Africa, and possibly the world, whose potential for greatness... Read More

governors, Mimiko, nigeria, Ondo State

October 15, 2016

Charly Boy: I spoke with my dad about corruption – our legal tender

by Charly Boy A couple of nights ago, I had a seance (talking with the dead) with my two Virgins. I had to talk to the incorruptible, The Lord Denin/Socrates of the Supreme Court, the one who taught me humility, contentment and the fact that wealth does not guarantee happiness for it is impermanent. He... Read More

chinua achebe, corruption, justice oputa, nigeria

October 15, 2016

Mubarak Aminu: Looking beyond the challenges of insecurity in Northern Nigeria [NEXT]

by Mubarak Aminu As a Northerner when you travel to the Southern part of Nigeria, the way people view the region is totally different from the way you think, people there think the north is totally on rampage with insurgency and religious conflicts which causes economic instability in the region. The title of this article... Read More

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boko haram, Buhari, media outlets, nigeria, north

October 15, 2016

Dele Momodu: A good lady in the presidential villa

by Dele Momodu “He who finds a wife finds a good thing…” – PROVERBS 18: 22 Fellow Nigerians, please forget the shakara of all men who try to act macho, most men are ultimately controlled by their wives, and sometimes girlfriends. Right from the Biblical Genesis, women had always known their enormous power and they’ve... Read More

Aisha buhari, BBC, Buhari, feminism, nigeria, patriarchy, sticky

Blessing Iyamadiken: Love was… [Nigerian Voices]

The Thread: Room 313 vs Room 315 | When new Nollywood took itself on

Hamzat Lawal: It started when I connected to pain

Gimba Kakanda: Forgetting Abdulmumin Jibrin

Buhari saved Nigeria from total destruction – Prof. Sagay

Ayodele Ibiyemi: The paradox that is Port Harcourt [Nigerian Voices]

Pius Adesanmi: Nigeria is hampered by visionless leaders

Opinion: Avoiding a mob mentality in Nigeria’s fight against corruption

YNaija Editorial: Mr. President, don’t prove your critics right

PODCAST: Lekki Wives, PopCentral TV and everything else on Uncensored this week

Ogungbesan Adedoyinsola: My mum was forced to marry my father after he raped her [Nigerian Voices]

Opinion: The NJC’s position is very wrong; it is not supported by our laws

Arit Okpo: For girls’ everywhere [NEW VOICES]

Dear Reuben Abati, Nigeria’s problems are caused by men, not spirits

Omoigui Osasogie: Do music that impacts positively on our youth [NEXT]

Femi Aribisala: What does God want?

Opinion: Pres. Buhari must listen to his wife, Aisha

Nike Ladokun: The wake up call [Nigerian Voices]

Nigeria is walking in the wilderness – Gowon

A poem on President Buhari’s #TheOtherRoom

Manasseh Egedegbe: If we must sell NLNG assets – here’s how much they should go for

Opinion: What’s behind Africa’s growing love for digital finance?

Femi Fani-Kayode: Reuben Abati’s ‘spiritual side of the villa’ and Buhari’s ‘kitchen wife’

Olusegun Adeniyi: Arrest of the untouchables

Eketi Edima Ette: A case of the ex with no conscience

Perez Tigidam: Can we just stop poor people from having sex, please?

Aziza Uko: Mimiko, the man I wish would lead Nigeria someday

Charly Boy: I spoke with my dad about corruption – our legal tender

Mubarak Aminu: Looking beyond the challenges of insecurity in Northern Nigeria [NEXT]

Dele Momodu: A good lady in the presidential villa

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