The Thread: This is how Nigeria crushes dreams

Nigerians are fond of pointing to “our leaders” as the basis of all our country’s woes, but isn’t that passing the buck? These “our leaders” do not fall from the sky; they emerge from among us. So “we the people” bear the blame for the crop of leaders we have. Furthermore, “our leaders”, who once... Read More

Opinion

corruption, dreams, Governance, Leadership, nigeria, The Thread

November 6, 2017

Pepsi reveals shortlist of potential #NoShakinCarryGo2Dubai winners

Lucky 10 to emerge at Live draw 114 Pepsi fans are one step closer to enjoying an all-expense paid 3-day vvip trip to Dubai this November for the One Africa Music Fest and this is all in the spirit of the Pepsi No Shakin Carry Go Movement. The One Africa Music Fest is the biggest musical... Read More

Partners

#NoShakinCarryGo2Dubai, #OneNigeriaMusicFest, #TiwaSavage, Davido, dubai, Houston, London, Newyork, nigeria, pepsi, Tekno, Texas, wizkid

November 6, 2017

Fisayo Soyombo: Getting Buhari out in 2019 is not enough

by ‘Fisayo Soyombo There are numerous disgruntled Muhammadu Buhari supporters straddling the social media space. Worried by a series of controversies in a government they placed high hopes in, many of Buhari’s supporters are penitent. “Throwback to when I used my bike to campaign for Buhari preaching change. God forgive me,” one named ‘Hur’... Read More

Opinion

2019 Elections, Buhari, jonathan, nigeria, opinion, Politics

November 5, 2017

RE: Islamisation plot is real, CAN tells Osinbajo

by Olusegun Adedeji My attention has been brought to the news story credited to the leadership of the South-South zone of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) that President Muhammadu Buhari is planning to Islamize Nigeria. Chairman of the Christian group, Archbishop God-Dowell Avwomakpa, in a news report in The Vanguard Newspaper was credited to... Read More

Opinion

”Islamization” agenda, Buhari, CAN, nigeria, opinion, Osinbajo

November 4, 2017

How will Ekwueme’s absence affect Anambra’s elections?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Dr Alex Ekwueme is, as a matter of fact, the most valuable living political personality of South Eastern Nigeria. His place in history as the first elected Vice President is assured, even if that tenure was cut short by a coup led by the man who has now approved his medical... Read More

Opinion

Anambra elections, Buhari, Ekwueme, nigeria, Story of the day

November 4, 2017

The Thread: Nigerians give reasons why the masses are celebrating Tinubu’s son’s death

When Asiwaju lost his son on the 1st of November, part of Twitter Nigeria rejoiced. Some persons quipped that the great strategist had used his son for ritual sacrifice. Others stoutly refused to commiserate with the bereaved. See below: Tinubu Lost His Son Because of Spiritual Sacrifice That Follows Those In Power or dose Who... Read More

Opinion

bola tinubu, death, nigeria, Politics, Rich vs Poor, The Thread

November 4, 2017

The Thread: “It’s an insult to all Igbos” “There should be limits to propaganda” | TwitterNG is furious with Buhari

President Buhari has mananged to annoy Nigerians again. It would appear his administration is infamous for making political missteps, the latest being Buhari’s announcement on social media approving mediacle treatment abroad for the former Vice President Alex Ekwueme. President @MBuhari has approved the immediate medical treatment of former Vice-President, Dr Alex Ekwueme, outside Nigeria. 1/... Read More

Opinion

Alex Ekwueme, Buhari, nigeria, Politics, The Thread, TwitterNG

November 4, 2017

Opinion: Buhari and his government of “Fugithieves”

By Jude Ndukwe The frequency of scandals bedevilling the Buhari administration in recent times would require an app to keep track of them. It certainly is beyond human capacity to do so. While Nigerians were yet to grapple with the dirty details coming from the $25bn NNPC saga and the obvious crass lack of corporate... Read More

Opinion

Buhari, corruption, maina, nigeria, opinion, Politics

November 4, 2017

Ekweume Abroad: There was a Hospital in Ibom

by Alexander O. Onukwue If only there was a hospital in Nigeria which was built at a cost of N41 billion just two years ago, stuffed with many state-of-the-art medical equipments and staffed by many consultants, perhaps former Vice President, Alex Ekwueme, would not need to be flown abroad for medical treatment. But there is... Read More

Story of the day

Buhari, Ekwueme, Ibom Specialist Hospital, nigeria, Politics

November 4, 2017

Open letter to the Inspector General of Police

by Dr Tony Nwoye’s Campaign RE: Fraudulent impersonation of Evang. Chinedu Obigwe by Chinedu Obidigwe, James Eze and Oliver Okpala and a call to caution Willy Obiano PROTOCOL: It will be recalled that the trio of Chinedu Obidigwe (Special Adviser to Obiano on Political Matters), James Eze (SSA media to Obiano) and Oliver... Read More

Opinion

IGP, nigeria, opinion, Tony Nwoye, Willie Obiano

November 4, 2017

Farooq Kperogi: Unravelling of the corruption in Buhari’s “anti-corruption” fight

by Farooq Kperogi The latest thunderbolt from the Head of Service of the Federation that President Buhari was actually aware of, and perhaps even countenanced, the reinstatement and promotion of Abdulrahseed Maina against her counsel is probably the final nail in the coffin of the Buhari administration’s rib-tickling pretence to being an “anti-corruption” government. “I... Read More

Opinion

Babachir Lawal, corruption, Farooq Kperogi, maina, mustapha, nigeria, opinion, Politics

November 4, 2017

Why the attention over flying former Vice President Ekwueme abroad is noisy

by Alexander O. Onukwue President Buhari, on Friday evening, approved the overseas treatment for currently ailing former Vice President, Dr Alex Ekwueme. Immediately the announcement was made, the knights and ladies of social media socio-political nightwatch let out their weapons with different assortments of accusation towards the President for his latest “disgraceful” and “embarrassing” act.... Read More

Story of the day

Buhari, medical tourism, nigeria, South-East politics, Story of the day, VP Ekwueme

November 4, 2017

Opinion: Restructuring our education system for a better Nigeria

by Temitope Adigun One thing that is peculiar and synonymous to every society in the world is the urge and hunger for progress, living on its own without much dependence on other nations and societies of the world. The struggle requires and demands several efforts to achieve this dream as a nation. When we... Read More

Opinion

education, nigeria, opinion, restructuring

November 4, 2017

Dele Momodu: Who says President Buhari isn’t a politician?

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, I had another privilege of meeting President Muhammadu Buhari two nights ago in Abuja. I had accompanied the former President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama to the Aso Rock Presidential Villa, one of the most expansive and incredibly fortified State Houses on planet Earth. I had not seen the President... Read More

Opinion

2019 Elections, Buhari, nigeria, opinion, Politics

November 3, 2017

Ololade Ajekigbe: 4 popular prejudices you must ignore

by Ololade Ajekigbe “Awon wa’ye wa gbadun ni,” he had said in Yoruba. The spectator’s remarks translate literally to “They came to the world to have fun.” His comments were in response to the auto electrician who had expressed his empathy in that exaggerated manner artisans are known for as he fixed my vehicle. The subject of... Read More

Opinion

bias, nigeria, Ololade Ajekigbe, opinion, Prejudice

November 3, 2017

Opinion: How to solve Nigeria’s substandard school problem

by Odia Iyoha Look around where you are now, what do you see? The probability that you would see at least two schools around where you are currently is higher than the fact that Arsenal would lose in the champions league yet again both very predictable. Schools now compete with sachet water. The... Read More

Opinion

education, nigeria, opinion, schools

November 3, 2017

Opinion: Nigeria’s best hope for 2019 is Abdulrasheed Maina

by Bayo Oluwasanmi In 2019, Nigeria will return to the polls to elect a new president. The ballot will boast the usual cast of characters in the Nigerian political arena. But Nigeria’s best hope for 2019 is Abdulrasheed Maina the erstwhile Chairman, Presidential Task Force on Pension Reforms. His candidacy will challenge the front-runner –... Read More

Opinion

2019 Elections, Abdulrasheed Maina, nigeria, opinion, pension scam, Politics

November 2, 2017

The Thread: How I saved my friend from committing suicide

The Third Mainland bridge in Lagos has become a popular spot for those who want to bring a finality to life. Yet in this country, we credit ourselves with resilience and fortitude, which although accurate does not mean there aren’t people among us- friends, family- who are grappling with issues that make them want to... Read More

Opinion

mental health, nigeria, Relationships, suicide, The Thread

November 2, 2017

The Thread: “Very soon Nigerians will go to hospitals and not find a doctor” | TwitterNG sounds the alarm

According to this thread, a third wave of doctors’ exodus will soon occur. And it doesn’t appear the Federal Government is at all concerned about this issue, not to mention setting in place structures to stop it from happening. This is how bad it is: From a doctor's forum I've been screaming about this for... Read More

Opinion

Buhari, Doctors, education, medical tourism, nigeria, The Thread

November 2, 2017

House of Scraps: How Buhari could get his house back in order

by Alexander O. Onukwue A source in the Presidency has described President Buhari’s reaction to the pre-FEC face-off between Winifred Oyo-Ita and Abba Kyari as one of being “embarrassed”, according to Sahara Reporters. The presence of very senior members of Government, including Vice President Osinbajo and Senate President Bukola Saraki, did not deter Mrs Oyo-Ita... Read More

Story of the day

Buhari, nigeria, Politics, Story of the day

November 2, 2017

Femi Fani-Kayode: Vice President Osinbajo has betrayed the Church

by Femi Fani-Kayode Many years ago the irrepressable Hausa leader who hailed from Kano and who was the founder of the radical leftist political party called NEPU, Mallam Aminu Kano, said, “Until the Fulani Emirs are toppled, Northern Nigeria will not know peace”. History has proved him right. The feudal structure of the north and... Read More

Opinion

Ethnic politics, Femi Fani-Kayode, Fulani, nigeria, opinion, Religion

November 2, 2017

FEC Report: Oyo-Ita made a strong case for her innocence

by Alexander O. Onukwue News reports from the Aso Villa council chambers on Tuesday paid much focus on a heated moment between the Head of Service of the Federation, Winifred Oyo-Ita and the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari. Mrs Oyo-Ita, as wells as prominent members of President Buhari’s cabinet, has been at... Read More

Story of the day

Abba Kyari, Buhari, fec, maina, nigeria, Politics, Story of the day

November 2, 2017

Opinion: Why the North East Development Commission must succeed

by Ayodele Adio A few days ago, President Muhammadu Buhari assented to the North East Development Commission bill, a commission with the mandate to receive and manage funds allocated by the federal government and international donor agencies for the resettlement, rehabilitation, integration and reconstruction of roads, houses and business premises of the victims of... Read More

Opinion

boko haram, IDPs, nigeria, North East Development Commission, opinion

November 2, 2017

Moses Ochonu: Buhari’s deception is worse than corruption

by Moses Ochonu Here’s what’s on my mind this morning. Buharists are always asking us to applaud the president for every little tokenist and symbolic gesture even when such a gesture is late, ineffectual, and compelled by public pressure. It’s a form of emotional blackmail of course, but no matter. Because of its track record... Read More

Opinion

Buhari, corruption, moses ochonu, nigeria, opinion

November 2, 2017

Opinion: Dasuki’s memory loss — A $2.1 billion fraud charge can do that to you

by Fredrick Nwabufo Before I go into the meat of this article, let me state this for the purpose of record. The case of Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA), will become one of Nigeria’s unsolved mysteries. His trial will become a poltergeist of how power is exacted for submission and not for justice.... Read More

Opinion

corruption, dasuki, EFCC, GEJ, nigeria, opinion, Politics

November 2, 2017

Olusegun Adeniyi: Buhari, 2019 and the talking drum

by Olusegun Adeniyi One of the most astounding works of Art from Africa is the Yoruba talking drum. It is an hourglass-shaped wood with an inner cavity, covered on both ends by goat skin, and beaten by a curved stick called ‘gongo’. The fact that its pitch can be regulated makes it exceptional as messages... Read More

Opinion

2019 Elections, Buhari, nigeria, Olusegun Adeniyi, opinion, Politics

November 1, 2017

Fayose is the leader Nigeria really needs – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has hailed Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose for officially declaring his presidential ambition. It said this in a letter sent to the governor and signed by the National General Secretary, Rev. Dr. Musa Asake. CAN advised the governor not to be distracted by people who have nothing good to... Read More

The News Blog

Ayodele Fayose, CAN, leader, nigeria, president

November 1, 2017

We must resolve never to allow another war – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said Nigeria must no be allowed to witness another civil war. Buhari said this his remarks at the inauguration of the Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration 2018 Emblem and Appeal Fund which was held in the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. What he said: It was worthwhile to honour... Read More

The News Blog

civil war, nigeria, nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari

October 31, 2017

Opinion: How Nigerians are losing millions of dollars through cryptocurrency investments

by Philip Obin Why I don’t do money doubling business and only invest and work hard to earn money! Any internet investment scheme promising you more than 24% Return On Investment (ROI) annually is never registered and must not be taken seriously, especially when they are trading with Bitcoins or any other cryptocurrency. *Don’t... Read More

Opinion

bitcoin, cryptocurrency, Internet investments, nigeria, opinion, scams

October 31, 2017

Opinion: Do not be deceived, Corruption is winning. Here is why

by Umar Hassan ‘Corruption is fighting back’. That phrase has long assumed cliché status. As a lot of us have learnt, it is the easiest way to justify a hypocritical war on corruption.Corruption isn’t fighting back when Buhari sits on the SGF probe or refuses to look into how some states are still owing workers... Read More

Aisha buhari, Buhari, corruption, nigeria, opinion

The Thread: This is how Nigeria crushes dreams

Pepsi reveals shortlist of potential #NoShakinCarryGo2Dubai winners

Fisayo Soyombo: Getting Buhari out in 2019 is not enough

RE: Islamisation plot is real, CAN tells Osinbajo

How will Ekwueme’s absence affect Anambra’s elections?

The Thread: Nigerians give reasons why the masses are celebrating Tinubu’s son’s death

The Thread: “It’s an insult to all Igbos” “There should be limits to propaganda” | TwitterNG is furious with Buhari

Opinion: Buhari and his government of “Fugithieves”

Ekweume Abroad: There was a Hospital in Ibom

Open letter to the Inspector General of Police

Farooq Kperogi: Unravelling of the corruption in Buhari’s “anti-corruption” fight

Why the attention over flying former Vice President Ekwueme abroad is noisy

Opinion: Restructuring our education system for a better Nigeria

Dele Momodu: Who says President Buhari isn’t a politician?

Ololade Ajekigbe: 4 popular prejudices you must ignore

Opinion: How to solve Nigeria’s substandard school problem

Opinion: Nigeria’s best hope for 2019 is Abdulrasheed Maina

The Thread: How I saved my friend from committing suicide

The Thread: “Very soon Nigerians will go to hospitals and not find a doctor” | TwitterNG sounds the alarm

House of Scraps: How Buhari could get his house back in order

Femi Fani-Kayode: Vice President Osinbajo has betrayed the Church

FEC Report: Oyo-Ita made a strong case for her innocence

Opinion: Why the North East Development Commission must succeed

Moses Ochonu: Buhari’s deception is worse than corruption

Opinion: Dasuki’s memory loss — A $2.1 billion fraud charge can do that to you

Olusegun Adeniyi: Buhari, 2019 and the talking drum

Fayose is the leader Nigeria really needs – CAN

We must resolve never to allow another war – Buhari

Opinion: How Nigerians are losing millions of dollars through cryptocurrency investments

Opinion: Do not be deceived, Corruption is winning. Here is why

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