Opinion: It’s time for Nigerians to fight

by Habeeb Isiaka The year 1970 represents hope and stability in the history of Nigeria. It was the year that marked the end of the civil war after several millions of people have lost their lives and properties, while hunger and starvation have taken over the country, crime became the order of the day.... Read More

Opinion

biafra, corruption, good governance, Justice, nigeria

October 3, 2017

Reuben Abati: Ambazonia, Biya’s intolerance and internet democracy

by Reuben Abati A Biafra-like agitation for independence has been unfolding in neighbouring Republic of Cameroon since November 2016. The people of Northern and Southern Cameroons under the umbrella of the Southern Cameroons Ambazonia Consortium United Front (SCACUF) finally decided to affirm the independence of the English-speaking sections of Cameroon from the Republic. ... Read More

Opinion

Biya, Cameroon, democracy, nigeria, opinion, reuben abati

October 2, 2017

Olusegun Adeniyi: What exactly do we mean by Nigeria?

by Olusegun Adeniyi Let me begin by sharing this story of a teacher who got lost in a rural area, and please don’t ask me in which country because I don’t know. While still wandering, the teacher saw a farm and went there, hoping he would find someone from whom he could seek direction. Fortunately,... Read More

Opinion

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October 2, 2017

The Thread: The good thing about ASUU strikes

Strikes are a way of life in Nigeria. They are the last resort for organizations seeking to bend the Federal Government to their will, particularly after failed negotiations. From the health sector to the oil and gas sector to the transportation sector and of course, the education sector, the reliance on strike is overwhelming. Of... Read More

Opinion

asuu strike, Chude Jideonwo, education, Labour, Life hacks for students, nigeria, The Thread

October 2, 2017

No country can tell Nigeria what to do about IPOB – FG

The Federal Government has said it does not need the permission of any country to declare the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) a terrorist group. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said this during an interview with Punch on Sunday. What happened: The Military had declared IPOB a terrorist organisation after a... Read More

The News Blog

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October 1, 2017

Here we go… all the cheesy #IndependenceDay photos you don’t want to see

Every year, every landmark event, people, businesses – even those ones you have never heard of – choose to celebrate by producing or posing for thematic photographs which are more often commercially motivated than not and definitely always cheesy. Today, being the 57th anniversary of the Nigerian Independence, the internet has been awash with the... Read More

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October 1, 2017

Your loyalty must be to the govt | Buhari tells troops

Presidentia Muhammadu Buhari has urged the Armed Forces to remain loyal to the country. Buhari said this while addressing troops fighting the Boko Haram terrorists in the North East as part activities marking the Nation’s 57th Independence anniversary. “Even for selfish reasons, your loyalty ought to be to the centre, first. “The security of this nation is... Read More

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October 1, 2017

Opinion: Nigeria at 57- When will we get it right?

by Balogun Oluwalonimi Mayowa Fellow Citizens, Once again, God has helped us to see another Independence in our beloved country, but as I do use to express myself – there’s nothing to celebrate about Nigeria. Personally, Nigeria is a sold nation. And along that line, the word “failed” nation wouldn’t be an understatement to qualify... Read More

Opinion

Independence Day, nigeria, opinion, Unity

October 1, 2017

President Muhammadu Buhari’s 57th Independence day speech (READ)

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday addressed the nation in commemoration of the 57th Independence day celebration. Read his full speech below; Dear Nigerians, “October 1st remains a special date for all Nigerians as this marks the day when we attained one of the most precious of human desires — freedom. “Over the years, the country... Read More

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October 1, 2017

I will not allow Nigeria break up during my administration – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has said he would never allow Nigeria disintegrate under his administration. Buhari made his position known in a national speech to mark the nation’s 57th independence anniversary on Saturday. What he said: The calls for restructuring is responsible for the call for the nation’s breakup. Nigeria has witnessed freedom which allowed opposition... Read More

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October 1, 2017

Buhari should not be blamed for Nigeria’s problems – Peter Obi

Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has said President Muhammadu Buhari cannot be blamed for Nigeria’s problem. Obi said this on Saturday in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state capital, where he delivered a lecture on the nation’s 57th independence anniversary. What he said: The world is moving to an era of knowledge economy while Nigeria is... Read More

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October 1, 2017

Those calling for Nigeria’s disintegration should think twice – Gowon

Former Head of State, Yakubu Gowon has called on those agitating for Biafra to learn from history. Gowon said this on the sideline of an event organised by “Nigeria Prays” a Non-Governmental Organisation in Abuja, on Saturday. The former military ruler advised the agitators to consider the sufferings of people in the past. He said, “Those... Read More

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September 30, 2017

19 outstanding entrepreneurs selected for She Leads Africa 2017 Accelerator Program

She Leads Africa has announced twenty early stage businesses have been accepted into the 2017 SLA Accelerator Programme. This year, the program will hold in Lagos, Abuja and Kaduna, Nigeria. She Leads Africa has partnered with the Work in Progress! Alliance (VC4Africa and Oxfam), OCP, Guaranty Trust Bank, Cointreau and Intel Corp to create a... Read More

Partners

Accelerator Program, entrepreneurs, nigeria, She Leads Africa, SLA

September 30, 2017

The Thread: “A night I’ll never forget” “He is officially an African LEGEND” | Twitter goes crazy over Wizkid’s London concert

There’s no other way to say it, Starboy shut down London last night. What’s the definition of shut down? Being the first African to sell out the Royal Albert Hall, that’s what. Since Wizkid’s performance last night, Twitter has been chirping away in exhilaration. As usual, the Wizkid army says he’s overtaken Fela as a... Read More

Gist

fela, nigeria, Nigerian Music, Royal Albert Hall, wizkid

September 30, 2017

Reno Omokri: What Nigeria can learn from PSquare about restructuring

Last week on this column, I had written about my experience on the beautiful island of The Seychelles and how Nigerian music, especially P-Square’s music, had conquered that island nation and enthralled her youths. Little did I know when writing that piece titled, ‘How Nigeria Conquered The Seychelles’ that I would be devoting another column... Read More

Opinion

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September 29, 2017

The Thread: The incredible pep talk you didn’t know you needed

You’d think this thread is more suitable for a Monday because that’s when everybody gets the blues right? Not to mention it’s Friday night and most of us have plans to dance and drink away our sorrowsat the club. In truth, sorrow (or depression) is not necessarly scheduled per day and even places like the... Read More

Opinion

Career Advice, Life hacks, nigeria, Pep talk, The Thread

September 29, 2017

Opinion: When climate change came to Makoko

by Caleb Adebayo It is a small neighborhood, a crowded community that sits on a fetid lagoon, colored in sepia and greyscale, located on the coast of mainland Lagos. Wooden stilts are tucked deep inside its brackish waters with bits and pieces of rubbish adorning its surface and a tangle of boats impatiently slithering through... Read More

Opinion

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September 29, 2017

Gbenga Odunsi: The pains and torment of being a tenant in Abuja

by Gbenga Odunsi In advanced countries, housing is a form of social product, it is governmental provision for the citizenry, although not free, but the government has a technique of making it comfortable for her citizens. Here in Nigeria, the reverse is the case. A landlord could wake up one day and decide he wants... Read More

Citizenship

Abuja, citizenship, Landlord and tenants, nigeria

September 29, 2017

Opinion: The need for improved services at Yankari Game Reserve

by Jide Ojo I was at Yankari Game Reserve, Bauchi last week. From Tuesday, September 19 – Saturday, September 23, I was at the foremost Nigeria’s tourist site for the second time. My first visit, purely for tourism, was on July 9, 2016. However, this time around I was there for official business; to attend... Read More

Opinion

nigeria, opinion, tourism, Yankari Game Reserve

September 29, 2017

Opinion: Nigeria is a lost nation

by Tijani Sheriffdeen Countries around the world wake up every new day to do something different, and of course productive. They attend to the challenges their yesterday brought them, and draw brilliant inferences from them to improve on their today. When one understands this, one begins to wonder less why their tomorrow is always a... Read More

Opinion

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September 28, 2017

The Thread: Finally, men tell us why they rape

This is not to assume that men are always the perpetrators when it comes to rape, even if by the laws of Nigeria, a man cannot be raped. Currently, Abuja is the only state with a progressive legislation on rape. VAPPA (Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act), the legislation with application in Abuja defines rape as... Read More

Opinion

consent, Entitlement, nigeria, rape, sexual abuse, south africa, The Thread

September 28, 2017

Christianise Nigeria with interest-free banks too | Falana tells CAN

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has asked the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to “christainise” Nigeria. Falana spoke at the strategic dialogue roundtable organised by the Social Economic Rights and Accountability, SERAP, held in Lagos on Thursday. Background: The Christian Association of Nigeria had alleged that the release of N100 billion Sukuk bond by the Federal Government was... Read More

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September 27, 2017

PDP 2019: Fayose out, Atiku in?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The definitive ‘No’ said to Ayo Fayose by the PDP could mean the chances of a ‘Yes’ to Atiku has just got better. Fayose, the current Governor of Ekiti state, has submitted a formal request indicating his interest to pick the PDP’s presidential nomination for 2019 General elections. He has, however,... Read More

Story of the day

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September 27, 2017

The Thread: This is every Nigerian traveller’s nightmare

Are you Nigerian, free spirited and got the wanderlust? This problem will set you back 100 paces and then some. Or are you a businessman itching to make your mark on the world. That’s fine until you decide to travel. This nightmare has no favourites. As long as you’re a single passport holder, it will... Read More

Opinion

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September 27, 2017

Forget it. PDP won’t break its rule for Fayose

by Alexander O. Onukwue Governor Ayo Fayose’s ambition to take Buhari’s seat has taken a big hit because the PDP has apparently zoned the 2019 Presidency to the North. According to the publicity secretary of the Party, Dayo Adeyeye, the decision is not a new one but was reached at the party’s national convention of... Read More

Story of the day

2019 presidential ambition, Buhari, Fayose, nigeria, Politics, Story of the day

September 27, 2017

Opinion: Governor Ajimobi, have you any answers to these questions about LAUTECH’s crisis?

by Busari Azeezat A parent whose child is 25 years is supposed to be at peace, after all, it is the blooming period of that child. The time to expand and reproduce. However, in the case where the child has been deprived of certain life teachings and brain nutrients, the parent would go bankrupt trying... Read More

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Ajimobi, education, LAUTECH, nigeria, opinion, Saraki

September 27, 2017

Nigeria pulls out of 90 international bodies – Adeosun

The Federal Government has exited 90 international bodies. This was disclosed by the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun on Wednesday after the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting. Adeosun said the decision which was reached at the meeting was to reduce cost. She added that Nigeria spends $70 million every year as a member of 310 international organisations.... Read More

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September 27, 2017

Co-working to co-exist: how to consciously keep Nigeria united

It is time for parents to teach young people early on that in diversity there is beauty and there is strength. ~Maya Angelou Nigeria is home to 36 states, and with about 371 tribes it could be very easy to not see Nigeria as one. Yet, contrary to the general belief, our diversity is one... Read More

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September 27, 2017

Mercy Abang: Jail Time or Death— Pregnant women in Nigeria face unlikely sentence in hospitals

by Mercy Abang Mrs Audu, 33, had just given birth to her first child at the Asokoro General Hospital. She was ecstatic and could not wait to take her newborn home but her joy was short-lived. “We’ve been asked to stay here until we can pay”, looking at her newborn, she said, feigning indifference. “I... Read More

Citizenship

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September 27, 2017

Ikemesit Effiong: Nigeria is going back in time with the new pension bill

by Ikemesit Effiong If Nigeria’s pensions landscape was a Google Search bar and one had the opportunity to enter any given year before 2004, the results would have been easily organizable on a neat continuum ranging from confusion to an abject mess. The rules were a spaghetti-like web of contradictory rules, ill-thought out implementation, poor... Read More

Opinion

nigeria, opinion, Pension Act, Pension Reform

Opinion: It’s time for Nigerians to fight

Reuben Abati: Ambazonia, Biya’s intolerance and internet democracy

Olusegun Adeniyi: What exactly do we mean by Nigeria?

The Thread: The good thing about ASUU strikes

No country can tell Nigeria what to do about IPOB – FG

Here we go… all the cheesy #IndependenceDay photos you don’t want to see

Your loyalty must be to the govt | Buhari tells troops

Opinion: Nigeria at 57- When will we get it right?

President Muhammadu Buhari’s 57th Independence day speech (READ)

I will not allow Nigeria break up during my administration – Buhari

Buhari should not be blamed for Nigeria’s problems – Peter Obi

Those calling for Nigeria’s disintegration should think twice – Gowon

19 outstanding entrepreneurs selected for She Leads Africa 2017 Accelerator Program

The Thread: “A night I’ll never forget” “He is officially an African LEGEND” | Twitter goes crazy over Wizkid’s London concert

Reno Omokri: What Nigeria can learn from PSquare about restructuring

The Thread: The incredible pep talk you didn’t know you needed

Opinion: When climate change came to Makoko

Gbenga Odunsi: The pains and torment of being a tenant in Abuja

Opinion: The need for improved services at Yankari Game Reserve

Opinion: Nigeria is a lost nation

The Thread: Finally, men tell us why they rape

Christianise Nigeria with interest-free banks too | Falana tells CAN

PDP 2019: Fayose out, Atiku in?

The Thread: This is every Nigerian traveller’s nightmare

Forget it. PDP won’t break its rule for Fayose

Opinion: Governor Ajimobi, have you any answers to these questions about LAUTECH’s crisis?

Nigeria pulls out of 90 international bodies – Adeosun

Co-working to co-exist: how to consciously keep Nigeria united

Mercy Abang: Jail Time or Death— Pregnant women in Nigeria face unlikely sentence in hospitals

Ikemesit Effiong: Nigeria is going back in time with the new pension bill

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