Tag: nigeria
“No service in Boko Haram states”: Lagos NYSC members protest
Apparently, the last has not been heard of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) saga. The Batch B NYSC members ...
How much? N 2.19 trillion spent on fuel subsidy in 2011
by Staff Writer The country should be awash with petrol, if the figures from last year’s fuel subsidy payments are to ...
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Learning the long-term game in a short-term Nigeria (YNaija FrontPage)
Having a long term view to things requires a sophisticated understanding of how the world has and continues to evolve. I ...
Opinion: Our Mealy Mouthed Approach to Corruption… the Georgian Example
by Funke Aboyade, [email protected] I wasn’t surprised at the avalanche of emails and SMS I received following last week’s column (Presidential ...
Factionalised elites and poverty decline: Why Nigeria is No.14 on the failed state index
The Funds for Peace organisation recently released its failed state index where Nigeria came in at number 14. Top 14 ...
Alibaba: Slippers get size: Aristos and the young babes
Which begs the question: why don’t these guys (40-60) date their female age-mates (40-60)? Why the small-small girls? You hear ...
#InCaseYouMissedIt: Borno construction workers slaughtered In their sleep
by Isi Esene Nine construction workers, working on Shehu of Borno Central Mosque, Maiduguri, Borno State, were yesterday murdered. They were reportedly slaughtered ...
“Infertile, vague and puerile,” Farouk Lawan reacts to Channels TV audio
by Staff Writer Yesterday, Channels TV released what is purported to be the audio recording of a conversation between Farouk Lawan and Femi ...
Opinion: Mr. President, we do give a damn
by Eze Onyekpere Leadership and followership are two sides of the same coin. In a democracy, leadership emerges from the ...
Ruona Agbroko Meyer: Don’t blame family witchcraft: It’s your call (30 Days, 30 Voices)
by Ruona Agbroko Meyer It is 2008. I am in the Microbiology department of the University of Lagos, Nigeria shaking a ...
Femke becomes Funke: Sex and closed draperies
One last time I take a look out the large window. I spent so many hours sitting in its sill, ...
Worth the wait? Inside the new Petroleum Industry Bill
by Stanley Azuakola The wait is almost over. Years have gone by since the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) was first ...
Analysis: First, “I am not a lion”, and now “I don’t give a damn” – The Trials of Brother Goodluck
by Stanley Azuakola There is something called the Goodluck Jonathan conundrum. This is how it is defined: Just when you think ...
No dying for Nigeria? Corps members refuse to go North
by Tolu Orekoya The rise in violence in Nigerian northern states have sent non-residents fleeing from the region, as bombings ...
Femi Owolabi: Is the Pentecostal dress-sense invading the Catholic Church?
I may not be theologically correct, but at least I should make a little sense, morally speaking—or writing. The ubiquitous public ...
LISTEN: Ms. Chief’s ‘Wanting’ not a “long ting”
by Staff Writer There has been a fascinating trend going on in Nigerian music: the infusion of dancehall beats and pronunciations. While ...
Review: The thing about ‘Fine Boys’
by Stanley Azuakola Title: Fine Boys Author: Eghosa Imasuen Publisher: Kachifo Limited (2012) Pages: 379 Eghosa Imasuen had quite a few doubters after the release of ...
Cult violence: Two students of Fidei Polytechnic, Benue killed
Another school campus, another death; this time attributed to cult activities on the school campus. Fidei Polytechnic, Gboko located in Benue state ...
Opinion: 8 habits of highly desperate Twitter users
by Gbenga Akinyooye I started actively tweeting about two years ago, though I had a passive Twitter account for about ...
Dele Momodu—Kola Abiola: The Ultimate Crown Prince At 50
Kola is an extremely intelligent man. It was impossible for him not to have been very close to his dad. ...
What jumbo salaries? House of Reps refuses to comment on court order over salaries and allowances
On Monday June 25, the court granted the request of the Legal Defence and Assistance Project that the Clerk of ...
Former Bayelsa State governor, Alamieyeseigha has assets seized in US
by Seyi Lawal In April 2011, the US Deparment of Justice filed paper work to seize US-based assets of former Bayelesa State Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha—a home in ...
West’s goat swag: Kanye West to feature in ‘Scape Goat’ Remix
In his usual inimitable style, Nigerian musician D’Banj announced that hip-hop mega star/producer Kanye West is going to feature on ...
PHOTOS: The rain came down and the flood came up—Lagos under water
The rains over the last couple of days have caused havoc in parts of Lagos State. Source: Nigerian Eye
ACPCN is almost here? El-Rufai tweets CPC hopefuls can use ACN offices
by Staff Writer The merger talks between opposition political parties Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and Action Congress of Nigeria ...
Opinion: Two sides of a coin, free sex and patriotism in Nigeria
by Japheth Omojuwa Patriotism is like free sex, it is indeed expensive, hence patriotism is neither in the real sense ...
Report: Oil bunkering in Nigeria records a new high under President Jonathan’s leadership
by Chi Ibe Every month, Nigeria loses $1bn or more to oil theft by criminal networks whose activities have expanded rapidly ...
Opinion: “Tunde Bakare should leave politics alone?” – It’s time to know your logical fallacies
by Rotimi Fawole I was convinced that many would find the topic of logic and valid arguments boring. It has come as ...
Help save our wetlands: Nigerian diaspora group to have US Congressional hearing
by Tolu Orekoya Oil spills have devastated the once-vibrant wetlands in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria, and little has ...
“Only the PDP has the potential to unify this country,” says PDP governor Dickson
by Tolu Orekoya Voicing his distrust of the opposition parties in Nigeria, Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson warned Nigerians about potentially destructive ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy