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Opinion: Kaduna declaration and the brazen insensitivity

by Ahanonu Kingsley The call for all the Igbos of South-eastern Nigeria to leave the North by an coalation of some northern youthful elements in what they called the Kaduna Declaration is something that ordinarily would have been dismissed away as a disgruntled assertion of people who at best could be described as been under... Read More

Arewa, biafra, igbos, Kaduna Declaration, nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Northern Nigeria, opinion, secession, self determination

Today’s Noisemakers: James Comey, Senator McCain, Donald Trump, Osinbajo and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

donald trump, James Comey, McCain, nigeria, noisemakers, opinion

Lipton celebrates Ramadan with Muslim faithful; encourages Nigerians to think less and do more this season

As Muslims all over the country continue with the Annual Ramadan Fast, Nigeria’s no 1 tea beverage brand from Unilever PLC has announced plans to connect with Muslims during this Holy month through its ‘Don’t Just Think; Do’ campaign. This campaign promotes the essence of Ramadan and what it represents to the Muslim population as... Read More

Lipton, Muslim, nigeria, Ramadan, ThinkLessDoMore

Opinion: The music of branding

by Uche Briggs & Edward Israel-Ayide Since 2016, the Nigerian economy has been thrust into a recession by a combination of falling oil prices, lack of an articulated government economic strategy, scarcity of foreign exchange, shrinking investor trust and ultimately a drop in the disposable incomes available to a large number of the populace. Businesses... Read More

Branding, coca cola, Music, nigeria, opinion

The Thread: What is Nigeria worth?

Nnamdi Kanu and a section of the South East want Biafra. Northern Youths do not want Igbos in the North anymore and regardless of El rufai’s arrest order, they are adamant about their position. So the conversation in the political sphere centres on who wants to leave Nigeria and whether they have a right to... Read More

citizenship, Demola Olarewaju, elections, nigeria, The Thread

RE: How Ndi’ Igbo can get a better deal from Nigeria

by Jideofor Adibe Reno Omokri’s article, ‘What the Igbo can learn from Yoruba and Fulani about Power‘, was very insightful and could mainstream conversations about inter-ethnic perceptions and misinformation in the country. Such conversations have largely remained an affair for ‘internet warriors’. In his article, Pastor Omokri, a former Special Assistant to former President... Read More

igbos, nigeria, opinion, political power, Reno Omokri, south east

Electoral College System and other things APDA wants to do differently

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Advanced Peoples Democratic Party (APDA) wants you to see it as people-driven, focused, and totally committed to building a new peaceful Nigeria. At its unveiling on the 5th of June, 2017, Mallam Shittu Muhammed Kabiru, the interim National Chairman of the party, and Dan Iwuanyanwu, gave addresses which contained an... Read More

Story of the day, Thinking Through

APDA, Electoral College, nigeria, party, Politics, Story of the day

[The Legislative Blog]: Saraki’s response to the Kaduna Declaration drama is intriguing

A faceless group of Northerners have managed to cause outrage with the three-month ultimatum it issued to Igbo people in the North to vacate the region. The group dubbed their document “The Kaduna Declaration” and its content – with every word, assertions and claims therein – has proven itself a product of folly and sheer... Read More

The Legislative Blog

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Today’s Noisemakers: El Rufai, Audu, Maikori, Tolu Ogunlesi, Prof. Osinbajo and others [The North-East war edition]

Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are even just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Following the Kaduna declaration by Arewa youth yesterday,... Read More

Arewa, Audu Maikori, el rufai, nigeria, noisemakers, Politics, social media, tolu ogunlesi

The Thread: Nigerians don’t care for El Rufai’s reassurance

Governor of Kaduna, El Rufai, has issued a communique concerning the Kaduna Declaration worded by Pan-Northern youth, otherwise known as Arewa. The declaration contained an order to Igbos to vacate the North by Oct 1st or be prepared for consequences. Governor of Kaduna state has responded, condemning their actions and ordering the arrest of these... Read More

areas, biafra, el rufai, igbos, IPOB, MASSOB, nigeria, Northern youth, secession, The Thread

The Thread: This is who the Northerners are coming for on Oct 1st

In case you have not heard, the ‘confederation’ of pan- Northern youth have served notice on Igbos residing in the North to vacate that portion of Nigeria before October 1st or face brutal consequences. Without a stitch of doubt, this has to be the dumbest document ever. But that’s not the subject matter we are... Read More

Arewa, Kaduna Declaration, nigeria, North-East war, Northern youth, The Thread

7 quotes from the “Kaduna declaration” prove it’s the dumbest document ever

While the celebration of the 18th year of Nigeria’s democracy, followed by that of 50th year of the Nigerian Civil War in the past one week have both proven to be reminders of the fact that we are stronger as a nation and have more to learn by being together than apart, some ill-motivated groups... Read More

Thinking Through

How is, igbos, Kaduna Declaration, nigeria, north, pogroms, secession

Opinion: Biafrans should sit down; all of us are victims

by Olalekan Waheed ADIGUN One of the most beautiful things I appreciate about humans is the memory. I remember vividly, as a six or seven-year-old boy, my stepmother (now late) taking me to a white garment church (Cele as they are popularly known) at Iyana Ipaja, then a suburb of Lagos. The ‘Olusho’ (or Pastor... Read More

biafra, IPOB, nigeria, ojukwu, opinion, secession, Zik

Opinion: Buhari’s absence and the return of sanity to the polity

by Jude Ndukwe It was one of America’s greatest presidents and renowned world leader, Franklin D. Roosevelt, who said, “In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way.” Since President Muhammadu Buhari left Nigeria to continue his medical tourism (nobody should blame me for calling it medical... Read More

Buhari, Buhari's absence, Jude Ndukwe, nigeria, opinion, Politics, Yemi Osinbajo

Opinion: Does the UI V.C. have powers to suspend school activities without senate approval?

‘Kunle Adebajo That Nigeria’s premier university is on sudden vacation is a long-established and widely-circulated fact. Students of the institution had embarked on a peaceful demonstration just outside the school gate on the National Democracy Day, 29th of May 2017. In a swift reaction on the same day, the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor... Read More

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[The Legislative Blog]: Here’s how Shehu Sani feels about calls for Igbos to vacate the North

A coalition of Northern youths put out a divisive statement yesterday. Spokesperson for the coalition, Abdulaziz Suleiman said the entire Northern Nigeria was done with coexisting with the Igbos and was asking that “all Igbos currently residing in any part of Northern Nigeria are hereby served notice to relocate within three months and all northerners... Read More

The Legislative Blog

agitation, biafra, east, nigeria, north, senator, Shehu Sani

Late actress Moji Olaiya’s body arrives Nigeria (WATCH)

The body of Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya has arrived Nigeria weeks after her death. The actress had died of a cardiac arrest in Canada two months after delivering a baby. There had been reports that her first daughter had insisted that her body be flown to Nigeria even as she was scheduled to be buried... Read More

airport, body, moji olaiya, nigeria, Repatriation

The Thread: These are the ultimate solutions to cheating

As Nigerians take to Twitter to share how they found out their partners were cheating on them, two tweeps have proposed interesting solutions to the matter. See below: Instead of cheating why not just stay single and mingle around? Ahmeannnnn, that way you're hurting nobody and getting the secks u want. — Her Fokken Majesty... Read More

cheating, Marriage, masturbation, nigeria, Relationships

Pius Adesanmi: Has the Muslim-Christian scuffle unleashed the revenge of the gods?

by Pius Adesanmi Ogun, Soponna, Amadioha and co have gone soft. Only their beneficent side remains, helping Nigerians daily, quietly, in the shadows, never to be thanked, never to be acknowledged. Something happened to their swift, ruthless, no nonsense, instant delivery of dirty, backhand slaps to the offender in the days of our fathers. I... Read More

African traditional religion, Christian superiority, nigeria, opinion, Pius Adesanmi

Today’s Noisemakers: Obasanjo, Mr Aye Dee + Lai Mohammed gets flogged to within an inch of his lies

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today:... Read More

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Ololade Ajekigbe: Nigerians and our unhealthy obsession with titles

by Ololade Ajekigbe She had gradually become a regular face in that social space. A convivial setting where old members were expected to be friendly with new ones. On this day I had walked up to her, introduced myself and asked for her name. “Just call me Mummy Ade she replied with something between... Read More

culture, nigeria, Ololade Ajekigbe, opinion, Pretentiousness, Titles

Unemployment in South Africa, Kenya worse than in Nigeria | See Africa’s unemployment comparison index

by Alexander O. Onukwue As the World continues its full recovery from the Global Economic Crisis of 2008, which led to large gaps in the labour market, coupled with advances in technology, the amount of opportunities available for job-seekers has shrunk considerably. Though the strongest economy in the region (and 21st in the world) by Gross Domestic... Read More

Story of the day, Thinking Through

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Opinion: Now more than ever, Nigeria needs a socio-religious reform

by Aigbokhan Emmanuel While musing – in a quasi-melancholic state – on our deeply nuanced matrimony with religion, ominous patterns became far more apparent than I had once fathomed. Religion for all its good intentions has been distorted, misrepresented and perverted in the most depraving manners. Although a fiendish shade of religion has reared its... Read More

African traditional religion, nigeria, opinion, Religion, ritual killing

Opinion: What does Obasanjo want to do with a PhD?

by Stanley Ibeku In his characteristic mien, he craves for his desideratum with unceasing sturdiness. And in most cases, he gets them, albeit accidentally, as he once admitted. But his latest devotion is certainly not by accident. Ordinarily, one will want to ask what an 80-year old wants to do with a doctorate degree.... Read More

academics, education, nigeria, Obasanjo, opinion

Impact365: Over 2,000 children in Lagos experience sexual abuse daily – Bola Tinubu, founder of Cece Yara Foundation

An alarming number of Nigerian children suffer one form of abuse or the other but the prevalence of young boys and girl who fall victim of sexual abuse is the concern of this NGO. Founded in 2016 by Mrs Bola Tinubu, Cece Yara is committed to providing tailored services to children victims in Nigeria but... Read More

Citizenship, Featured

advocacy, Cece Yara Foundation, child abuse, emergency, Impact365, NGO, nigeria, protection, safety, sexual abuse

Opinion: Staring down pollution, a catalyst to combating climate change

by Amusa Temitope Victor In the running of a community in a hitch-free way, everyone has a role regardless of the nature of jobs they do: Physicians, Nurses, Teachers, Street Cleaners, Plumbers, Farmers, Traders all have very important roles they play. In like manner, everything existing in nature each has a role in ensuring a... Read More

Carbon emission, climate change, nigeria, opinion, Pollution, World Environment Day

Election

Reuben Abati: Two years of change

by Reuben Abati “How is it going my brother? ” “We just dey look. Two years and we thank God.” “How was your May 29?” “There was no celebration. We just siddon dey look.” “But the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo addressed the nation.” “I know. I know. But there was no programme in place for... Read More

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Nigeria not facing constitutional crisis on account of Buhari’s absence – Presidency

Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu on Monday said the absence of President Muhammadu Buhari has not created any constitutional crisis. A statement by the Deputy Director of Information, State House, Attah Esa, stated that Shehu was reacting to an article by a Nigerian historian, Max Siollun, published in... Read More

absence, constitutional crisis, fears, nigeria, Presidency, President Muhammadu Buhari

Peregrino Brimah: Why Pastor Yemi Osinbajo should step up or step down

by Peregrino Brimah Nigeria belongs to no one but belongs to all of us. No one should hold Nigeria to ransom and nor should anyone allow himself be a tool used to keep the nation in suspended animation. Every moment lost can never be recovered. It is to this brutal reality that I refuse to be tribal or... Read More

nigeria, opinion, Peregrino Brimah, Yemi Osinbajo

Opinion: Lai Mohammed – An unmanageable mistake

by Ugochukwu Ejinkeonye When President Muhammadu Buhari announced the people he has selected to occupy some of the most strategic positions in his regime, there was understandable uproar across the country. Nigerians looked at the profile of these fellows and wondered what could have motivated their choice, what exactly in their credentials qualified them... Read More

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