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Opinion: Mitigating the effects of urbanisation on nature in Africa’s development

by Femi Tunde Okunlola In 1972 following the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm, Sweden between the 5th to the16th June, serving as the first international conference on environmental issues, the World Environment Day was inaugurated. In its wake, tracking the improvement in the progress of our management of the environment has... Read More

africa, development, nigeria, opinion, World Environment Day

Fact Check: 5 grievous lies Donald Trump told to justify America’s exit from Paris Climate Agreement

President Trump struck another item off his campaign pledge list as he finally withdrew America from the Paris Climate Accord on the 1st June, to the immense disappointment of party nations, all 194 of them. President Trump referred to the Paris Accord as “the latest example of Washington entering into an agreement that disadvantages the... Read More

America, climate change, donald trump, Environmental laws, fact check, Green Climate Fund, nigeria, opinion

Today’s Noisemakers: Mercy Abang, Mark Essien + Juventus fans mourn their Champions League loss

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

Juventus, Lolade Nwanze, nigeria, noisemakers, real madrid, social media, Twitter NG

The Thread: Twitter NG plays a ridiculous game with PMB

Depending on which side of politics you stand, this might annoy you or cause you to hoot out loud. We are not even sure what the point of this Twitter post was, but we can take a wild guess and say Nigerians have found a way to keep Buhari relevant, since no one seems to... Read More

Buhari, Buhari's health, nigeria, pmb, Social media bants, The Thread, Twitter NG games

Opinion: Governor Godwin Obaseki’s appointment of 192 Special advisers is laudable. Here is why

by Idemudia Oviosun (PhD) Yesterday, Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State announced the appointments of 192 Special Assistants to represent every citizen in the state. The media – specifically the social media – was awash, with many minds, representing the binary opposites of wisdom and folly, and a third otherwise dormant pole occasioned by... Read More

democracy, Edo state, Godwin Obaseki, nigeria, opinion, Politics

Opinion: The tragicomedy of the Otuoke protest

by Fortune Alfred Something comical and tragedic all at once happened at the Federal University Otuoke, in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. There was a protest there by some people purportedly against alleged marginalization against them. Ethnic Protest in a University! Details of the protest are already in... Read More

Bayelsa, Federal University Otueke, Goodluck Jonathan, nigeria, opinion

Dele Momodu: My picture of the week

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, I’m sure you already know how much I love photographs and photography. And it has been said that pictures speak louder than a thousand words. Long before the coming of Facebook and Instagram, a magazine by the name Ovation International, published by some Nigerians in London, carved a niche for... Read More

Buhari, Dele Momodu, nigeria, opinion, ovation magazine, photography, Politics, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo

The Thread: “Short man, tall crime” “Yimu, all man for himself” | Twitter NG’s explosive reactions to Dammy Krane’s cry for help

Nigerians generally like to live large; we can’t wait for that moment when we will “blow”. Nigerian musicians take it further. Recall when Hushpuppi and Davido had a go over who get moni pass? They were throwing receipts all over the place just to convince us about their wealth status. It pops us in their... Read More

419, credit card fraud, dammy krane, Identity theft, musicians, nigeria, social media, TapJets, The Thread, Twitter NG, wizkid

“I get inspiration literally from everything and anything” – Tania Omotayo speaks with Leading Ladies Africa

Tania Omotayo brings a fresh feel to the emerging Fashion industry in Nigeria. Her newly established fashion outfit, Ziva Lagos, is surely set to redefine fashion in the minds of its overs. In this interview, the goal-driven Boss Lady tells us how she is aiming for the big prize in spite of the ‘new-comer’ challenges... Read More

fashion, interviews, Leading Ladies Africa, nigeria, Tania Omotayo, Women Entrepreneurs

Pius Adesanmi: President Buhari and personality cultists

by Pius Adesanmi That is how they will not let you enjoy TGIF even when you have decided to stay on your own lane jejely. He comes inbox to disagree with my take in “The Tyranny of Consensus”. “Awon alajekun iya omo Buhari tun de o”, I say to myself. Anyway, let’s engage the citizen... Read More

Buhari, Buhari's health, Buharists, nigeria, opinion, Personality cultists, Pius Adesanmi, Politics

“How is it homophobia if my religion does not permit me to support same sex marriage” | 7 takeaways from Zinga’s TNC piece

While same sex marriage has been embraced in most parts of the world, it’s a conversation Nigeria is struggling to have. Whenever the topic arises on social media, it tends to descend into the pit with advocates flinging tags like “hater” “homophobic”, and critics hurling abuses every which way. Contributor to The Naked Convos (Nigeria’s... Read More

7 takeaways, Christianity, islam, Marriage, nigeria, opinion, Religion, same sex marriage, The Naked Convos

Are you a Corps member? Get loans up to 100k within 24 hours

It is your service year, and you are quite excited as you are closer to creating the life of your dreams. You might have done a course for 4 or 5 or even 6 years depending on the course you studied, the school you attended, and the ‘X’ time addition that a lot of Nigerian... Read More

Credit Direct, empowerTheCorps, loans, nigeria, nysc

Opinion: The urgent need for open government to combat corruption in Nigeria’s tertiary education sector –

by Julius Adinoyi Over the last few years, several studies have shown that there has been mismanagement of funds in the tertiary education sector through high financial misappropriations, fund-misuse, unaccountability of existing funding-source and breach of project implementation policies which have led to an increasing economic loss and underdevelopment of the tertiary education sector.... Read More

corruption, education, nigeria, opinion, Public finance mismanagement

The Thread: “Monster” ” Demon” | Care giver caught on camera battering a special needs child ; Twitter NG reacts

We have no words for acts like these that are clearly beyond insane. How is a human being, a woman, winner of the prestigious Mandela Award, even, a Psychotherapist of all things, able to push a child- a child with cerebral palsy- around, hit him, throw him to the ground so casually? How could you... Read More

Anthonia Abayomi-Ojo, cerebral palsy, child abuse, nigeria, Psychotherapist, Recipient of Mandela Award, Special Needs Children, The Thread

5 things to know about the Paris Climate Change Agreement Donald Trump just abandoned

President Donald Trump let a big one rip yesterday when he announced that the United States will be withdrawing from the from the Paris Climate Change Agreement. He put himself right behind George W Bush as the second American President to retract America’s commitment to a Climate Agreement (President Bush withdrew from the 1997 Kyoto... Read More

Thinking Through

5 things to know, America, donald trump, nigeria, Paris Accord, Paris Agreement

Opinion: Obasanjo’s Biafra solution is dumb. Here is why

by Jideofor Adibe Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has reportedly called for dialogue with those agitating for Biafra. Speaking at the event, ‘Biafra, 50 Years After’ at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre recently, Obasanjo was quoted by the Vanguard of May 25, 2017 as saying: “But I think, we should even appeal to those saying they... Read More

IPOB, Jideofor Adibe, Niger Delta Avengers Biafra, nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, Obasanjo, opinion, Saparatist agitations

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Ikemesit Effiong: Analyzing El-rufai’s horrific human rights abuses and Audu Maikori’s N10bn lawsuit

What happens next to Audu Maikori should concern you. Here’s why. Audu Maikori has gone on the offensive and for good reason. If you’re a little lost as to who he is and why any of this matters, here’s a little refresher lesson for you. Mr. Maikori, a Nigerian lawyer, activist and... Read More

Audu Maikori, democracy, el rufai, Geneva Convention, Herdsmen killings, human rights abuse, ikemesit effiong, nigeria, opinion, Southern Kaduna

The Media Blog: Why we are rooting for Mo Abudu and Jason Njoku– and you should too

Think about it. Think about just how many people have been investing in film since Mo Abudu and AY showed people just how much a movie can draw in, in a country with still-too-few cinemas. And think of the explosion since The Wedding Party shattered everything we knew about records going into the new year.... Read More

ay makun, EbonyLife, Jason Njoku, Mo Abudu, Movie industry, nigeria, nollywood, Rok TV, The Media Blog

Ahmed Musa, Iheanacho lead Nigeria to a 3-goal victory against Togo

In the spirit of friendliness, the Super Eagles of Nigeria defeated the Hawks of Togo 3-0. Most likely, the eyes of the ‘Eagle’ saw the net more clearly, as goals from Ahmed Musa (3′, 18′) and Kelechi Iheanacho (28′) secured the victory for Nigeria.

hawks, nigeria, super eagles, togo

Opinion: Tinubu ‘Jagaban’ is doomed

by Timi Olagunju This week, I had the privilege of being part of the delegation designated to meet privately with a former Nigerian President at his private residence in Abeokuta. In the course of the meeting, a colleague initiated discussions about the recently held primaries in Lagos state, and this led to conclusions about the... Read More

APC, democracy, jagaban, nigeria, opinion, PDP, political parties, Politics, Tinubu

Chioma Agwuegbo: 5 reasons this Biafra agitation will continue

by Chioma Agwuegbo 30th May 2017 marked the 50th anniversary of the failed secession of #Biafra from Nigeria led by late Chief, then Colonel Odumegwu Ojukwu, that precipitated the 1967 Civil War. The fight to “keep Nigeria one” was long and bloody, lasted three years, and the painful memories of the war for the victor... Read More

biafra, Biafra at 50, Chioma Agwuegbo, nigeria, opinion, secession, self determination

Opinion: 50 years after, Biafra struggles with a growing ideology

by Femi Tunde Okunlola The day broke and the skies cleared, but the typical bustle was missing in many parts of the Eastern parts of Nigeria. To a visitor; not conversant with happenings, it may have been rather alarming scene, however, the silence and inactivity were simply a reincarnation of a strategy used by Gandhi... Read More

biafra, nigeria, Nnamdi Kanu, ojukwu, opinion, self determination

Opinion: The Niger Delta mentality that must go

by Owutu TamaraKuro Like lots of Nigerians, I read about the arrest and subsequent prosecution of Mr George Turner, a former special adviser to Dan Abia, erstwhile managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission and also a political ally of Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan. Mr George Turner is facing a 12 count charge bordering on... Read More

crude oil, George Turner, Niger Delta, Niger Delta Development Commission, nigeria, opinion

GTBank launches GTWorld, Nigeria’s first fully biometric mobile APP

Foremost African Financial Institution, Guaranty Trust Bank PLC, is leading the future of digital banking with the launch of GTWorld, a mobile banking app that is designed to cater to all that’s important to customers easily and seamlessly. Built on the back of the bank’s customer-centric digital strategy, GTWorld (available for download from the Google... Read More

banking, gtbank, GTWorld, Mobile app, nigeria

Pius Adesanmi: The tyranny of consensus

by Pius Adesanmi I congratulate the President, the President’s supporters, and the Presidency. They have achieved a feat that President Trump and his handlers can only dream of: a consensus of silence and avoidance. President Trump and his handlers have been heehawing to their hearts’ content, they have not been able to foist a consensus... Read More

America, civic duty, democracy, nigeria, opinion, Pius Adesanmi, Politics, trump

The Film Blog: People of God, Ali Nuhu is bad

We had a second look at the trailer for Banana Island Ghost, which we absolutely loved, even though it doesn’t really tell us much, and then we noticed something we appeared to have missed (for good reason) the first time around: Ali Nuhu. Not just Ali Nuhu, but Ali Nuhu doing what Ali Nuhu does... Read More

Ali Nuhu, Banana Island Ghost, nigeria, nollywood, The Film Blog

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Olusegun Adeniyi: Issues in Pencom appointments

by Olusegun Adeniyi A few weeks ago, the federal government announced the removal of the Director General of the National Pension Commission (PenCom), Mrs Chinelo Anohu-Amazu, who was immediately replaced by Alhaji Aliyu Abdulrahman Dikko. In reconstituting the board, Mr Funso Doherty was also announced as the new chairman to replace former PDP National Chairman,... Read More

corruption, nigeria, Olusegun Adeniyi, opinion, Pecom, Pension

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