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Olusegun Adeniyi: Olusegun Obasanjo at 80

by Olusegun Adeniyi Despite our own personal failings and inadequacies, we expect our leaders to do everything right—from finding solutions to complex problems affecting our lives to having the charisma and prescience to rally millions of people around a perfect vision to saying the right things at the right time. When they fall short, as... Read More

Birthday Tribute, Buhari, nigeria, Obasanjo, opinion, Osinbajo, Politics

The Thread: Much ado about questions by customer care personnel

Twitter is threads and threads are Twitter. At least that’s what this tweep (@Sasen_Aro) thought about Twitter’s utility when she used the medium to pour out her heart about some of the ‘irrelevant’ questions asked by customer service personnel. Do see her query below: https://twitter.com/Sasen_Aro/status/836547784799055872 Reactions Storm in a teacup? https://twitter.com/BATTLETIDE/status/836683939767017472 i mean, you... Read More

Customer service, feminism, irate customers, MTN, nigeria, The Thread

Today’s Noisemakers: Prof. Steve Hanke, Babatunde Gbadamosi’s child, Donald Trump 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 even just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from... Read More

Buhari, demola olanrewaju, elnathan john, nigeria, noisemakers, Prof Steve Hanks, The Thread

5 tips for growing your small business on Facebook and Instagram

Facebook’s product team—lead by Chris Cox, Chief Product Officer at Facebook— is in West Africa this week to hear how creatives, developers and entrepreneurs in the region are using mobile technology to create services, content and businesses that address local needs. Francesca Sacasa, Facebook’s Head of Partner Services for Europe, Middle East and Africa, presented... Read More

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Chief Product Officer, Chris Cox, facebook, growth, instagram, nigeria, small business, technology, West Africa

Opinion: What have we benefited from being ‘politically correct?’

By Nimi Princewill. Political correctness has evolved quite interestingly, into a common media practice and a cardinal feature of journalistic writing/urban verbal expression. In recent times, you call into a radio or TV program to air your view on certain issues of interest, and you’re confined to a restricted freedom of expression. Your choice of... Read More

nigeria, Nimi Princewill, opinion, Political correctness

Feyi Fawehinmi: The Word On The Streets XVI: The Vulcanised Cow Edition

by Feyi Fawehinmi Old editions are here. It remains what it has always been — things I heard and observed during a recent trip to Nigeria. If I’m beginning to sound like a curmudgeon, you must forgive me — I’m getting old. 1 There’s not much more one can write about the power situation in... Read More

Burials, Feyi, nigeria, opinion, Trip to Ondo

Okey Ndibe: Meeting a man who fed starving Biafrans

by Okey Ndibe One of the fortunes of my frequent travels is that I meet fascinating people at different locations, even when I have no inkling of the possibility of such encounters. In stops in such cities as Los Angeles, Abuja, San Francisco, Johannesburg, London, Washington, DC, Houston and Austin, Texas, I have met classmates... Read More

Biafran War, David L. Koren, nigeria, Ohuhu Community Grammar school, Okey Ndibe, opinion, UNICEF

The Thread: Here’s why our states need to become self-sufficient

Everyone agrees- at least most do- that the current system we are running in Nigeria, where states look up to the Federal government for their daily bread is neither tenable nor efficient. @damisiabijo compares two states both earning income from the FG and these are his reviews. Do see below: True.

calabar, Federal Allocations, Federalism, kano, lagos, nigeria, Regional Governance, states

Opinion: Dear Nigerian youth, no one is coming to save you

by Jesse Dan Yusuf The Nigerian Anthem is a very beautifully crafted piece. One that will last ages and hopefully inspire generations to come. In many ways it is seen as the nation’s Vision and Mission statement. The lyrics are a combination of words and phrases from the top 5 entries from a national contest.... Read More

nigeria, opinion, Politics, State of the Nation, youth

Moses Ochonu: Buhari and conspiracy theories: Mahmud Jega is right

by Moses Ochonu I study Northern Nigeria for a living. I am a Lugardian Northerner. I grew up in and schooled in Northern Nigeria. I know that conspiracy theories have a high resonance in the region. I know that implausible and sometimes ridiculous alternative explanations and alternative facts circulate in the region to devastating effect.... Read More

Buhari, Mahmud Jega, moses ochonu, nigeria, opinion, Politics

The Thread: It’s only a matter of time before the DSS comes for you

What is the DSS up to exactly? The other day it was Apostle Suleman they attempted to kidnap in the middle of the night. When that did not succeed, the man of God was extended an invitation by the DSS. As if he knew what might happen if he took that trip alone, he went... Read More

Apostle Suleman, Audu Maikori, Babatunde Gbadamosi, democracy, dictatorship, DSS, nigeria, The Thread

Editor’s Note: Introducing Brave Women, a special citizenship series celebrating women all month on YNaija.com

Today we launch the YNaija.com Brave Women series – a special collection of stories inspired by this year’s theme for International Women’s Day, celebrating bravery in Nigerian women and the different ways in which it is expressed. The series will run every other day, throughout the month of March, and is part of YNaija’s citizenship... Read More

#BeBoldForChange, Be Bold For Change, International Women's Day, nigeria, women

SPECIAL SERIES: Sharing stories of bravery, strength and innovation from women across Nigeria

by Festus Iyorah In a country where bad news of crisis are often promoted by media managers because they are sellable or they can drive more traffic—good stories, news are often left off the beaten path. They hardly grace the front pages of newspaper or top the trend list on twitter. But growing as a... Read More

#BeBoldForChange, Be Bold For Change, International Women's Day, nigeria, women

Nigeria must stop importation of petroleum products by 2019 – Kachikwu

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu has said the importation of petroleum products into Nigeria was a fraud and must be stopped. He said tnis in his ministerial address titled: ‘Reforming and repositioning the oil and gas industry in Nigeria’ at the ongoing Nigeria Oil and Gas Conference in Abuja on Tuesday. Kachikwu... Read More

Ibe Kachikwu, importation, nigeria, petroleum products

February 28, 2017

Is it time to let Obasanjo off the hook for his ‘giving us’ Yar’Adua?

If you haven’t yet noticed, you should. Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is back on the scene and he’s been giving pointers here there and everywhere. Over the weekend, he granted an interview at his hilltop residence in Abeokuta where he expressed his lack of disappointment in President Buhari’s leadership. He said the President has worked... Read More

Thinking Through

Goodluck Jonathan, nigeria, Obasanjo, yaradua

February 28, 2017

Maybe Obasanjo just needs to stay out of our business

Is it too late for Obasanjo to undo his failures with Nigeria? Practically, the answer is no! So, the former President Olusegun Obasanjo spoke at a seminar on Monday where he confidently blamed bad leadership for the challenges facing the country. The 79 year old said, “One problem that must be corrected is the problem... Read More

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failures, nigeria, olusegun obasanjo, president buhari

February 28, 2017

The Thread: Here’s a perfect example of how the Nigerian police make people suffer everyday

Hardly goes by in Nigeria without one person or another complaining about their experience with the Nigerian police. How can a security agency set up for the security of citizens be so ignorant, brutal, harassing innocent people, basically doing everything else except what they were set up for. Here’s one more story from a... Read More

citizenship, coruption, education, ignorance, nigeria, Police Force, The Thread

February 28, 2017

Peregrino Brimah: Pauper polygamy ban- North should rather enforce Islamic women’s rights and empowerment

by Peregrino Brimah Addressing the perceived misuse of polygamy ‘problem’ and abuse of the religio-social instrument in Nigeria’s north requires careful thought in adherence to religious rules. People of religions understand that God’s wisdom supersedes theirs. It is therefore not expected for mere mortals to block the rich or poor from the beautiful things the all-knowing... Read More

nigeria, north, opinion, Peregrino Brimah, polygamy, women's right

February 28, 2017

The Thread: It’s time for Nigeria to start playing hardball with South Africa

Xenophobia in South Africa is still raising the ire of Nigerians, particularly at the snail pace with which the Nigerian government is handling it. Different Nigerians have proposed ways by which the government can put South Africa in its place decisively, but it appears that’s fallen on deaf ears. @Miss_Muo wants us to quit the... Read More

nigeria, senate, south africa, The Thread, Xenophobia

February 28, 2017

Opinion: Osun 2018 | Situation reports, profiles, antecedents of gubernatorial aspirants

by Adebayo Kupo When the tenure of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola of the State of Osun winds down in November 2018, the question of who takes over from him is permeating the political space. Notwithstanding that the election is about 20 months away and that political parties have not flung their doors open for campaigns to... Read More

Adejare Bello, elections, Gubernatorial aspirants, Lere Oyewumi, Mojeed Alabi, nigeria, Osun 2018, Politics

February 28, 2017

The Thread: EFFC wants you to know how to reduce your jail time for corruption

The EFCC has a lecture for you today. It is titled Plea bargaining. Do see below: We thank you for your time. — EFCC Nigeria (@officialEFCC) February 28, 2017 Class is over.

corruption, criminal law, EFCC, nigeria, Plea bargaining, The Thread

February 28, 2017

Xenophobia: Senate to send delegation to South Africa

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday resolved that it will send a strong delegation to South Africa to speak with the country’s parliament to put an end to xenophobic attacks. The point of order, “Resurgence of Xenophobic Attacks and Extra-judicial killings of Nigerians in South Africa” was tabled by Senator Rose Oko. The... Read More

attacks, Bukola Saraki, nigeria, senate, south africa, Xenophobia

Election

February 28, 2017

Reuben Abati: The Nigeria-prays-for-Buhari competition

by Reuben Abati “Yes, they too will like to go to London” “With due respect, to go and herd cattle?” “No, to visit the President and reassure him about the welfare of his cattle” “My friend, are we talking about cattle or the health of Mr President?” “We are talking about everything and anything that can... Read More

Buhari's health, Christians, imams, London, nigeria, opinion, reuben abati, The praying nation

February 28, 2017

Peregrino Brimah: Osinbajo moves to kill forex subsidy racket run under Buhari leadership

by Peregrino Brimah The quite outspoken former Central Bank Governor, now Emir, HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, SLS II, as quoted in an article in DailyTrust of August 2016 captioned, “FG creating billionaires through forex – Sanusi,” leveled some very strong allegations against the Buhari administration’s central bank foreign exchange policies with grave impact on the nation’s economy. “We have... Read More

Buhari, Forex, nigeria, Osinbajo, Politics, subsidy

February 27, 2017

Thought Experiment: If that #Oscars mix-up had happened in Naija, this is how we’d have handled it

That’s how this morning the Oscars people decided to pull a Steve Harvey on us when they realised Meryl wasn’t winning and so was not going to piss Trump off; the red carpet wasn’t burning up and there was no flask-holding Rihanna. Blame David Dobrik for planting that idea in our minds or is it... Read More

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Adekunle gold, La La Land, LAWMA, Moonlight, nigeria, Oscar, Reekado

February 27, 2017

The Thread: Lagos is changing irreversibly, but that might not be a good thing

Ambode has such grand plans to give Lagos a face lift. He’s already on a drive, demolishing buildings in swamps, illegal structures etc. But is this a good change? And how will this impact on the middle class families in Lagos. Yaba should be really pretty. It's got this genteel colonial air to it. But,... Read More

ambode, Change, lagos, middle class, nigeria, The Thread, Yaba

February 27, 2017

Facebook’s Chief Product Officer speaks at Social Media Week and meets local entrepreneurs and creatives

Chris Cox, Chief Product Officer at Facebook was in Nigeria today to speak at the Lagos edition of Social Media Week about the future of media, and to meet with Nigerian entrepreneurs and content creators. Nigeria is the first stop on a week-long trip to West Africa where Chris will visit Nigeria, Ghana and Senegal... Read More

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africa, Chief Product Officer, Chris Cox, facebook, mark zuckerberg, nigeria, Social Media Week

February 27, 2017

Charly Boy: Know your enemies

by Charly Boy Since 1960, Na story story story. The Evil that descended on us, have been left unchecked. Kai na the British pack all of us put inside this one chance? Chea!!!!!!!!see our lives, like say dem swear for us. Prophets Like Fela Anikulapo Kuti never stopped preaching, we just ignored him to the... Read More

Buhari, Charly Boy, nigeria, opinion, Politics, Religion

February 27, 2017

Opinion: The Presidency- Osinbajo and unquestionable loyalty

by Yushau A. Shuaib In September 2008, about 9 years ago, this writer published an article title, “If Yar’Adua Doesn’t Die!” ) It was a response to strong insinuations in the media on the plight of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua who was alive then but some commentators were already expressing views on expectations after... Read More

Buhari, fec, nigeria, opinion, Osinbajo, Politics, Presidency

February 27, 2017

Opinion: The miseducation of Nigerians

by Anthony Ademuliyu I first read Robert Kiyosaki’s evergreen book ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad’ in 2005 shortly before I dropped out of the Faculty of Law, University of Lagos. It gave me the impetus to permanently drop my earlier ambition of being referred to as a learned gentleman because it showed a clear nexus between... Read More

great men, miseducation, nigeria, unemployment

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