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February 21, 2017

Reuben Abati: I want to go to London… to see Buhari

by Reuben Abati When 15 million plus Nigerians voted for President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2015 General elections, their expectation was that he would be available to serve them 24/7/365, and that those who fielded him as their candidate had done their home work to avoid what is curiously becoming the Katsina problem in Nigerian... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

Buhari's health, judges, London, nigeria, opinion, reuben abati, Saraki

February 21, 2017

The Thread: All the reasons you need to fall in love with Nigeria – again

Yes. Boko Haram is possibly scouting their next suicide bomb drop as we write. Yes, another village in Southern Kaduna, we hear has gotten a visit from the dreaded herdsmen. Yes, the dollar is trading at 520 today, and it seems it won’t take weeks before we hit 600. But before you give into fear and... Read More

art, Music, nigeria, Reasons to love Nigeria The Thread, Religion, tourism

February 20, 2017

Opinion: Uncle Dele, how market?

by Richard Romanus Of all the APC and President Mohammadu Buhari supporters who are today singing a new song due to his abysmal and catastrophic performance in almost two years, none of them surprises me more than our very own Otunba Dele Momudu, publisher, Ovation Magazine. I know some people will quickly argue that, uncle... Read More

Buhari, Change, Dele Momodu, Economic recession, Failed presidential bid, nigeria, opinion, Politics

February 20, 2017

Opinion: The 2017 budget process- change in the right direction

by ‘Demola Adeyeye Without a doubt, the 2017 Appropriation Process has so far been without the several controversies that trailed the 2016 Process. This can be attributed to no less than the better rapport between the Presidency led by President Buhari and the National Assembly as led by Senate President Saraki. Even with the physical absence... Read More

APC, budget, Buhari, nigeria, opinion, Politics

February 20, 2017

Stakeholders endorse TSA at anniversary retreat

Stakeholders drawn from all spheres of the Nigerian economy have pledged their support for the Federal Government’s Treasury Single Account (TSA) policy which has since its September 15, 2015 implementation returned over N5.2 trillion to the national Treasury. At the conclusion of a recent 2-day retreat in Abuja tagged ‘One Year Anniversary of TSA: Benefits,... Read More

economy, Finance, kemi Adeosun, national treasury, nigeria, stakeholders, TSA

February 20, 2017

Opinion: Lessons Chief Tony Anenih taught me

by Anthony Ademuliyu I got initiated into the media at the age of 8 when I used to read the newspapers and magazines that my veteran journalist father used to purchase. I so loved the news in all its forms that my mother used to punish me by hiding some of the magazines when I... Read More

Aneneih, Anthony Enahoro, John Oyegun-Odigie, Media, nigeria, Obasanjo, opinion, Professor Ambrose All

February 20, 2017

“I am in love with love and weddings and events are what you can call my ‘happy place’.” LadyBoss Elsie Ofulue answers #LLA10 questions

Making a living out of your passion has to be one of the best things in the world. For Elsie Ofulue, the Lady Boss behind Events on Wheels, organising events is not just something she is passionate about; she’s on a mission to take people to their ‘happily ever after’. Enjoy her interview with us.... Read More

Elsie Ofulue, Lady Boss, Leading Ladies Africa, nigeria, Weddings, Woman entrepreneurs

February 20, 2017

YNaija Editorial: Freedom of expression in Nigeria is under serious threat

One of the key pillars in a democracy is the right to freedom of expression; as a matter of fact, this right is guaranteed by the constitution. With this freedom upheld, people within the country are confident that they can express their thoughts on anything without fear of recrimination. Recently, this freedom has come under... Read More

Audu Maikori, editorial, freedom of expression, freedom of speech, nigeria

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February 20, 2017

Office Of The Citizen with Chude Jideonwo: Remember that thing Governor Ajimobi said?

by Chude Jideonwo Last month, the Oyo governor, Abiola Ajimobi shocked the nation. Footage of the governor speaking to students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) who had been grounded at home (for eight months from 13 June, 2016 due to a shutdown announced by the Rector), showed a white-hot rage: “If this... Read More

Abiola Ajimobi, Chude Jideonwo, LAUTECH, nigeria, Office of the citizen, ootc

February 20, 2017

Bolade Ogunfuye: Pulling the prank of a lifetime [NEW VOICES]

by Bolade Ogunfuye During my secondary school years, I was what you could call a “closet rebel”. I considered myself an icon for the anti-establishment, I prided myself on being a misnomer, a non-conformist through and through. However, Nigerian boarding schools being what they were, one had to often tread with caution. Throughout the six... Read More

Bolade, life, New Voices, nigeria, pranks, teens

February 19, 2017

Just In: Buhari meets Saraki again in London

by Dolapo Adelana President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday met with Senate president Bukola Saraki in London. According to a tweet from the Presidency’s official Twitter account, @NGRPresident, both men met at the Abuja House, where Buhari has been staying since he went on vacation. “This evening President @MBuhari met with Senate President @bukolasaraki, at Abuja... Read More

Bukola Saraki, Meeting, nigeria, Politics, President Muhammadu Buhari

February 19, 2017

Femi Fani-Kayode: The arrest of Audu Maikori and the misplaced calls to pray for the tyrant

by Femi Fani-Kayode Permit me to begin this contribution with an aside. It is only a weak, insecure, paranoid, wicked, heartless, ignorant, lawless and callous government that refuses to identify, apprehend, prosecute and hang the bloodthirsty, psychopathic and murdering Janjaweed Islamist Fulani militants and herdsmen and instead arrests an innocent and accomplished young man like... Read More

Audu Maikori, Buhari, Femi Fani-Kayode, nigeria, opinion, Southern Kaduna

February 19, 2017

Opinion: The grass cutter and the 2019 elections

by Adesina Tosin Nathaniel The Secretary to the Government of the Federation Engr. Babachir Lawal has set in motion the campaigns for the 2019 general elections and has declared the Presidential results already, effectively assuming the position of the head of the Independent National Electoral Commission. If you are confused, hear him “I assure you... Read More

2019 Elections, Babachirl Lawal, corruption, nigeria, opinion, president buhari, recession

February 19, 2017

Simon Kolawole: Is fake news the new normal?

by Simon Kolawole Heard the latest? The Central Bank of Nigeria has been selling the elusive dollar to some end users at 61 kobo/US$1, while the rest of us are busy buying the stuff at over N500/$1 in the parallel market. Goodness Gracious! It is time to fire Mr. Godwin Emefiele as the CBN governor.... Read More

CBN, Emefiele, fake news, nigeria, opinion, simon kolawole

February 18, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Femi Kuti, Pa Ikhide, Bashir Ahmaad 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

Audu Maikori, el rufai, nigeria, noisemakers, Southern Kaduna, twitter.

February 18, 2017

Opinion: A letter to all responsible politicians about child violence

Oluranti Fatoye The Nigeria Government is planning a legislation that would forbid parents from beating their children with implements and on the head, but otherwise would allow smacking and slapping them irrespective of age. This information urges me to write you this letter because hitting children has serious political consequences, although these consequences are rarely... Read More

children, legislature, nigeria, opinion, parenting, spanking

February 18, 2017

Opinion: The APC government and its deceptive rhetoric – a wake up call to the electorate

by Rev. Fr. Paul Danbaki Jatau Phd Prior to elections, the atmosphere in Nigeria is usually heralded by high level political activities. Politicians make promises of anything of no real benefit, which nevertheless, makes people feel better. But as soon as they get to power, they forget the promises and instead, cart away the choice... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

APC, elrufai, False promises, nigeria, politicians, Southern Kaduna, The Thread

February 18, 2017

The Thread: “Nigeria – a country where we arrested a man for naming his dog ‘Buhari’ and freed those who beheaded a woman” |

It’s Saturday afternoon, and the predominant topic on Twitter NG has been Audu Maikori’s arrest. Word about his arrest came through Twittervine last night, and it’s been trending since. With flammable subjects such as this one, it’s no surprise that Twitter Nigeria is divided over El Rufai’s move to teach Audu Maikori a lesson about... Read More

Audu Maikori, Ayo Sogunro, Buhari, elrufai, nigeria, Oby Ezekwesili, Policy of consequence, Southern Kaduna, The Thread

February 18, 2017

Cheta Nwanze: Nigeria’s ancient laws in modern times

by Cheta Nwanze “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” — John Dalberg-Acton One thing I’ve talked about in the past is how archaic our laws are, and how much out of tune with current existence they are. I first became aware of this a few years ago when a man, John Obinna,... Read More

Audu Maikori, Cheta Nwanze, nigeria, opinion, Penal Code, Southern Kaduna

February 18, 2017

The Thread: Audu’s unfortunate arrest is a teachable moment, Oby Ezekwesili says | #FreeAudu

Yesterday, Audu Maikori was arrested and shipped to Abuja for ‘inciting violence’. Today, Ms Ezekwesili spoke with the state governor, El Rufai, who says he will release Audu, but wants to teach him some lessons about consequences. Do see below: I urged the @GovKaduna to get @Audu out & he replied that his policy of... Read More

Audu Maikori, el rufai, nigeria, Southern Kaduna, The Thread

February 18, 2017

Dele Momodu: President Buhari and his London visitors

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, let me warn quickly that a new circus has come to town and there is a theatre of the absurd ongoing in the city of London. The patrons are very important personalities from Nigeria who have turned the supposed illness of our dear President Muhammadu Buhari into a stage play.... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

Buhari, Buhari's health, Dele Momodu, Dogara, Governors' Forum, London, nigeria, opinion, Saraki

February 18, 2017

Opinion: This is the consequence of Nigeria’s primary export-dependence

by Chambers Umezulike, According to the Nigeria National Bureau of Statistics, the country’s Gross Domestic Product contracted by 0.36% in the Quarter (Q) 1 of 2016, the first negative growth in many years. Successive contractions in Q2 and Q3 of the same year by 2.1% and 2.24%, respectively, officially chaperoned Nigeria into an economic recession.... Read More

Buget performance analysis, Buhari, Economic and Growth Recovery plan, Economic recession, Export depence, Niger Delta militants, nigeria, oil price, opinion

February 18, 2017

Temitope Ben-Ajepe: The gag on unique expression in Nigerian education [NEW VOICES]

by Temitope Ben-Ajepe I remember vividly albeit cringing, last summer at this very cool ICT parastatal where I interned, after being asked by a fellow intern (seeing as I was the only one with a background in Pharmacy) what my course entailed and how it tied in with my being there. While I knew my... Read More

education, Lack of innovation, New Voices, nigeria, pharmacy, Temitope Ben-Ajepe

February 18, 2017

Opinion: President Bubu needs to book a flight or type a letter

by UgoTalks Alot I decided to book a flight to London. I don’t have a visa or money for said flight, but you know, with Jesus all things c’est possible. The lowest flight I could find was roughly around N118,000 when you convert it based on the CBN rigged rates. Why is my broke ass... Read More

Buhari, Buhari's health, Dogara, nigeria, opinion, Politics, Saraki, Taxpayers money

February 17, 2017

The Thread: “#FreeAudu Maikori. He is not your problem” | Top 10 tweets about Audu’s arrest

Audu Maikori’s arrest has awakened the anger and sense of injustice within Nigerian citizens, who cannot wrap their heads around the validity of his arrest, whilst the Fulani herdsmen killers in the Southern Kaduna territory are not accosted. Do see below: Arresting @Audu Maikori for crying out on SOUTHERN KADUNA killings is uncalled for…. Cc @elrufai... Read More

Audu Maikori Southern Kaduna, DSS, el rufai, nigeria, twitter.

February 17, 2017

The Thread: Some people are convinced Audu Maikori’s arrest is justified | #FreeAudu

Senior Special Assistant to the Kogi state Governor on media, Gbenga Olorunpomi, is of the mind that Audu saw his arrest coming and set “Twittermania” in motion. Gbenga believes that Audu deserves to be arrested for spreading falsehood. This just makes us wonder about a number of things: El Rufai’s statements, his role in the... Read More

#FreeAudu, Audu Maikori, Buhari, el rufai, Gbenga Olorunpomi, Justice, nigeria, Southern Kaduna, The Thread, Twitter Nigeria

February 17, 2017

The Thread: MI Abaga and other Nigerians cry out for the FG to #FreeAudu

Since Audu Maikori, Chocolate City Group boss and native of Southern Kaduna took on the job of letting Nigerians know the extent to which Southern Kaduna had become a killing field, controversy stirred. He was accused of instigating hate and spreading falsehood and using fake pictures to buttress his messages. It turned out that one... Read More

#FreeAudu, Audu Maikori, democracy, DSS, Hate Speech, mi abaga, nigeria, Southern Kaduna

February 17, 2017

The Thread: Maybe this is confirmation that El-Rufai would be a disastrous president | #FreeAudu

Audu Maikori, a vocal critic of the government’s handling of the Southern Kaduna crisis, has been arrested. Information circulating on social media says that an arrest warrant was issued by a magistrate court in Kaduna, upon which Audu was moved from Lagos to Abuja. https://twitter.com/chairmanNHRC/status/832666636272300037 Twitter NG is largely furious about this development, and some persons... Read More

#FreeAudu, elrufai, magistrate courts, nigeria, Southern Kaduna, The Thread

February 17, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Aisha Buhari, Editi Effiong, Audu Maikori 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

Aisha buhari, Audu Maikori, Editi Effiong, nigeria, noisemakers, Olabinjo

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