As the clamour for corruption to end and politicians to be brought to book continues, @JajaPhD presents his unpopular opinion. Do see below: https://twitter.com/JajaPhD/status/831056027068030976 Hmmmmm.
by Eketi Edima Ette I’ve never spent valentine’s day with a Boo. I guess that’s why I don’t understand why people fret about being unattached on Val’s Day, why they’re busy praying upandan. “Oh God of the Booless and Baeless, Oluwa, provide EBooBae. It’s still 11:59 p.m. on Val’s Day. Fadalawd, I know that you... Read More
As part of his ongoing tour of the oil producing communities in the Niger Delta, the Vice President has just arrived in Imo State and is currently meeting with the Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha and the Elders Council, led by the traditional ruler of … HRH Eze Ohiri in the Eze imo Palace.... Read More
A week ago, Nigerians trooped out (en masse?) to protest a number of inadequacies that have become associated with living Nigerian. They used the tagline #OneVoiceOneNigeria. Some of you may have talked about it using the hashtag #IStandWithNigeria. You probably tweeted about the lack of electricity or the fact that prices have doubled while incomes... Read More
Minister of Environment and Deputy UN Secretary-General designate, Amina Mohammed has said she would pursue the development of Nigeria and Africa. She was appointed deputy Secretary-General by Antonio Gueterres last year December. Mohammed thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for giving her the opportunity to serve within and outside the country. She said her job in Nigeria... Read More
by Reuben Abati “Happy Valentine’s day, my friend” “You don’t wish someone Happy Valentine’s day with ordinary mouth, my friend” “Are you a woman? The gifts are for women, not male friends.” “You see, yourself? You are a bush man just like one of my friends who got a text message from his girlfriend,... Read More
US President Donald Trump on Monday promised to cut a “new deal” with Nigeria on the sale of military weapons, Presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina has said. Trump made the promise during a telephone conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari. Buhari spoke to the US President from London where he is vacationing and going through medical checkups.... Read More
Japheth Omojuwa is addressing some of the biases Nigerians have about the presidency. See below: If Trump had chosen to speak to two other African Presidents with no Nigeria? Noise! — JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) February 13, 2017 Noted.
by Jason Njoku ‘Mugu’ is a Nigerian Pidgin term which means ‘Big fool’. In the West, it is mainly known in the context of Advance Fee Fraud. When I landed in Lagos in April 2010, I didn’t fully realise what Mugu meant. Of course, I had heard about 419 and the Mugu/Maga’s who you, like... Read More
It’s stretching into a new week, this debate over the president’s health status and his capacity to run Nigeria. All we know for sure is he’s being receiving guests and taking phone calls. This latest phone call is not from ‘the boys’; it is President Trump- leader of the freeworld who will be on the... Read More
by Abdulahi Abayomi Abdulraheem People would rather listen to music than take a few minutes to read a piece like this in my country. In the same sense, though, travelling is generally seen as a part of experience. Where I come from, travelling abroad is a sign of achievement and breakthrough. The moment one... Read More
by Mercy Abang After losing her fourth child during delivery at the house of her regular traditional birth attendant (TBA), 42 year–old Kemi Ariyo contracted spiritualists to get to the root of her problems. “I was widely accused to be a witch as a result of the demise of my babies,” Kemi said. “So I... Read More
by Anonymous Any time Buhari Media Center/Buhari Media Organization minions try to erect the false binary between PDP and APC and to talk of “16 years of PDP misrule,” show them this list. Please add to it because I know there’s more: APC is PDP in New Clothes. See: 1. Sen. Pres. Bukola Saraki. PDP... Read More
by Feyi Fawehinmi Following the story about Andrew Yakubu and his dollar stash, I went on a twitter rant (deliberately trying to be provocative). There is not a single good woman or man in NNPC. Not one. Every single person there is a thief. — tyro (@DoubleEph) February 11, 2017 Naturally a lot of... Read More
by Cheta Nwanze “The EFCC often fail to successfully prosecute high profile criminal cases because aside the fact that they conduct shoddy investigations before rushing accused persons to court, in some cases, up to 200-count charges are brought before the court, a procedure which makes mockery of the constitution and the laws” — Justice... Read More
by Nene Henshaw Earlier on today in a discussion about curvy women in Short dresses with a friend, who opined that women dress that way solely to flirt with/ seduce men and make them cheat and I objected because I really don’t think my short dress should make you cheat so I simply said “cheating... Read More
For the past couple of weeks, one of the most dominant news items has been the continued stay of President Muhammadu Buhari in the United Kingdom on vacation and the rumors about his health. While there have been rumors that his health condition is grave with some even alleging he is in coma, the President... Read More
Geoffrey York, African Correspondent for the for The Globe and Mail says US president Donald Trump will on Monday speak with President Muhammadu Buhari over the phone. York said the call would be made by :45pm. “Today is “Africa day” for Donald Trump. He speaks by phone to Nigerian president Buhari at 3:45 pm (Lagos... Read More
by Chude Jideonwo You know the tragedy already. The world does. And it’s one we have yet to recover from: 276 Chibok girls kidnapped from their schools under the watch of a functioning Nigerian government, and just under 200 of them yet to be recovered as we speak. Now, this is the point at which... Read More
by Simon Kolawole You can conveniently call Nigeria the Federal Republic of Drama. Or the Drama Republic of Nigeria. It is one day, one drama. This is probably what keeps us flying in spite of this economic headwind. Three weeks ago, President Muhammadu Buhari boarded the presidential jet and left the country for vacation in... Read More
by Charly Boy On February 8, 2017, I tweeted about joining the NLC on their walk for good governance. I was really not too surprised at the kinds of responses I got from fellow frustrated Nigerians: My people just dey query me as per how somebody like me go come gum body with NLC... Read More
Yesterday, Nigeria successfully launched the $1 billion Eurobond. Ms Ezekwesili asked the Federal government a pertinent question: What will the Federal Government of Nigeria spend the money on? Fayose, on the other hand is questioning the wisdom of obtaining a loan that will set us back years financially. Cheta Nwanze has broken down the effects... Read More
Want to know what method works best when dealing with teenage children? @ImAdeAkins advocates befriending them. Only then will they spill their secrets to you, and then you can advice them on what options to take. Do see below: My aunty who's visiting from Naija dropped some real gems on why it's important as a... Read More
Uber Nigeria is rewarding its riders in Lagos and Abuja this Valentine with delightful gifts to spice up their relationships. Riders have to write a love note to their lovers to stand a chance of winning various amazing gifts for themselves and their partners this Valentine’s day. The rider with the best love note in... Read More
Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari on Saturday arrived Nigeria after undertaking the lesser pilgrimage in Mecca. Her arrival was announced by her aide, Zaynab Ikaz-Kassim on Twitter. The last public appearance of Mrs. Buhari was when she visited her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari in London. She had also been inactive on social media. See... Read More
by Peregrino Brimah It’s gotten quite noticeable that whenever Buhari or his government is “down” the Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC is “up.” Once there are major headlines that cast the Buhari government in bad light, the EFCC takes over the headlines with updates on its activities against the corruption of the Jonathan past administration with... Read More
by Nnewuiha Obinna I ran upstairs in a mad rush! The 4-year-old we were monitoring had suddenly stopped breathing. We needed to resuscitate him and needed to do it fast! We didn’t have any resuscitation bag in my ER and before I could find one for him on the third floor, the unimaginable had... Read More
Kenyans and Ethiopians dominated at the Lagos City Marathon today. Abraham Kiptum of Kenya won the race today, as he did last year. This is the second time the Lagos state has held this event. And against Twitter Nigeria’s wise advice, the state government went ahead to invite the masters of long distance races in... Read More
by Pius Adesanmi. Nigeria is a crime scene that nobody remembers. The young man says his uncle is in charge of some forthcoming lecture in Lagos in July or thereabouts and is seeking my permission to suggest my name to his uncle as the guest lecturer. Somewhere in the chit-chat, he drops a little detail.... Read More
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