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Opinion: Much ado about National Assembly budget – whose interest?

by Egbo Mon-Charles The call for the National Assembly Budget to be made public no doubt has assumed a dimension of public discourse. Among the many issues for which the institution has lately been under criticism, this campaign has proven to be the major one. It is centred on the sentiment that because the information... Read More

Opinion

budget, Buhari, Bukola Saraki, Electorate, Executive, legislature, national assembly, nigeria, Politics

January 16, 2017

Reuben Abati: Philip Adekunle at 50

by Reuben Abati Long before the democratization of the blogging culture among Nigerians and the viral spread of opinionitis on social media, Philip Adekunle’s Nigeria Village Square (NVS) was one of those early platforms that provided opportunities for the free exchange of ideas on Nigerian affairs – from books to technology, money matters and the... Read More

Opinion

Birthday Tribute, nigeria, opinion, Philip Adekunle

January 16, 2017

Opinion: Nigeria’s socio-economic future- demographic dividend or disaster?

by Chambers Umezulike, According to the United Nations Population Fund, demographic dividend is the economic growth potential that can result from transpositions in a population’s age structure. This is mainly when the share of the working-age population (15 to 64) is larger than the non-working-age population (14 and younger, as well as 65 and... Read More

Opinion

demographic dividend or disaster, nigeria, socio-economic future

January 16, 2017

The Sexuality Blog: Are you a Nigerian confused about sexuality? We have a glossary for you

Sexuality Straight – A person attracted to people of the heteronormative opposite gender. Not a choice, no matter how many people suggest the contrary. Lesbian – A woman who is sexually and emotionally attracted to other women. Not to be mistaken with displays of affection with other women. Women haven’t been sexually repressed for centuries... Read More

Opinion

Glossary, nigeria, The Sexuality Blog

January 16, 2017

YNaija Editorial: We hope Pres. Buhari and other African leaders are prepared for a Trump administration

Despite how prominently foreign policy issues feature in American politics and presidential campaigns, foreign policies as it concerns Africa is hardly on the front-burner with African nations in the dark over what direction the actions of the most powerful country on earth concerning them will take. The presidential elections of last November which produced Donald... Read More

Thinking Through

africa, AIDS, America, donald trump, hiv, inauguration, Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria, PEPFAR

January 16, 2017

#InnovationSeries: Social media can be a tool for self-censored advocacy

by Edwin Okolo This feature is a part of the YNaija Innovation Special – a set of insightful stories that dig deep into the spirit of innovation, enterprise, and creativity oft-talked about but seldom told as stories in Nigerian media. The series which kicked off with the release of The New Establishment list, our annual... Read More

Citizenship, Thinking Through

#InnovationSeries, Arab spring, Bukky Shonibare, Chibok girls, Magazine, nigeria, occupy nigeria, Politics, social media

January 16, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. Niger Delta youth release demands ahead of Osinbajo’s visit Niger Delta Youths on Sunday released a 22-point demand ahead of the visit of the Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo to the region on Monday. 2. Army releases 257 suspected Boko Haram members The Nigerian Army on Sunday released... Read More

The News Blog

army, N458bn rail, Niger Delta, nigeria, The Big 5

January 15, 2017

DOWNLOAD: This is the full text of FRCN code that made Adeboye resign

It’s no news that the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) pastor, Enoch Adeboye had a reason to step down from his position as the church’s General Overseer in Nigeria about a week ago, but not many knew the details of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN) code that forced him out. So we... Read More

Church Culture

Enoch Adeboye, FRCN, G.O, NEPO, nigeria, rccg, Redeemed

January 15, 2017

Still on the Matter: We slept on it but woke up to an Ajimobi that is still wrong, wrong, wrong

The last time students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology took to the streets to protest their being shut out of campus and their studies, the strike action had just hit 6 months. Oladimeji Opayomi (also known as Demex) wrote in to complain about how the Superintendent of Police that had been stationed to guard them during... Read More

Cover Stories, Thinking Through

Ajimobi, governors, LAUTECH, Leadership, nigeria, Oyo State

January 15, 2017

Insiders: “By giving Ghana the edge, Mr. Eazi betrayed us”

We’ve come to love Mr Eazi over the last few months. For him, it didn’t take too much convincing to win the Nigerian fan base. About three hit songs, Wizkid on his back, some Ghanaian flavour and Mr. Eazi had us all screaming his praise from rooftops… until this tweet. https://twitter.com/mreazi/status/819266629196509184 Mr. Eazi aired his... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

Ghana, influence, Insiders, Mr Eazi, Music, nigeria, wizkid, YNaija pop culture insiders

January 15, 2017

The Thread: To all our fallen heroes, your service will never be forgotten

In November 2016, the state burial of Lieutenant Colonel Muhammad Abu Ali and six other military men (Seargent Mu’azu Ibrahim, Seargents Muazu Ibrahim, Bassey Okon, Hussani Jafaru, Cpl. Chukwu Simon, Private Salisu Lawal and Seaman Patrick Paul), who died at the hands of Boko Haram terrorists the Friday before, took place. As we mark... Read More

Opinion

Army Remembrance Day, boko haram, Lt. Col. Mohammed Abu Alli, Military troops, nigeria, The Thread

January 15, 2017

Opinion: Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day- The role of citizens

by Kelechi Anyikude As we mark the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, it is time to pause, consider and reflect on the true meaning of this day and our roles as Nigerian citizens. The Armed Forces Remembrance Day represents a national day of reverence and awareness, honouring those Nigerians who died while defending our beloved country and... Read More

Opinion

armed forces rememberance day, Buhari, Mohammed abu alli, nigeria

January 15, 2017

Simon Kolawole: Tell-tale signs of underdevelopment

by Simon Kolawole We were stuck in traffic along Lagos-Ibadan road. Then we started hearing a familiar wailing — a police van had decided to announce its importance by blaring its siren at full volume. The van was snaking its way through the thick traffic, harassing motorists out of the way — as usual. I... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

Buhari, frc, NEMA, nigeria, Operation scorpion sting, Signs of underdevelopment, simon kolawole, Southern Kaduna

January 15, 2017

The Thread: When Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, swooped in to save the day

Chicken wings of Nigeria, popularly known as Arik Air, grounded their passengers again for over 48 hours. The Chief of staff to the President was passing through the airport, saw the plight of the stranded passengers and decided to do something about it… Because in Nigeria, the powerful only listen to the more powerful. One... Read More

Opinion, Thinking Through

Abba Kyari, arik air, aviation authorities, MD of Arik, nigeria

January 14, 2017

Insiders: “Gov. Ajimobi demonstrated his lack of understanding of his position”

Perhaps it is nothing but blackmail when a sitting governor accuses students protesting the closure of their school for eight months of disrespecting him and telling them to do whatever they want to do. The governor said: “If you want to make trouble, we will wait for you. Whatever will happen, let it happen. You... Read More

Thinking Through

Governor Ajimobi, Insiders, LAUTECH, nigeria, Oyo, Politics, protest, Video

January 14, 2017

Thank you. Now listen up | BBOG responds to Lai Mohammed’s letter

by Isime Esene Former Minister of Education and Convener of the Bring Back Our Girls group, Oby Ezekwesili has demanded an apology from the Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai for endorsing “slanderous attacks” against the movement. This demand was contained in a statement released by the group, and signed by Ezekwesili, in response to... Read More

Thinking Through

COAS, nigeria, Oby Ezekwesili, Tukur Buratai

January 14, 2017

TELL A FRIEND TO TELL A FRIEND AND YOU COULD BE A QUICKTELLER MILLIONAIRE

Everyone has that one friend that won’t call for months until they need your vote for themselves or their random uncle’s neighbor’s colleague’s wife’s sister’s friend for a beauty pageant or whatever they come up with these days. In good faith, you vote. Try to say hi some seconds later and pooof that friendship is... Read More

Partners, The News Blog

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January 14, 2017

Dr. Joe Abah: Nigeria only needs 6 Ministers. Sack the other 30!

That got your attention, right? Preposterous idea, isn’t it? Or is it? Well, proponents of the Minimalist State argue that Government should only focus on Security, Health and Education, and leave everything else to the private sector to do. They will say “Let’s allow government to only have Ministers for Health, Education, Defence and Interior.... Read More

Opinion

Buhari, Bureau of Public Service Reform, Joe Abah, nigeria, Nigerian ministries, opinion

January 14, 2017

Opinion: Abiola Ajimobi, Ladokites and a worrisome case of inebriety from power

by ‘Kunle Adebajo My edge of the social media was abuzz with conversation yesterday following Sahara Reporters’ upload of a clip which shows Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state addressing a crowd of students from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH). Ordinarily, he has been infamous for his unparliamentary – or in this case... Read More

Opinion

Abiola Ajimobi, Ladokites, lautech strike, nigeria, Oyo State Governor, political power

January 14, 2017

The Thread: This Ajimobi video is a tragedy of both democracy and history

The Yoruba nation is one that stands proudly on the legacy of education that their forebear laid for them- namely, Obafemi Awolowo. Chief Awolowo ensured free education and healthcare from Primary school for the Western region. According to Wikipedia, Ajimobi’s education began at Saint Patricks Primary School, Oke-Padre in Ibadan. He completed his primary education at... Read More

Cover Stories, Opinion

Demola Olarewaju, education, Governance, Governor Ajimobi, lautech strike, LAUTECH Students, Leadership, nigeria, Politics

January 14, 2017

The Thread: Is this Ajimobi’s definition of positive change?

Unpaid salaries for months on end birthed disgruntled workers. Disgruntled workers led to the closure of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH). Who is taking the brunt of all this? The students. After 8 months of sitting at home and wondering if they were on a After 8 months of sitting at home... Read More

Opinion

CONSTITUTED AUTHORITY, GOV ABIOLA AJIMOBI, LAUTECH, lautech strike, nigeria

January 14, 2017

Dr Joe Abah: Those useless civil servants

by Dr Joe Abah First of all, I have finally given in and joined Medium to save my readers the agony of my infamous 100-tweet tweet-storms. This post is my first and it was prompted by a tweet by @ManiPeters that some civil servants are untrainable. As always, I will start by providing some context,... Read More

Opinion

BUREAU OF PUBLIC SERVICE REFORMS, civil servants, Dr. JOE ABAH, nigeria, opinion

January 14, 2017

The Thread: Disgraceful Ajimobi is “everything a governor should never be”

Drunk on power, high on self-importance, disconnected from the challenges of the everyday Nigerian, and certainly dismissive of LAUTECH’s students’ frustrations (who have been cooped up in their houses eight months now), Governor Ajimobi’s speech reeks of all these. What a shame. Nigerians can’t but leave their two cents. Do see below: https://twitter.com/Rouvafe/status/820202317672841216 @AAAjimobi You're... Read More

Opinion

Ajimobi, education, LAUTECH, nigeria, Oyo State, The Thread

January 14, 2017

Omojuwa says EXACTLY what needs to be said about the Disgraceful Ajimobi

When will Nigerian politicians learn that the whole idea of having a political position is to lead, not bully? Aggrieved students of LAUTECH, Oyo, protest the closing of their school for long months to their Governor, who should be their champion, but how does he respond? Like someone challenged him to a brawl in a... Read More

Opinion

education, governors, LAUTECH, Leadership, nigeria, omojuwa, Oyo State

January 14, 2017

Feyi Fawehinmi: Limiting the powers of the Nigerian State

by Feyi Fawehinmi For the past couple of days, I’ve been involved a seemingly interminable debate with Dr. Joe Abah — the Director-General of Nigeria’s Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). The good news is that we have not been arguing about Kim Kardashian or Lionel Messi. The bad news is that neither of us... Read More

Opinion

Feyi Fawehinmi, IDPs, Limited government, nigeria, opinion

January 14, 2017

The Sexuality Blog: Pretty Mike is a troll. Why are you Nigerians enabling him?

It’s not very often that you get the Lagos state government to act on matters of social justice without being publicly shamed on social media first. After all, the dozens of complaints on social media of young men and women being harassed by police officers looking to make a quick buck through intimidation barely... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Lagos State Government, nigeria, Pretty Mike, The Sexuality Blog, trolls

January 13, 2017

The Thread: Trump’s presidency will be a lesson in democracy

Many Americans are feeling a loss of hope over Trump’s entrance into the white house. And a for a good number of Nigerians, there is the reasoning that Trump will bring America to its knees. But that may not be so, according to Accountant and social commentator Feyi Fawehinmi. Democracy is the backbone of the... Read More

Thinking Through

America, Constitution, donald trump, Limited government, nigeria, obama, The Thread

January 13, 2017

Is MMM’s return on Friday the 13th ill fated?

Let’s be honest. Oyinbos have their own jazz and superstitions. One of such is Friday the 13th. It is supposedly a day that brings ill luck. Or so they say. If you are one of those who believes in numerology, then you should know that according to the proponents, the number 13 carries with it... Read More

Opinion

elnathan john, Friday the 12th, mmm, nigeria, Ponzi Schemes

January 13, 2017

The Thread: MMM’s mannequin challenge has come to an end

Ponzi scheme, MMM, has come out of the deep freeze it put itself under just before the holidays began. All is now well with the world again, and Mavrodians can truly say Happy New Year. See below reactions to the announcement: This one that MMM is back broda Ekatte and Sista Ceccila will go and... Read More

More, Opinion, Thinking Through

economy, mmm, nigeria, Ponzi Scheme

Opinion: Much ado about National Assembly budget – whose interest?

Reuben Abati: Philip Adekunle at 50

Opinion: Nigeria’s socio-economic future- demographic dividend or disaster?

The Sexuality Blog: Are you a Nigerian confused about sexuality? We have a glossary for you

Arit Okpo: Oversharing? [NEW VOICES]

YNaija Editorial: We hope Pres. Buhari and other African leaders are prepared for a Trump administration

#InnovationSeries: Social media can be a tool for self-censored advocacy

The Big 5: These are the stories you should monitoring today

DOWNLOAD: This is the full text of FRCN code that made Adeboye resign

Still on the Matter: We slept on it but woke up to an Ajimobi that is still wrong, wrong, wrong

Insiders: “By giving Ghana the edge, Mr. Eazi betrayed us”

The Thread: To all our fallen heroes, your service will never be forgotten

Opinion: Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day- The role of citizens

Simon Kolawole: Tell-tale signs of underdevelopment

The Thread: When Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, swooped in to save the day

Insiders: “Gov. Ajimobi demonstrated his lack of understanding of his position”

Thank you. Now listen up | BBOG responds to Lai Mohammed’s letter

TELL A FRIEND TO TELL A FRIEND AND YOU COULD BE A QUICKTELLER MILLIONAIRE

Dr. Joe Abah: Nigeria only needs 6 Ministers. Sack the other 30!

Opinion: Abiola Ajimobi, Ladokites and a worrisome case of inebriety from power

The Thread: This Ajimobi video is a tragedy of both democracy and history

The Thread: Is this Ajimobi’s definition of positive change?

Dr Joe Abah: Those useless civil servants

The Thread: Disgraceful Ajimobi is “everything a governor should never be”

Omojuwa says EXACTLY what needs to be said about the Disgraceful Ajimobi

Feyi Fawehinmi: Limiting the powers of the Nigerian State

The Sexuality Blog: Pretty Mike is a troll. Why are you Nigerians enabling him?

The Thread: Trump’s presidency will be a lesson in democracy

Is MMM’s return on Friday the 13th ill fated?

The Thread: MMM’s mannequin challenge has come to an end

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