What makes the poor Nigerian get poorer

by Tosin Adesina The under development in Nigeria is not propelled by ethnic sentiment but a class war between the haves and the have not. The haves, irrespective of their ethnic background continue to amass wealth and control the means of production and wealth circulation at the expense of the have not. The haves are... Read More

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Aminu Tambuwal, Nigerian, poverty, Sultan of Sokoto

July 1, 2017

Who is Henry Bello? The Nigerian doctor who opened fire on a New York hospital

A tragic shooting at the Bronx Lebanon hospital in New York on Friday left one person dead and six others severely wounded. The gunman has been identified as Henry Bello, a former employee of the hospital who resigned after he was accused of sexually harassing a female colleague in 2015. Nigerian-born Dr. Bello walked into... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

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June 29, 2017

Nigerian files lawsuit compelling senate to determine Buhari’s health status

A Nigerian, Toyin Dawodu has filed a lawsuit compelling the senate to ascertain if President Muhammadu Buhari can discharge his constitutional duties. According to a statement dated June 28, Dawodu instructed his lawyers to file the action [FHC/ABJ/CS/508/2017] at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Dawodu stated that it was possible that President Buhari is being held... Read More

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Health status, Lawsuit, Nigerian, President Muhammadu Buhari, toyin dawodu

June 29, 2017

UK deports 28 Nigerians over immigration offences

The United Kingdom on Thursday deported 28 Nigerians over immigration-related offences. This comes 48 hours after Spain deported 23 Nigerians while 34 others were deported from Switzerland, Germany, Iceland, Austria, Belgium and Hungary. The fresh batch of deportees reportedly arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, at about 12.13 p.m. Spokesman of the Lagos Airport Police Command,... Read More

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28 Nigerians, deport, immigration offences, Nigerian, uk

June 26, 2017

Any Nigerian is free to do business anywhere in the country – Wike

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said nobody has the right to issue quit notice to any Nigerian. The governor spoke on Monday when the Rivers State Muslim Community paid him a Sallah Homage at the Government House Port Harcourt. The governor stated, “Nigeria must be one. All of us will live together. All of... Read More

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Business, country, Nigerian, north, Nyesom Wike

June 9, 2017

‘Every Nigerian is a Biafran’ | Ohanaeze replies Northern youth

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has berated Arewa youth leaders for insisting on the ultimatum given to Igbos in the North to leave. The youth leaders in a statement on Thursday had insisted on the ultimatum, while stating that they have no plans to be violent. While reacting to the renewed threat, the Deputy Publicity Secretary of... Read More

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Arewa youths, Biafran, igbos, Nigerian, north, threat

June 3, 2017

Dammy Krane’s arrest: It’s not a publicity stunt, is it?

by Alex Onukwue Nigerian artist, Dammy Krane, is not going down without a fight, with the cloud of forgery and jail-time in his atmosphere. The Gbetiti man has been booked for an alleged act of fraud in the United States, but he’s already looking beyond it, ready to tell the story in a “new material”.... Read More

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April 30, 2017

Eba and Egusi is the secret of my success – Anthony Joshua (WATCH)

Nigerian-born British boxer, Anthony Joshua has credited his success to Nigerian dishes. In an interview with Nigerian journalist, Oma Akatugba, Joshua eating Pounded Yam, Eba and Egusi is the secret of success. [Read Also: ANTHONY JOSHUA KNOCKS OUT KLITSCHKO TO WIN WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE] He added that he would love to give back to Nigeria if given... Read More

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Anthony Joshua, boxing, eba, Egusi, IBF, Nigerian, WBA

April 27, 2017

Nigerian man shot dead in South Africa

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigeria Union in South Africa has confirmed the death of one Chinedu Eze, who was allegedly killed by a Somalian in the Western Cape Province. Chairman of the union in the province, Mike Ibitoye, confirmed the incident. He said Eze, 35, was shot on April 25 during an argument over a... Read More

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April 8, 2017

Xenophobia: Killing of Nigerian in South Africa reprehensible – FG

The Federal Government has condemned the death of a Nigerian in South Africa, Rasaq Ajao as “reprehensible”. The auto mechanic was killed by a mob on Thursday on suspicion of his alleged engagement in drug peddling in Polokwane, Limpopo Province. [Read Also: Again! 2 Nigerians killed in South Africa] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in... Read More

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killing, Nigerian, south africa, Xenophobia

February 24, 2017

Xenophobic attacks: No Nigerian has been reported dead in South Africa – FG

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has said no Nigerian has been killed in the renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Minister of State Foreign Affairs, Khadija Abba-Ibrahim said this during a second summon to the High Commissioner of South Africa to Nigeria, Lulu Aaron-Mnguni, on the issue. Abba-Ibrahim charged the South African government to... Read More

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February 22, 2017

Xenophobia: How I lost N240m – South-African based Nigerian

by Azeez Adeniyi Simon Adeoye, a 42-year-old South Africa-based Nigerian automobile mechanic on Tuesday narrated how he lost N240.6m (R10m) to the xenophobic attacks on Saturday. While speaking on the phone from Pretoria, Adeoye said he received a call that his workshop has been set ablaze. He said 29 cars, passports and documents were already... Read More

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February 16, 2017

The Thread: Bukola Saraki sparks yet another debate on Twitter

It’s like the phone call Saraki and Dogara had with Mr President last week Thursday was not sufficient proof of his being ‘hale and hearty’, even though they were intent on making believers out of us with that statement. Looks like they had to go see with their eyes to believe for themselves, so they... Read More

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Buhari's health, Dogara, Governance, London jaunts, Nigerian, Saraki, The Thread

February 4, 2017

The Church Blog: Our favorite song on Obiwon’s new album just got its video

After ending 2016 with a late year album release, Obiora Obiwon begins 2017 with the live recording visual for his growing single “Oh Jesus”. The clip was recorded live at the Floodgates Album Release Concert. In the video the artiste can be seen performing with his band The New Mantle. Together with the children who... Read More

Opinion

Christian music, Nigerian, obiwon, Oh Jesus, The Church Blog

January 18, 2017

Ayo Sogunro: Look Nigerians, can we please shut up the rationalising?

by Ayo Sogunro I received with regret news that the Air Force,working to mop up BH insurgents, accidentally bombed a civilian community in Rann,Borno State — Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) January 17, 2017 I may have lost my sanity at some point this week. This is one explanation for why I think the “accidental” bombing of... Read More

Opinion

Ayo Sogunro, boko haram, Buhari, Nigerian, nigerians, opinion, Rationalising

November 22, 2016

Nigerian football juggler breaks Guinness World Record (WATCH)

Harrison Chinedu, a Nigerian football juggler has broken the Guinness World Record for cycling with a football balanced on the head. Chinedu cycled for 103km with a ball on his head, dodging the potholes and hawkers in the city of Lagos. The distance covered was from the beach to the National Stadium, Surulere Lagos. According... Read More

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Football juggler, Guinness World record, Harrison Chinedu, Nigerian

November 10, 2016

Nigerian to be executed in Singapore for drug trafficking

The execution of a Nigerian national, Chijioke Obioha for possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking on December 30, 2008 has been announced as November 18. Obioha was arrested with more than 2.6 kilograms of cannabis, surpassing the statutory amount of 500 grams presumed as drug trafficking in Singapore on April 9, 2007. He... Read More

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October 19, 2016

Navy arrests 28 oil thieves

In a bid to rid Nigeria’s maritime of criminals, the Nigerian Navy said it has arrested 28 oil thieves during recent operations. In a statement by Navy spokesman, Commodore Christian Ezekobe, the Navy said 13 suspects were arrested by a patrol team in Akwa Ibom State for bunkering activities. He said two boats laden with... Read More

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October 11, 2016

UgoTalksAlot: Useless is a country determined to destroy its future

June 24, 2016, I had been chasing the date for the past four years. It was the day I would finally finish school. I’d have my own BSc and have all the tools needed to become my own person. I could now get a job and earn some money. I was finally through with school... Read More

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October 4, 2016

#30Days30Voices: ‘The less privileged are most affected by the economy’

The current economic situation, worsened by high rate of inflation and skyrocketing prices of commodities has been nothing to write home about. Every Nigerian, one way or the other has felt the unpleasant effects of the country’s battle with economic recession. On this episode of #30Days30Voices, a Nigerian tells us the less privileged bear the brunt... Read More

#30days30voices, Economic recession, effects, less privileged, Nigerian

September 20, 2016

The Thread: Is Nigeria really united by a system we can’t live without?

Twitter user, Andy Obuoforibo highlights the corrosive influence of the federal government on Nigeria’s economic prosperity. Check out his tweets below: Nigerian Government for decades has been that abusive husband who wants to make his wife unattractive so other guys can't Holla. A thread. — Andy Obuoforibo (@andyRoidO) September 20, 2016 Clearly, post-civil war, victorious northern... Read More

civil war effects, federal govt, Nigerian, Northern leaders, Power

September 16, 2016

The Thread: @elnathan_john joins the throng speaking about gender equality

Satirist and author of popular novel, Born on a Tuesday, Elnathan John is no stranger to The Thread. Today, a certain Dr. Joe Abah (or maybe it was the two effigies he spotted in an Abuja bathroom, we aren’t sure) has got him talking about patriarchy and the futility of many equality-centred discussions of the 21st... Read More

enathan, equality, gender, Nigerian, patriarchy

September 13, 2016

Opinion: 15 things you can do as a youth to make Nigeria better overnight

by Jude ‘Feranmi “Nigeria can be DIFFERENT if we decide to DO what it takes and I believe that Young Nigerians can Make Nigeria Better Overnight if we so wish!” – JFK I decided to quote myself at the beginning of this article not just because it serves as a perfect preamble to this piece... Read More

culture, gold, grow, Leadership, money, Nigerian, Politics, protest, youths

September 12, 2016

Wizkid, Toke Makinwa and other celeb photos that give us life this holiday

It’s the holiday season and some of our favourite Nigerian celebrities are out and about serving major fashion and fun goals as they celebrate their holidays. We are totally feeling these 5 that we’ve carefully selected, so let them give you life as they have given us. You might get the much-needed inspiration on where... Read More

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September 5, 2016

#30Days30Voices: ‘There is light at the end of the tunnel’ | Man believes Nigeria’s economic recession is a sign of great things to come

In the past few weeks, Nigeria has ‘technically’ slipped into recession and different sectors of the economy have been hit hard by this development. However, on our #30Days30Voices series, one Nigerian seems to be optimistic about the situation and believes the storm will soon past in regards to the nail-biting times citizens of the country... Read More

#30days30voices, Economic recession, nigeria, Nigerian

September 4, 2016

No end in sight for #KenyansVsNigerians Twitter war

During the recent trip of Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO to Nigeria, he took a short break from the country for a brief visit to Kenya. While there, he met with the Kenyan President and even savoured one of their native meals at a local restaurant in the country’s capital, Nairobi. While the Kenyans were still gloating over the rare privilege that... Read More

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#KenyansVsNigerians, Kenya, mark zuckerberg, Nigerian, twitter., war

August 30, 2016

Nigerian wins silver at the Westchester table tennis U.S. tourney

Olajide Omotayo, a Nigerian tennis player on Tuesday said he was overwhelmed winning the silver medal at the Westchester Open tournament in the U.S. While speaking on the phone with journalists, Omotayo said he was happy he won amidst so many Chinese players. “This is one of the biggest tournaments hosted here in the U.S., I... Read More

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August 30, 2016

#30Days30Voices: Will you quit your job for farming? This Nigerian tells us if he will

Severally, agriculture has been touted as the next big thing and the solution to the economic difficulties of many countries especially in Africa. It has also been said that the next set of billionaires from Africa will be farmers and agropreneurs. YNaija sought the opinion of a Nigerian on whether he would quit his day... Read More

agriculture, agropreneurs, farming, Nigerian

August 26, 2016

PROFILE: The day Joke Silva charmed me

by Mazi Emeka Joke Silva is a familiar face, and name, for at least three generations – and she is the gift that keeps on giving… It is 10:57 when I finally meet with Joke Silva at her office – a floor above the lobby of the acting school, Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts (LAPA),... Read More

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Nigerian football juggler breaks Guinness World Record (WATCH)

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#30Days30Voices: ‘The less privileged are most affected by the economy’

The Thread: Is Nigeria really united by a system we can’t live without?

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