The Sufferhead Aesthetic: Why Do Nigerians Love Romanticising Their Struggles?

The online uproar over First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s remarks on petty trade grants reveals a deep cultural split in how citizens view survival. By framing the launch of roadside akara and roasted corn ventures as genuine economic empowerment, the state relies heavily on a familiar script of grassroots resilience. Supporters immediately defended this stance, arguing... Read More

Deep Dive

nigeria, opinion

June 23, 2026

How Small-Scale Debts Became the Ultimate Friendship Soft-Block

A viral post by online user Keleback recently triggered an intense discussion on the timeline last weekend regarding how easily minor financial debts destroy long-term friendships. The conversation quickly pulled millions of views, uncovering a deep undercurrent of social anxiety that shapes peer-to-peer relationships today. The replies outlined a striking spectrum of behavioural extremes, from... Read More

Deep Dive, More

nigeria, opinion

June 12, 2026

Why This Democracy Day Belongs to the Press

President Tinubu’s 2026 Democracy Day speech formally elevates the June 12 struggle to the level of official national recognition. For decades, the radical journalists, activists, and soldier-democrats of the 1990s carried their scars as part of an underground legacy. This latest national awards list changes that dynamic, transforming former freedom fighters into celebrated national icons.... Read More

Deep Dive

nigeria, opinion

June 3, 2026

Who Is Buying Celebrity Silence on National Issues?

Nigeria’s creator economy is no longer just about exporting Afrobeats to global platforms. It has become a primary target for domestic media manipulation. Political media management on our timeline has shifted toward a completely new playbook, moving far away from the usual public debates over state policy. Political influencers are now using a coordinated push... Read More

Deep Dive

nigeria, opinion

June 1, 2026

Davido Says He’s Not “City Boy.” The Question Is Whether That Distinction Holds.

Davido spent Saturday telling Nigerian entertainers, himself included, that they have stayed too quiet on insecurity. “We dey fuck up, I won’t lie, including me. We need to speak up. It’s too much injustice going on. Our country don go,” he wrote, joining the wave of reactions to the abduction of teachers and students in... Read More

Deep Dive

nigeria, opinion

May 21, 2026

Why The Timeline Chooses Edoho Over Ogbomoso

The internet spent the mid-May timeline dissecting two distinct domestic crises. The first involved media personality Frank Edoho and his estranged wife exchanging highly public allegations of infidelity and abuse. The second featured a UK-based tech professional named Ugo detailing the legal dissolution of his marriage following viral claims of infidelity. Both topics generated millions... Read More

Deep Dive

entertainment, nigeria, opinion

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Jonathan Urges Africa to Fix Democracy and End Electoral Manipulation

September 22, 2025

Rihanna’s home broken into by man seeking to propose

Rihanna’s Los Angeles home caused a stir on Thursday when a man arrived uninvited to propose to the singer, prompting a police response. The man, who traveled from South Carolina, reportedly appeared at her Beverly Hills home, according to TMZ. After Rihanna’s security team alerted the police, they arrived and detained the man, dressed in... Read More

Blogs

Broken into, home, los angeles, marriage proposal, opinion, Rihanna

July 3, 2019

Self-determination for southeast: Is Ohaneze youth now the rebranded IPOB?

Self-determination is a universal principle no doubt, but its application is defined within the context of the law, norms and precepts of the state. It has become orthodox to frame this concept narrowly; the fact is, self-determination beyond the remit of the prevailing laws of a country is subversion. The UN declaration on this subject,... Read More

Opinion

Fredick Nwabufo, Ohaneze, opinion

November 2, 2018

The power of youth that drove the #GrowNigeria movement

Middle of this year, I had a burnout. I lost the drive, became almost depressed and felt that everything was meaningless. It was one of the lowest points in the year, and I really craved for something to excite me. Work became increasingly drab, and Lagos traffic did not help matters. My daily commute to... Read More

Opinion

Israel Ayoade, opinion, Saraki

October 14, 2018

Why I tipped Mr Peter Obi as running mate to Alhaji Atiku Abukakar

Editor’s Note: Long time YNaija contributor ThankGod Ukachukwu has become an important voice in the Nigerian political scene and we have come to respect his perspectives on the inner workings on Nigeria’s political elite. He graciously chose to explain his prediction that not only Atiku Abubakar would win the PDP primaries, but he would also... Read More

Opinion

opinion, peter obi

October 11, 2018

Five reasons I never want to be a best man again

I have grown somewhat cynical about weddings and marriage in generally. Do not get me wrong, I believe marriage is a beautiful concept and can be cool. But being the Best Man or a member of the groom’s fraternity is a different kettle of fish. The history of the best man dates to Medieval Europe... Read More

Opinion

best man, Naija Weddings, opinion, Weddings

October 1, 2018

Opinion: To beat Buhari in 2019, we’ll have to make a hard choice that changes everything

The gang up to unseat President Muhammadu Buhari has become intense and national – cutting across tribes, religions, regions, and parties. Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Musa Kwankwanso, Bukola Saraki, Kingsley Moghalu, Omoyele Sowore, Fela Durotoye, Ibrahim Dankwambo, Donald Duke, and so on are playing in the field. The likes of Olusegun Obasanjo, Obiageli Ezekwesili, Aisha Yesufu... Read More

Opinion

Buhari, Ezekwesili, Nduka Odo, opinion

September 26, 2018

Profiting from tears: The Buhari administration’s handling of the Nigerian IDP crisis

The humanitarian situation in Nigeria deteriorated significantly in the first half of 2018 as the conflict intensified in the North East which reflected in the increase of new displacements from the 142,000 reported during the same time period last year. Clashes between government forces and Boko Haram became more frequent in the north-east of the... Read More

Citizenship, Editor's Pick, Featured, Opinion

analysis, IDP, opinion, Ovoko Williams

September 21, 2018

Opinion: A new age of digital-preneurs are rising

Life, as we know, is changing. We are experiencing a shift from the known traditions of the norm to the age where speed, accessibility and convenience (driven by technology) ranks as prime influencers of the consumers buying decision. The quest to remain dominant despite overwhelming challenges, penetrate an increasingly competitive landscape, meet with ever-changing customer... Read More

Opinion

Digpreneur, opinion

September 10, 2018

Atiku: How the presidential candidate needs to plan for a Nigerian Doomsday Protocol

By Adekoya Boladale In Central Africa and predominately Cameroon, there is a specie of frog called: Hairy frog. Like every other frog, it is amphibian in nature and carnivorous in diet; it feeds on slugs, spiders, beetles and grasshoppers. But one thing that is profound about the hairy frog is the mechanism it uses in... Read More

Opinion

Atiku, opinion, writing

September 6, 2018

Emma Ikumeh: This is why I want the PDP to choose Saraki at the primaries

by Emma Ikumeh Former INEC chief, Professor Attahiru Jega recently made a case for competent leadership over strongman leadership. The latter was one of the major pivots on which Muhammadu Buhari achieved victory in 2015, bearing in mind the alleged 2 million controversial votes awarded to the APC and Buhari in Kano. Many felt strongman... Read More

The scrabble for a New Nigeria: A battle between the believers, the achievers and the deceivers

by Alli Bob-Chinwon Randomly surfing the news I stumbled on a very intriguing headline published on a prominent international news platform. The title was “Nigeria becomes the poverty capital of the world”. To satisfy my curiosity, I opened the report and the first paragraph read “Nigeria overtakes India to become the poverty capital of the... Read More

Citizenship, Opinion

Alli Bob, nigeria, opinion

August 27, 2018

Opinion: What are we really doing to check Nigeria’s poverty rate?

The descent of Nigeria’s economy into poverty has been a recurrent matter of regular discussions and debates, particularly in the last three years. Expectedly so, since the regress has taken effective toll on all of the country’s spheres and become a matter of serious concern for its citizens and friends, locally and internationally. The economic... Read More

Opinion

CBN, opinion, poverty

August 23, 2018

How student union governments can help actualise a better Nigeria come 2019

A Government is believed to be a body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization and as well advance all necessary social amenities for the betterment of the people. The Students Union Government (SUG) was established in several tertiary institutions to see the welfare of... Read More

Citizenship, Opinion

Obiora Okeke, opinion, SUG

July 30, 2018

2019: Is there anything to celebrate over APC-to-PDP mass defection?

By Festus Ogun It should no longer be a news to anyone that mass defection is currently rocking the All Progressives Congress (APC). Many key members of this ruling party are aggrieved and are left with no option than defecting to other political parties. It appears that the drama of defection that was witnessed during the 2015... Read More

Opinion

APC, opinion, PDP

May 22, 2018

Opinion: The impending implosion of APC

Just take the phrase: “impending” in the title above with a pinch of salt. I use the word because in politics as in life, things happen – as seemingly absolute situations become redeemable and what originally appears impossible could be the catalyst for fresh opportunities. Otherwise, the truth is that the ruling Nigerian political party,... Read More

Featured

opinion, reuben abati

May 13, 2018

Opinion: An open letter to President Buhari

Dear Mr. President, It is with a heavy heart that I sit down to write Your Eminence. As a conscious, patriotic and progressive youth, I could not help but register my dissatisfaction with my country’s plight alongside a volley of plea to your administration to rescue this dire situation. Excuse the curtness of my manners.... Read More

Citizenship, Opinion

Olasupo Abideen, opinion, Presidency

April 28, 2018

Opinion: Chimamanda Adichie is not your enemy

“The top three trending topics in Nigeria are Chimamanda, Dino Melaye and Pablo Adedeji; what do these people have in common?” The responses to this tweet were what introduced me to the nationwide social media outrage against revered writer, Chimamanda Adichie, and as expected, most were sexist as they were vile. Overtime, Chimamanda’s confrontational brand... Read More

Opinion

chimamanda, opinion

April 18, 2018

Housing Challenge: understand the process of buying property in Lagos State

Nigerians abroad and those living in the country have been scammed several times trying to purchase a property. This can be traced to either they don’t understand the process involved in acquiring a property or chose not to carry out due diligence. As a property professional, I have seen people fall prey to scam and... Read More

Opinion

lagos, opinion, property, real estate

April 17, 2018

Opinion: Open letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby

Your Grace, in respect of your meeting with President Buhari, who is your bosom friend, who you have met severally during the course of his presidency, and met again in the month of April 2018, I wish to express a few thoughts and the position of majority of Nigerian Christians. We the Christians in Nigeria... Read More

Opinion

Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, Open Letter, opinion

March 26, 2018

Opinion: Nigerian Healthcare is non-existent, we should all be terrified

Last Monday, Linda Ikeji broke a story on the death of Oluwaseun Ezekiel, who had just graduated from the University of Lagos and was due to serve her fatherland in two weeks. She died from complications of cardiac failure, having been rushed to the emergency room at midnight on the day of her demise. On... Read More

Opinion

healthcare, opinion

March 22, 2018

Opinion: The Christian Association of Nigeria needs its own Martin Luther

I remember a particular Sunday morning when some friends and I were debating with an austere, prudish woman on the issue of tithes and whether the verse in Malachi should be applicable to today’s world. We called her Sister Amarachi. She was the type of woman that not only forbade herself from wearing trousers or... Read More

Church Culture, Opinion

Church Culture, Kansi Udochukwu, Martin Luther, opinion

The Sufferhead Aesthetic: Why Do Nigerians Love Romanticising Their Struggles?

How Small-Scale Debts Became the Ultimate Friendship Soft-Block

Why This Democracy Day Belongs to the Press

Who Is Buying Celebrity Silence on National Issues?

Davido Says He’s Not “City Boy.” The Question Is Whether That Distinction Holds.

Why The Timeline Chooses Edoho Over Ogbomoso

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Jonathan Urges Africa to Fix Democracy and End Electoral Manipulation

Elevator Tragedy: Lagos NMA Declares Indefinite Strike in Three Hospitals; Labour Agrees to Resume Negotiations with FG | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Lagos State Governorship Tribunal Concludes Hearing as Rhodes-Vivour Closes Case; Father of Accused UTME Candidate Denies Forgery Allegations, Calls for Fairness | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Rihanna’s home broken into by man seeking to propose

Self-determination for southeast: Is Ohaneze youth now the rebranded IPOB?

The power of youth that drove the #GrowNigeria movement

Why I tipped Mr Peter Obi as running mate to Alhaji Atiku Abukakar

Five reasons I never want to be a best man again

Opinion: To beat Buhari in 2019, we’ll have to make a hard choice that changes everything

Profiting from tears: The Buhari administration’s handling of the Nigerian IDP crisis

Opinion: A new age of digital-preneurs are rising

Atiku: How the presidential candidate needs to plan for a Nigerian Doomsday Protocol

Emma Ikumeh: This is why I want the PDP to choose Saraki at the primaries

The scrabble for a New Nigeria: A battle between the believers, the achievers and the deceivers

Opinion: What are we really doing to check Nigeria’s poverty rate?

How student union governments can help actualise a better Nigeria come 2019

2019: Is there anything to celebrate over APC-to-PDP mass defection?

Opinion: The impending implosion of APC

Opinion: An open letter to President Buhari

Opinion: Chimamanda Adichie is not your enemy

Housing Challenge: understand the process of buying property in Lagos State

Opinion: Open letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby

Opinion: Nigerian Healthcare is non-existent, we should all be terrified

Opinion: The Christian Association of Nigeria needs its own Martin Luther

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