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Opinion: Nigeria, I hate thee
by Bayo Olu Nigeria is a dying nation. For many years that distasteful reality has been painfully obvious to those Nigerians who are experiencing firsthand the human suffering brought about…
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Ezinne Ukoha: White Supremacy will Never be defeated, and that’s exactly the way it should stay
by Ezinne Ukoha The nightmare at Charlottesville, VA that involved a parade of White men lighting their way towards the hell of their own making — ended with the terror…
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Opinion: Is your employment relationship a contract for service or of service? Know the difference- and your legal rights
by Michael Dugeri Introduction Contracts of service and contracts for service both connote an employment relationship between the parties. However, they differ in their nature and the legal consequences. Understanding…
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Nkem Ndem: 7 things Nigerian students can do while ASUU is on strike
by Nkem Ndem It has been a few years since students in Nigerians had to deal with long-term strikes; and just at the moment we thought the era of students…
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Opinion: It’s too early to celebrate the successful Not Too Young To Run bill
By Funmilola Ajala The long drawn out process of tinkering Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution has brought to the fore, the allure to correct the innumerable inconsistencies embedded in the military-cooked…
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Opinion: President Buhari is just an opportunist
by Adeboye Adegoke It’s 100 days today since the president left the country to attend to his health, and this will be the second instance this year alone. It must…
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Eketi Edima Ette: The cost of Integrity is priceless
Let me share something about integrity. If you want to go far in life, make integrity your currency. But first, be certain that it is the currency with which you…
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Opinion: Welcome to Nigeria, the animal kingdom
by Michael Ace Perhaps you might want to remind me I am as well a Nigerian. The dirt I smell every time I breathe tells me that. What about the…
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Opinion: We are not f_ck girls, we are butterflies
by Elizabeth Edward We are not your regular kind of girls, we are not feminists, yet you won't see us conforming to the odds. We are your butterfly kind…
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Vera Ezimora: Apparently, Americans don’t know where cashew nuts come from
Seventeen years in America and I am still learning. I suppose it makes sense, considering that I am Nigerian, and I am still learning about my own country. Still, it’s…
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Opinion: Climate Change- A call to responsible living.
by Amusa Temitope Victor The Clouds are heavy, the sound of rumblings just as if the heavens are arranging the barrels of water about to be released into the planet…
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Reuben Abati: Buhari’s reunion with his media team
by Reuben Abati I was really excited on Saturday when I received news of the eventual visit of President Muhammadu Buhari’s media team to him in London. I had always…
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“They pay Senators so much money but treat Lecturers like shit” | Dr Dipo puts the FG on blast
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has embarked on an indefinite strike action, after the Federal Government went mute on their 2009 agreement. While we are wondering if there will…
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Opinion: Gov Wike and his ridiculous smear campaigns in Rivers state
by Solomon Okocha One thing that gives me great joy is that by now, the good people of Rivers State can clearly see through the maniacal lies of Governor Nyesom…
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Opinion: Before APC makes a mistake in Anambra state
By Arinze Okamelu As the gubernatorial election in Anambra State approaches; expectedly, the political chase game has become interesting with the calibre of gladiators seeking to get the tickets of…
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Opinion: Kenyan youth are winning elections, the ones in Nigeria are daydreaming
by ‘Fisayo Soyombo This is a story of two popular but dissimilar Cynthias. One recently earned her fame, the other has been around for a while. One is a politician,…
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Opinion: Gov Obiano, these are the reasons behind Ozubulu massacre
by Albert Afeso Akanbi ‘…what on earth would make people open fire on innocent unarmed worshipers, including children and women, on a Sunday morning…?’ –Rev Fr. Hyginus Aghaulo, Catholic Diocese…
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Samuel Akinnuga: Road accidents and the failure of FRSC’s emergency response unit
by Samuel Akinnuga It has been submitted that more than 80% of road accidents are directly linked to human errors while 20% happen due to others causes such as…
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Opinion: The historical reality of Jesus Christ (Pt 1)
by Henry Chukwuemeka Onyema The main purpose of this article is to provide historical and verifiable evidence that Jesus Christ existed; walked among men in a definite period of…
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Simon Kolawole: If Nigeria finally breaks up
by Simon Kolawole I hate divorce. I have been using an Airtel mobile line since 2001 when GSM services were launched in Nigeria. And even though they have changed their…
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Opinion: Is competition between women such a bad thing?
by Ona Amanda Eze In a conversation with my hairstylist, I got to know that she has more male than female friends. This isn’t because she wants it that way,…
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Opinion: Stemming soaring cases of mental illness in Nigeria
by Jide Ojo So many strange things are happening in Nigeria today that give goose pimples. Often times, I ask myself if those who indulge in many heinous crimes reported…
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Farooq Kperogi: How “Bello” Became Nigeria’s most universal “ethnic” name
by Farooq Kperogi This article has been in the works for months. Each week I decide to work on it, something more pressing that invites my commentary comes up. But…
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Opinion: Here is a reason to weep for Nigeria
by Micheal Ace A few days ago, I was listening to the news when the reporter said something that made me lose my voice. I was dumbfounded. I logged…
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Ezinne Ukoha: Kechi Okwuchi is flawlessly making America great again
by Ezinne Ukoha For the past couple of months — I’ve received consistent updates about a young Nigerian woman — Kechi Okwuchi — who happens to be a contestant on…
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Charly Boy: Biafra should be a national cause
Fellow Biafrans, I know some of my Igbo brothers and sisters are not happy with me simply because I have not used my brand as CharlyBoy to advocate for the…
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Opinion: This is why the #ResumeOrResign protests are necessary
by Jude Ndukwe It is 95 days today since the president, General Muhammadu Buhari, rtd, left the shores of our country for medical vacation in the UK. Adding the about…
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Opinion: When an Election Petition Tribunal makes a mockery of the law
by Abdul Mahmud A few years ago, the National and State Houses of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal, Rivers State, sitting in Abuja delivered its judgment in Andrew Igbonule Uchendu and…
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Opinion: Heartbreaks are miracles
by Ona Amanda Eze Usually, she would spend so much time conversing with him over the phone or in person. They had grown fond of each other, but she, more.…
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Opinion: We don’t need more heroes, please
by James Inedu George The average span of the best politician elected into office in many democracies without rigged constitutions (Rwanda, Gambia and co come to mind) is eight years.…
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