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#EndSARS: Cuppy’s tweet exposes a lot; including the insensitivity of elites towards a cycle of oppression
The public out rage against the Nigerian Police Force for the numerous and wide spread instances of police brutality all over the country is long overdue. But as the saying…
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Where is your period? For the love of Pete Edochie | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today
Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social…
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The Thread: “We’ll never have a Dangote in our generation”. Here is why
The picture below has generated conversation on Twitter NG as to the success of Donald Duke's 2019 Presidential aspirations based on the individuals surrounding him: Otedola, Dangote and others. ;
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5th National Career Fair targets career development as #BeLikeMentorship campaign projects new role models
In line with the annual capacity building agenda of the annual National Career Fair which aims to reduce the alarming rate of unemployment in Nigeria, the organizers of the program…
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These are the Nigerians who made Forbes’ 50 richest Africans list
Forbes has released a list of the top 50 moneybags in the continent. Trust Nigerians to be well represented on the list. Here are the Nigerians that made the top 50 list.…
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Otedola’s daughter, DJ Cuppy featured in Forbes Woman Africa
by Chinwe Okafor Like father like daughter. Ife Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy has been featured in Forbes Woman Africa Magazine. The 23 year old, who is currently a post graduate…
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What is it with Ndigbo and greed? || Etcetera goes hard on Igbo leaders
by Anike Jacobs The Guitarman cum writer, Etcetera has chosen to attack the Igbos in his latest article. According to him, Igbo leaders have been asleep since the death of…
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How premarital sex affected me and my husband – Toyin Aimakhu opens up on her private life and marriage
by Anike Jacobs Popular Yoruba actress, Toyin Aimakhu, whose foray into the movie industry began in 2003, has opened up on her private life and marriage. Toyin, a graduate of…
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Peregrino Brimah: Diezani Alison-Madueke is prepared to sell Nigeria’s refineries… again
by Peregrino Brimah So they refurbish “their” thing, with trillions of “their” money, and then sell them to themselves, via their coterie of friends on the outside for one-tenth of the worth, and…
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Lai Labode: Letter to Nigerian youth – A new time is coming (Y! Politico)
Now is the time to lift ours country from the depth of cynicism, mediocrity and despair. It is time to close the doors of shame, want and smallness of thoughts.…
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Opinion: Where is the Faroukgate report?
by Uche Igwe We were told that the Police were investigating the matter and even allegedly arrested Lawan. Does it mean that they have not concluded yet? What is there…
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Oyedepo’s “cynical exploitation”, Farouk vs Otedola & more: See our list of the Top 12 scandals of 2012
by Wilfred Okiche Another year, another bevy of scandals and 2012 was no different. Whether it was the back and forth between a certain billionaire business man and a…
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Opinion: Thank you Nigeria, Nigerians are now lawless
by Olisa Ezeanya If I can provide my own water, provide my own electricity; if I have to pay for security and 'ndi nche'; then, I can as well execute…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Lawan allowed to travel for lesser Hajj
by Isi Esene Honourable Farouk Lawan had a hard time travelling out of the country this morning as men of the State Security Service (SSS) initially denied him from travelling…
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Opinion: Subsidy probe – Now that the bubble has burst
by Ayodeji Seriki Since last month when the 'secret deal' between billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola and members of the House of Representatives ad hoc committee on oil subsidy management, especially…
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I warned Nigerians about Farouk Lawan – Dino Melaye
by Isi Esene Dino Melaye, the former House of Representatives member and principal actor in the faction which fought tooth and nail for former Speaker, Patricia Etteh, to retain her…
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Ijeoma Nwogwugwu: What the House of Representatives needs to know
by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu Like a lot of men of means, Femi Otedola is not liked by quite a few people. Depending on what side of the fence you choose to…
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Don’t laugh: We will expose corruption, says House of Reps
by Hauwa Gambo No, we're not spoofing you. The House of Representatives - yes, the same one that has been bouncing some hundreds of thousands of dollars, still un-found, between…
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Photo of the Day: Central Bank of Lawan now open
by Staff Writer is minting his own money...and it is not worth the paper it is printed on.
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@FaroukLawan01 is not me, says embattled representative
#TeamIntegrity the Twitter account reads as part of the profile header, and it already has almost 2000 followers. An account sprung up on the internet claims to be the official account of Honourable Farouk Lawan currently buried…
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“It was very stupid of him,” says unhappy House of Reps as Otedola brushes aside questions
Femi Otedola by Isi Esene Mr. Femi Otedola appeared yesterday before the House of Representatives’ Committee on Ethics and Privileges probing the bribe allegation trailing the fuel subsidy probe lead by Farouk…
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Punch: Lawan/Otedola video to be aired on national TV
Femi Otedola by Staff Writer According to The Punch newspaper, the video recordings that oil business man Femi Otedola recorded of House of Representatives member Farouk Lawan allegedly soliciting and collecting a bribe of…
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“Infertile, vague and puerile,” Farouk Lawan reacts to Channels TV audio
by Staff Writer Yesterday, Channels TV released what is purported to be the audio recording of a conversation between Farouk Lawan and Femi Otedola over collection of an amount of money concerning a bribe…
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Henry Boyo: Is the subsidy probe report still viable?
by Henry Boyo Nigerians may laugh and cry at the same time at the unfolding bribery giving-taking drama involving the oil magnate, Femi Otedola, on the one hand and the…
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We didn’t make this up: “I took money, not bribe”, says Farouk Lawan
by Hauwa Gambo We wish these were an aberration in Nigerian politics, but what Honourable Farouk Lawan told the House of Representatives yesterday is usual fare. Punch today reports details…
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Yinka Odumakin: The President Lied!
by Yinka Odumakin I have not set my eyes on Prof.Funso Aiyejina for about 23 years now but every now and then the sheer musicality of his voice resonates in…
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“I don’t give a damn” – GEJ comes out guns blazing in media chat
by Hauwa Gambo In case you thought President Goodluck Jonathan stays awake all night worried sick about what you think of his personal integrity (and almost everything else), well he…
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Opinion: Subsidy scandal: Farouk Lawan’s supporters are unpatriotic
by Tunde Temionu The January 1, 2012 oil subsidy removal threw the ordinary man into trepidation. Despite public opinion against the removal, the Presidency was hellbent on carrying it out.…
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#BBViral: What does it mean to have ‘Farouk-iosis’?
by Hauwa Gambo This has gone viral via BlackBerries - enjoy it! New dictionary words... Farouk (Verb): To collect bribe and deny it, attributing evidence to video doctoring. Past tense:…
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Dele Momodu: How they catch monkeys in Nigeria
by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, if you missed last week’s Pendulum you’ve missed something atavistic. Titled ‘How They Catch Monkeys in Brazil’, the article generated so much controversy all through…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy