Nigeria is underdeveloped, Nigeria is backward, among other things we regularly complain about. We know things are yet to take shape as expected but, are we the only one in this unfamiliar situation? The answer is NO. More than fifty nations of the world are passing through one challenge or the other but our inability... Read More

July 20, 2017

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Opinion: The mantra, ‘Nigerian unity is not negotiable’, is pseudo-nationalism

by Jideofor Adibe Nigerians love mantras – statements or slogans repeated frequently enough that they begin to sound like established facts or self-evident truths. Recently in this column (on June 22, 2017), I interrogated the mantra of ‘generation shift’, which was renewed with vigour following the victory of Emmanuel Macron, 39, in the... Read More

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Nationalism, Nigeria's unity, opinion, patriotism, restructuring, self determination

February 1, 2017

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Tunde Leye: Why Nigerians don’t have work

by Tunde Leye One of the critical things we clamour for when foreign contractors win contracts or foreign countries provide aid or funding for infrastructure projects is that they do a skill transfer to Nigerians. It is a disservice to our people that the most skilled people in our critical industries are overpaid foreigners... Read More

Opinion

Economics, nigeria, opinion, patriotism, Tunde Leye, Work

December 8, 2016

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Opinion: Who is a ‘Patriotic Nigerian’?

by Jideofor Adibe In garden talks and beer parlour political conversations, one often constantly hears one side charging the other: “Please let’s put sentiments aside and be patriotic here”. Such admonitions are fairly common when Nigerians of different political, ethnic and religious persuasions engage in political conversations. Over time, I have come to believe that... Read More

Love, national identity, nigeria, patriotism, Separatists

November 7, 2016

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Online publications should be patriotic in their reports – Buratai

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai has urged online publications to show patriotism when reporting about terrorism, especially Boko Haram. Buratai said this while speaking with journalists at a one-day seminar on “Assessing the Threats of Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria’’. He said the online media should stop criticizing those making sacrifices for the... Read More

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online media, patriotism, terrorism, Tukur Buratai

October 6, 2016

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Jonathan, Jega’s patriotism shamed ‘prophets of doom’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said the magnanimity of former president Goodluck Jonathan was key in disappointing the “prophet of dooms” who predicted the disintegration of the country in 2015. Buhari said this at the 2015 Leadership Award organized by the Leadership Newspapers, where he won the Person of the Year alongside former president Goodluck... Read More

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Jega, jonathan, patriotism, President Muhammadu Buhari, prophets of doom

August 6, 2016

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Opinion: What has Mikel Obi done to assist his Olympic teammates?

by Simon Utsu There’s something called patriotism- it’s not every time we must allow our country to be ridiculed on the international stage. What am I even talking about? Well, I’m actually reacting to the ugly scenario that played out earlier today, where #teamNigeria athletes donned tracksuits instead of the usual native attires during their... Read More

Buhari, chelsea, Love, Mikel, nigeria, patriotism, sports

September 5, 2015

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Why I don’t want to have an ethnic group

I’ve told quite a number of people that I would rather not be affiliated with any Nigerian tribe, I just want to be a Nigerian. Because of that statement, my home training has been questioned, my senses have been interrogated to see if they still function. On one occasion I was accused of not being... Read More

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nigeria, patriotism, tribalism

October 3, 2014

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@Adegbuyii: The wrong type of patriotism

by Tiwa Adegbuyi I hate the fact that we don’t embrace our culture. I hate the fact that I see youths going around saying that they can’t wait to leave’ this stupid country’. I hate the fact that people are ashamed to say that they belong to such an amazing place. Mostly I hate the... Read More

nigeria, opinion, patriotism, Tiwa adegbuyi, ynaija

May 17, 2014

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Opinion: The vow of the Nigerian military is patrotism to death, let’s support them

by Denzel Chukwudinma In the light of the unfair criticism that have been shot the way of our military officials in recent times, I write this article to bring what the military represents to the knowledge of fellow Nigerians. While patriotism to the Nigerian cause can no longer be considered a given, there still some patriotic individuals and... Read More

death, Denzel Chukwudinma, insurgency, Nigerian military, opinion, patriotism, vow, ynaija

December 28, 2012

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Ifeanyi Okoli: The cost of three bottles of blessings

by Ifeanyi Okoli The pulpit I sincerely believe is the most lucrative segment of our national economy and its not rocket science to keep the money coming… Nigerians are very smart people, we are a nation of profound happiness. No matter what you do to us, we tend to forget in a manner of great... Read More

integrity, nigeria, patriotism, Religion, swindle

November 29, 2012

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Akintunde Oyebode: For love or country (YNaija FrontPage)

Many skilled Nigerians are torn between their determination to remain in the country and the lure of endless possibilities around the globe. Despite the best intentions of the government, the emigration figures presented earlier will only get worse. Arturo Sandoval is one of my favourite jazz trumpeters, but I might never have heard of him... Read More

Akintunde Oyebode`, brain drain, citizenship, emigration, government, nigeria, patriotism, YNaija Frontpage

August 10, 2012

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Opinion: Olympics – Is supporting a country wrong?

by Monica Mark “We know there are billions of galaxies and yet we’re still concerned with supporting one country. At the very least you should be thinking in terms of continents. I mean, your country isn’t better than anyone else’s country just because you won something –your mentality or your sports equipment or your coach... Read More

monica mark, olympics, patriotism

June 29, 2012

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Opinion: Two sides of a coin, free sex and patriotism in Nigeria

by Japheth Omojuwa Patriotism is like free sex, it is indeed expensive, hence patriotism is neither in the real sense free and it is in fact not cheap The most expensive sex is free sex – Woody Allen Everyone remembers the words of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “Ask not what your country can do for... Read More

civil engagement, government, nigeria, patriotism

[The Injustice Blog] Is it poverty or ‘un-patriotism’?

Opinion: The mantra, ‘Nigerian unity is not negotiable’, is pseudo-nationalism

Tunde Leye: Why Nigerians don’t have work

Opinion: Who is a ‘Patriotic Nigerian’?

Online publications should be patriotic in their reports – Buratai

Jonathan, Jega’s patriotism shamed ‘prophets of doom’ – Buhari

Opinion: What has Mikel Obi done to assist his Olympic teammates?

Why I don’t want to have an ethnic group

@Adegbuyii: The wrong type of patriotism

Opinion: The vow of the Nigerian military is patrotism to death, let’s support them

Ifeanyi Okoli: The cost of three bottles of blessings

Akintunde Oyebode: For love or country (YNaija FrontPage)

Opinion: Olympics – Is supporting a country wrong?

Opinion: Two sides of a coin, free sex and patriotism in Nigeria

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