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March 16, 2017
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Resist politicians, religious leaders who promote division – Ribadu advises Nigerians

by Dolapo Adelana A former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said leaders of the country are behind ethnic identities in the country. Ribadu, who said this on Wednesday while delivering the pre-convocation lecture of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra urged Nigerians to resist leaders who promote division. “For years of... Read More
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March 12, 2017
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Xenophobia: South Africans are attacking Nigerians over women – Dabiri-Erewa

by Azeez Adeniyi Special Assistant to the President on Foreign Affairs and Diaspora, Abike Dabiri-Erewa on Saturday said South African politicians are telling citizens that foreigners including Nigerians are taking their women and jobs. She added that it was wrong for South Africans to attack all foreigners and Nigerians for crimes only a few are... Read More
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February 18, 2017
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Opinion: The APC government and its deceptive rhetoric – a wake up call to the electorate

by Rev. Fr. Paul Danbaki Jatau Phd Prior to elections, the atmosphere in Nigeria is usually heralded by high level political activities. Politicians make promises of anything of no real benefit, which nevertheless, makes people feel better. But as soon as they get to power, they forget the promises and instead, cart away the choice... Read More
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January 29, 2017
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IPOB protests are sponsored by S’East politicians – MASSOB

The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has said politicians in the South East sponsor protests organized by members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra. National Director of Information for MASSOB, Sunday Okereafor said IPOB gets financial aid to stage protests. He said IPOB always incite violence during its protests.... Read More
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January 11, 2017
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Pius Adesanmi: What do we do about young folks preoccupied with defending their political gods?

He comes inbox to call me an idiot. Of every 100 compatriots who insult me gratuitously, I ignore 99 on the ground that it is the price to pay for a life spent sending my mouth daily on weighty errands in the public sphere. I tell myself that it comes with the terrain and someone... Read More
Opinion
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December 20, 2016
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Dear Nigerian youth, do not die for any politician

There is a clan in Nigeria called the elite. They belong to different political parties, come from different states, have different ideologies and even religions, but the tie that binds them is their wealth. If you know this, know that losing your life to defend their politics is useless. There’s more in this tweet below.... Read More
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December 13, 2016
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Opinion: Four challenges for Nigerian politicians proposing to form new opposition party

by Adedayo Ademuwagun There’s been some talk in the Nigerian media lately about a new opposition party taking shape in the background. PDP factional chair Ahmed Makarfi has set up a committee to liaise with politicians in other parties who might be interested in formation talks. Specifically, reports say the faction is working to join... Read More
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December 9, 2016
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Thought Experiment : The only armed robber bold enough to write you in his name

Dear Resident, Of course I have no time for pleasantries. I don’t care whether you are well or not. I take that back. I need you to be well. Not necessarily in terms of health. I need you to be well to do. Actually, I know you are. If you weren’t, I’d be out of... Read More
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December 8, 2016
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Nigerian politicians need psychiatric test – ex-EFCC chairman

Former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Farida Waziri has said Nigerian politicians need to undergo psychiatric evaluation before occupying office. Waziri said this on Wednesday while delivering a speech at the inauguration of the Nigerian Women Against Corruption project in Abuja. She said some politicians start to accumulate wealth and houses... Read More
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November 26, 2016
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Opinion: Nigeria has become the worst corruption slum on earth

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Corruption is synonymous with Nigeria, a genre that has been mined to death. I know you’re tired of reading about corruption. But forgive me to bore you once more because corruption is one of the things we can’t stop talking about because it provides the perfect overview of Nigeria as a haul... Read More
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November 24, 2016
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Opinion: Nigerian leaders always think Nigerians are only fit for Western scrap

by Pius Adesanmi. Ibikan Sha La Ma Ti Bere   Canada admits to a “capability gap” in her Air Force because 18 of her fighter jets are too old and need to be retired. In Ottawa, the Defense Minister announces plans to buy 18 new fighter jets to replace the retired fleet. Why do I... Read More
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November 2, 2016
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Opinion: Mimiko | caught off guard

by Anthony Ademiluyi In 2003, the wily former President Olusegun Obasanjo was tired of being reminded by the hawks in the then ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that he had no political base. He caught the awkward look of the Emperor who wore no clothes since he owed his 1999 electoral victory to the Kaduna... Read More
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October 26, 2016
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Opinion: Unmasking Jonathan’s speech

by Anthony Ademiluyi The defeat of King Harold by the Norman William the Conqueror in the Battle of the Hastings in 1067 saw the ascent of French culture in England. French became the language of the court with the English language being reduced to the vernacular not to be spoken in public by the Nobles.... Read More
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October 24, 2016
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Opinion: Dino Melaye is a wrong counsellor for the wrong reasons

by Bayo Oluwasanmi Corruption is as Nigerian as Nigerians are to the practice of religious beliefs and ritual observance of faith. A casual survey of the political and corporate landscape in recent months provides a troubling reminder that corruption is endemic to our way of life. The number of arrests and re-arrests of corrupt politicians... Read More
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October 6, 2016
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Peregrino Brimah: The advice I gave Pres. Muhammadu Buhari…

by Peregrino Brimah The election results had hardly been announced when I sent then President-elect Muhammadu Buhari “My Shopping List.” It went without saying that Buhari, the winner of the 2015 elections would need to hit the ground running like Ojukwu had hoped – as he said in an interview – of Nigeria’s leaders when Nigeria gained independence. But not... Read More
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August 1, 2016
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Opinion: The ideology of the average Nigerian politician

by Chibueze Ebii I visited Europe recently, Berlin to be precise. It was a lovely city, organized, well planned. I have to tell you; I was impressed. Every evening, I would take a very long stroll along the street just to see the city and get a feeling of what Berlin is like – the city... Read More
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Brexit wins the UK referendum to leave the EU | YNaija.com
June 26, 2016
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Opinion: The lessons of Brexit – Dear politicians, it’s time to listen

The anti-establishment wave rolling across the industrialised world has rocked the boat of the US Democratic Party and blown the doors off the US Republican Party, but in generating enough momentum to push Britain out of the European Union, it claims its biggest scalp yet, and with it, the most consequential political event in the... Read More
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June 13, 2016
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Opinion: With Okezie Ikpeazu, Abians got it right

by Chinyere Akatobi Choosing or electing a leader from a poll of qualified or unqualified candidates can most times be tricky and difficult. Politicians approach the electorate wearing their best possible behavior, they exude the meekness of a sheep, the kindness of a shepherd and a charm that can hardly be resisted. Promises of paradise... Read More
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OPENNASS
June 1, 2016
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Opinion: Father forgive them, for Nigerian politicians know not what they do

By Abdul Mahmud It would be unfair to criticize the operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS) for barring Senator Bruce from having a handshake with President Buhari at the presidential anniversary dinner- a subject I will return to later- that was held in Abuja early this week. There are two issues here that... Read More
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May 5, 2016
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‘Saint’ David Mark, ‘irremovable’ Saraki and other politicians in #PanamaPapers

Several politicians have been named in the newly released list of Nigerians involved in the Panama Papers scandal that revolves around shady Panamanian law firm, Mossack Fonseca. The Panamanian company, which has dozens of offices all over the world, sells its shell firms in cities such as Zurich, London, and Hong Kong – in some... Read More
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YNaija's 100 most influential people in politics | Photo: http://www.blacknaija.com/
April 2, 2016
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YNaija Special: Obasanjo, Buhari, Tinubu, Saraki among 100 most influential people in Nigerian politics

After careful analysis and a thorough scouring of the nation’s political landscape, YNaija has painstakingly compiled the list of 100 persons who are a force to reckon with -in Nigerian politics. They are the movers and shakers of the political space in Nigeria… nary a conversation on politics without these names popping up. Asides politics,... Read More
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November 29, 2015
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Don’t listen to politicians, they tell so many lies – Goodluck Jonathan

Former President Goodluck Jonathan says Nigerian youths should not allow themselves be hoodwinked by the electoral lies and superficial promises of politicians. Jonathan said Nigerians should rather judge a politician by his/her antecedents and not what is promised during electioneering. During the presentation of the Peoples Democratic Party flag to Bayelsa Governor Seriake Dickson in... Read More
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