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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…
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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…
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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…
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Opinion: Politicians behind the pulpits
by OlalekanWaheed ADIGUN One of the greatest creations or inventions of man that has endured over the centuries is the institution of religion. This modest human invention (an attempt to understand…
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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Cheta Nwanze: Now that the devils are beginning to show up in court
by Cheta Nwanze A lawyer friend of mine, shortly after those arrests some weeks back, painted the following scenarios… Scenario 1: You are a lawyer or a litigant. You have…
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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…
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Adekoya Boladale: How I survived ritualists
by Adekoya Boladale There is a harrowing moment of my life, one that leaves an indelible print of trauma in my heart. It is one of those moments in one’s…
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Opinion: Preaching to the devil
by Andrew Obuoforibo Preaching to the devil forms Part 1 of the series “How To Build A Party For The Masses” Why Neither APC Nor PDP Are Built To…
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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.…
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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…
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Opinion: We continue to select criminals as leaders
by Isaac Aluko Ademoroti From what one has seen of late, it now appears that our leaders and politicians are mainly driven by a certain crave for filthy lucre and an…
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Nigerian politicians believe they must always win – Jega
Former Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega has said one of the problems the commission is facing is the mindset of politicians that they must win…
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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…
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Opinion: Happy recession, Nigeria!
by Gimba Kakanda We do not know the exact starting date of this historic festival, nor are we in the know of its end date. I mean this festival of inflation…
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Opinion: Politicians; the notorious talkers
by Isa Eneye Mubarak Conclusion First: I offer the conclusion first because if for some reason you stop reading here, it is an important lesson to understand! So here it…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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