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Muiz Banire, Jimi Agbaje, Segun Mimiko, others to discuss Internal Democracy and Politics with Emerging Political Leaders
The National Legal Adviser of the All Progressive Congress Dr. Muiz Banire, former PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in Lagos State Mr Jimi Agbaje, and Former Governor of Ondo, Segun Mimiko are…
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Opinion: President Buhari, the real enemy of Nigeria is not Nnamdi Kanu
by Timi Olagunju Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter." - Chinua Achebe For some time now, I have…
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Reuben Abati: Akwa Ibom churches as parastatals
by Reuben Abati Religion was not quite a major divisive issue in the community in which we lived in the Old Cross River State in my days as a…
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The Thread: “We attacked GEJ for less” | Ayo Sogunro wonders about the new Nigerian attitude
Nigerians continue to debate the effectiveness of having Buhari as their President. Before he took the voters' mandate, Goodluck Jonathan was the incumbent everyone (save his kith and kin) wanted…
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Fisayo Soyombo: The Diezanis and Dasukis within Buhari’s government
by ‘Fisayo Soyombo Diezani Alison-Madueke is currently the poster girl for President Muhammadu Buhari’s war against corruption. Throughout this year, no name has been more associated with the Economic…
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Opinion: Prophet Joshua, stop confusing people with political prophecy
by Kwebena There was understandable shock worldwide when Kenya’s supreme court announced the annulment of their general election – a landmark ruling and the first of its kind in…
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The Thread: Concerned about Nigeria’s future? Then here’s what you should do
Politics, it's said, is a dirty game. So is there a way you can keep your hands clean and still participate in making things work in Nigeria- or at least…
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Opinion: The problem with the Federal Government’s plan to re-arrest Nnamdi Kanu
by Jideofor Adibe The move by the Federal Government to re-arrest Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) is, as expected, generating interesting conversations, grandstanding and…
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Dele Momodu: The challenges ahead of the Nigerian youth
by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, please permit me to discuss the matter of our youth again. I’m truly troubled because of the attitude I see on display today. I wish…
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Opinion: Governor Rochas Okorocha- A complete failure of leadership
by Peter Adeshina Yesterday 30th of August, Governors of states in the South-East region met with the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The reason the meeting…
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The Femi Fani-Kayode interview that gave Lai Mohammed and Femi Adesina sleepless nights [WATCH]
Staunch opposition leader, Fani-Kayode, never minces words when it comes to criticising the government of the day. Mr Kayode's political career spanned two administrations. He served in Obasanjo's administration as…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: Buhari’s government is nothing but a colony of Monkeys and a congress of Baboons
by Femi Fani-Kayode On August 3rd, 1857, in what can only be described as one of the most profound, moving, passionate and inspiring speeches in human history, Frederick Douglas, the…
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Magu vs Malami: What’s up, boys?
by Alexander O. Onukwe After the meeting of the Federal Executive Council on the 5th of July, Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami was said to have told journalists…
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Opinion: President Buhari still doesn’t get it
by Ikechukwu Amaechi After listening to President Muhammadu Buhari's three minutes, fifty-six seconds national broadcast on Monday, August 21, his first since coming back to the country from a 103-day…
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Hillary Clinton hits the road to share her campaign memories
by Adedotun Michael Hillary Clinton is taking to the road to project her new book. The book tour includes notable locations she's been accused of neglecting during her presidential…
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Why is Lauretta Onochie trying to be the centre of attraction again?
by Alexander O. Onukwe The Our Mumu Don Do movement has taken up a third protest within the calendar months of 2017, if you add the first one in February…
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Fisayo Soyombo: The rats are not to blame
by ‘Fisayo Soyombo Throughout last week, it didn’t feel good to be Nigerian. On Tuesday in particular, reading the international media was a painful experience. “Nigerian president to 'work…
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Opinion: Nigeria, Biafra agitators and the Animal Farm
by Chido Nwangwu The controversies, excitement, concerns, hopefulness and crises which have followed the activities of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) movement, Nnamdi Kanu, continue…
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Opinion: The #NotTooYoungToRun campaign must succeed
by Ibrahim Olanikekun As I sat down at the corner of my room, munching on the last piece of my awesome dinner, thoughts came flashing back. Earlier in the…
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Cheta Nwanze: This is Nigeria’s major problem
by Cheta Nwanze Let us begin this by acknowledging that our leaders are terrible. In doing that, however, we should also acknowledge the fact that as followers, we are awful…
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Opinion: Now that President Buhari is back
by Jideofor Adibe I think I can welcome myself back to this column by borrowing from Buhari’s broadcast of Monday, August 21, 2017, where he said: “it is nice…
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Ololade Ajekigbe: Can Buharists and Wailers disagree in peace?
by Ololade Ajekigbe Mr President has returned home after being away on medical vacation for 104 days. His arrival and subsequent nationwide address have been a controversial subject of discourse…
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Peregrino Brimah: This rat business and Nigeria’s global shame
by Peregrino Brimah So what happens when Minister of education also says he will work from home for three months while he rehabilitates his office due to rodents or roaches?…
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Opinion: Lessons from the President’s Rats
by Micheal Ace I will keep this article as short and as simple as I can. You know why? Because Nigeria is currently a joke and writing epistles to address…
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Opinion: Making America Great Again -The dangers of Trump going it alone
by James Ojo Until President Donald Trump sees Americans as key to achieving his vision for America, his precocious beginning may soon turn out a disaster, reports James Ojo. When…
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Opinion: President Buhari and the integrity question
by Nduka Odo Dear President Buhari, your return from medical vacation in London has calmed nerves, shocked many and even thrown much more into jubilations. It is not unheard of…
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Opinion: How Buhari’s 103 days in London cost Nigeria a fortune
by Gbenga Odunsi The medical vacation of President Muhammadu Buhari in London is still a trending topic in Nigeria. It has been a total of 103 days since President Muhammadu…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: President Buhari’s message
After more than 100 days away from the country, President Muhammadu Buhari returned last Saturday to a tumultuous welcome. It was an indication that he still commands the popular appeal…
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Opinion: Muhammadu Buhari’s unconvincing return from medical leave
by Fisayo Soyombo Muhammadu Buhari, President of Nigeria, brought his 103-day medical leave in the UK to a grand end on Saturday. Despite protests at home and abroad against his…
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“While the Lion King sleeps, they are plotting” “Ashe Rats were the real threat” | Top 10 tweets about Aso Rock’s Rats
It's raining raining rats on the interwebs as global news outfits shred what's left of Nigeria's dignity, courtesy Garba Shehu's admission that Aso Rock has a rodent infestation. Whether they…
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