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Olusegun Adeniyi: A season of photographs
All over the world, smart politicians play to the gallery. And they do so with their cameramen in tow in an elaborate scheme that is now part of the game.…
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Opinion: Gov Wike and his ridiculous smear campaigns in Rivers state
by Solomon Okocha One thing that gives me great joy is that by now, the good people of Rivers State can clearly see through the maniacal lies of Governor Nyesom…
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Opinion: Here is a reason to weep for Nigeria
by Micheal Ace A few days ago, I was listening to the news when the reporter said something that made me lose my voice. I was dumbfounded. I logged…
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The convention will be like a carnival as over 3,000 will attend – PDP spokesperson
The leadership of the National Caretaker Committee of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) has said that there was a failed attempt by some people to stop the PDP Special Non-Elective…
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The Thread: “The presidency is not a hospital” | Buharists and Wailers clash
It's been 95 days since President Muhammadu Buhari proceeded on his second medical leave after leaving the country's affairs in the hands of his VP, Osinbajo. In the time he's…
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Here’s how the APC can survive doom according to Obiano
by Alexander O. Onukwue For all the mentions of the crisis in the PDP, it is no gainsaying that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has barely trudged on so…
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Is Obiano looking over his shoulder anxiously?
by Alexander O. Onukwue Willie Obinao, the Anambra State Governor seeking re-election by November, is not amused by the comments credited to APC Chairman, Odigie Oyegun, which advise him, Obiano,…
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The Thread: This is how the Nigerian story is bound to end
The entity called Nigeria has been tottering without direction for too many years. Our political system is built and driven by corruption; our economy is in recession; our justice system…
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The Thread: “You will never be President” “Your marabouts are defrauding you” | Twitter NG blasts Atiku
Like our people say, "the polity is hot, all man eye dey red, nobody wan hear word." Politics is usually an explosive subject in these parts. It's become worse now…
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Opinion: Now that restructuring is dead, Yorubas must leave Nigeria!
by Bayo Oluwasanmi As expected, I met with a barrage of flak mostly from Northerners for my article “Yorubas, think. It's Time To Go!” published July 15, 2017 on YNaija.…
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Opinion: Have you prayed for President Buhari today?
by Gbenga Odunsi The health status of Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari is the obvious issue of the moment in the country in the last few months. Of course, being the…
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Opinion: Anambra Governorship elections 2017 – Who does the cap fit?
by Chima Obi On the 18th of November, the electorate in Anambra State will go to the polls to elect their governor for the next four years. Political parties are…
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[YNaija2019] It was change in 2015, what word will politicians use in campaigning for 2019?
by Usman Alabi It may appear too early to begin to envisage the political campaign currencies that would be used in the 2019 elections. Yet here in Nigeria, there is…
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The Thread: This is how the Military successfully ruined Nigeria
Demola Olarewaju is reminiscing on the past and its impact on the present and future. Specifically, he's taken us down down memory lane, highlighting everything wrong with Nigeria's military regime.…
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Dele Momodu: Fashola, the man who must give us light
Fellow Nigerians, there is nothing more critical and important to us than the issue of electricity. Any country that continues to sleep in total darkness 57 years after attaining independence…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 4th of August
Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Anambra 2017: Yul Edochie vs Kcee, the battle of the artistes?
by Wareez Odunayo It is now common that a lot of successful Nigerian celebrities are beginning to carve a niche for themselves in politics and other fields. Celebrities who have…
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Should Nigeria adopt the 6-year single tenure proposed by Goodluck Jonathan?
by Tosin Adesina Shortly after the 2011 Presidential election was concluded, former President Goodluck Jonathan on the 18th of July 2011, made public his plan to send an executive bill…
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Opinion: What exactly is wrong with our president?
by Umar Hassan The rumour mill has been agog with stories that President Buhari could be returning back to the country any time soon. This is coming shortly after photos…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: This is Buhari’s miserable legacy
by Femi Fani-Kayode "Boko Haram back in full force and have hit Adamawa today. Fulani herdsmen killing innocent people all over the country. Security agencies killing with impunity and committing…
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Opinion: Was Adekunle Fajuyi’s sacrifice for the Yoruba people in vain?
by Ariyo-Dare Atoye and Rotimi Opeyeoluwa Alas, the dam of impunity is fast caving in on us and it will not be too long before everything bursts, that is, if…
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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid is in Nigeria and is dropping new tracks “every day”; R.Kelly encourages female fan to touch his crotch as he performed on stage | More stories
Missed out on all the entertainment gist from the weekend? We have the biggest ones packed here plus others that unraveled while you slept through Sunday night - and are…
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#NotTooYoungToRun bill: Young people, therefore, have no more excuse
by Usman Alabi Even after the passage of the Not Too Young to Run Bill in the National Assembly, we might have to wait a while before producing a President…
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Opinion: Nigeria is a country on fire
by Tayo Okanlawon Analysis upon analysis, the numerous questions of ‘why’ all bear one answer. Behind our political pillars are politics of ego, self-centeredness and a dead conscience. Hiding behind…
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The Thread: “Thief” “Terrible gatekeeper” | Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala gets a new appointment and Nigerians crucify her
Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is taking fire on Twitter for supposedly enabling Goodluck Jonathan's or maybe Diezani's corruption- it's not clear which. What is clear is that the…
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Opinion: Can we stop playing God with Buhari’s health?
by Kingsley Ahanonu One of life's salient realities is that of man's mortality. He's controlled by and easily susceptible to the vagaries that tilt life. Though we find it hard…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: A nation of many actors
by Olusegun Adeniyi Acting, according to Wikipedia, which is what most Nigerians rely on these days, “is an activity in which a story is told by means of its enactment…
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Farooq Kperogi: President Buhari’s grand moments in America
by Farooq Kperogi By all accounts, President Buhari not only had incredibly wondrous moments in America during his visit here, he also gave me and many Nigerians a cause to…
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Pius Adesanmi: APC’s obstinate journey to shame via London
by Pius Adesanmi Those interested in the dustbin of Nigeria's history will one day find APC inside the rubble, among the putrefaction, just beside PDP, and bring out her carcas…
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I Tick You: How does Atiku perform on the millennial’s checklist?
by Alexander O. Onukwue There is no official ‘Millenial’s Checklist’ by which every potential candidate for the Presidency in Nigeria is screened. Beside the requirement for a School Certificate and…
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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