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Reno Omokri: As Osinbajo succeeds Okonjo-Iweala
by Reno Omokri Nigeria is a land of opportunity. And I do not mean this the way Nigerian politicians usually mean it, as a clichéd speech for the campaign trail.…
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Peregrino Brimah: ‘Coordinating’ Acting President Yemi Osinbajo needs to fire Abba Kyari
by Peregrino Brimah I have consistently warned that the cabal has no good intentions for Buhari and Nigeria and is only set on fomenting chaos and calamity with the desperate hope of…
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On Macron: Youth/”Yoots” for president
by Jude Feranmi “History repeats itself first as a tragedy, the second time as a farce” — Karl Marx First and foremost, congratulations to Emmanuel Macron the recently elected Presidential candidate in…
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Opinion: Buhari’s letter and the Senate’s mischief
by Ahanonu Kingsley The recent transmission of letter by President Muhammadu Buhari that necessitated his travel back to the U.K. for followup medication has been seen to generate controversy, albeit…
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Opinion: Will Nigerians ever vote a 39 year old as their president?
by Kofoworola Ayodeji The media, and of course the social media in particular, has been agog with the news of 39-year-old Emmanuel Macron emerging the French president. Macron had defeated…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Emir Sanusi might soon be dethroned + Omojuwa has choice words for those want Buhari to run in 2019 [The Power Tussle Edition]
Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…
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Here is is one thing President Buhari must learn from Donald Trump firing James Comey
by Soma Oj. FBI Director James B. Comey's firing Tuesday came after the newly appointed Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein made the case for it, Attorney General Jeff Sessions…
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Cheta Nwanze: How Nigeria has destroyed its future
by Cheta Nwanze The story below just arrived in my email. It was sent by a nice young man, whom I met yesterday. Back in the day I was one…
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Opinion: Why you should register to vote
by Jide Ojo Last Thursday, April 27, 2017, the Independent National Electoral Commission moved to a critical phase in its ongoing preparations for 2019 General Elections. The Commission began a…
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Dear President Buhari, for the love of yourself and the country, please resign
by Ogundana Michael Rotimi Your Excellency Sir, First and foremost, congratulations to you, the Chibok community, and to all well-meaning Nigerians on the successful release of additional 82 #ChibokGirls…
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The Thread: The New York Times asks its readers to say something nice about Trump and Twitter blows up
Anyone who thinks Americans- read Democrats and liberals- are not still raw about Donald Trump in the driver's seat has no clue. Americans are mad, very mad. So why on…
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Opinion: Obafemi Awolowo – 30 years, 12 lessons
by Samuel Akinnuga Yesterday made it exactly 30 years since Chief the Honourable Obafemi Awolowo passed away. To be sincere, not one single day passes that I think of him…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Osinbajo proves he is Acting President, Ubi Franklin almost died today + North West asks Kim K for some ‘me time’
Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: The mendacities of the apostles of corpsocracy and the “return” of the chibok girls
by Femi Fani-Kayode They say that nothing is hidden under the sun. In God’s time and by the power of His word and glorious light, all things that were hidden…
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The Thread: “Horrible optics” “Even Trump won’t do it” | Zahra Buhari & Ahmed Indimi cause fresh commotion on Twitter NG
Daughter of the Nigerian president, Zahra Buhari and her husband, Ahmed Indimi, are raising quite the furore on Twitter NG over this picture. You will recall that their celebrity wedding…
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Reuben Abati: The 82 Chibok girls and other stories
by Reuben Abati Eku amojuba awon 82 Chibok girls, o” “What is that supposed to mean in plain English? You better watch your tongue. It will be politically incorrect and…
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#Chibokgirlstracker: Release of 82 Chibok girls- the end justifies the means
by Usman Alabi No one saw it coming –perhaps those involved did. But it is not an understatement to say that they chose the right time for the release: a…
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The Thread: “Thunder fire you” “Hypocrites” | Nigerians blast PDP over latest insane statement
Safe to say, Nigeria's political parties are using the return of 82 Chibok girls to score cheap political points. First it was the APC who thought it brilliant to use…
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Opinion: While men slept, Okonjo-Iweala built institutions
by Uwa Eghomeka In January of this year, there was a lot of talk about the ghost workers syndrome in the country with some very heavy, almost depressing, figures reeled…
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Poem: Apparition
by Odimegwu Onwumere We heard he sent a letter to the Senate On January Nineteen Two Thousand and Seventeen. The Senate didn’t see him but saw his letter; He…
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The Thread: APC tries to ride the Chibok girls wave and Nigerians shut them down
More Chibok girls were released by Boko Haram after long negotiations with the Federal government, the Switzerland government, Red Cross and other bodies. They were released in a prisoner swap…
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The Thread: Buhari is off on another medical trip and Nigerians are divided
Sometime last year, president Buhari proceeded on his very first medical trip to London to fix an ear infection. On January 19th, he travelled abroad again for a 10 day…
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Simon Kolawole: The options before President Buhari
by Simon Kolawole If you’re like me, you would hesitate to comment on the health of a fellow mortal in a sarcastic and malicious way just for the sake of…
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Pius Adesanmi: Obligations, duties, emotion -Thoughts on two issues
by Pius Adesanmi I emerged from a difficult 48 hours to read Rotimi Amaechi boasting in Premium Times that he dredged the river Niger for N100 million. And I noticed…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Lauretta Onochie tweets foolishness again, Senator Shehu Sani foretold the release of Chibok girls today + Toolz Oniru is pregnant
Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are…
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Peregrino Brimah: Dear Northern Provocateur, was Buhari Ijaw when he fought for Yar’Adua’s Impeachment?
by Peregrino Brimah Honestly! Tell me you are not sick and tired of these kinds of people...these ethnojingingoists. These sworn tribalists. It did not take them long to start declaring…
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The Thread: All the reasons Goodluck Ebele Jonathan qualifies as “Hero”
There's a clear political divide between the foremost political parties in Nigeria -APC and PDP. The GEJites (mostly PDP members) claim Goodluck Ebele Jonathan as their "hero", while the Buharists…
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The Thread: Oby Ezekwesili urges prayers for President Buhari and Nigerians disagree
The subject of Buhari's health has Nigerians concerned...concerned about many things: His ability to run the country What his exact ailment is Why he refuses to disclose his diagnosis Whether…
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Dele Momodu: Do our youth really know what they want?
by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, I’m very sorry if I’m starting my weekly epistle with what may seem a rhetorical question today. Columnists are ordinarily expected to throw up certain…
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The Thread: “Biafra died with Ojukwu” “Nigeria is a useless contraption” – A Nigerian’s thoughts on Secession
As sections of the country explore their options concerning their pact with Nigeria, whether to belong or break out, @ManiPeters is convinced staying trumps leaving. Here's why: ;
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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