Tag: Politics
TICKER: 5 things to watch out for in today’s Obama-Romney debate
The greatest show on earth meets for one last time tonight in the Sunshine State. President Barack Obama and Mitt ...
Opinion: Ambitious youth on a sinking ship
by Victor Olojo Political parties are the main mechanism for the organization of government and the key channels for maintaining ...
Opinion: Politicus – Tinubu and the parable of Haman
by Demola Rewaju When analysts say that all the AD governors were deceived by Chief Obasanjo in 2003, they forget ...
Opinion: The political illiterate
by Adefenwa Adeniyi Adeshina “One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being ...
Opinion: 8 reasons to vote for Jonathan again in 2015
by Jude Egbas Alright, I am done with being a Government critic—that line of work is not altogether lucrative any ...
Nasir El-Rufai: Electoral Reforms (1) – To be or not to be!
The flaws in the electoral system are known to almost every politically conscious Nigerian. Massive bribing and rigging, thuggery, insecurity ...
Opinion: We won’t apologise for hope
by Thrity Umrigar Obama’s historic 2008 campaign, and specifically, its confident, affirming chant of “Yes We Can,” not only transformed and ...
Akintunde Oyebode: The devil’s alternative (YNaija FrontPage)
It is hilarious that while the political parties in the United States are preparing for public debates to lure swing ...
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Change served from these young streets (YNaija Frontpage)
It’s the dream team, meet the Supreme team And all our eyes green, it only mean one thing You ain’t ...
Simon Kolawole: Olympic gold for corruption?
We seem to think that people suddenly become corrupt when they join government. No. We are groomed for corruption. Exactly ...
Opinion: Do black people think that the Obama presidency is a reality TV show?
by Dr Boyce Watkins While we sit back and fantasize, people are dying. While we comment on how fabulous Michelle ...
Dele Momodu: A word for the Nigerian opposition
If Nigeria must witness any drastic and meaningful progress, members of the opposition must learn to do things differently. Fellow ...
Opinion: Michelle Obama’s Eleanor and Oprah moment
by Adam Hanft Mrs. Obama’s speech deftly wove together the leadership role of the first lady as created by Mrs. ...
Charles Soludo: Reconstructing Nigeria for prosperity (1)
The point of emphasis is that Igbos have the greatest need to keep Nigeria or even Africa as one united ...
Dele Momodu: A president under fire
But early into the Jonathan presidency, the signs were ominous. It was obvious the President was not prepared to rock ...
Photo of the Day: Sen. Bola Tinubu takes a bow
by Isi Esene See photo of the de-facto leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) bow to the founder ...
Elnathan John: How to succeed as an opposition politician
Our politicians in the ruling party have failed us. And God will address their matter. But before that divine judgment ...
Opinion: In defence of PDP
by Akin Osuntokun It is not fashionable to hold brief for the Peoples Democratic People (PDP). It is a vocation ...
Opinion: Nigeria is negotiable
by Chido Onumah Two retired generals and former heads of state stirred up a hornet’s nest recently when they proffered ...
Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Training our public officials (YNaija Frontpage)
“Maybe you can be my intern, and in turn I’ll show you how to ...
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu: Whoring politicians (YNaija FrontPage)
In our dear Nigeria, there is not much of a difference with regards to politicians and their disappointments. “In Mexico, ...
Dele Momodu: My dream team for Nigeria II
“We must all wage an intense, lifelong battle against the constant downward pull. If we relax, the bugs and the ...
Opinion: White House 2012 – The politics of class
by Osita Egbubine US presidential campaigns are always roller coasters. One moment, Candidate A is leading, then a seed falls ...
Dele Momodu: My dream team for Nigeria
What Nigeria needs today is a government of the brightest Nigerians regardless of political affiliations. Fellow Nigerians, I’m not about ...
“The very corrupt women should not discourage us” – Nigeria’s first female minster says it’s time for a female president
by Adeniyi Abdul Is Nigeria ready for a female president? Ambassador Ebun Oyagbola, who happens to be Nigeria’s first female ...
“We hereby put Nigerians on notice…” – PDP is tired of being blamed for everyone’s problems
by Adeniyi Abdul The People’s Democratic Party is no stranger to criticism but what’s new is the party has now ...
Opinion: Of Tunde Bakare and TB Joshua: The curious case of the two avengers
by Eromo Egbejule Truth be told, the average Nigerian generally accords clerics maximum respect and superhuman status, sometimes elevating them ...
The future is here: America’s Democratic party to officially support gay marriage
by Adeniyi Abdul The Associated Press reports that the US Democratic Party is gearing up to include support for gay ...
“I did not expect it” – Bayelsa Speaker breaks silence on impeachment
by Adeniyi Abdul Speaker of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Kombowei Benson has spoken out about his impeachment, revealing ...
Post-election: Edo cults clash, claim six lives
by Isi Esene There seems to be a post-election crisis brewing in Edo State as rival cult groups are attacking ...
YMonitor
- YMonitor Quarterly Show: Continuous Voter Registration Challenges and Diaspora Voting
- Citizen Vigilance Report: Port Harcourt is becoming a haven for indiscriminate dumping of refuse
- Major Abandoned Projects in Nigeria
- 2023 Elections: Your Vote, Your Voice
- The Future Project Africa launches My Vote My Voice campaign, to train 600 youths on social advocacy
Party Jollof
- Outdoor weddings will always make us swoon. Jesse and Shadiat’s is no different
- An Isiagu Wedding, Sign us up
- This Groom’s epic moves to his Trad Engagement will make you smile
- Two Sisters get married on same day to honor their mum (photos)
- More photos from Actor Gideon Okeke and fiancée, Chidera’s prewedding session