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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 the boat and that all he wanted was to mark…

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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 and leader of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Mohammed…

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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 must come the judgment of the people. It is your…

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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 that is guaranteed a hostile reception by a phalanx of active…

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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 solutions to the growing insecurity and hopelessness in the country.…

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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: Training our public officials (YNaija Frontpage)

“Maybe you can be my intern, and in turn I’ll show you how to cook up summer in the winter”- Kanye West (Gone) One…

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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, an air conditioner is called a politician because it makes…

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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 weeds of negativity will move into the garden and take…

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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 from the sky and the other candidate steals ahead. Pollsters…

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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 to discuss football or our ill-fated participation at the London…

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“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 minister, certainly thinks it's time. Speaking yesterday in Abuja at…

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“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 been blamed for the problems of other political parties. Leader…

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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 to the level of infallibility. Pastors, imams and babalawos all…

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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 marriage in it's official party platform. The platform drafting committee…

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“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 that he was caught by surprise. Benson had been impeached…

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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 each other over money allegedly disbursed to them by an…

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It’s ACN-CPC vs PDP on Twitter! Click to read details of today’s debate

by Adeniyi Abdul Well here's something new. As opposed to the usual sly jabs here and there and downright bashing that comes from several angles, could some form of change…

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“There is no challenge at all” – Labour Party chairman is certain of victory in Ondo State

by Adeniyi Abdul The latest declaration of confidence from a political party has come from none other than the Labour Party. Following the template set by the PDP and the…

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“Professor Jega must bear the full responsibility” – Oshiomhole reiterates criticism of INEC

by Adeniyi Abdul Edo State Governor Adams Oshiomhole has spoken on the reasons behind his strong criticism of the Independent National Electoral Commission at the start of the polls during…

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Opinion: Edo election as a metaphor

by Patrick Utomi The people are not stupid. You may not believe this if you consider yourself a shrewd observer of Nigerian politics since the military scampered away from power…

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Akintunde Oyebode: The graveyard of champions (YNaija Frontpage)

It does not matter what party you belong to or which “heavyweight” opposes your election; if you want to remain governor of your state for another four years, the easiest…

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Alibaba: We have lost our educational values and expectedly, our future

And if our future is standing on oil... It's a slippery future if you ask me. It was sometime in 1995, that it first hit me that we, as Nigerians,…

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Opinion: Small men in big shoes

by Anthony Akinola ONE inevitable fallout from our history of incessant military interruption of the democratic process has been the emergence, in positions of leadership and authority, of men and…

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Tolu Ogunlesi: BREAKING: Nigeria now “closer than ever” to discovery of GAWD! Particle (YNaija FrontPage)

The Nigerian Government this morning announced that it was now “very close” to discovering the elusive “GAWD! Particle.” In an exclusive chat with this reporter Presidential spokesperson Rubu Bati said…

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“It was very stupid of him,” says unhappy House of Reps as Otedola brushes aside questions

Femi Otedola by Isi Esene Mr. Femi Otedola appeared yesterday before the House of Representatives’ Committee on Ethics and Privileges probing the bribe allegation trailing the fuel subsidy probe lead by Farouk…

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Analysis: First, “I am not a lion”, and now “I don’t give a damn” – The Trials of Brother Goodluck

by Stanley Azuakola There is something called the Goodluck Jonathan conundrum. This is how it is defined: Just when you think you finally understand Nigeria’s President, he does something else which…

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MKO’s death was a blessing for his wives – Kola Abiola

by Femi Adesina He’s built like a boxer, a wrestler or a weightlifter. And why wouldn’t he be? He works out in a gymnasium daily, and has hiking and mountain…

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Global Citizen: Obama, the underdog

by Robert Kuttner Co-founder and co-editor, 'The American Prospect' Ten of twelve states that most polls consider to be in play this year are states that Obama carried in 2008. Those would…

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“Isn’t it evil?” – PDP wonders why Buhari has not apologised to Yoruba people

by Adeniyi Abdul The dust has barely settled from former Head of State General Muhammadu Buhari's latest statement about Nigeria and the Peoples Democratic Party, but he is clearly not about…

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“We are doing nonsense in Nigeria” – Buhari charges again

by Lekan Olanrewaju The last time former Head of State General Muhammadu Buhari shared his thoughts on Nigeria it involved something of a prophecy of doom that led to a…

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