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September 8, 2012

‘Incompetent’: Appeal court throws out Salami’s referral suit

by Stanley Azuakola It was not a pleasant return to the Appeal Court for Ayo Salami. Salami, the man who used to be president of the Court of Appeal, had…

September 6, 2012

“No one could have repaired all the damage” – See the Top 10 quotes from Bill Clinton’s #DNC2012 speech

by Hauwa Gambo Sadly, even though Governor Kayode Fayemi and Governor-in-Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu are in Charlotte for the United States Democratic National Convention 2012, we will still be unable…

August 21, 2012

Role Model: Obasanjo “inspires Nigerian youth” on MTV Meets

Chief Obasanjo and MTV Base VJ Vanessa Mdee on MTV Base Meets With MTN by Akan Ido Politician, ex-soldier, farmer, and two-time former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, will…

August 2, 2012

Simon Allison: Why do African presidents keep dying?

by Simon Allison The curse of the African president strikes again. This time, its victim was Ghana's John Atta Mills, who complained of pains on Monday last week and was…

July 29, 2012

“Irresponsible”, “Unacceptable”, “Frightening”: Jonathan’s kinsmen accuse PDP of wanting to remove him

by Hauwa Gambo Touch not the anointed son of Ijaw Land. It's a message Dr. Sam Jaja, deputy national chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP), obviously hadn't heard before…

July 28, 2012

Dele Momodu: An epitaph for President Atta Mills

by Dele Momodu Fellow Africans, please permit me to pay this special tribute to our departed hero, a great son of Africa, world scholar, seasoned administrator, experienced politician, humble and transparently honest leader, eloquent…

July 28, 2012

Dame of Peace: Patience Jonathan re-elected as president of AFLPM

by Stanley Azuakola These are sweet times for Nigeria's first lady, Dame Patience Jonathan. Still basking in the euphoria of having an Abuja street named after her, as well as…

July 3, 2012

“It’s complicated” – Oba of Benin explains alleged snubbing of President Jonathan

President Jonathan at the Oba of Benin's palace According to the statement released by the Oba of Benin, Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, “the palace would like to make it clear…

July 2, 2012

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…

June 28, 2012

Akintunde Oyebode: My president is grey (YNaija FrontPage)

It is also not safe for our leader to ply our unsafe roads. If a former minister of works can die from an accident on a road he neglected as…

June 25, 2012

Unilag to remain for now, as court grants injunction over name

by Tolu Orekoya The Federal High court has granted an injunction halting the renaming of University of Lagos (Unilag) after Moshood Abiola, announced on Democracy day earlier this year. The name…

June 25, 2012

Opinion: You don’t like the president because of Twitter: 10 highlights from GEJ’s media chat

by Tolu Orekoya President Goodluck Jonathan sat down for his third televised media chat on June 24. The program was anchored by Ohi Alegbe, media consultant and broadcaster with Ishaq Modibbo Kawu, Columnist, Blue Print…

June 20, 2012

MAULAG is not a done deal, says Senator Enang

by Tolu Orekoya For all those Unilag/MAULAG students hoping for a reprieve from the dreaded name change, Senator Enang may have some good news for you. That new logo just might have…

June 20, 2012

Photo: Nigerian delegates in Brazil for Rio+20

Our delegates looking prepped and ready to discuss and take plenty of notes on sustainable development at the Rio+20 United Nation's Earth summit being held in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil.

June 14, 2012

“He is not going to stay more than eight years” – GEJ’s aide wants “mischief makers” to calm down

by Adeniyi Abdul President Goodluck Jonathan has a message for everyone concerned about the length of time he plans on spending as President: Take it easy. President Jonathan's Special Adviser…

June 2, 2012

She means business: Malawi president Joyce Banda ready to sell presidential jet, luxury car fleet

Photo credit: The Malay Mail by Tolu Orekoya Malawian President Joyce Banda is ready to roll up her sleeves and clean up the dirt when it comes to…

Oluwapelumi May 30, 2012

OPINION: Much ado about the president’s broadcast: Clueless leaders, clueless followers

Photo: Hycinth Iyereosa by Osolake Victor Indeed, many people passing judgments on the President did not listen to the speech neither have they read a copy of it. … Yes,…

May 26, 2012

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala: The best president the World Bank never had

by Henry Eguridu While she grumbles that the system for choosing the World Bank president is unfair, she and her principal forget that what goes around comes around; the best…

May 17, 2012

What is Ayo Oritsejafor wearing?

When meeting presidents (past and present) of our Federal Republic, one always has to look their best, right? The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) president - a venerable man of the…

May 15, 2012

Watch Video: First Obama, now Jay- Z — it’s cool to be gay

by Tolu Orekoya Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter is following in the footsteps of the POTUS, Barack Obama, and coming out in favour of gay marriage. "I've always thought of it as…

May 3, 2012

Akintunde Oyebode: Zoning, violence and treachery (Ynaija FrontPage)

“Any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind, and therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.” There are many to…

April 3, 2012

Isaac Oladipupo: Why Nigeria will not change anytime soon

by Isaac Oladipupo It’s almost certain you aren’t comfortable with my seemingly negative title. Of course, I’m not a prophet of doom neither do I desire anything less than great…

April 2, 2012

Young & Nigerian: Aisha Maina talks about her business, unemployment and becoming president

Aisha Mainaby Chi Ibe What is the full scope of services in Aquarian Consult? Aquarian Consult is a business development consultancy firm. We partner with businesses to add value and…

February 28, 2012

James Ibori: Ex-con, Thief, Governor… President?

by Rachel Ogbu James Ibori was going for the kill, the national cake as president of Nigeria. Even as he’s probably squatting in a corner of a British cell, he…

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