The drama unfolding in Zimbabwe has the world’s rapt attention, as it should. For one, the 93-year-old despot, Robert Mugabe, just got unseated from his throne recently, through a bloodless coup. Although, it must be said that the jury is out on how long that status quo will be maintained, considering the fact that Mugabe... Read More

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African stories, elnathan john, Robert Mugabe, satire, The Thread, Zimbabwe coup

May 22, 2017

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The Thread: This is for those who don’t know the difference between satire and comedy

Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, The Tonight show all anchored by comedians/satirists are making waves in America currently, thanks to President Trump’s continual gaffes. These shows are predominantly based on satire. And they make people laugh. Elnathan John, writer and satirist believes they are losing the plot. He takes a different tack: satire is... Read More

Opinion

cOMEDY, elnathan john, nigeria, President Trump, satire, The Thread, trevor noah

November 22, 2016

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Dear youth corper, here’s ALL you really need to take to NYSC camp

The National Youth Service Corps has announced today that prospective corps members can now print out Call-Up letters via the online portal. Usually, for most people this is troubling news. It’s Tuesday and if you are in the first stream, you’ll need to pack up and go wherever you’ve been posted to by Thursday, the 24th.... Read More

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advice, CAMP, camp commandant, nigeria, nysc, Redeployment, satire, soldiers, sticky, Youth Corps

September 25, 2014

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Photo of the day: ‘Winches and Winzards’ are using Lagos traffic to delay destinies

by Kolapo Olapoju Now, this is beyond hilarious! Lagos traffic is one of the worst, among major cities of the world, with several hours being spent in traffic within the metropolis on a daily basis. For several reasons, traffic is commonplace every other day, be it in the morning or evening. Lagosians are known to... Read More

adebola williams, Chuba Ezekwesili, lagos, nigeria, satire, traffic, Witches, wizards

October 2, 2013

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Chronicles of the ASUU strike according to Solanke Abiola

by Solanke Abiola And he who was appointed to speak on behalf of the teachers by name Nasire Fagga said ”in so much that the King Jona heareth not our cries, now therefore let us Lock the schools and teach not…. ASUU/FG Faceoff, Who blinks first? The book of the CHRONICLES Chapter 1 1.And it came... Read More

asuu strike, King Jona, ongoing, opinion, satire

September 22, 2013

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Damilola Kenku: My favourite soap opera (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Damilola Kenku “Now I wonder, who directs this soap, which gives us hilarious comedy in one moment and bone chilling horror in the next ?” This morning as I woke up, I mumbled the two sentences which have now become my morning prayer, ‘Protect me lord, let your will be done Amen’. I rushed into the bathroom,had my bath... Read More

#AnyBodyCanWrite, 30 days 30 voices, ASUU, Damilola Kenku, My favourite soap opera, nigeria, satire

September 20, 2012

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Segun Adeniyi: Strictly confidential: Can I trust you?

Please, keep this as “top secret” as I am still in service and intend to retire after I conclude this deal with you. Please get back to me if you are interested and capable to handle this project while I shall intimate you on what to do when I hear your confirmation and acceptance… Dear... Read More

satire, Scam Email, segun adeniyi

August 1, 2012

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Elnathan John: How to behave as a car owner in Nigeria

by Elnathan John You have crossed that awkward, deeply uncomfortable, sometimes shameful social state of being without a car. I mean in some countries where the public transport system works, not having a car is no big deal. But you are in Nigeria, where public transport is living hell, and owning a car can be... Read More

car owner, elnathan john, satire

May 27, 2012

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Have you read GEJ’s anonymous letter? It’s all in last week’s news…with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola GEJ’s anonymous letter to himself on Salami A recently leaked letter has shown that President Jonathan is one the few individuals with the ability to successfully write anonymous letters to themselves. In a letter he titled “Anonymous letter to myself”, the president advised himself on the Salami issue. An excerpt is reproduced... Read More

President Goodluck, satire, With A Pinch of Salt

May 7, 2012

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President Jonathan’s gaffe? There’s an app for that

We all agree that Nigeria’s Information Minister—Labaran Maku—does make a lot of noise. The man has an honorary degree in provocation. New GEJ app launched A new phone application—The Gaffe-boss—has been released in honour of President Jonathan by an underground tech group called “Goodluck Watch.” According to its designers, The Gaffe-boss is a phone app... Read More

gaffes, President Jonathan, satire

April 23, 2012

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Another committee releases report: Nigerians hate books – All in last week’s news… with a pinch of salt

Books hate Nigerians A committee set up by government to look into the immediate and remote causes of any problem of its choice, has submitted its report which revealed that Nigerians have “a mutually hateful relationship with the word ‘book.’” To buttress its point, the committee noted that “any process which involves books in Nigeria... Read More

committe, News, satire

April 5, 2012

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Is there hope for youth in the PDP? Yes, but children below 40 are not allowed – All in last week’s news… with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola As long as the opposition keeps acting like spoilt kids, the PDP would be celebrating a landslide in 2015 Tinubu Mythology Contest The Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola is sponsoring a South-West wide “Tinubu Mythology Contest,” as part of activities to mark the 60th birthday anniversary of the A.C.N leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to Aregbesola,... Read More

nlc, PDP, satire, Stanley Azuakola

March 26, 2012

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New Power Excuses Committee! All in last week’s news… with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola MTN to give call credits to politicians who’ve lost their credibility. PETA sues Oteh The last hasn’t been heard about that dinner bill incurred by the Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ms Arunma Oteh, at the Transcorp Hotel. A group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has sued Ms... Read More

Arunma Oteh, PETA, satire, Securities and Exchange Commission

March 20, 2012

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“Arunma Oteh and Herman Hembe are clowns” – All in last week’s news… with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola The spokesman of Heineken (the beer) revealed in a statement that: He’s an asset of inestimable value, because it’s only a man high on beer who can sponsor such a bill.” Heineken signs Senator Heineken After President Goodluck, the life of another prominent figure from Bayelsa State is proving that a man’s name... Read More

All in last week’s news, satire, With A Pinch of Salt

March 13, 2012

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The women are coming! All in last week’s news… with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola A special rendition of Beyonce’s ‘Girls who run the world,’ was performed by music legend Onyeka Onwenu… Nigeria-South Africa friendly called off A proposed football friendly between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and the Bafana Bafana of South Africa has been called off due to Nigeria’s insistence that there be no yellow cards in... Read More

All in last week’s news, International Women's Day, satire, With A Pinch of Salt

January 9, 2012

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#FuelSubsidyRemoval, the government and the people, all in last week’s news…with a pinch of salt

by Stanley Azuakola “…our police now have the opportunity to shine and show themselves again by manhandling protesters…” Shun SURE, embrace CURE Protesters in Nigeria have rejected the government’s Subsidy Reinvestment and Empowerment (SURE) document, releasing their own document, CURE, which outlines how to successfully cure what they call “the madness plaguing this government.” They... Read More

A pinch of salt, FuelSubsidyRemoval, nigeria, satire, Stanley Azuakola

The Thread: Ready for Mugabe’s movie ‘The Last Emperor of Zimbabwe’? Here’s the script

The Thread: This is for those who don’t know the difference between satire and comedy

Dear youth corper, here’s ALL you really need to take to NYSC camp

Photo of the day: ‘Winches and Winzards’ are using Lagos traffic to delay destinies

Chronicles of the ASUU strike according to Solanke Abiola

Damilola Kenku: My favourite soap opera (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Segun Adeniyi: Strictly confidential: Can I trust you?

Elnathan John: How to behave as a car owner in Nigeria

Have you read GEJ’s anonymous letter? It’s all in last week’s news…with a pinch of salt

President Jonathan’s gaffe? There’s an app for that

Another committee releases report: Nigerians hate books – All in last week’s news… with a pinch of salt

Is there hope for youth in the PDP? Yes, but children below 40 are not allowed – All in last week’s news… with a pinch of salt

New Power Excuses Committee! All in last week’s news… with a pinch of salt

“Arunma Oteh and Herman Hembe are clowns” – All in last week’s news… with a pinch of salt

The women are coming! All in last week’s news… with a pinch of salt

#FuelSubsidyRemoval, the government and the people, all in last week’s news…with a pinch of salt

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