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Op-ed Editor December 2, 2016

Femi Fani-Kayode: Behold he comes

by Femi Fani-Kayode There is a deep rage in me that rises by the day. When I hear the voices of the voiceless and I see the suffering of the…

Op-ed Editor November 26, 2016

Omoigui Osasogie: Does anyone like being judged? [NEXT]

Writing an article on happiness and my problems cloud my thoughts. It's good we don't look like what we go through. In as much as I try to express myself…

Op-ed Editor November 23, 2016

A review of the visual art exhibition at Ake festival 2016.

by Mathew B. Oyedele The Cultural Centre, Kuto Abeokuta was a rendezvous of creativity from 15th-19th November 2016. It was the venue of the much publicized Ake Arts and Books…

Roqeebah November 3, 2016

The Explainer: Why Bobrisky’s ‘work’ is actually very dangerous

There is a lot to be said for the aptness of local adages. Something about the way they help sum up a position. Even a worldview, at times. A popular…

Tolu October 27, 2016

[The Legislative Blog]: Let’s talk a bit about street begging now that the Senate is interested

"Sister, i'm going to Mushin and i lost my wallet. Can you please help me with 100 naira?" This is the same line that we've had to listen to from…

Op-ed Editor October 17, 2016

Ogungbesan Adedoyinsola: My mum was forced to marry my father after he raped her [Nigerian Voices]

My name is Ogungbesan Adedoyinsola. I am 20 years old. I was born in Lagos state, Nigeria. And I have lived in Lagos, since I was born. Sometime many years…

Op-ed Editor October 13, 2016

Gideon Emmanuel: Pa Akpruka, my greatest influence [Nigerian Voices]

I am going to tell you my story. I have a neighbour. He is an old man. People say he is well over a hundred years. We call him Pa…

Op-ed Editor October 10, 2016

Eyiamoni Apeji: The misfits of society [NEXT]

by Eyiamoni Apeji People are naturally good. The few that are bad: the 10%, the misfits of society, these people move around so often that they give the allusion that…

Tolu September 8, 2016

The Thread: Who integrity don epp? – A tweep’s look at Nigeria’s crashing values

The decay in our society has permeated through all the structures and values that were instilled in children by parents back in the day, no longer hold water now. Bad…

Mazi Emeka August 3, 2016

Interview: LEAP Africa has equipped over 30,000 youth – and is still on the matter

Founded in 2012 by Ndidi Nwuneli, Leadership, Effective, Accountability and Professionalism (LEAP) Africa is a Non-Governmental Organization that has trained thousands of young Nigerians and entrepreneurs on being effective leaders…

Mazi Emeka July 17, 2016

Impact365: How VGF is helping children to explore their treasures

Nigeria has one the highest number of children that are out of school and uneducated -mostly for reasons ranging from poverty to lack of opportunity. In a bid to stamp…

Op-Ed Editor June 8, 2016

Opinion: The importance of the Sexual Harassment ‎Bill

By Cynthia Ferdinand. The history of sexual harassment dates back to the pre-colonial era when women were accorded little or no rights whatsoever - they were often married out against…

Mazi Emeka May 28, 2016

How we’ll share N5,000 to poor Nigerians – VP Osinbajo

By Isime Esene The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Friday, gave an insight into the method government intends to employ in making conditional cash transfers available to…

Op-Ed Editor May 24, 2016

Opinion: Why Nigerian youth must become entepreneurs

by Yusuf Ishaku Goje Presumably, as we are all aware, that unemployment and poverty are two phenomenon that are here to stay with us due to evident factors that are…

Op-Ed Editor February 1, 2016

YNaija Editorial: The social media revolution and its effects on the Nigerian society

With every generation, there comes an invention that revolutionizes how that society behaves and interacts, and also moulds its character: from broadcasting through radio, television and satellite; to communication technologies…

Ada Igboanugo May 27, 2015

You will not believe why this robber chose the life

by Chinwe Okafor Maybe for the most absurd reason or simply because he is driven by the pressure of society, but this robber has said, he has to do what…

Kolapo Olapoju January 2, 2015

Opinion: Dear single ladies, don’t look for marriage, it’ll find you

by Blessing Akinsehinwa No matter how rich a woman becomes, she is not deemed successful if she is unmarried. She is not even recognised in social gatherings. ‘Hello Blessing’, ‘Good morning…

Kolapo Olapoju December 31, 2014

Pres. Jonathan wants you to stop using social media for ‘negative purposes’

by Kolapo Olapoju President Goodluck Jonathan is not happy with the way people utilize social media. According to him, the platform is being used to propagate evil, create social…

Op-Ed Editor November 9, 2014

Opinion: Dear Nigerian Christians, we may all rot in Hell if…

by Anjuwon Oluwole About 45% of Nigeria's population are Christians, and the bible makes us believe that Christians are the salt of the world. 72 million Christians out of 160…

Op-Ed Editor August 22, 2014

Tunde Leye: Dr. Adedavoh is an example of a good Nigerian

by Tunde Leye I have never been impressed by the heroics of people convinced they are about to change the world. I am more awed by those who struggle to…

March 29, 2014

Opinion: When the Police is not your friend

by Chika Isika Think about Nigeria and what comes to mind? What do we stand for? What are we known for? Same with our police, what do they symbolize? We…

February 19, 2014

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The anti-gay law is oppressive and should be repealed

by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie A crime is a crime for a reason. A crime has victims. A crime harms society. On what basis is homosexuality a crime? Adults do no…

February 1, 2014

Perry Brimah: The cause and effect of Compulsive Stealing Syndrome in Nigeria

by Peregrino Brimah The CSS who have now entered regular society are very ambitious. They seek top jobs, not for the service they can provide for the people, company or…

January 17, 2014

Odunayo Eweniyi: Trapped in a forbidden closet (30 days, 30 voices)

by Odunayo Eweniyi "He felt broken, pieces of him were scattered all over the place, waiting for someone to find them." There are broken people out there. People…

January 13, 2014

80 per cent of Nigerian men do NOT use condoms – Society for Family Health

by Oge Okonkwo The practice of safe sex has not yet completely taken hold in Nigeria, a recent survey has revealed. Bright Ekweremadu, the Managing Director of the Society for Family Health (SHF)…

December 6, 2013

“If I had my time over I would do the same again:” READ 15 of Nelson Mandela’s most striking statements

by 'Jola Sotubo Nelson Madiba Mandela is dead. The anti-apartheid icon passed on yesterday at the ripe old age of 95. His death was not unexpected, but it still left…

December 1, 2013

Tunde Fagbenle: Anyone above age 30 doesn’t qualify to be called a youth

by Tunde Fagbenle Any unit, from the family to the village to the ethnic to the nation and to the race, has an obligation to devote all its energies and…

November 6, 2013

Opinion: The Tsunami of family breakdown in Nigeria

by Bamidele Ademola-Olateju We are seeing families headed by a divorced parent, same-sex couples, families with no spouse in the labor force, blended families, non-married couples raising children, two-earner families…

August 2, 2013

Opinion: Transformation Agenda – We have so far failed in politics and economics

by Adisa Adeleye A glaring weakness of the economic transformation programme is its stubborn reliance on paper growth based on the mortal fear of rising prices. Of what is the…

July 27, 2013

Opinion: Separating God from religion

by Okwanya Pius-Vincent It must first be argued that God is not religion and he is not religious. Religion relates to the worship of God and since God does not…

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