by Sam Nda-Isaiah Nigerians cannot clap for the president because, as the late Chief MKO Abiola would have put it, “you cannot clap with one hand.” Many Nigerians have lost their limbs or their shirts or both under President Jonathan. President Jonathan’s mid-term report in which he scored himself A+ is still causing outrage across the... Read More

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April 26, 2013

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Get serious about corruption – U.S. tells GEJ (again)

by Isi Esene The United States has again reiterated its stand that the Nigerian government is not doing enough in its fight against corruption. In an editorial published on the U.S embassy website, Terence McCulley, the American Ambassador to Nigeria urged the President Goodluck Jonathan government to step-up its fight against the menace maintaining that... Read More

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April 23, 2013

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Bloody foreigners – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

by Cheta Nwanze Yes Nigeria, one of our big problems, is not just from our admittedly inept leadership, it is from all of us. AP’s correspondent in Nigeria, Jon Gambrell, is a very interesting character. He has seen a lot in his decade as a journalist. Seven years ago, he joined the Associated Press, and... Read More

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March 17, 2013

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SEE Naeto C and pregnant wife, Nicole have fun as they celebrate baby shower (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Rapper, Naeto C and pregnant wife, Nicole are in the US to get ready for the arrival of their bundle of joy and they are certainly having so much fun while the wait lasts. The couple celebrated their baby shower recently and they both look happy. Both lovebirds got married in the... Read More

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February 8, 2013

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Opinion: Our power sector – We need to stop doing the wrong things

by Tunji Ariyomo Doing the wrong thing with passion, zeal and commitment would only continue to lead to ‘successes’ only government officials can see. At face value, the contract between the Federal Government of Nigeria to cede the management of the National Transmission Company (TCN) of Nigeria to Manitoba Hydro International of Canada appears to... Read More

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January 24, 2013

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Mali crisis: US, UK, Germany, Canada issue travel warnings on Nigeria

Embassies of the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Canada on Wednesday issued fresh warnings to their citizens, advising them not to travel to Nigeria. The embassies hinged their warnings on the deployment of troops in northern Mali, fearing attacks on Nigeria by Islamic terrorists with sympathy for the Malian rebels, especially on Thursday (today)... Read More

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December 12, 2012

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Japheth Omojuwa: Activism 3.0: The power of synergy and amplification (YNaija FrontPage)

…Governments around the world for one reason or the other fear bad news from abroad than they do bad news from within. They don’t want to be fought from outside because they have no control over what happens outside. In life, people who engage the force of synergy are more likely to succeed and do... Read More

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November 11, 2012

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Opinion: Gays are here to stay

by hounge Given all these variables, I believe it’s only a matter of time before the law becomes favourably disposed to gay rights in Nigeria. I know this topic will shock, surprise, or amuse you but please allow me finish before you vent your anger. Thank you. When I say ‘Gays’ it’s not just Adam+Adam... Read More

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October 31, 2012

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Japheth Omojuwa: Nigeria, what you don’t know can kill you (YNaija FrontPage)

Serious countries are looking for alternatives while Nigeria continues to argue about the bench mark prize for its petrol for next year. Last Thursday, China received 152 bids from 83 companies in its second auction of shale-gas blocks. This is a milestone for a resource that looked at best a remote source of energy only... Read More

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October 27, 2012

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65 reasons to love Hillary Clinton on her 65th birthday (plus her most remarkable photos!)

by Isi Esene In honour of Hillary Clinton, the US Secretary of State – and easily the world’s most powerful female – on her 65th birthday, here is a compiled list, courtesy of the Huffington Post, of what we love and admire about her — from the small things that make us smile to the... Read More

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August 28, 2012

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SNAPSHOT: Genevieve Nnaji rocks Las Vegas

What happened in Vegas somehow found its way down to us through Genevieve’s instagram account where she posted photos from her road trip through the Sin City. She looked radiant in the pictures and she seems – of-course – to be enjoying every bit of her time in the US. She gave updates of her... Read More

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August 16, 2012

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Finally: Ecuador grants Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange asylum

by Akan Ido The Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange has been granted asylum by the Ecuadorian government. Assange had taken to the South-American country’s embassy since June while fighting his extradition from the United Kingdom to Sweden. Mr. Assange is wanted in Sweden to answer to assault and rape charges. The Ecuador Foreign Minister, Ricardo Patino,... Read More

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June 28, 2012

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Help save our wetlands: Nigerian diaspora group to have US Congressional hearing

by Tolu Orekoya Oil spills have devastated the once-vibrant wetlands in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria, and little has been done to clear up the spills and return the ecosystem to its Natural state. US-based Council of Ogoni Professionals International hopes that a meeting with a committee from the United States’ House of Representatives could help restore... Read More

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Sam Nda-Isaiah: Jonathan should start working and stop clapping for himself

Get serious about corruption – U.S. tells GEJ (again)

Bloody foreigners – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze

SEE Naeto C and pregnant wife, Nicole have fun as they celebrate baby shower (PHOTOS)

Opinion: Our power sector – We need to stop doing the wrong things

Mali crisis: US, UK, Germany, Canada issue travel warnings on Nigeria

Japheth Omojuwa: Activism 3.0: The power of synergy and amplification (YNaija FrontPage)

Opinion: Gays are here to stay

Japheth Omojuwa: Nigeria, what you don’t know can kill you (YNaija FrontPage)

65 reasons to love Hillary Clinton on her 65th birthday (plus her most remarkable photos!)

SNAPSHOT: Genevieve Nnaji rocks Las Vegas

Finally: Ecuador grants Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange asylum

Help save our wetlands: Nigerian diaspora group to have US Congressional hearing

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