Tag: vote

Gimba Kakanda: What do Nigerians really want in 2015?

by Gimba Kakanda If we want to practise democracy, we have to be democratic. How do we expect credible leaders when all we do is criticise without taking part? And…

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ASUU strike update: We are yet to see FG’s evidence of payment – Lecturers

by 'Jola Sotubo The battle between the Federal Government and the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has shown no signs of slowing down as the academic body insists that…

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Good news for Imo students: ASUU chapter has decided to call off strike

by Adeola Balogun Despite resistance from some parties on the move to call off the ongoing Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), some branches of the academic body clearly believe…

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ASUU strike: ‘We cannot continue to suffer in silence’ – NANS cries out

The leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has passed a vote of no confidence on President Goodluck Jonathan for lacking the political will to revamp the education sector.…

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Opinion: Is this the Nigeria of our dreams?

by Muhammed Ibrahim At first we all thought we voted for credibility and competency because they present themselves to be lambs in a snakes' body- very hard to predict and…

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Atiku Abubakar: Nigerians in the diaspora must be allowed to vote

by Atiku Abubakar Nigeria requires a committed, visionary leadership that works in concert with a mobilized citizenry – with this we can change the way issues are handled and turn Nigeria around! Democracy is not bestowed on a society over night.…

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Cheta Nwanze: I am sick and tired of ignorant people with BlackBerrys (Y! FrontPage)

by Cheta Nwanze Changing that discussion requires actually going to the National Assembly and putting the issue on the table. Until we are actually ready to do that, please get the hell…

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EnoughisEnough Nigeria to launch campaign for 2015 – #RSVP2015

by Isi Esene EnoughisEnough (EiE) Nigeria has announced the date for an event to formally kick off its projects and campaign towards the 2015 General Elections in Nigeria. The media…

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Gay marriage: ‘Secretly gay MPs plan to vote against the act, 2 are even married’ in UK [DETAILS]

Tory divisions over plans to allow same-sex marriage took an extraordinary turn yesterday when a leading gay Conservative said MPs who are secretly homosexual will vote against the legislation tomorrow.…

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Nigerian Idol Top 30 Round II: Meet your contestants and vote!

by Daniel Essien The hard-won battle to make it to the top thirty for the Nigerian Idol contestants continued over the weekend. They have struggled with exhaustion, nerves and against thousands of…

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Who’s your choice? Dangote, Elumelu make final list for Forbes Africa Person of the Year 2012

Tony Elumelu. by Isi Esene Forbes is out with its shortlist of nominees for Person of the Year. The list includes two Nigerians, Aliko Dangote and Tony Elumelu; a South…

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Top 10 lines from President Obama’s #DNC2012 speech

by Stanley Azuakola So you see, the election four years ago wasn’t about me. It was about you. My fellow citizens – you were the change. United States' President Barack…

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“It was about you – you were the change” – Full text of President Obama’s speech to the Democratic National Conference

Michelle, I love you. The other night, I think the entire country saw just how lucky I am. Malia and Sasha, you make me so proud, but don’t get any…

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Japheth Omojuwa: Senegal and the middle finger effect (YNaija Frontpage)

  As our agitations for a better country get more of us to speak out and stand up, we must not forget that it is a battle that will not…

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Vote for #TheNextBigThing

by Wilfred Okiche We recently profiled four promising young acts on the verge of scoring a big breakthrough. They shared with us their  musical journey and passion for music. It…

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