by Demola Rewaju There is a certain specie of goats that demonstrate the phenomenon of herd mentality most aptly – their ears are quite long as are their legs and they generally appear to be quite sheepish or dumb in appearance. You may have seen them before, filing past in one single file, the one... Read More

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June 3, 2016

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Ifeoluwa Adebayo: One year later, Nigeria in turbulence (Y! Politico)

By Ifeoluwa Adebayo On May 29th 2015 when President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, many Nigerians had a lot of hope that a new dawn had come. However, one year later we have had an astronomical rise in the cost of living for the average Nigerian, food... Read More

Abuja, nigeria, one year in office, president buhari, Y! Politico

June 2, 2016

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Nubari Saatah: Restructuring INEC and creating a transparent process (Y! Politico)

There is something about criticism in Nigeria; it spends more time trying to be theoretical about the numerous problems confronting her than deploying or suggesting practical steps in solving these problems. Abraham Lincoln once said; he has a right to criticise, who has the heart to help. Now this is not me insinuating that people... Read More

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May 30, 2016

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Mark Amaza: Dear Pres. Buhari, you can do better in the fight against Fulani herdsmen (Y! Politico)

By Mark Amaza The end result now is we have a state where herdsmen are given an ultimatum to leave, and another where the governor has charged hunters and vigilantes to seek out herdsmen and “kill them before they kill”, as though we were a society lacking in law and order. It feels like it was... Read More

1 year, boko ahram, Buhari, economy, Mark Amaza, nigeria, Y! Politico

November 28, 2014

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@Ifeadebayo: Dear GEJ, these are questions for you on #BokoHaram (Y! Politico)

by Ife Adebayo The government should find answers to the following questions so that we can have a clearer idea of where we are, what we are facing and where we are going with the Boko Haram problem: 1. What is the approximate strength of the Boko Haram fighting force today? 2. What... Read More

boko haram, Ife Adebayo, opinion, pertinent questions, Y! Politico, ynaija

October 28, 2014

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@deboadejugbe: More thoughts on stomach infrastructure and 2015 (Y! Politico)

by Debo Adejugbe My mother, a woman who has toiled for the better part of 35 years in the civil service, will be retiring for good in few months. She shares this unique situation with a few other people that enlisted in the civil service in the same year she did and as a part... Read More

@deboadejugbe, Debo Adejugbe, Ekiti State, gratuity, Pension, Stomach infrastructure, Y! Politico

October 16, 2014

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@MichaelOrodare: A peep into 2015 (Y! Politico)

by Michael Orodare The coast is becoming clearer, the mission has been fully set on motion, all the Nigerian political radar could read and detect is February 2015, as if that’s the only big thing happening in the nation in that year. As the clock goes tick-tock, countdown from every corner, permutation and re-alignment among... Read More

@michaelorodare, Labour Party, Michael Orodare, opinion, Y! Politico, ynaija

October 13, 2014

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@DemolaRewaju: If Noah were a Lagosian (Y! Politico)

by Demola Rewaju (A form of this story appears from one or two authors but not in this form. I first wrote this piece and published it via my Facebook page on December 8th, 2010.) “And God said to Noah, The end of all flesh is come before Me; for the earth is filled with violence through... Read More

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October 3, 2014

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@Michaelorodare: Dear @GovFayose, this is how to fight this battle (Y! Politico)

by Michael Orodare Sir, as a close observer from Akure in Ondo state, which is just an hour drive from Ado-Ekiti the capital city of Ekiti state, I know these are not very good times for your camp. You’ve been struggling and fighting a very tough battle with the outgoing APC-led government in the state.... Read More

Ekiti State, governor ayo fayose, Michael Orodare, opinion, Y! Politico, ynaija

September 30, 2014

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@DeboAdejugbe : The harvest of deaths at the Synagogue (Y! Politico)

by Debo Adejugbe We live in a hugely euphemistic society. One that deftly explains calamities away; with people accepting avoidable and catastrophic human errors as ‘acts of God’ which is geared towards the common good. This is a scenario that resounds well with each and every one of us irrespective of religious leaning. Recent happenings... Read More

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September 16, 2014

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Demola Rewaju: #30PercentOrNothing is not a PDP affair (Y! Politico)

by Demola Rewaju Historically, youths have always been at the forefront of change in the Nigerian society until a certain point in the late 70s and early 80s when the military youths who had seized power refused to vacate the stage. Herbert Macaulay at 44 in 1908 kicked against colonial corruption in Nigeria – the... Read More

#30PerCentOrNothing, Demola Rewaju, opinion, Y! Politico, ynaija

September 14, 2014

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Gbenga Olorunpomi: #30percentOrNothing is for the foolish (Y! Politico)

by Gbenga Olorunpomi “Power cannot be served a La carte.” This is one of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s favorite sayings. For me, no truer words exist. For you to really appreciate the responsibilities that come with power and cherish every moment you have it, natural law dictates that one struggles before getting power. Like gold must... Read More

#30PerCentOrNothing, Gbenga Olorunpomi, opinion, Y! Politico, ynaija, youths

September 4, 2014

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Ife Adebayo: Why we should support the #30PercentOrNothing campaign (Y! Politico)

by Ife Adebayo In October 2010 at the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) Congress of International Chapters held in London I gave a speech titled “Youth Involvement in African Politics”, in that speech I spoke largely about encouraging young Africans to dust off their nonchalant attitudes and get involved. Before then, I was already “doing... Read More

#30percengornothing, Ife Adebayo, nigeria, opinion, Y! Politico, ynaija

August 23, 2014

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Salihu Tanko-Yakassai: Mu’azu is the game changer for the PDP (Y! Politico)

by Salihu Tanko-Yakassai When I hear the name People’s Democratic Party, the first thing that comes to my mind is SCANDAL! They seem to have mastered the art of scandals, from one to the other, day in day out! If it is not in their executive officer’s utterances, it is in each and every action... Read More

Adamu Mu'azu, APC, PDP, Salihu Tanko-Yakassai, Y! Politico, ynaija

August 19, 2014

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Debo Adejugbe: The need for a clearer 2015 narrative (Y! Politico)

by Debo Adejugbe As a people, we have been contented to sit idle for so long while the resources of the state are being mismanaged/squandered by a few and due to this unique idling when other people are working, the resolve to stand and be counted is really at its lowest. It is easy to... Read More

2015, clearer narratives, Debo Adejugbe, Ebola, Ekiti, Ondo, Osun, Y Naija, Y! Politico

August 18, 2014

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Demola Rewaju: So, who killed Bola Ige? (Y! Politico)

by Demola Rewaju There once was a man who was the best of them all – Bola Ige was his name and in many ways, he represented the best of the products of Chief Awolowo scions. Ige was initially not Awolowo’s choice to become the governor of the old Oyo State but after defeating Pa... Read More

Bola Ige, Demola Rewaju, Iyiola Omisore, Y! Politico, ynaija

August 9, 2014

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Salihu Tanko-Yakassai: Inside politics of Direct Entry (DE) form in Kano (Y! Politico)

by Salihu Tanko-Yakassai Yet, in the mid of Sabon Gari market is Ciroma café that gathers hundreds of students a day. Such gatherings are synonymous with putting the lives of young individuals at risk and should anything happen to this students, The University and Zenith Bank should be held accountable. Everyday, we accuse our leaders... Read More

DE FORM, Kano State, opinion, Sabon-Gari, Salihu Tanko-Yakassai, Y! Politico, ynaija

August 8, 2014

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Michael Orodare: Is this generation ready for leadership? (Y! Politico)

bu Michael Orodare With we the likes of Ariyoh in power, I have come to the conclusion that it seems this generation is not ready. I think we prefer office of the SA social media and advocacy, SA student/youth affairs among others, those are the areas where our strength seems to lie. Anywhere I go,... Read More

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August 6, 2014

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Debo Adejugbe: This is a broken generation (Y! Politico)

by Debo Adejugbe If the President could put politics aside and commiserate with the ElRufai family on their painful loss, but as an unknown foot-soldier you make fun of someone who just lost a son; you should hang your head in shame. When you consider yourself pretty good at writing nonsenses, like many of us do, there... Read More

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August 4, 2014

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Demola Rewaju: Aregbesola should lose, but he won’t (Y! Politico)

by Demola Rewaju Aregbesola insisted from Day One on being addressed as ‘Ogbeni’ (Mister)…perhaps to make us forget he once referred to himself as an Engineer while he was the Commissioner for Works in Lagos state. Aregbesola should lose but he is not Fayemi; and Omisore is not Fayose. In the thick of the 2011... Read More

Aregbesola, Demola Rewaju, Fayemi, Fayose, Omisore, opinion, Y! Politico, ynaija

August 3, 2014

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Ikechukwu Orji: Why Remi Tinubu should be next Lagos governor

by Ikechukwu Orji I sincerely think she is the one to do that hard work. Mrs. Tinubu should be urged to run. She will deliver the goods. I hope she doesn’t chicken out. “There is no freedom, never was” ... Read More

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August 3, 2014

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Gbenga Olorunpomi: Aregbesola is APC’s best ambassador (Y! Politico)

by Gbenga Olorunpomi For me, the APC couldn’t have a better ambassador. The man is the personification of the APC Roadmap. All his programmes are sustainable and impact on every layer of the society. Everyone is taken care of; the civil servants, farmers, youth, women, politicians etc. I have been privileged to work closely with... Read More

Gbenga Olorunpomi, opinion, RAUF AREGBESOLA, Y! Politico, ynaija

July 24, 2014

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Debo Adejugbe: The legend of the RICE (Y! Politico)

by Debo Adejugbe Finally, His Excellency, the Governor of Lagos State should take a good look at his party and apportion the blames for losing Ekiti where it rightly belongs. No need for the grandstanding and the pretentiousness that he understands the needs of Ekiti people more than them By now, we are all familiar... Read More

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July 22, 2014

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Ekene Ngwu: The politics of Levick’s campaign for Nigeria (Y! Politico)

by Ekene Ngwu Currently, it seems Levick were also contracted to take the heat for the government, but they have succeeded in diverting and dissipating attention and blame. The political narrative in Nigeria adjusted since reports emerged in June that international public relations firm, Levick, was hired for the Federal Government of Nigeria. Established in... Read More

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July 11, 2014

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Michael Orodare: The crumbling empire of Emperor Jagaban (Y! Politico)

by Michael Orodare The great Emperor Jagaban and the tiny god of Southwest Nigeria, who rose to become a commanding force in Nigerian politics through public acceptance and sympathy,intoxicated by populism, wealth and power, is now witnessing what economists describe as the law of diminishing return. “They say I’m a godfather and I pick candidates,... Read More

APC, bola tinubu, eemperor jagaban, empire, Michael Orodare, opinion, Y! Politico, ynaija

July 9, 2014

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Ife Adebayo: This APC is broken (Y! Politico)

by Ife Adebayo However… this APC… this Armored Personnel Carrier meant to provide some safety, some comfort, some hope, and light at the end of the tunnel to Nigeria is broken. This APC my brothers and sisters – is faulty. I happen to have a lot of military friends who are young officers with almost... Read More

APC, broken, Ife Adebayo, opinion, PDP, Politics, Y! Politico, ynaija

July 8, 2014

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Ekene Ngwu: 5 factors needed to win elections in South-east Nigeria (Y! Politico)

by Ekene Ngwu An electoral candidate with reasonable economic power has better chances, as sponsors and other stakeholders are more likely to take the person seriously, as finance of preliminary consultations and campaign will not be a problem. Five key factors to win an election in southeast Nigeria include credibility, stakeholders’ endorsement, incumbent governor’s support,... Read More

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March 15, 2014

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Salihu Yakasai: APC – A new party for a new Nigeria (Y! Politico)

by Salihu Yakasai This is indeed, a new party for a new Nigeria. Let us all come together, and give our input in shaping the future of this great Nation. It is doable, it is possible, and I certainly believe we can do it. Don’t just sit and be an arm chair critic. Be pro... Read More

APC, convention, nigeria, opinion, party, PDP, salihu yakassai, Y! Politico, ynaija

March 11, 2014

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Olusegun Dada: The devil’s dictionary – An updated version (Y! Politico)

by Olusegun Dada Detractors: name given to everyone opposed to any evil agenda of the GEJ administration, every other thing from bombings, rape and miscarriage is also blamed on them. Peace Ambassador: A position given to anyone who manages to entertain Mama Peace enough to make her laugh. Comes with a land in the Federal... Read More

Asari Dokubo, detractor, devil's dictionary, GEJ, mama peace, Olusegun Dada, opinion, Y! Politico, ynaija

February 15, 2014

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Salihu Yakassai: APC and the South-West factor (Y! Politico)

by Salihu Yakassai But despite this advancement and exposure, History has proving that the South-West region has always voted on the lines of sentiments and not principles By this time next year, February 14th, 2015 to be precise, Nigerians would have started the political rituals of ‘s’electing their next set of leaders. This will start from the... Read More

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Demola Rewaju: Herd mentality, mob justice and humanity – How Nigeria condemns itself (Y! Politico)

Ifeoluwa Adebayo: One year later, Nigeria in turbulence (Y! Politico)

Nubari Saatah: Restructuring INEC and creating a transparent process (Y! Politico)

Mark Amaza: Dear Pres. Buhari, you can do better in the fight against Fulani herdsmen (Y! Politico)

@Ifeadebayo: Dear GEJ, these are questions for you on #BokoHaram (Y! Politico)

@deboadejugbe: More thoughts on stomach infrastructure and 2015 (Y! Politico)

@MichaelOrodare: A peep into 2015 (Y! Politico)

@DemolaRewaju: If Noah were a Lagosian (Y! Politico)

@Michaelorodare: Dear @GovFayose, this is how to fight this battle (Y! Politico)

@DeboAdejugbe : The harvest of deaths at the Synagogue (Y! Politico)

Demola Rewaju: #30PercentOrNothing is not a PDP affair (Y! Politico)

Gbenga Olorunpomi: #30percentOrNothing is for the foolish (Y! Politico)

Ife Adebayo: Why we should support the #30PercentOrNothing campaign (Y! Politico)

Salihu Tanko-Yakassai: Mu’azu is the game changer for the PDP (Y! Politico)

Debo Adejugbe: The need for a clearer 2015 narrative (Y! Politico)

Demola Rewaju: So, who killed Bola Ige? (Y! Politico)

Salihu Tanko-Yakassai: Inside politics of Direct Entry (DE) form in Kano (Y! Politico)

Michael Orodare: Is this generation ready for leadership? (Y! Politico)

Debo Adejugbe: This is a broken generation (Y! Politico)

Demola Rewaju: Aregbesola should lose, but he won’t (Y! Politico)

Ikechukwu Orji: Why Remi Tinubu should be next Lagos governor

Gbenga Olorunpomi: Aregbesola is APC’s best ambassador (Y! Politico)

Debo Adejugbe: The legend of the RICE (Y! Politico)

Ekene Ngwu: The politics of Levick’s campaign for Nigeria (Y! Politico)

Michael Orodare: The crumbling empire of Emperor Jagaban (Y! Politico)

Ife Adebayo: This APC is broken (Y! Politico)

Ekene Ngwu: 5 factors needed to win elections in South-east Nigeria (Y! Politico)

Salihu Yakasai: APC – A new party for a new Nigeria (Y! Politico)

Olusegun Dada: The devil’s dictionary – An updated version (Y! Politico)

Salihu Yakassai: APC and the South-West factor (Y! Politico)

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