Opinion: The need for scaling up in African business
by Victor Asemota He came with his laptop and the pitch he made using “PowerPoint slides” with graphs and stats that took the wind out of me. Chukwuka did not have university education [...]
May 22, 2013
Opinion: Why Wole Soyinka’s interview is disappointing
by Ainehi Edoro While I laud Soyinka’s intention to clear up the controversies surrounding his relationship with Achebe, many of his comments have too much of an airing-the-dirty-laundry feel about [...]
Opinion: How Nigeria’s peace fantasy can be realised
by Samuel Adesoji Ojediran The terrorism by the boko haram sect shouldn’t be experienced if most members had not been brainwashed because of lack of proper education. Peace is what [...]
Opinion: Tribal marks and its essence in a modern society
by Doyin Adeoye “I have never liked it and each time I look into the mirror, I can’t forgive my grandmother for it.” Although tribal marks are becoming extinct because [...]
Opinion: Of paper intelligence and half-baked Nigerian graduates
by Ikeji Victor ….our Universities had graduated thousands of ‘First Class’ students but still there have been no significant improvement in the country and this is because we are focused [...]
May 21, 2013
State pardon: “Jonathan was part of the negotiating team, it was in order” – Alamieyeseigha
by Rachel Ogbu Former Bayelsa State Governor, Diepreye Alamieyeseigha has revealed that his state pardon was actually approved by the late President Umaru Yar’Adua administration and all President Goodluck Jonathan [...]
Opinion: Chinua Achebe, Ugonabo Ogidi, goes home
by Joe Igbokwe As Ugonabo goes home to meet his Creator let us hope that Nigerian leaders will rise above primordial sentiments to get Nigeria out of trouble. All roads [...]
Opinion: Why the right to freedom of religion has so far eluded us
by Wole Olabanji ukhumanrightsblog While Reverend King is an extreme case it nevertheless illustrates the folly of the concept. However, there are more nuanced cases like the current issue of [...]
Opinion: Why the Ijaws still love Alamieyeseigha
by Steve Azaki As Governor of Bayelsa, Alamieyeseigha interceded on numerous occasions to secure the release of expatriate oil workers who had been kidnapped. He braved rough seas on occasion [...]
Olusegun Dada: Letter from a corrupt politician (Y! Politico)
by Olusegun Dada I am virtually invincible and indestructible, because I am a disease, a virus, that lingers in your mind and thoughts Dear Citizen I have watched and listened [...]
YNaija Investigates: How Lagos state reached its decision on Hijab ban, Commissioner says it is “speculation”
by Eromosele Ebhomele If we say, okay, let’s allow these students begin to wear Hijab to schools, what happens to those who are not members of the religion? One day [...]
YNaija Investigates: How Lagos state reached its decision on Hijab ban, Commissioner says it is “speculation”
by Eromosele Ebhomele If we say, okay, let’s allow these students begin to wear Hijab to schools, what happens to those who are not members of the religion? One day [...]
We need to stop this culture of impunity – and more, in today’s news roundup with Cheta Nwanze
by Cheta Nwanze Speaking of impunity, an alleged #BokoHaram commander was killed on Sunday, 120 chaps turned up for his funeral on Monday. They are currently having a tête-a-tête with the JTF. Read full [...]
Opinion: The religious industry in Nigeria and its aggressive drive for ‘customers’
by Ikeji Victor Nowadays, anybody who could quote a sizeable portion of the bible qualifies as pastor and is optimistic of owning a ministry and growing it into a church. [...]
Opinion: I have news for you, Nigeria is already history
by Bayo Oluwasanmi Because of our persistence and insistence in condemning evil among us, our views and beliefs were a constant rebuke to their selfishness and corruption. Melford Dokubo Goodhead [...]
#SOE: Soldiers arrest 120 suspected Boko Haram members at burial of sect commander
by Rachel Ogbu Soldiers in Yola, Adamawa State: Operational Commander, Brig-Gen. Fatai Alli addressing soldiers on arrival in Yola for the State of Emergency Operation yesterday. Photo: NAN. Read full [...]
Opinion: The Hijab Law – Robbing citizens of their religious freedom
by Ashraf Usman ….to implement a law making all girls wear the hijab, regardless of faith, as that too is part of the uniform? Read full story on author [...]
May 20, 2013
Opinion: Why, unlike Angelina Jolie, I am not removing my breasts
by Daniela Drake My genetics suggest a high risk of cancer, like Angelina Jolie. But I’m not convinced that preventive surgery is a good idea. Two weeks ago, I was [...]
Opinion: Men and women are not equal
by Century Favour Note that doesn’t mean you can’t do anything, but it simply means it really going to be tougher for you as a female when compared to your [...]
Joachim MacEbong: I am not a Muslim, but Lagos state is wrong on Hijabs
by Joachim MacEbong Trying to fit everyone in the same box is not education. Neither is it fairness. Babatunde Fashola needs to reverse this decision immediately. Read full story on author [...]