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Davido’s public grief could start a revolution of men expressing their feelings
Popular singer, David Adeleke, known by his stage name ‘Davido’ has come out to say, “I’m tired of being strong, ” in a very vulnerable post in reaction to the…
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#GhanaDecides: Political violence is an African reality that must die by fire
Africa’s exemplary democracy - Ghana, as it turns out is only exemplary because of the depth of rot all around it. Statistics show a rise in political violence in the…
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Ghana, shade us, we are your politically chaotic neighbours
The perennial friendly sparring between Ghana and Nigeria has resurfaced in the wake of the just-concluded elections in Ghana. Reported widely by local and foreign observers as a successful election,…
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The act is up, Nigeria is not the haven of religious freedom it wants the world to believe it is
Nigeria for all intents and purposes should be a country where the freedom of religion is protected. Besides, the right to freedom of religion is enshrined in the 1999 Constitution…
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Gov. Zulum is either playing a presidency-inspired script or does not respect human lives
Understandable outrage has followed a report that Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has said that the security situation under President Buhari is markedly better than it was before the Buhari…
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#EndSARS revival: Why FG should erase the business-as-usual mentality
With the trauma of the shootings that ended the last spate of #EndSARS protests still fresh in Nigeria’s collective memory, Nigeria’s youth increase call to begin a new wave of…
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Everything wrong with the directive of the Nassarawa Broadcasting Service on Christmas carols
Religious polarisation can almost be said to be synonymous to the Nigerian experience. Allegiance to one’s religion is one of the first things the greatest majority of Nigerian families teach…
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Is this just an issue of incompetence or there is more to the insecurity in Nigeria?
On the heels of the statement made by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, projecting that terrorism might be here to stay for at least another 20…
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Professor Yusuf’s short term solutions to terrorism may cause bigger problems
It is no news that Northern Nigeria is in the choke hold of a brand of religion that could ruin it for generations to come. The overwhelming reports of the…
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See another reason politicians are dragon-years away from reality
“Food in Nigeria is fairly cheap compared to other countries. In Kano, for instance, you can eat ₦30 worth of food and be satisfied," the minister of Agriculture and rural…
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Review: Temmie Ovwasa’s debut album is irreverent and unapologetically gay
At first glance, when you see her in her element – surrounded by positive energy and kindhearted interaction, Temmie Ovwasa comes off all sweetness and no bite. She is sweetness,…
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The hero’s welcome for Bollylomo could take survivors speaking up a step back
There is a meme that has made the rounds on the internet which goes, “Why is it that when 50 men call a woman a slut everyone believes them, but…
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Boko Haram: For many reasons, we are seemingly losing the war but peddling rhetorics is worse among them
Fresh off the controversy that followed a statement made by Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on a visit to Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, where he was reported…
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SERAP, BudgIT increase demand for accountability and it’s the perfect inspiration for active citizenship
There appears to be increased scrutiny of institutions of government in Nigeria, which is as natural in democracy as is breathing to human life. But Nigeria is anything but natural,…
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It appears the Northern States Governors Forum has gone AWOL as insecurity worsens
It is common knowledge to most Nigerians that politics in the country of over 200 million is more about protecting self-interest than it is about public service. The Northern States…
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Black Friday: A section of Nigeria playing by its own rules remains dangerous for everyone
Every other day an item of news or two will make its way out of Northern Nigeria and shock the rest of the country. Whether it is the incarceration of…
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Why we must learn from The Aburi Accord
Nigeria's checkered history is replete with points in time that make many people wonder in retrospect if things will be different for the nation had that one thing didn't happen.…
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Tribalism must have no place in the new Nigeria of our dreams
Barely two months since the #EndSARS protests saw Nigerians from all walks of life galvanised in common purpose, it appears the perennial tribalist antics of Nigerians only took a break.…
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Here’s what GB WhatsApp is about and why it may not be a good idea to use
GB WhatsApp is trending on Twitter in the aftermath of Twitter influencer Motara's suspension over a video she made taunting an indigent street child. The video has made the round…
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Duchess of Sussex opening up about her miscarriage could be the license women need to tell their stories
Women have consistently held back from sharing their stories of loss and grief for fear that it will come off inappropriate. The game-changing move by the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan…
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National ID: Women continue to take the brunt of patriarchy’s bullying
Often, when women speak about the direct impact of the patriarchal ideal of respectability and how it hurts them daily, men are in the habit of countering that while claiming…
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FX: CBN Governor thinks the parallel market isn’t all that, but here’s why Nigerians disagree
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, in an address during a virtual monetary policy meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, dismissed the parallel market as supplying a…
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Coronavirus cases spiking in the U.S. should tell Nigeria that the pandemic isn’t over
A viral video now featured on Aljazeera English of a frontline nurse in El Paso, Texas brings the conversation on COVID-19 to the top of the trend list on Twitter. The…
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Reactions to possible UK sanctions sends a loud message for our leaders to jot down
The United Kingdom (UK) Parliament has resolved to sanction Nigerian government officials who oversaw the shootings at Lekki on 20 October 2020, but Nigerians are divided on what that entails.While…
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FIFA is attempting a clean up of the Confederation of African Football, and ‘someone’ is answering for it
The international governing body of association football, Federation International de Football Association (FIFA), is once again forced to ban a high-ranking official over corruption. FIFA’s Independent Ethics Committee handed the…
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Anambra guber aspirant wants to build 21 universities if elected, but here’s why it is ridiculous
As the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) enters its 8th month of strike, any right-thinking person vying for elective office should know better than to promise to build 21…
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Charly Boy’s open declaration of love for his ‘gay’ daughter may not be all that it seems
How do you describe a Nigerian parent who declares their loving support for their ‘gay’ child on as public a forum as Twitter? If you needed a descriptor it would…
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Kunle Afolayan’s anger is somewhat justified, and it invites us to rethink how we approach works of art
A quoted reply by ace Director, Kunle Afolayan has caused a spirited conversation about what constitutes an appropriate response from creatives to claims of piracy of their creative work. Twitter…
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#SoroSokeGeneration: Nigerian parents are beginning to support the youth on #EndSARS and it’s delightful
When you click the trending hashtag #SoroSokeGeneration on Twitter, one of the first tweets you'll see is of a viral clip of embattled Activist, Eromosele Adene's Mom in an interview.She…
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Nigeria is not a democratic state, the presidential address is proof | #EndSARS
For all intents and purposes, the Federal Republic of Nigeria is a democratic state, at least it ought to be. Yet, when the elected president of the federation address a…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy