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Davido is trending for many reasons, an anticipated new single is just one
Nigeria’s Twitterverse is awash with excitement from fans of Music superstar, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known by his stage name Davido. Surprisingly, it has nothing to do with his upcoming…
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Peruzzi teases a new single ahead of album release
If the last you heard of him was when he slapped a popular influencer for ‘disrespecting’ him online, perhaps this news might just give you something else to associate with…
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Social media users are tweeting as historical bible figures and there’s much to learn
An innocuous tweet has exploded most definitely beyond the original poster’s expectations. And while a global Twitter community is having a field day commenting under it and quoting it with…
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Deep Dive: What made Jeff Bezos earn double of Dangote’s net worth in a day?
Jeff Bezos got a whole lot richer in one day than Africa's richest man has methodically built himself to become over a lifetime. That is the news that got everyone…
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#YNaijaNonBinary: Queer Muslims Need Allies, Not Saviours
“We are able to have a safe space where we can discuss equality for LGBTQ+ Nigerians, which is a fantastic thing. But let's remember our brothers and sisters in…
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Through the lens of stan behaviour; the phenomenon of Tacha
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Anita Natacha Akide simply known as Tacha is trending again today, under a new pretext, yes. But the phenomenon itself is far from new. It…
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#TestKitScam: What is the likelihood that a goat and pawpaw tested positive for COVID-19?
Perhaps the last headline you or anyone for that matter will want to read in these uncertain times is “CDC confirms COVID-19 testing kits are contaminated with COVID-19.” What could…
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What to remember from the Uganda VS Nigeria Twitter war
Uganda is in a headlock with Nigeria in a Twitter war that has raged for most of the weekend. This is not the first time that the self-proclaimed ‘Giant of…
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Why are Nigerians protesting the NCDC bill? Take a look for yourself
If no-holds-barred criticism is what makes a great government, the Federal Republic of Nigeria may very well lead in global best leadership. Unfortunately it is not, and far from leading…
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#FreeMubarakBala: Archaic laws have no place in our books
Blasphemy laws, like many archaic laws in Nigeria’s spazzing justice system, is a relic of our colonial past. That this law, like its myriad useless cousins, no longer serves our…
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The recklessness that led to Plateau State’s index coronavirus case
Daily updates on newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the country have become as much a part of our lives as the certainty of day and night. The National Centre…
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#OilPrice: Here’s how the crash concerns us unless we plan to drink our oil anytime soon
2020 is in a race with itself to shock us more and more each day, and it is winning. Shock after shock in rapid succession has become the norm rather…
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M.I joking his way into public disrespect is why comedy is the domain of comedians
It is perfectly understandable if like many, your first reaction to the Twitter trend Sarz had been apprehension, at what the infamous Special Anti-Robbery Squad might have been up to…
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What is all the fuss about Eko Atlantic?
What can you buy with 2 million, 400 thousand US dollars? A tonne of things are probably running a race through your mind right now, and that is understandable to…
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This is not a drill, we want Cynthia Morgan back
If you have been scouring first the #CynthiaMorgan Twitter trend and then the wider internet, in hopes that the reggae dancehall queen might have dropped a fire single, you are…
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Burna Boy: Very loud and very wrong, but we know why
By now, the name Burna Boy is almost synonymous with everything over-the-top; especially in speech. That is if you are looking at the mega star's antiques from a positive viewpoint.…
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Rema is trending again…and here is why
Rema continues a streak of casual virality that characterises most of the singer’s career to date. Just 2 weeks ago, the ‘Dumebi’ crooner, trended on Twitter for hours following a…
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Funke Akindele: Did the Lagos Government shoot itself with this trial?
Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has been to court and sentenced for the misdemeanor charge of breaking social distancing guidelines by the Lagos State Government. But a nagging question remains hours…
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COVID19: It’s 2020, yet Nigeria’s Finance Ministry unlocks a new level of ‘bambiala’
As Nigeria poises for a growing pandemic with the potential to wreak havoc to its fledgling healthcare system, it appears no measure is off the table. Begging a US billionaire…
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COVID-19: The cure is almost here, but it’s not your kitchen herb
Nigerian Twitter is divided on how to approach the advice from the Ooni of Ife on how to get through the Coronavirus pandemic. The traditional ruler had announced, in 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