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It is fine to feel things deeply, even if nobody else understands | The Daily Vulnerable
“We need art, we need artists, we need people who reflect ourselves back to us. “We need people who tell us things that words might not be able to, things…
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‘Something died in me when my father died’ – Actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde reveals on #WithChude
The latest episode of #WithChude, saw Nigerian veteran actress, singer, philanthropist, and Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, in an emotional recollection of how losing her…
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Garba Shehu: Buhari not a medical tourist, INEC: We’ll continue to register new parties | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Garba Shehu: Buhari not a medical tourist Presidential Spokesperson, Garba Shehu, has cleared…
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“Time heals everything,” Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde | The Daily Vulnerable
“One of the greatest lessons that life has taught me is to remain calm and understand that everything will pass. It is always just a matter of time. “Time heals…
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#IWD2021 Special: Daughters are not consolatory prizes
By Angel Nduka-Nwosu. I grew up Christian and was raised attending a very close-knit community church. My childhood memories are still coloured largely by night vigils, house fellowships and child…
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Buhari leaves for medical check-up in London, Fayemi: How Boko Haram gets funded | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Buhari leaves for medical check-up in London The Office of The President has…
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How to spell Naija | The Daily Vulnerable
“When Titus recovered from the fever that hospitalized him all week, he returned to his Facebook page more grumpily than was his won’t. There was not a remark on his…
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Theatre scholar Ms Pat Obilor, launches ‘Obilor Theatre’, adapts William Shakespeare’s King Lear to an African Play setting
Pat Obilor’s the "Queen’s Wish is a modern Nigerian Yoruba Afrocentric folktale, an adaptation from the historic Elizabethan tragic play of Williams Shakespeare’s King Lear”, a King who lost his…
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Buhari: Expensive lifestyles will be probed, McLaren signs deal with 13-year-old Nigerian American | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Buhari: Nigerians flaunting expensive lifestyles they can’t afford will be probed Lauretta Onochie,…
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#YWomenRoundTable Conversations powered by Knorr: Women need to create a culture that they are most comfortable in
It is no news that women all over the world are being celebrated in the month of March. Where for this year, the International slogan stands at #ChooseToChallenge, women as…
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#IWD2021: In honour of Nawal El-Sadawy, the woman who inspired me to rethink Allah
by Asiya Hameed There are many reasons to write about the plight of women at any given time and not just on Women’s History Month. I was thinking about this…
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Rubbin’ Minds’ #IWMSpecial powered by Lipton: The duty is on each of us to fight against sexual and gender-based violence
In a room of 10 Nigerian women, at least 3 have experienced some form of sexual abuse by the age of 25. This is a disturbing enough statistic that should…
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Loss will beat you down if you let it | The Daily Vulnerable
The greatest lesson I took away from the deep conversation I had with Teni Makanaki was something profound that she said. “Loss will beat you down if you allow it”.…
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Ingressive for Good is empowering 1000 women with design skills | Partners Geneza School of Design
Non-profit, Ingressive For Good just launched the #1000WomenInDesign programme in partnership with Geneza School of Design. It aims to empower women with design skills to help increase their earning potentials…
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#IWD2021 Special: Dear Sista Ada, here’s our apology letter
By Tolu Akintara Dear Sista Ada,We are sorry. We know Sorry would not wipe your bloodshot eyes, we know it would not take away the stoicism your heart feels from…
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Remind yourself the things you’ve learnt | The Daily Vulnerable
Elvina: Tell us about Joy. Chude: Joy is very dear to my heart. I got my first experience of depression in law school. From 2007-2016, I have been in this cycle…
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#IWD2021 Special: The time to end ‘acceptance and compromise’ is now
by Fatimah Adegbite When I was a little girl, as little girls were taught then, “you don’t play around boys, it is unheard of.” As I grew older, as teens…
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Exploring gender through the viewpoint of Igbo Spirituality
by Obinna Tony-Francis Ochem There is a story told of Area Scatter, a crossdresser who played an ornamental thumb piano as he sang in a rich melodious voice. When you…
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#YWomenRoundTable Conversations powered by Knorr: Women need to take charge in ending ‘Tokenism’
“We cannot ignore the fact that it does exist,” Tomike Adeoye, the Host of the Y! Women conversations says. This March, we celebrate Women’s History Month, and both YNaija and…
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EiE celebrates 11 years of Inspiring Actions, One Person at a Time
“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.“–…
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#IWD2021 Special: ‘I choose to challenge you’
by Tolu Akintaro The day is March 8th. Every major organisation rolled out their best graphics for Women's Day, others posted pictures of women raising a hand, Choosing to Challenge.…
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Mo Salah wins Favourite African Star award at Nickelodeon’s Kid’s Choice Awards 2021, as Emanuella takes home African Social Media star prize
Nickelodeon’s Orange Blimp took fans on a virtual ride around the world and beyond at this year’s Nickelodeon’s Kids’ Choice Awards 2021. Hosted by Kenan Thompson (Kenan, Saturday Night Live),…
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Rubbin’ Minds’ #IWMSpecial powered by Lipton: Should we go easy on this ‘gender thing’?
'I want to challenge women. Let's go easy on the gender thing. The only difference is the physiology Ambassador Folake Marcus Bello on Rubin Mind's International Women's Month special powered…
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#IWD2021 Special: ‘Why we need to let boys out of the hall’
by Arekpitan Ikhenaode My first bra was pink. When my mom gave it to me, I immediately wore it on my shirt, wrapped a scarf around my chest and marched…
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70-year-old man offers 25,000 naira compensation for raping a 3-year old girl – Chioma Agwuegbo shares gruelling stories of sexual violence #WithChude
From lecturers offering sex for grades to sexual violence in marriages, women have had to navigate the murky waters of gender-based violence for many years. On this week's episode of…
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Rubbin’ Minds’ #IWMSpecial powered by Lipton: Gender should never be an issue
In a special series to mark this year's International Women's Month, or more accurately Women's History Month, youth talk show Rubbin' Minds rejigged its programming since the first week of…
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#YWomenRoundTable conversations powered by Knorr: Are women really the future?
Albert Einstein, one of the most gifted minds to ever exist once said “Before GOD we are equally wise and equally foolish.” Unfortunately, society has historically failed to include women…
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Lagos State Creative Industries Initiative (LACI) to empower next generation of filmmakers with free skills training
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has officially launched the Lagos State Creative Industries Initiative (LACI) at a brand unveiling ceremony on Friday, 26th February. The aim…
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RadioNow creates platform for public discourse; launches multi-platform series tagged ‘Urgent Conversations’
In partnership with development consulting firm - Nextier, supported by Channels TV and RED, newly launched radio station, Radio Now 95.3 FM is set to hold the first edition of…
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‘Girls with Period Initiative’ announces WildFlower PR’s ‘Oma Areh as Board Chair
Not-for-Profit organisation, ‘Girls With Period’ has announced the appointment of PR, Media expert and TV Producer, Ifeoma ‘Oma Areh, as the chairperson of it’s board. The announcement was made at…
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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