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The Internet Says You Might Be Consuming Fake Products; Here’s What We Know

A discussion is currently happening on X (formerly Twitter) regarding safety concerns about imported food products in Nigeria and the widespread misinformation in food labeling. It started when a media outlet reported elevated sugar levels in Nestle products sold to African consumers, especially Nigerian ones, focusing on Milo. This report caused an uproar and led... Read More

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milk, Milo, Nestle, Seasoning cubes, Twitter

Does the Ozoro Tradition Support Sexual Assault?

If you are an active internet user, you may have seen disturbing videos of women being harassed and assaulted in Ozoro, Delta State, on March 19, 2026. This has been linked to the Ozoro tradition, raising questions about what the culture really represents. What is the Ozoro Festival? The festival in question is the Aluedho... Read More

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Aluedhor festival, Ozoro tradition, Sexual assault

Feminism, LGBTQ+ Rights & Religion: The Conversations Nigerian Gen Zs Are Having

Feminism, LGBTQ+ Rights & Religion: The Conversations Nigerian Gen Zs Are Having

The conversations Nigerian Gen Zs are having is redefining the cultural and social aspect of the country, and one thing is clear, they’re not afraid to talk about the tough stuff. From feminism to LGBTQ+ rights and the role of religion in society, the conversations Gen Zs are having today are bold, nuanced, and sometimes... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, For The Culture, Gen Z

Activism, LGBTQ, Religion

August 26, 2023

Does Cheating to Find Love Ever Lead to True Happiness?

In the dynamic and intricate landscape of human relationships, one scenario stands out for its emotional weight and moral complexity: being the other woman or man. This situation often arises from secret affairs, starting with deception, and leads people into a cycle of shattered trust and unfulfilled desires. The story tends to follow a familiar... Read More

Blogs, Counter Culture Blog

affairs, being the other man, being the other woman, breaking the cycle, building trust, cheating, emotional impact, infidelity cycle, relationship complexities, trust issues

Can Abolishing State of Origin Unite Nigeria? Okey Bakassi Seems to Think So

In a recent plea for national unity, renowned comedian Okey Bakassi has taken a bold stance against the age-old practice of identifying Nigerians based on their state of origin. Okey Bakassi’s impassioned arguments highlight the urgent need for a progressive shift toward embracing the state of residence as a more inclusive and unifying factor. His... Read More

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Okey Bakassi, state of origin, state of residence

Transgender Woman Crowned Miss Netherlands – A Step Towards Inclusivity or a Controversial Choice?

The recent crowning of Rikkie Kolle, a transgender woman, as Miss Netherlands has ignited a passionate debate on social media. For the first time in the pageant’s history, a transgender individual has claimed the coveted title, raising questions about the evolving definition of beauty and inclusivity. At 22, Kolle made history by winning the 2023... Read More

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Miss Netherlands, Rikkie Kolle, Transgender Woman

The Counter-Culture Blog: When Fathers Fail | The Startling Truth About Deadbeat Dads

Once upon a time, in the bustling city of Lagos, there lived a young boy named Tunde. Tunde was a bright and energetic child, but his days were overshadowed by a deep void in his heart—a void left by the absence of his father. Tunde’s father, Adeolu, had vanished from his life when he was... Read More

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abandonment, Deadbeat Dads

The Counter-Culture Blog: The Rising Challenge of Drug Use Among Nigerian Youths

Drug use among Nigerian youths has become a growing concern in recent years. The statistics are alarming, with over 11% of young Nigerians engaging in the abuse of hard drugs such as Syrup, tramadol, Diazepam, cocaine, and Shisha mix. This trend is indicative of a larger issue plaguing Nigerian society and requires a deeper understanding... Read More

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drug use, Nigerian youths, Substance Abuse

The Counter-Culture Blog: AI in the Workforce – Assisting or Replacing Humans?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful force in the modern world, raising questions and concerns about its impact on the job market. With the rise of technologies like ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, there is a growing discussion about whether AI is here to assist humans in their jobs or if it poses a... Read More

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Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Open AI, workforce

The Counter-Culture Blog: ‘Ashawo’ – The Nigerian Reaction to Nonconformist Women

Misogyny, the prejudice, and discrimination against women, manifests itself in various ways across different societies. Nigeria, with its cultural diversity, is not immune to this problem. One prevalent manifestation of misogyny in Nigeria is the derogatory term “ashawo,” originally used to refer to sex workers or prostitutes. However, over time, its usage has expanded to... Read More

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Ashawo, gender inequality, misogyny, Noncomformist women, sex work, Sexism

The Counter-Culture Blog: Privacy Invasion or Progress? Snapchat’s My AI Under Fire for Data Collection

Snapchat, the renowned social media platform, recently made waves by introducing its very own AI chatbot, My AI. Powered by OpenAI’s groundbreaking GPT technology, the feature has sparked a mixed response from users. While some have applauded the innovative addition, others have expressed concerns about its prominent position within the app. In this Counter-Culture series... Read More

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chatbot, location, My AI, privacy concerns, Snapchat

The Counter-Culture Blog: Japan joins the list of countries approving the ‘abortion pill’

Japan has approved the use of the abortion pill, marking the first time that the drug will be available in the country for terminating early-stage pregnancy. Abortion is legal in Japan up to 22 weeks, however, consent from a partner is usually required and surgical procedures have been the only option until now. British pharmaceutical... Read More

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Abortion pill, early-stage pregnancy, japan, legal, Mifepristone, US Supreme Court

The Counter-Culture Blog: Why Gay Men Will Not Stop Marrying Straight Women | The Painful Reality of Mixed-Orientation Marriages

As society progresses towards greater acceptance and understanding of LGBTQ+ individuals, it’s easy to assume that the practice of gay men marrying straight women will eventually become a thing of the past. However, the reality is that as long as homophobia exists, many gay men will continue to enter into marriages with women as a... Read More

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discrimination, gay, Homophobia, LGBTQ+, Mixed-Orientation Marriages, sexual orientation, Straight

The Counter-Culture Blog: Dispelling the Myth of Gen Z Laziness – A Look at the Rise of Polyworking

The notion that Gen Z is a generation of lazy individuals who are not hardworking has been a widely discussed topic in recent years. However, new research has shown that this is a mere myth. In fact, Gen Z is the generation that is most likely to hold multiple jobs, a phenomenon known as ‘polyworking’.... Read More

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Gen Z, laziness, myth, polyworking

Recommendations by South West Governors are compelling evidence of how Nigeria could truly work

The Nigerian federation is at a critical juncture where virtually every citizen agrees that the national political setup needs to change before the progress citizens aspire to see can happen; particularly the kind befitting a nation-state in the 21st century. This has led to various moves by power brokers across the country with the forum... Read More

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1999 Constitution, national assembly, South West governors, South-West Governors’ Forum, Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF)

Usifo Ataga: It’s time the Police applied legal steps rather than ‘meet-and-greet’ rounds

The story of Chidinma Ojukwu and the late Super TV CEO, Usifo Ataga is one that most Nigerians are familiar with by now. Even the lady might need no introduction at any Police Station across the country, due to the virality of the case. Weeks ago, news had broken about the gruesome murder of Ataga... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Cover Stories, Deep Dive

Chidinma Ojukwu, Nigeria police, Usifo Ataga

Information Blackout: Protest by the Press is alarm on the danger of democracy without watchdogs

A glance at any newspaper stand across Nigeria on July 12 would have brought one striking observation – most of the newspapers in the country bore an identical frontpage – a banner that reads: “Information Blackout “This is what the National Assembly wants to achieve with the NPC and NBC (Media) Act amendment Bills. “It’s... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Cover Stories, Deep Dive, Satire

Anti-Media bill, Federal Government, Freedom of the Press, Nigerian Newspapers

A picture of demonstrators holding placards at a protest calling for the prosecution Yahaya Sharif - a singer accused of blasphemy in a song. This is to reinforce the subject of the topic.

Once again a mob calls for blood in a new blasphemy case in Northern Nigeria

A mob of young Nigerian Muslim men in Sokoto, stormed the palace of Sultan, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, on Thursday carrying placards that read “Isma’il must die,” to demand the arrest and prosecution of one Isma’ila Sani Isah of Gobirawa area. His ‘crime’ is that he allegedly posted a blasphemous comment against the Holy Prophet Muhammad... Read More

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blasphemy, islam, Nigeria police, Northern Nigeria, Sultan of Sokoto

First cattle, now dogs: Nigeria’s unending drama of fundamental animal rights | The #YNaijaCover

It’s not every time one gets to see the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation come out to tongue-lash people who would see to the restriction of cattle movement across the country. Such a vehement reaction speaks to the esteem with which cattle are held, especially in the North; to the extent that... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Cover Stories, Satire

cat, Cat meat, cattle, change.org, Change.org petition, Dog met, Dog rights, dogs, Natasha Choolun, petition

The Court may have vindicated Kemi Adeosun but does the ruling erase the blot of forgery?

After the dust appeared to have long settled on the allegation of forgery of the National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC) certificate by former finance minister, Kemi Adeosun, which surfaced two years ago, the recent ruling of the court on the case has reawakened sentiments and criticisms. A report had indicted Kemi Adeosun of forging her... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Deep Dive

kemi Adeosun, nysc

Are Nigeria’s Northern elites truly jittery about Southern pacts?

It is becoming a case of cause and reaction. Whenever there is a meeting of the Southern leaders, especially the governors, what follows is a chain of reactions from the Northern elites bothering on uneasiness, if not more. The situation of the country, from whatever perspective you view it from, demands urgent action and intervention.... Read More

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Muhammadu Buhari, Northern Nigeria, Southern Governors Forum

Southern governors are leading the charge for a restructured Nigeria and we love it

From the arrest and re-arraignment of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), nearly four years after he jumped bail and fled the country, to the raid of the Ibadan home of popular Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday ‘Igboho’ Adeyemo, by a joint team of security operatives, it is by all indications... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Deep Dive

Federal Government, Nnamdi Kanu, Restructuring Nigeria, Southern Governors Forum, Sunday Igboho

Kaduna School Kidnap: Why time is ripe for state police

There would certainly be no offence taken if one has lost count of the number of times schools have been attacked and students kidnapped in the last one year. The condition has deteriorated to the extent that students abducted from one school would still be atop news trends before another one happens. A rough estimate... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Deep Dive

Kaduna kidnapping, Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Restructuring Nigeria, state police

Nigerians are subsidising human rights violations by Hisbah in Kano. When does it end?

It has almost become a tradition – the kind you know will happen but that you are not sure when – to wake up to the most bizarre thoughts or actions made public in the name of the Shariah police – Hisbah. Today, it is that the illegal body which is responsible for countless criminal... Read More

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ban, Hisbah, Islamic extremists, kano, Mannequin

Nnamdi Kanu’s extradition is victory for the Buhari administration but that energy mustn’t burn out

After over three years of fireworks; to put it mildly, the Federal Government eventually got their hands on the self-proclaimed supreme leader of Independent People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The news was reported on Tuesday, June 29th as Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN) addressed journalists in Abuja after the arrest and extradition... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Cover Stories, Deep Dive

Abubakar Malami, Nnamdi Kanu

UTME reportedly records mass failure again, and restructuring is the only answer

Participating in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) is more of an indispensable necessity than just another exam checklist in the educational careers of Nigerian students. Students across the 36 states have to actively participate in this ‘annual ritual’ organised by the Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) if they dream of having a career beyond... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Deep Dive

Three takeaways from the #June12Protests

With the escalating tensions in the country arising from security breakdown, insurgency, food inflation, rising unemployment and, of course, the swift ban of Twitter that has gone beyond a week, the commemoration of June 12 as Democracy Day presented the perfect window for public demonstrations. The Buhari administration in 2019 had declared June 12 to... Read More

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democracy day, June 12 protests

Nigerians are showing solidarity to Igbos with #IAmIgboToo. What does this say about us?

Adressing Nigeria’s mounting security crisis last night, President Buhari sent out a blizzard of tweets committing to combat the issue. In there was also a bit of reassurance, but all was ruined with one particular incendiary statement. The tweet now deleted by Twitter, the president turned squarely towards the unrest in the Southeast and the... Read More

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#IAmIgbo, Buhari, Genocide Tweet

Releasethe21

#ReleaseThe21 is the movement calling for the release of arrested LGBTQ persons in Ghana

In another turn of hostility towards the Ghanaian LGBTQ community, 21 queer persons were arrested last week in the city of Ho for holding a community empowerment activity, now charged and remanded for “unlawful assembly.” This is according to the Volta Regional Command of the Ghana Police Service. Stating the obvious, the police have been... Read More

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#Releasethe21, Ho, LGBTQ Ghanaians, Queer Ghanaians, Release the 21

Profile: The avenging advocacy of Iyabo Ojo

It may be her greatest performance yet. But it had nothing to do with fiction. There was drama though. Plenty of it. Early May, Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo went live on Instagram spitting fire, brimstone and then some venom. The target of her rage? One Mr. Yomi Fabiyi. It would be easy enough to call... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Non-binary Blog

Alice Iyabo Ogunro, Baba Ijesha, Davido, Iniobong Umoren., Iyabo Ojo, Olanrewaju James, princess, toke makinwa, yomi fabiyi

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