Power citizens appear to have chosen law man power behindPower citizens appear to have chosen law man power behindPower citizens appear to have chosen law man power behindPower citizens appear to have chosen law man power behindTurkish citizens appear to have chosen law man power behind tree
23
Apr, Tuesday
5°C
Current Location
Category: Blogs
[The Activism Blog] #OperationPythonDance2: Amnesty International to investigate allegations against Army
As reactions continue to trail the ongoing Operation Python Dance II in the Southeast, Amnesty International has declared that it is investigating allegations of human rights violations in the region.…
Read More
[The Activism Blog] UNICEF leads campaign against child bombers
The United Nations Children’s Education Fund (UNICEF) has decried the increase in the use of children by the Boko-Haram sect for suicide operations and hereby called for the stoppage of…
Read More
Film review: Tatu is visually appealing, structurally handicapped
by Wilfred Okiche As Nollywood productions go, the ELFIKE team (consisting of EbonyLife films, FilmOne distribution, Inkblot and Koga studios) that made the box office champion, The Wedding Party in…
Read More
[The Church Blog] Morning Devotion: That time Travis Greene showed us the stuff he’s made of
Although, about one hour long; this session will definitely bless you
Read More
[The Music Blog] For her birthday today, we’ve made a 14-track playlist of the best of Asa
To tell the story of Bukola "Asa" Elemide to one who hasn't heard of her Herculean legend, would be to somewhat spell out the decade long history of modern Nigerian…
Read More
[The Music Blog] Buzz Review: Major Lazer and Mr Eazi give “Leg Over”, a do-over
There were many signs that Major Lazer would eventually foray into the Nigerian soundscape since front man DipLo dropped by Nigeria earlier in the year for GidiFest. Fast forward a…
Read More
[The Sexuality Blog] There’s a fourth Powerpuff girl and she’s gay
In case you're living under a rock and haven't heard the news yet, Cartoon Network has just announced it is creating a five-part film for its beloved show The Powerpuff…
Read More
[The Sexuality Blog] Can we talk a little more about male entitlement?
For the last few days, these tweets from an American social media user has been making its rounds around twitter. A woman's idea of "Let just be friends" is "Hey…
Read More
[The Church Blog] Travis Greene is coming back to Nigeria soon #NOW2017
This piece of news is probably the best you will read today so pay close attention. You know Travis Greene, the 33-year-old super talented American gospel musician and pastor who began…
Read More
[The Sexuality Blog ] When it comes to homosexuality, Africa is a country
Last month, it was all over the news that the Lagos State government in collusion with the Nigerian Police, raided a hotel where 80 people were attending a HIV/AIDS sensitisation…
Read More
[The Activism Blog] 46 million Nigerians still practice open defecation – UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says 46 million Nigerians still practice open defecation. The organisation through one of its officials, Moustapha Niang, stated this on Friday, September 15, 2017, while…
Read More
[The Activism Blog] WANEP, OXFAM, organise workshop for stakeholders in the Agric sector
The West Africa Network For Peace Building (WANEP) in collaboration with the international confederation of charitable organisations, focused on the alleviation of global poverty (OXFAM), on September 14, 2017, organised a…
Read More
[The Injustice Blog] The adverse effects of establishing another Public Institution in Ogun
The Ogun state government just established a new Polytechnic in Ipokia, Ogun west Senatorial District of the state, which, according to the Govenor, is in fulfillment of his electoral promise…
Read More
[The Injustice Blog] Amosun, why establish another Higher Institution?
The legendary late Chinua Achebe in his book, The trouble with Nigeria aptly captures our leadership failure as follows: "The trouble with Nigeria is simply and squarely a failure of…
Read More
[The Sexuality Blog] Should children and pre-teens be allowed to switch genders?
On the internet there have been a slew of articles that report on people beginning the process of transitioning from one gender to another and then choosing some way in,…
Read More
[The Injustice Blog] How the FG polarised labour unions against Nigerians
Bearing any last minute decision, the United Labour Congress (ULC) under the leadership of Comrade Joe Ajaero, will today embark on an indefinite strike that is expected to shut down…
Read More
[The Injustice Blog] The rot in Nigerian Labour Unions, an outward reflection of Nigeria
The labour movement in Nigeria that used to be one entity now has three factions. The NLC, the TUC and the ULC; being the new entrant. Once upon a time,…
Read More
[The Activism Blog] Clarify Senators earnings | SERAP tells Saraki
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Bukola Saraki to clarify the true status of earnings of senators in the National Assembly. This is coming few…
Read More
[The Activism Blog] Paradigm Initiative Nigeria, CSOs write AU, UNHRC over internet shutdown in Togo
The foremost digital rights group in Africa, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) has mobilised a coalition of 35 civil society organisations to write several international bodies including the African Union and…
Read More
[The Sexuality Blog] In Trump’s America, an immigrant is making a home for at-risk LGBT youth
When Donald Trump assumed office in early 2017, many people worried that his administration would target illegal immigrants and sexual minorities. He had promised this during his campaign and had…
Read More
[The Sexuality Blog] Thursdaline Peter has a few choice words for men who hit women
If you scanned a Nigerian newspaper on any given day, you'd find at least one story about a woman either being physically assaulted, sexually assaulted or even raped. It is…
Read More
[The Activism Blog] 2019: UN pledges support for Nigerian female politicians
The United Nations through the UN Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women (UN Women) says it will support Nigerian female politicians vying for elective positions in the 2019…
Read More
[The Activism Blog] Operation Python Dance II: Oby Ezekwesili chides Buhari
A former Minister of Education and Co-Convener of #BringBackOurGirls (BBOG), Dr Mrs Oby Ezekwesili has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to stop being a sectional leader. Ezekwesili, gave the advice in…
Read More
[The Injustice Blog] When will the Consumer Protection Council live up to its responsibility?
The Consumer Protection Council (CPC), is an agency under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Trade and Investment was established by Act No. 66 of 1992, which commenced operations…
Read More
[The Alausa Blog] Tinubu is technically still the governor of Lagos state and here’s proof
Okay! Okay!! No need for palpitations yet. Of course, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is not the governor of Lagos state although he still sits on his exalted throne from where he…
Read More
[The Injustice Blog] The Nigeria Aviation sector is now at its lowest ebb
The Nigerian Aviation industry is currently at its lowest ebb. The sector that used to be the cash cow of the country is close to a dead wood. It is…
Read More
[The Sexuality Blog] After 5 separate allegations of molestation, Senator Ed Murray resigns
Ed Murray's recent resignation is THE complete guide to understanding just how pervasive the systems that excuse the actions of sexual abusers are. American senator Ed Murray resigned over the…
Read More
[The Injustice Blog] The ‘unpeaceful’ operations of Air Peace
Peace is defined as a state free of oppressive and unpleasant thoughts and emotions. The experience of three passengers, aboard an Air "Peace" Lagos to Abuja flight on September 11,…
Read More
[The Sexuality Blog] Monalisa Chinda thinks gendered violence happens because women ‘provoke’ men
You would think that at this point, in September 2017, someone would have at least educated the average Nigerian celebrity on what not to say in a televised interview, or…
Read More
The Film Blog: Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival returns with the theme ‘RESET’
The Lights Camera Africa!!! Film Festival, a 3-day cultural event to celebrate independent African cinema, is returning this year with the theme ‘RESET’ – a strategic position to create a…
Read More
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
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
Recent Comments