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[The Injustice Blog] Misau vs Idris: Who is the kettle and who is the pot?
The late Fela Anikulapo-Kuti in one of his popular track sang as follows: You be thief (I no be thief) You be rogue (I no be rogue) You dey steal…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Murray-Bruce proposes a “part-time Senate” but TwitterNG won’t hear of it
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce continues to fall victim of these Twitter attacks because he just won't learn. In his few years as Senator and common sense exponent, Murray-Bruce has become more…
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No plans by APC to remove Ortom – Akume
Senator representing Benue North West Senatorial District, George Akume has debunked rumours that a caucus in the All Progressive Congress (APC) was planning to replace Governor Samuel Ortom in 2019. He…
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[The Activism Blog] NASS member threatens BudgIT’s project officer
Nigeria’s civic tech organisation, BudgIT Nigeria has accused the "Honourable" member representing Ahiazu/Ezinihitte/Mbaise Federal Constituency in Imo State, Raphael Nnanna Igbokwe of threatening their project officer in Imo State. In…
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Isoken retains the top position on our top 10 film countdown
Jadesola Osiberu’s Isoken retains its number one spot on the YNaija film ranking for this month. Despite a few new releases since its June 2017 debut, the movie is a…
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Mike Abdul jams his way to the top spot on the top 10 Gospel Artiste Countdown
What is a gospel jam playlist without a Mike Abdul on the list? His recently released track, Crossover has confirmed that Mike Abdul sure has the vibe in his blood.…
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[The Church Blog] Adebola Williams, Dami Oluwatoyinbo and others, set to speak at Emerge Leadership Conference 2017
Something positively different is about to hit Lagos. In 2015, we received supernatural energy to ACCELERATE. In 2016, we displayed our ENIGMATIC identity. This year, we carry too much fire.…
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[The Injustice Blog] Who will save Ago-Egun from impending destruction?
"All I do these days is hang around the neighbourhood and hope that the tide increases so I can go out to fish. But, in the last two months, I…
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[The Activism Blog] Why the Military must not take Amnesty International’s report on B’Haram lightly
Human right organisation Amnesty International in a fresh report said about 381 civilians were killed by the dreaded Boko Haram sect in Nigeria and Cameroon in five months. According to…
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[The Injustice Blog] Who is Lagos liveable for?
The Economist Magazine in its annual world liveable cities ranking, ranked Lagos as the second least liveable cities in the world coming behind Damascus and ahead of Tripoli and Dhaka.…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Gov. Ambode meets new Commissioner of Police, Imohimi Edgar (PHOTOS)
Lagos state's newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Edgar Imohimi today met with Governor Akinwunmi Ambode at the Lagos House, Ikeja. The new CP who was appointed by Inspector General of…
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[The Presidential Blog] The one time we got Garba Shehu’s joke
We have a peculiar relationship with the President's media advisor, Garba Shehu. Not that there's any relationship so to say but we find that he often makes us tick -…
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[The Injustice Blog] Lagos waterfront communities in the eye of the storm
In Lagos, waterfront communities were the earliest form of habitation for Lagosians centuries, a situation which exists till date. The community is majorly made up of fishermen due to their…
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[The Activism Blog] SERAP wants Diezani Alison-Madueke tried before the International Criminal Court
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to seek arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to bring the former Minister of Petroleum Resources,…
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[The Sexuality Blog] SlideSafe NG is filling a much ignored need in preventive sexual health
One of the biggest problems that young people have when it comes to sexual health is getting access to preventive sexual health tools and the etiquette of introducing these sexual…
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[The Sexuality Blog] Looking for a podcast that tells LGBT stories? Here’s a recommendation
The multiplication of LGBT voices is important if we are going to change the narrative around LGBT life in Nigeria. So far, everyone but LGBT people have been given the…
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[The Sexuality Blog] Ghana is banning bleaching creams but that’s not the point
The Ghanaian government just followed in Cote D'Ivoire's lead and signed new legislation that seeks to regulate and in certain instances ban the importation and purchase of skin bleaching creams…
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[The Sexuality Blog] Surprising no one, another homophobic bishop gets caught having gay sex
At this point in the game, it is literally expected that when a person does protest too much about the sexualities of others, a close look at their own private…
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[The Film Blog] These two short films have important messages on inclusion
As the United States of America continues to confront its legacy of racism and inequality, the #BlackLivesMatter movement has its work cut out speaking out against police brutality. It is…
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Film Review: The Tribunal is mostly solid
by Wilfred Okiche The last of director Kunle Afolayan’s three picture deal with television giant, Africa Magic is a legal drama with social implications. This collaboration has yielded mixed results,…
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[The Church Blog] Our doors are always open | Joel Osteen addresses Lakewood Church #HurricaneHarvey (WATCH)
Amidst all of the backlash from social media on Joel Osteen over the Hurricane Harvey situation, the Senior Pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas took to his church last…
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[The Church Blog] Tyler Perry speaks on Joel Osteen, Beyoncé, Hurricane Harvey and Giving
Actor and movie producer, Tyler Perry has lent his voice to the Hurrican Harvey situation affecting some areas in Texas. The actor famed for his role as Madea shared his…
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The Film Blog: Sango gets the film treatment with Dawn of Thunder
Komotion Studios with a $400 dollar budget and two weeks of work has helped move Yoruba culture forward for the digital age. Following the successes of American Gods on television…
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[The Church Blog] 50 years and counting; The Adeboyes are still standing strong
Can we ever talk about Christianity in Nigeria and not mention Pastor and Pastor Mrs E.A Adeboye, General overseers of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Worldwide. Not only…
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[The Church Blog] It’s my God-given assignment | Tasha Cobbs reacts to backlash over featuring Nicki Minaj
"This is not an assignment that man gave to me. This is an assignment that God gave to me." Tasha Cobbs reacts Tasha Cobbs is definitely not a new face…
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[The Church Blog] Emerge 2017: House on The Rock showcases anointed preachers, rare talents
From world famous preacher, Bishop T.D Jakes, music icon Donnie McClurkin to a dozen other stars and ministers, this year’s Spirit Life Conference of the House On The Rock Church…
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[The Presidential Blog] UK foreign secretary, Boris Johnson meets with Osinbajo
Donald Trump's twin from another mother, Boris Johnson spent sometime with the Vice President, Mr Geoffery Onyeama, the Foreign Affairs Minister and Senator Udo Udoma, Minister for Budget and National…
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[The Legislative Blog]: We’re trying to understand this new, remorseful Dino Melaye
When a man admits that he needs to repent, the first question that comes to mind is, "What are your sins?". When it's a Nigerian politician who publicly admits that…
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[The Presidential Blog] What exactly is the FG doing with their website?
On Tuesday morning when we tried to no avail to open the official website for the Federal government of Nigeria, we panicked. Could the same thing that happened to Professor…
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[The Music Blog] Buzz Review: Timi Saurse reinvents the ethos of Afropop and RNB for “Tangerine”
With the incursion of UK's crisply produced Afrobeats, much of what used to be Afropop RNB seems to be evolving into the fringe, incorporating more of Afro-Carribean rhythms and hip-hop's…
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- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
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- 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
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