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October 18, 2017

[The Activism Blog] ICIR is offering grants to investigative journalists

The International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) has announced a partnership with Ford Foundation to offer grants to investigative journalists in Nigeria. According to a statement by ICIR Project director, Tajudeen Suleiman, the 2017 edition of the programme will focus on building the capacity of Nigerian journalists in key areas such as illicit financial flows, taxes... Read More
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October 18, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Is Okorocha suffering from an inferiority complex syndrome?

If we are to diagnose the actions and inactions of Rochas Okorocha since assumption of office, it is nothing other than an inferiority complex. According to Wikipedia, “An inferiority complex is a lack of self-worth, a doubt and uncertainty about oneself, and feelings of not measuring up to standards. It is often subconscious, and is... Read More
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October 17, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] How true is the accusation against Debo Adedayo of Redeemer’s University?

The management of Redeemer’s University through the Directorate of Corporate Affairs, Redeemer’s University, Adetunji Adeleye in response to PUNCH Newspapers enquiry about the expulsion of Debo Adedayo said, “The case is purely a disciplinary issue in conformity with the stance and vision of the university. He has chosen to tarnish the image of the university... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
October 17, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Redeemer’s University, Debo Adedayo and the continuous clampdown on student activism in Nigerian Universities

The Proliferation of private universities in the country started with the Igbinedion University Okada, Edo, and has brought about some unusual development into our educational sector as found in the government-owned universities also, most especially as it relates to unionism and activism. Unionism in Nigerian universities started with the National Union of Nigerian Students led... Read More
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October 17, 2017

[The Music Blog] What the negative media around Davido and his dead friends says about all of us

The headlines are almost becoming forgettable now, but the narrative created following the death of Davido’s associates Tagbo Umeike, DJ Olu and Chime, will linger on for longer. First came an Instagram call out by actress Caroline Danjuma (who was later revealed to have been in a relationship with Tagbo prior to his untimely demise),... Read More
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October 17, 2017

The YNaija Ranking: Folabi Nuel takes the lead on our Top 10 Gospel Artiste Countdown

Our list is finally out and 25-year-old, Afolabi Emmanuel popularly known as Folabi Nuel is Number 1 on our top 10 Gospel Artiste Countdown this month owing to his latest single; My Heart. The song which is a track from his recently held live worship session was released earlier last month and in less than a... Read More
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October 17, 2017

[The Church Blog] The hangout with CalledOut Music was more than just music after all

It’s one thing to attend a worship event as is the usual tradition, and it’s another thing to attend a worship event that will give you so many chills that will take you a while to recover. The latter was the situation at the hangout with CalledOut Music and his friends (Folabi Nuel, Jo Deep... Read More
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October 16, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: If you’re Nigerian and in Russia, Dino Melaye wants to hang out with you tonight

Senator Dino Melaye is in Russia for official legislative duties. The 122 thousand people who follow him on Instagram have been treated to over 30 photos (and counting) from the trip and more importantly, the 137th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly meeting he’s attending. Melaye has had an impressive run in Russia so far. He has taken the... Read More
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October 16, 2017

[The Church Blog] #MansTooHot: Mummy G.O. celebrates her Man Crush Monday on social media

If you are in the league of those that believe that Pastor Mrs Folu Adeboye popularly called Mummy G.O is old school and outdated, she has come out to prove you all wrong. Mummy G. O recently confirmed her “woke” status on social media today when she posted an image of her husband, General Overseer... Read More
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October 16, 2017

[The Activism Blog] NGO calls for information on man brutalised by Naval Officer

Following the wide condemnation of a viral video showing the brutality meted out to an unknown Nigerian by a Naval rating for wearing a camouflage cap, a Non-Governmental Organisation, Joint Legal Action Aids (JLAA) has said it will seek justice for the yet to be identified man. In a phone chat with Punch Newspapers, on Sunday,... Read More
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October 16, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] When will President Buhari visit the South-South and the South-East?

The main characteristic of leadership is an all-encompassing spirit, this spirit makes the leader accept his citizens as one irrespective of their ethnicity or religion. This important leadership characteristic has been missing in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in his disposition to the people of the South-East and South-South region in the country. These... Read More
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October 15, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: You won’t believe who Dino Melaye is hanging out with in Russia

It’s almost hard to believe but embattled senator, Dino Melaye was in the company of Russian president, Vladimir Putin yesterday. “Haters beware! I know powerful men” should have been Melaye’s caption when he shared the proud moment via Instagram on Saturday but Dino went a totally different path. His caption “With President Putin holding me... Read More
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October 14, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] How can you diss Harvey Weinstein when you haven’t read this?

We as Nigerians underestimate just how much influence the West has on us. We especially underestimate the power the media has, and especially what is broadly referred to as ‘Hollywood’, the interconnected television, film, stage and music industries that churn out a huge chunk of the content that we consume in the 21st century. We... Read More
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October 14, 2017

[The Church Blog] Steve Crown set to hold Nation Will Rise and Sing Concert

Award-winning singer, songwriter and Founder of LakeLight Entertainment, Steve Crown has put together an evening where worshippers from around the world come to worship God in unison tagged Nations will Rise and Sing. Nations will Rise and Sing with Steve Crown is more than just a worship concert. It is a fulfilment of biblical prophesies... Read More
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October 14, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] Here’s how India managed to criminalise sex with minors

India’s Supreme Court ruled that sex with an underage girl is rape, even if she is married pic.twitter.com/DCEy68oasi — NowThis (@nowthisnews) October 11, 2017 After decades of protests from women’s rights activists, a massive rape epidemic that saw hundreds of women violently gang raped and in some cases even murdered and a system that continues... Read More
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October 14, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Child Protection: NGO calls for grassroots sensitisation

An NGO, Live Abundantly Empowerment Initiative has stressed the need for engagement and enlightenment of the masses, especially the minors, to win the fight against the raging scourge of insecurity and abuse of children’s right in the society. The founder of the organisation, Dr Ama Onyerinma stated this at a day sensitisation programme on community security and... Read More
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October 14, 2017

[The Activism Blog] IPC condemns continuous attack on Journalists in Kogi Government House

The International Press Centre (IPC) has condemned the continuous attack on journalists by security men at the Kogi State Government House. The Director of IPC, Mr Lanre Arogundade, in a statement on Friday, October 13, 2017, described the assault on journalists by security men attached to the state government house as a great concern to... Read More
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October 13, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Nigeria needs N712bn annually to bridge healthcare financing deficit – BudgIT

Civic tech organisation, BudgIT Nigeria has stated that the health deficit in Nigeria will require an annual budgetary spending of N712 billion. BudgIT’s lead Partner, Mr Seun Onigbinde stated this while speaking in Abuja on Thursday, October 11, 2017, at the presentation of a report titled, Health Financing Analysis in Ebola-Affected Countries: The Readiness of... Read More
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October 13, 2017

The Film Blog: Sola Sobowale and Rita Dominic are cooking something, In case of Incasity

If nothing, the title has us in stitches already. In case of Incasity is another movie that centres on the lives of Nigerians struggling “in the abroad” but this one is going to be as hilarious as it can get. How do we know? The producer, Kola Munis was part of the team that brought... Read More
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October 13, 2017

[The Activism Blog] NGO raises alarm over Nigeria’s debt profile

An NGO, Civil Society Legislative and Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has raised alarm over the Federal Government’s plans to borrow $5 billion to finance the 2017 budget. CISLAC in a statement issued on Thursday, October 11, 2017, by its Executive Director, Auwal Ibrahim read: “We are worried that the failure of government to deliver on its... Read More
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