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“If anything happens to my son or any member of my family, hold Sen Ekweremadu responsible” — Mother of organ trafficking victim
The step-mother of ‘Daniel’, victim-survivor in the United Kingdom’s first conviction under its Modern Slavery Law has spoken exclusively on camera in the docu-series ‘Daniel vs Ekweremadu’. It is the…
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“The silence of the London MET Police is linked to institutional racism” – Journalist speaks in ‘Daniel vs Ekweremadu’ docu-series
Speaking in the docu-series ‘Daniel vs Ekweremadu’, Channels TV’s UK correspondent, Juliana Olayinka has attributed the refusal of the London Metropolitan Police to speak to the producers to institutional racism.…
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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…
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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 -…
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Former President Obasanjo makes clarification about the party he belongs to | The #YNaijaCover
Spending eleven years at the apex political position in the land would be more than enough to elevate anyone from the lower echelons of the society to the very top.…
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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…
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LyingStar: Buhari’s INEC Commissioner Nominee and the screening saga | The #YNaijaCover
Lauretta Onochie, a Senior Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, appeared before the Senate Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Thursday. During her screening as National Commissioner…
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JAMBITE: Prof ‘Dibu Ojerinde and the alleged N900m fraud | The #YNaijaCover
Do you remember sometime in February 2018, when Philomina Chishe, an official of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) shockingly claimed that a snake swallowed N36million belonging to the…
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Before Things Go South: Governors of Southern Nigeria ‘strike’ a second time | The #YNaijaCover
It's another day, the beginning of a new week in the second half of 2021, and the Governors from Southern Nigeria are making resolutions more representatively than actual 'Honourables' and…
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Sunday Igboho: ‘Extend same language and energy to bandits’ | The #YNaijaCover
The Nigerian media space has been turned into some form of amphitheatre in the last one week. With the arrest and re-arraignment of Nnamdi Kanu; Leader of the Indigenous Peoples…
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Kano Hisbah accuses mannequins of ‘sexual harassment’ because why not? | The #YNaijaCover
A happy new month to you if you are reading this outside Kano. Trust you had a stress free day. Again, this is if you are not a tailor, supermarket…
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The Game of Ambush: PDP loses 3rd Governor in 7 months to governing APC | The #YNaijaCover
If you live in Nigeria; especially in Christian-dominated areas of Southern Nigeria, it near certain that you would have heard the phrase; "It is Well!." The timing may not be…
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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.…
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BET Awards: Burna Boy cements Odogwu claim | The #YNaijaCover
It is probably time for Africa's self-proclaimed Giant, Burna Boy, to release another album and title it "Thrice as Tall", but we may just be assuming he will listen to…
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No Better Time: Wizkid receives his Grammy plaque | The #YNaijaCover
To say Nigerian music has really come of age would be an understatement. From the days of Mode 9, The Remedies, Plantashun Boys, Azadus and many others, so much transformation…
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#TwitterBan: ECOWAS Court and the victory for human rights | #YNaijaCover
As if the unconstitutional absurdity by the Nigerian Government to ban microblogging site, Twitter was not enough embarrassment, the ECOWAS Court in Abuja has ruled against the prosecution of Nigerians…
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The Gut-Father: Mixed reactions trail #FathersDay message by female celebrities
First celebrated in West Virginia, U.S.A following the proposal by Grace Golden, daughter of a dedicated reverend, that a special Sunday service be held in honour of men (hundreds of…
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No Hoof, No Horse: Wole Soyinka warns of dire consequences for Nigeria without decentralisation | The #YNaijaCover
“Do I think Nigeria can continue as one? Not if it continues this way, not if it fails to decentralise; some people call it restructuring, others use whatever word. But…
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On NBC’s plan to license social media operations in Nigeria | The #YNaijaCover
Following the controversy that trailed the deletion of President Muhammadu Buhari's alleged genocidal tweet and its subsequent deletion by Twitter, the Nigerian Government appears resolute on exercising total control over…
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The Language Professor: Yet again, President Buhari to teach bandits “in the language they understand”| #YNaijaCover
Barely one week after President Muhammadu Buhari's statement in a tweet threatening to deal with members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in “the language they understand,” he has…
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Court…Stand!: Relief as Nigerian Courts open after over 2-month old JUSUN strike | The #YNaijaCover
It's 9th June and there's some cheering news in Nigeria. Remember that absurdity that shouldn't have taken place in any serious democratic country in the world? Yes. Courts in the…
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Twice upon a time: Are Nigerians reliving Abacha’s repression days with suspension of Twitter? | The #YNaijaCover
Fellow Nigerians,Who was Nigeria's 10th Head of State? I'm certain it would be a hard guess for you. Who was Nigeria's most brutal Head of State. Chances are very high…
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Desperado: Malami, Lai Mohammed, the NBC and plans to enforce #TwitterBan in Nigeria | #YNaijaCover
“Subject as otherwise provided by this Constitution, a person shall not be convicted of a criminal offence unless that offence is defined and the penalty therefor is prescribed in a…
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Bird of Prey?: FG and #TwitterBan in Nigeria | The #YNaijaCover
The Nigerian social media space has served as a huge theatre all through the first week of June.From the President's 'genocidal post' which was eventually taken down by Twitter and…
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Language 121: Between President Buhari and Twitter on the alleged ‘genocidal’ video | The #YNaijaCover
The last 72 hours have produced much drama about the infamous statement by President Muhammadu Buhari on the issue of handling violent agitations in the South East akin to what…
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United African Republic: Will a name change finally solve Nigeria’s hydra-headed challenges? | The #YNaijaCover
Ahead of a 5th alteration of the 1999 Constitution, the zonal public hearing conducted by both houses of the National Assembly continues the reveal the desires by Nigerians for fundamental…
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Double Wahala: Death of NECO Registrar, Godswill Obioma and the conflicting reports | #YNaijaCover
Death they say is a debt every human on earth must pay. Most mysterious about this death however is the fact that no one can accurately tell when it will…
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Examining IPOB’s #SitAtHome order | The #YNaijaCover
With the worsening state of insecurity in Nigeria's South East, all attention appears to be currently focused on developments in the region. The activities of the Eastern Security Network (ESN),…
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Emeka and the Brain: Can FG’s 40m reflective jackets for ‘trekking school children’ prevent accidents? | #YNaijaCover
For anyone who is a great fan of online comedy (skits) in Nigeria, chances are high that you would have seen the comment "this country suppose be YouTube channel." Yes,…
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Chief Kindness Officer: Garba Shehu on Buhari’s absence at late COAS funeral | The #YNaijaCover
The furore over President Muhammadu Buhari's absence at the funeral ceremony of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, on Saturday, is yet to settle. Although loyalists…
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The September Standard
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- Idia Aisien’s Comeback to Style 101: Will She Revive the Magic?
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- The Future Awards Africa 2024: How Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James Served High-Fashion Mastery as Hosts
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
The September Standard
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
- Idia Aisien’s Comeback to Style 101: Will She Revive the Magic?
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- The Future Awards Africa 2024: How Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James Served High-Fashion Mastery as Hosts
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