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Laying curses is the latest trend in the incompetence playbook
To err is human, and to pray for the basic necessities of governance like the security of life and property is Nigerian. ‘Pray for …’ has been the go-to of…
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“I will end you tomorrow” – Pulev threatens Anthony Joshua ahead of world title fight
To cap the year off for boxing fans round the world, unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua was booked to take on contender; Kubrat Pulev for all his championship belts, and…
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Women need room to be fully human
Women are forced to live by a never-ending list of deadlines that when carefully scrutinised, what one sees are only phantoms created by a system that first strips them of…
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The two-sides of Buhari’s attempt to lift 100m Nigerians out of poverty
Nigeria is recognised as the largest economy in Africa (now in its worst recession in more than 20 years); yet, regarded as the poverty capital of the world. According to research, about 50%…
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Logic and emotions: Is Lekan’s joke enough to end a two-year relationship?
Most relationships, as is common knowledge, has its ups and downs. There are those moments and instances that create the sort of issue where it then becomes uncertain if the…
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All you need to know about the Pastor Timi Adigun ‘sexual assault allegation’
2020 is that year. When our hearts have broken more times than imaginable upon hearing certain stories. From rape allegations to sexual scandals and stories about gender-based violence. Fortunately, we…
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Here’s why we need to stop addressing President Buhari as ‘Father of the Nation’
Nigeria practices a rather strange type of democracy that has deviated from true democratic principles. The Buhari administration, for instance, is one government that has introduced so many absurdities in…
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Maina follows in footsteps of NDDC’s Pondei, slumps in court
We are all, definitely, in pain - borrow your voice from Ayo Fayose. As the popular saying goes; "crime does not pay," and law-abiding citizens of the world have held…
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Rare win for the Nigerian government as they succeed in cutting down data costs
To be Nigerian, and to survive in the country with all your marbles intact you need to be thick skinned, and you need an absurdly high amount of tolerance to…
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#EndSARS: Buhari’s concern is changing narratives by CNN and BBC not addressing insecurity
Reactions have trailed President Muhammadu Buhari’s statement about the CNN and BBC reportage of the #EndSARS protest. On Tuesday, December 9, 2020, hours after he turned down a meeting with…
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Bridget Bema: Here’s why the internet is obsessed with the hilarious Kenyan content creator
Being called out on the school assembly line for breaking the rule is common in pre-tertiary institutions. But getting summoned for committing multiple offences like some modern-day problem child is…
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National Population Commission: Why Nigeria can’t afford anything short of a credible population census
The National Population Commission (NPC) has estimated Nigeria’s current population at 206 million. The NPC Chairman, Nasir Kwarra Tuesday, disclosed during a press conference on the commencement of the next Enumeration Area…
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Davido’s public grief could start a revolution of men expressing their feelings
Popular singer, David Adeleke, known by his stage name ‘Davido’ has come out to say, “I’m tired of being strong, ” in a very vulnerable post in reaction to the…
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SIM Registration: Is the Nigerian Communications Commission finally waking up to its responsibility in crime-fighting?
The rising insecurity in Nigeria has been a source of concern to many. Various crimes go unchecked, and some appear to be untraceable despite the prevalence of sophisticated technology to…
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President or Resident? Buhari’s confinement to Aso Villa continues to reflect in everything currently going wrong
Different strokes for different folks, it is often said. But the kind of strokes President Muhammadu Buhari gives Nigerian folks through his administration of the country only leaves behind the…
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#GhanaDecides: Political violence is an African reality that must die by fire
Africa’s exemplary democracy - Ghana, as it turns out is only exemplary because of the depth of rot all around it. Statistics show a rise in political violence in the…
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Buhari expresses shock over ASUU strike, Nigerians react in hilarious ways
The Academic Staff Union of Universities' (ASUU) 9-month-long strike has elicited different reactions from Nigerians over time, particularly from the affected students who want nothing more than to return to…
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#YNaijaSportsAnalysis: Is Messi still ahead after Ronaldo’s victory? See Stats
The football world last night got treated to arguably the biggest and certainly the most anticipated match of the UEFA Champion's League 2020 group stage, between Cristiano Ronaldo's side Juventus…
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Ghana, shade us, we are your politically chaotic neighbours
The perennial friendly sparring between Ghana and Nigeria has resurfaced in the wake of the just-concluded elections in Ghana. Reported widely by local and foreign observers as a successful election,…
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Nigeria’s rail system may be coming back to life, the Lagos-Ibadan rail is one pointer
Nigeria’s transport sector has been plagued with various challenges over the years, including the neglect of the rail sector by successive administrations. It, however, appears that the country’s under-utilised rail…
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The Nigerian Army is just as guilty as Boko Haram; Amnesty International warns
The Boko Haram-led insurgency in Nigeria is one which has lasted for over a decade and recent happenings suggest that unless there is a change in course of action, it…
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The act is up, Nigeria is not the haven of religious freedom it wants the world to believe it is
Nigeria for all intents and purposes should be a country where the freedom of religion is protected. Besides, the right to freedom of religion is enshrined in the 1999 Constitution…
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Could Mayweather’s return be an attempt to salvage Black American pride?
Former five-weight boxing world champion and flamboyant boxer, Floyd Money Mayweather, has announced his return to boxing after a three-year hiatus. The 43-year-old boxer had announced his retirement back in…
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#ResignBuhari: Rep members will not hold the president accountable, will neither help him go home
The heightened level of insecurity in Nigeria today is worrisome and has led to several calls on President Muhammadu Buhari to either take action to address the problem or resign for someone…
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Ortom clears his schedule for marriage counselling, does nothing to stop domestic violence
As is common knowledge, life is not without its challenges and this has become the reality of existence. However, not everyone is faced with equal problems, some people are simply…
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‘Please give us ₦17 trillion’ | State governors are fast learning from FG’s borrowing prowess
One thing the Nigerian government is known for is its penchant for borrowing and total ignorance of the fact that the country could diversify and increase its IGR. The Federal…
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Gov. Zulum is either playing a presidency-inspired script or does not respect human lives
Understandable outrage has followed a report that Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has said that the security situation under President Buhari is markedly better than it was before the Buhari…
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#EndSARS: Yahaya Bello is out and about again or maybe tensed up too
From all indications, tension seems to be mounting among the political class as young Nigerians mobilise for a second phase of the #EndSARS protest. Not only have there been reports that the…
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#EndSARS revival: Why FG should erase the business-as-usual mentality
With the trauma of the shootings that ended the last spate of #EndSARS protests still fresh in Nigeria’s collective memory, Nigeria’s youth increase call to begin a new wave of…
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Everything wrong with the directive of the Nassarawa Broadcasting Service on Christmas carols
Religious polarisation can almost be said to be synonymous to the Nigerian experience. Allegiance to one’s religion is one of the first things the greatest majority of Nigerian families teach…
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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
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