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Why we must learn from The Aburi Accord
Nigeria's checkered history is replete with points in time that make many people wonder in retrospect if things will be different for the nation had that one thing didn't happen.…
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Tribalism must have no place in the new Nigeria of our dreams
Barely two months since the #EndSARS protests saw Nigerians from all walks of life galvanised in common purpose, it appears the perennial tribalist antics of Nigerians only took a break.…
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Here’s what GB WhatsApp is about and why it may not be a good idea to use
GB WhatsApp is trending on Twitter in the aftermath of Twitter influencer Motara's suspension over a video she made taunting an indigent street child. The video has made the round…
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Motara’s viral video unites Nigerians and the French in anger, sparks outcry for empathy
Nigerian born influencer, Motara found her name atop French Twitter trends on Thursday, but not for reasons she would have loved, but rather a mistake that may haunt her forever.…
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Soccer legend, Diego Maradona leaves a legacy of imperfect glory | #YNaijaSportsExtra
Argentine football legend, Diego Maradona has just passed on after suffering a heart failure. The fabled Argentina attacking midfielder suffered a heart attack at his Buenos Aires home, with Argentine…
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Deborah: ex-BBNaija housemate, Kaisha under fire for ‘showing off’ with her maid
Some of the most beloved Nigerians are individuals who have shown that they can be kind and generous. It has gotten to the point where some go as far as…
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2023: Why (young) Nigerians must follow developments around the Electoral Reform Bill that scaled 2nd reading
Electoral reforms are critical to restoring credibility in Nigeria’s voting system because the electorate has since lost confidence in the electoral system, due to the many irregularities that often mar the…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: At age 33 and 35, Messi and Ronaldo still dominate conversations for World best footballers
It's been over a decade of dominance for both superstar players, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and even in their 30s they are not showing any signs of slowing down.…
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₦500m compensation: Speaker Gbajabiamila and late Ifeanyi paying the price for a failed system
It is quite unfortunate that the very same war against recklessness of security agents that has been on for months now keeps manifesting itself in different forms. A recent evidence…
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National ID: Women continue to take the brunt of patriarchy’s bullying
Often, when women speak about the direct impact of the patriarchal ideal of respectability and how it hurts them daily, men are in the habit of countering that while claiming…
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Restructuring: FG’s meeting with South-South Leaders and Stakeholders is a step in the right direction
The call to restructure the country is an ongoing one that is yet to yield the desired outcome. On Tuesday, leaders of the South-South held a consultative meeting at the Government House, Port…
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FX: CBN Governor thinks the parallel market isn’t all that, but here’s why Nigerians disagree
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, in an address during a virtual monetary policy meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, dismissed the parallel market as supplying a…
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NIMC officials allegedly turn back young Nigerian who wore ripped jeans because why not?
The concept of respect in Nigeria is something that has ironically constituted a lot of disrespect for the atypical marginalised demographic, like the less affluent in society, women, children and…
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Coronavirus cases spiking in the U.S. should tell Nigeria that the pandemic isn’t over
A viral video now featured on Aljazeera English of a frontline nurse in El Paso, Texas brings the conversation on COVID-19 to the top of the trend list on Twitter. The…
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Reactions to possible UK sanctions sends a loud message for our leaders to jot down
The United Kingdom (UK) Parliament has resolved to sanction Nigerian government officials who oversaw the shootings at Lekki on 20 October 2020, but Nigerians are divided on what that entails.While…
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What is this inordinate obsession the Nigerian Government has with farming?
From campaigns by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to take over the presidency to victory and the eventual second term of President Muhamadu Buhari, there have been a lot…
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“The Labour of our Heroes Past:” But who truly are these heroes?
The aftermath of the #EndSARS protest has revealed some shocking news Nigerians are finding difficult to wrap their heads around. The latest shocker being a statement about former Head of…
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Dr. Onyema Ogbuagbu: Nigerians should not only be ‘Nigerians’ when they attain global success
Success, it is often said, has many friends but failure is treated like an orphan. This saying is one which has been aired at many social situations but no matter…
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Toke Makinwa drags Reno for his comments on divorce and beauty enhancement
Reno Omokiri, an author and lawyer, popularly known on social media for his dauntless comments on social and political issues, took to his Twitter Monday, to celebrate the beauty of…
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The exploits of Dr. Onyema Ogbuagbu is another reason why the FG must strive to keep the country’s best brains
The United States Mission to Nigeria has showered accolades on a US-based Nigerian, Dr Onyema Ogbuagu, for his contribution to the development of a COVID-19 vaccine. He was said to…
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The Lagos State Transport law and the excesses in enforcing traffic laws
Earlier today, media aide to the Lagos Governor of Lagos, Jubril Gawat posted a tweet announcing the auction of cars to be forfeited by traffic offenders. The vehicles, whose drivers…
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FIFA is attempting a clean up of the Confederation of African Football, and ‘someone’ is answering for it
The international governing body of association football, Federation International de Football Association (FIFA), is once again forced to ban a high-ranking official over corruption. FIFA’s Independent Ethics Committee handed the…
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Here are steps the FG mustn’t shy away from if we are to exit recession anytime soon
According to reports, Nigeria has slipped into a second phase of recession in five years, occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic and a fall in oil price on the international market.…
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Can CONUA, the rival body to ASUU, solve Nigeria’s educational problems?
It is no gainsaying that the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has become more known for industrial action than for remarkable contributions to the academia, the essence of its…
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All you should know about the heinous abuses going on in Oyigbo
While Nigerians are still reeling from the grisly events of October 20 2020, where unarmed protesters were shot at and killed by men of the Nigerian army at the Lekki…
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The Zamfara kidnap is another sad reminder that insecurity is at a terrible high
Insecurity is one of the major problems plaguing Nigeria. It is worrisome that a week hardly goes by without reports of heightened levels of the scourge across the nation resulting…
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Elites jubilate as Cardi B comes to Erica’s rescue on Twitter
Since the end of the Big Brother Naija Lockdown season, fans of Erica, dubbed Elites, have always found one reason or another to trend their queen on Twitter every other…
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Editi Effiong’s citizen journalism is commendable and should be emulated
Filmmaker, Editi Effiong who is mostly known for his movie UpNorth has been doing an amazing reportage of the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry and restitution for Victims of…
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Security aides to Nigerian politicians are depicting a very terrifying pattern
Over the week, security aides attached to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila killed a newspaper vendor in Abuja. The unarmed vendor, Ifeanyichukwu Elechi, father to a…
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Is Omah Lay giving the industry’s big boys a run for their money?
I once had a conversation with a a friend who brought up an interesting subject. He told me of how glad he was that Omah Lay came into the music…
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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