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MTN Y’ello Star and The Voice stage return but can music talent hunts catch up with reality shows?
There has been no music talent event in the country for the past three years, a period which coincides with the exponential rise of reality shows. Even though music shows…
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Davido announces intention to run for office but do Nigerian artistes have what it takes to stop the political rot?
During the last part of Davido’s session in Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s Blackbox, the superstar singer announced his intention to go into politics. His ambition, Davido claimed, was because of the run…
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#EndSARS: Is a protest still necessary now that the Police is promising change?
You can say the Nigerians vs Police debacle has seen more progress in the past few days than it might have had if we had just sat down to 'enjoy…
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#SotitobireFinalJudgement: Here’s why parents need to be extra-vigilant with their toddlers
Kidnapping is a terrible crime that has left many families shattered. While some people may be fortunate to have their relatives back, others might never get to see their relatives…
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The Thread: Social media protest may not be enough, but it still counts | #EndSARS
We all have a strong desire for change in Nigeria. With this desire for change, many Nigerians have, however, adopted the culture of debating very vital issues on social media.…
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MI and Vector sit together and it’s mixed feelings for both sides of the fanbase
Two of Nigeria's most renowned rap artists, Jude Lampheni Agbaga popularly known as MI, and, Olarewaju Ogunmefun David, also known as Vector, may have just quelled the bad blood between…
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Laycon’s take on leadership has great lessons for Nigerian youth
Youth are strategic to social change and any nation that denies its youth an enabling environment to participate in nation-building does so at its peril. Laycon, the Big Brother Naija…
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#EndSARS: #NigerianLivesMatter, compensation for victims | Salient points from Naira Marley’s Instagram Live with Police PRO
Naira Marley has currently placed himself in a position that's probably making him uncomfortable, knowing other popular figures have done same and received heavy backlash. The singer who is known…
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Twitter internship, Quitting a job of 750k, Decoding the National Anthem | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today
Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…
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#YNaijaSportsCoverage: Weird weekend for sports as big name teams face embarrassing losses | other updates
It was a strange weekend for the world of sports as major sport's franchises across football basketball and even American football face huge losses. Manchester United suffer a 6-1 loss…
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Sandra Ezekwesili has an idea of male privileges, but so do women
Before now, we've been made to believe that there are certain things men can do which women can't. These ideas have come from generations ago of conditioning society in favour…
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#YNaijaSportsAnalysis: Reasons why Liverpool and Manchester United fell flat on their face this weekend
Talk about a lack of energy, or perhaps over confidence, however you choose to look at it, there really is no excusing Liverpool's and Manchester United's embarrassing performance against two…
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Bisola’s kidnap teaches us a lesson we usually try to avoid
Kidnapping is a serious crime and a security threat that is prevalent in Nigeria. Over the years, Nigerians have experienced unprecedented levels of kidnapping for ransom and other reasons. Unfortunately,…
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#EndSARS: Buharists are here again, this time to teach us the Yoruba culture
If we wanted to learn about culture and tradition, we would have pushed for it to become compulsory in primary and high school. But when we have 'special people' trying…
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#EndSARS: Extra-judicial killings often lead to reprisal attacks and its already happening in Delta
For the umpteenth time now, Nigerians have taken to social media to call on the government to scrap the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) for atrocities we can no longer count.…
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#EndSARS: Nigerian celebrities have joined the fight against police brutality and a protest is underway
If we said the call to end the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) of the Nigerian Police started five years ago, we would be forgetting that Police brutality has been a…
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Hot takes from Pastor Adeboye’s message of warning on breakup of Nigeria
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye has joined thousands of Nigerians in the never-ending national issue of restructuring. Speaking on Saturday, the pastor…
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#JusticeForFavour: All we know about the 11-year-old raped to death
Rape is a cruel and debasing act against humanity - it is a serious crime with consequences on the physical, psychological and reproductive health of victims. Sadly, rape incidences are…
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#OndoElection2020 | Why we should be concerned about the killings in Akure
Everyone prays for the day when elections in Nigeria not only becomes seamless but safe for the electorate - before and after the election processes. The Ondo election 2020 is…
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Deep Dive: 60 years after independence; has Nigerian music come of age?
Nigeria’s independence anniversary should not just be about politics or governance, it is supposed to be emancipation across every sector and industry and music is not left out. Since 1960,…
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Òlòtūré is a reminder that human trafficking is still an endemic
The Nigerian movie industry has grown to an enviable height over the years. With a reputation as one of the largest film industries in the world, there is always something…
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#YNaijaSportsRoundup: Anthony Joshua’s promoter tests positive for Covid-19 | see other updates
Arsenal shuts down Liverpool Arsenal Thursday, via a penalty shoot-out that ended 5-4, took down the most menacing team in English football. Now, they look to replicate their success with…
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#NASSPassPIB: Here’s all we know about the Petroleum Industry Bill
Nigeria's class as an oil-producing country has placed it in the focused eyes of the global audience. From its discovery in 1958, at Oloibiri, hopes of a boom in the…
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Pastor Sam Adeyemi’s depiction of a future Nigeria is great, but are we ready to take up the challenge?
Nigeria celebrated her independence Thursday, in a rather solemn mood for obvious reasons. The mood of the Independence Day anniversary re-echoed the fact that many Nigerians have lost faith in…
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#NigeriaAt60: Here are hot takes from the 2020 edition of #ThePlatformNG
There are a number of platforms that consider the digressive nature of stagnancy and make efforts to cause conversations that promote progressive development in Nigeria. They understand that Nigerian youth…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: UCL draws pit Ronaldo against Messi in the group stages
What teams are your squad up against? Is the dreaded question that follows the conclusions of the annual UEFA Championship League draws. As we've seen in the past, the group…
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Police brutalises journalist covering protest; Is there a difference between the repressive colonial era and now? | #NigeriaAt60
Today, 60 years ago, Nigeria gained her independence from the British 'colonial masters.' The quest for nationhood was in the hopes that a sovereign Nigeria will be better off without…
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#YNaijaSportsRoundup: Is English football facing bankruptcy? | See other updates
English football faces a terrible dilemma as they teeter towards the brink of bankruptcy. Owing to the financial strain brought upon by the coronavirus, the league is facing some of…
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#NigeriaAt60: Here are 7 songs to include on your playlist for the Independence anniversary
In the course of the storied history of Nigeria, through the ups and downs (military and democratic regimes alike), music has been a rallying point for the indigenous witnesses.…
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#NigeriaAt60: All the reasons Buhari cannot compare Saudi Arabia with Nigeria
The Nigerian government and her people have been at a discontented marriage for far too long. For the most, the people blame the government for bad governance, corruption, and negligence…
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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