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#NigeriaAt60: 10 things we learnt from President Buhari’s Independence Anniversary speech
As is common with previous Independence Anniversaries, President Muhammadu Buhari, addressed Nigerians in an early morning broadcast Thursday. The President's speech touched on a number of areas from the economy…
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How difficult is it for celebs to raise kids in the era of scandals, shows and social media? | Lessons from Davido’s discussion with Ebuka
Despite their fame and presumed elevated status, celebrities are still humans. And like every other person, they have the right to make mistakes, be pressured, crush on people and feel…
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#YNaijaSportsRoundup: Anxiety in Liverpool over Alcantara’s COVID-19 status, Mcgregor challenges Manny Pacquiao
Here's our daily news roundup for Sports: The world of sports each day presents us with wildly interesting turn of events that we can't possibly ignore, and today is no…
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#BBNaija may have ended but there are lessons for Nigeria’s political participation
Nigerians are great lovers of entertainment and this is evident in their passion for the Big Brother Naija show - from the way they talk about their favourite housemates to…
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#EndASUUStrike: Here’s a permanent solution to the worrisome neglect of the educational sector in Nigeria
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike is grating badly on the nerves of students who have been on the receiving end of the impasse between the government and…
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Burna Boy has chosen his own kind of revolution, but is he to blame for being called out?
Our celebrities are everything. They give us things to talk about, create trends for us to follow, and arguably, influence the decision of many of their fans. Being a celebrity…
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How Nigerians are reacting to the alleged diversion of ₦2.67bn meant for the school feeding programme
Corruption is a hydra-headed monster that is difficult to eradicate. And when it becomes legal, it becomes a culture that becomes almost impossible to shake off. And, with the recent…
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FIFA ’21: Fireboy, Burna Boy and Rema feature another milestone for Afrobeat
When Beyoncé released an album in 2019 that featured a lot of African stars, the world bowed to an African music that was already spreading its tentacles in more ways…
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Boko Haram or a compromised cabinet; what is Governor Zulum up against?
A once peaceful Nigeria has since 2009 been grappling with heightened insecurity issues from the Boko Haram insurgency that has left devastating consequences the nation is yet to recover from…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: All the upsets this weekend and our prediction for the Liverpool vs Arsenal match
Football surely comes with its surprises. Who would have known that football clubs will, in this century, get three penalties for a single match? The football world only imagined how…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: See the Underdogs vs the Top dogs for the NBA finals
It's time for the NBA finals and two big-name teams, the Miami Heats and the Los Angeles Lakers are set to face each other. The Miami Heats Sunday, clinched a…
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All the reasons why Nigerians should be part of the #RevolutionNow protest
October 1, 1960, highlights more than just independence from colonial demonisation to a majority of Nigerians. It has now evolved into hypocritic celebrations of Nigeria's 'oneness'; not forgetting how it…
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Organised Labour calls off planned strike but here’s how strike actions can become history
Constant strike actions are a disturbing phenomenon Nigerians are all too familiar with and are counter-productive to a nation’s economic growth because it paralyzes economic activities that result in the…
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Myth or fact: Queen Amina’s story has inspiring leadership lessons for women
From generation to generation, women have proven themselves an integral and indispensable part of leadership both locally and globally. Nigeria has produced notable women leaders in virtually all spheres of…
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Tribal Slurs: Are they derogatory terms that disunite us or simply bants?
Nigeria has a rich cultural heritage that spans across cultures; the beauty of the nation lies in the diversity of its rich cultural heritage. As diverse as the cultures are,…
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Here’s what you should know about the newly ‘amended’ Police Act
The cry from Nigerians to reform the Nigeria Police Force has always been met with either a lack of interest from the appropriate authorities or a total ignorance to their…
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She’s 15: How parents enable the ‘stray children phenomenon’ in Nigeria
Hassan is flogged every morning because he has not learnt to avoid bedwetting. He has gotten used to the beating and has accepted his fate as a bedwetter. From another…
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Population control or intentional carelessness | The Iju-Ishaga gas explosion sends too many messages
Safety on Nigerian roads has been a source of concern for many, especially with the rising number of avoidable accidents occurring on our roads. On Thursday, September 24, 2020, there…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: The Lakers face a huge threat on their way to the NBA finals
The Los Angeles Lakers, a premier team in the National Basket Ball Association (NBA), and one of the few, if not the only global franchise in the league may face…
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Better late than never: Wizkid responds to criticisms with ‘Smile’ video
By Kola Muhammed It would appear that multiple award-winning singer, Ayo Balogun, famous as Wizkid, is intent on hogging all the attention in the music space to himself as he…
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#MadeinLagos: 7 talking points from the cover art of Wizkid’s album
By Kola Muhammed Just like the graph slope of stock markets, the anticipation for Wizkid’s much publicised 'Made in Lagos' album has risen and fallen with teasers, announcements and release of…
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Silence! Davido’s FEM tops songs and charts for the week
By Kola Muhammed When Davido’s latest single, FEM, was released onto music airwaves weeks back following the singer’s social media hiatus, general reactions to the song suggested that it was…
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Teni the Entertainer is latest celeb to catch the iCon fever
By Kola Muhammed With rave reality show, Big Brother Naija approaching its final days, the current head of house (HoH) and perhaps the overwhelming favourite to walk away with the…
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It is not a death sentence | All what we know about the SC genotype
In our Biology classes back in our high school days, literally every one of us must have come across the term “genotype.” But how much do we know about our…
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FG orders reduction in price of fertilizer but there’s still much to be desired
President Buhari Tuesday, through the Vice Chairman of the National Food Security Council and the Governor of Kebbi, Atiku Bagudu, ordered the reduction of the cost of fertilizer from ₦5,500…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: Irony as presumably racist sports brand; NASCAR gets a black owner
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing; Nascar, an American auto racing company, gets a new outlook as it welcomes its second black owner. Basketball legend and native of…
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South Africans are planning a nationwide ‘clean up’ and the dirt is Nigeria | #23SeptemberCleanSA
If you walked into South African Twitter, what you will see is #PutSouthAfricansFirst, #NigeriansMustGo, #ForeignersVacateOurJobs - an understanding that South Africans are complaining about the state of their economy, losing job…
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Inherited grudge, selfish nature | What’s the reason people do not spend quality time with their relatives?
It is a natural human instinct to socialise with others – to share thoughts, ideas, feelings, joyous moments, successes, failures, disappointments, etc, and with family and friends around, social activities…
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Peter Obi, Okorocha, Kalu | Who stands a better chance for Nigeria’s 2023 Presidency?
The outcome of every election determines the fate of the nation or state it directly affects, that is why people weigh their options before choosing their political representatives. After the…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: Panic in European sports world as coronavirus halts live fan attendance
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus and the necessary lockdown in some parts of the world, the topic of how sports would navigate the new reality has been widely debated.…
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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