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As insecurity worsens on Nigerian roads, our leaders would rather fly over our heads
“Strong accountability matters – and when it works, it benefits everyone. It enables people to know how the Government is doing, and how to gain redress when things go wrong.…
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Patriarchy FC | Sexist jokes about women is another display of ignorance
Patriarchy was not something men were even supposed to believe in, let alone dilate upon with relish. But, the word has grown into common parlance and popular culture. Once you…
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How many deaths until SARS is either scrapped or reformed? | #EndSARS
#WeAreTired, #EnoughIsEnough, #StopKillingUs, #EndSARS, the list goes on and on, and for one thing: the killings, harassment, and abuse perpetrated by the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS). On Tuesday, September…
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Five talking points from Rochas Okorocha’s reaction to Obaseki’s electoral victory
The Edo election has come and (maybe not entirely) gone. Governor Godwin Obaseki of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) emerged winner, while Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressive Congress (APC)…
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Here’s one more reason why Nigeria’s 60th Independence Celebration is not a time to dance around
In 10 days, Nigeria will be celebrating her 6oth independence anniversary when we all experience nostalgic feelings and a sense of oneness. But from all indications, things may take a…
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IT’S OFFICIAL: Obaseki floors arch-rival, Ize-Iyamu to clinch second term victory | #EdoDecides2020
The flag bearer of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) at the September 19 election, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, has been declared winner of the poll and is returned elected for a…
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#EdoNoBeLagos: Has Edo truly moved on from the politics of godfatherism?
Results from the various polling units are beginning to trickle in, from the keenly contest Edo governorship elections, which saw a lot of political drama in the build up to…
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FG’s response to UK, US on visa ban and asset seizure is spot on, but…
Certain power dynamics have long existed in the world. While there are countries who pride themselves as 'world powers,' there are others who still depend heavily on them, though independent.…
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Ondo 2020: Why run after progressive development when we can jog to Ondo to play Ludo?
'Animal farm', 'cruise country', 'bunch of jokers', 'backwards-thinking country', 'country whose citizens deserve their leaders' are just a few names you will hear Nigerians and the rest of the world…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: Ronaldo just may win his 6th UEFA cup as he teams up with Pirlo
As we look to begin the new season of Italian football league, Serie A, all eyes are on the reigning defending 9-time champions Juventus. This dominant club in the Italian football…
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El-Rufai has passed a new rape law, but Nigerians are divided on the dicey issue of castrating rapists
Rape has become more a culture than a crime in Nigeria due to unwilling attitude to regard rape as it is. It is so deep-rooted that we fail to realise…
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13-year-old’s Umar Farouq’s sentence is one reason every Nigerian state should domesticate the Child Rights Act
“It is up to today’s generation to demand that world leaders from government, business and communities end child rights violations now, once and for all. They must commit to action…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: We are excited about Isreal Adesanya’s scheduled fight and he is unbothered
Mixed martial arts specialist and Ultimate Fighting Champion's (UFC) middleweight champion, Isreal Adesanya in a recent interview disclosed how he is feeling about his fight against Paulo Costa a week from…
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Is the new anti-graft agency an EFCC replacement or it’s justifiable?
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday, September 16, through the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, announced the approval of a bill seeking the establishment of a new anti-graft agency, Proceeds…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: Iwobi’s stint with Everton may be coming to an end
The world of sports is riddled with sometimes great and other times bad decisions when it comes signings. Sports analysts sometimes get it right when they speculate that a particular…
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#NigeriaAt60: What is the hope of a united Nigeria as we celebrate Diamond Jubilee?
On October 1, Nigeria will celebrate her 60th anniversary as a sovereign nation, a milestone worth celebrating amidst the numerous challenges that have threatened to tear the nation apart. And,…
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Purveyors of video portraying Obaseki as queer are either ‘ignorant or desperate’
With less than 72 hours for the Edo Governorship election, the political climate is getting heated. The state election is one that has garnered massive media attention and we have,…
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#Edodecides: Tinubu and Atiku may have their agenda but Edo needs to vote wisely
Elections are a vital part of every functional democracy as it aids the transition of power from one government to the next. The primary purpose of an election is to…
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Dear Special Advisers, these are the reasons you can’t tell ‘older children’ to leave their parents home
Nigerians are the kind of human species who assume they have every right to ask you to jump into a river because drylands are no longer mentally favourable. It is…
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SARS is still a menace but we need more than tweets to reform an overbearing Police Force
The debate on dissolving the most controversial unit of the Nigeria Police Force, Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), is one that has persisted for longer than tolerable. Stories of their horrendous activities…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: Here’s the NBA game the whole world is talking about
Basketball is usually a tough sell for the typical Nigerian sports fan, as we tend to gravitate more towards soccer than other sports. But rarely do we ever have a…
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Nigerian men have nothing else to offer | Hasty generalisations may be dangerous but what are the triggers?
When we see sluggish driving, we often assume it's a woman driving or an elderly person. Extroverts are loud people. Introverts are silent but dangerous. Women are more caring than…
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s rapture prediction may be true, but see why we don’t agree
The debate on when the world will be coming to an end has always been a topic of discussion for many who believe that it will end. Religion has been…
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4 reasons ASUU has insisted on not resuming
The place of education in the advancement and development of a nation cannot be overemphasised. According to Benjamin Franklin, “an investment in knowledge pays the best interest”. This is in…
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Hot takes from the #EdoGovernorshipDebate
The Edo governorship election has been more dramatic than you might have imagined, and it all began when state executives of the All Progressives Congress (APC) started a squabble with…
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Why we should be concerned about the fires at Greek refugee camps
Barely a month ago, news of African migrants who set sail on Greece’s water territory on inflatable life rafts and abandoned by Greek authorities was all over media spaces. New…
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On Desmond Elliot and Obaseki; here’s why young people should consider shunning godfatherism in politics
"He who pays the Piper dictates the tune."This popular mantra clearly captures the concept of godfatherism in Nigerian politics. Godfatherism is a style of political leadership that is harmful to…
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My life is in danger | Mailafia cries out and we are worried that ‘DSS invitation’ is becoming too frequent
Constant harassment of Nigerians is fast becoming a norm in our society today. A former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Obadiah Mailafia, has raised alarm over…
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The ‘Tosin’ controversy is a reminder that men need to be guided
Before now, many men have calculatedly gotten away with outrageous crimes against women - well, even now, men still get away with patterned abuses against women - however, the attention…
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Nollywood and a post-pandemic future
At the end of the Living in Bondage sequel premiere last year, the audience erupted in an applause in a packed Lagos cinema. Lights came on, and in minutes revealed…
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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