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Parents are right for protesting Grace High School’s student hotel idea for WASSCE
By Oludolapo Ige Commotion at the front gate of Grace high school as members of The Parent Teachers Association (PTA) protest the rights of their children to stay…
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Can ASUU’s alternative payroll system find approval from the government?
By Oluwagbemileke Takuro It is no news that the federal government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are always at loggerheads. After several months of both parties…
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Tonto Dikeh’s youth appointment bolsters her record on humanitarian service
By Uroupa Kiabuku Nollywood actress Tonto Dike has been appointed as Director of Socials and Empowerment by the Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS). The actress and…
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#JusticeForJibril: Nigeria needs more than policies to protect the rights of children
Violence against children occurs in homes, families, schools, communities, and places where children should feel safe. Child abuse in all its forms is a daily reality for many Nigerian children…
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The death sentence of Yahaya Aminu Sharif proves that Sharia law targets poor, ordinary Nigerians
A Sharia court in Kano on Monday sentenced a 22-year-old musician, Yahaya Aminu Sharif to death by hanging. Yahaya's crime was his self-expression in his music as the court found…
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The problems that could arise from the strike of petroleum tank drivers
By Oludolapo Ige Petroleum tanker drivers have resumed strike from directives of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). This action could lead to an…
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Obasanjo’s letter about Kashamu shows the hypocrisy in Nigerian politics
By Oluwagbemileke Takuro With Nigerians yet to recover from the death of the president's Chief of staff, Abba Kyari and that of the immediate past Governor of Oyo, Abiola Ajimobi,…
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Here’s why capacity building for Nigerian teachers matters
By Uroupa Kiakubu With no alternative source of income as schools remain closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many Nigerian teachers are finding it difficult to survive. Last…
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We must defend our rights to peacefully protest
By Joanne Ike On January 1, 2012, the federal government announced the removal of the fuel subsidy, sending the whole of Nigeria into a panic. Following this, the…
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South Africans want to prioritize themselves in another wave of xenophobia
Unite we must. Without necessarily sacrificing our sovereignities, we can forge a political union based on defense, foreign affairs and diplomacy, and common citizenship, an African currency, a monetary zone,…
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Diezani Alison-Madueke calling out cyber fraudsters is the biggest irony you will see today
By Yetunde Oyelami Former Petroleum Resources Minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, claims that social values have disintegrated to the point that cyber fraudsters, better known as yahoo-yahoo boys, have become role…
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Will justice prevail over the Ibrahim Magu probe when the results are out?
With the ongoing probe on Ibrahim Magu, the suspended chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nigerians shared their satisfaction on how Magu is being investigated for the…
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Were Nigerians critically waiting for Tinubu’s comment on the Edo State drama?
'In defense of constitutional democracy: The recent actions of the Governor of Edo State represent the gravest possible assault on constitutional democracy and the rule of law and escalation of…
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Ordinary neck pain? | Nigerian hospitals not enough for Aisha Buhari
Nigeria has had more than its fair share of colourful first ladies. Who could forget the glamour of Aisha Abubakar, or the global appeal of Maryam Abacha, or even the…
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The electoral violence from NMA Enugu is the last thing we need right now
By Oluwagbemileke Takuro The Nigerian medical association (NMA) has been in an electoral mood recently as it’s time to select new leaders in various branches of the association across…
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Poverty and ignorance are harming Nigerian children with non-conventional features
By Uroupa Kiakubu Why do some Nigerian parents reject their kids for the very things others would cherish theirs for? All too often, we have heard stories of kids…
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Can the new unemployment registration centers in Lagos tackle unemployment?
By Ige Oludolapo The Lagos state government recently disclosed that it has launched five new unemployment registration centers across the state. This information was revealed by Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke,…
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Naira Marley inciting the police for relevance. How long will it last?
Since making his 2019 controversial statement about how Nigerians should pray for cyber criminals, Naira Marley has built a heavy rotation of media sensation around himself, his ideas, and his kind…
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Private Nigerian universities are showing that e-learning is the way to go
- Uroupa Kiakubu New Ways of Learning: why E-learning should be incorporated as an Integral Part of the Nigerian Educational System as the World Evolves It is no longer…
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Femi Adesina mocking the #RevolutionNow protests also mocks democracy
Written by Oluwagbemileke Takuro A year ago, one of the presidential aspirants of the 2019 national elections and an activist Omoyele Sowore, took to the streets of Lagos to…
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When will the Nigerian government act against the possible infiltration of Al-Qaeda and ISIS?
A wave of fear has been looming on social media this morning, and it has to do with the possible planned attack by the international terrorist groups, Al-Qaeda and ISIS. The…
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With the new fine on ‘hate speech,’ how will the media report the #RevolutionNow protests?
The Nigerian government and Nigerians have had a discontented marriage in recent times. Apart from the age-long song from Nigerians against corruption that has thrived amongst politicians, unemployment, and the…
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Olamide’s Wonma video has sparked conversations against the sexualization of nurses
For the sake of clarity, artists and creatives are entitled to bringing their full creativity to light. That said, freedom of expression should not be equal to asinine innuendos and…
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Air Peace isn’t the only victim of the ripple effect of coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly had a negative effect on many businesses in Nigeria and across the world. From businesses shutting down to retrenchment of workers, salaries, and pay cuts,…
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With an apology, Simi finally sees the light on homophobia
In an unexpected turn of events, afro-soul singer Simi has apologised for her homophobic bigotry towards the LGBTQ community. Posted via her Twitter account and written on iPhone Notes, she…
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The fallout of ShopRite leaving Nigeria will worsen unemployment
Africa’s biggest grocery retailer, ShopRite, has hinted an exit in its operations in Nigeria. In 2005, the retail brand bought its way to many Nigerian homes with a promise of…
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The ‘Hushpuppi Effect’ and why Nigerians are tired of being labelled as cyber criminals
Suspected Nigerian internet fraudster, Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, alias Hushpuppi, has no doubt opened the channels up for discussion on cybercrime that thrives in Nigeria and perpetuated by Nigerians internationally. Hushpuppi…
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Pastor Chris Oyakhilome wants the government to stop interfering in religion
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Believers Love World Church became a global sensation following his many preachings on healing and prosperity across nations of the world. One thing that gave the…
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Beyonce set the world of Christian conspiracy theories ablaze with Black is King
Beyonce Knowles Carter understands the internet. She understands our obsession with being the first to engage creative bodies of work, with being the first to put out our opinions and…
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Thanks to the #LagosSMEbootCamp and Akin Alabi, NIPOST might not step on our heads
FIRS came, Lagos Bus Service jumped, and NIPOST thought it was the best time to fly over on our heads because more Nigerians want to play an active part in…
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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