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For SARS Awkuzu, it is an organised system of extra-judicial killings
When SARS appeared in China in 2002, it shook the world not just because it spread worldwide within months and became a pandemic, also because it was deadly. Severe acute…
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Naeto C vs MI: Whose music was more influential?
by Ogbeche Ohotuowo Those who love music have been blessed with music battles from their favourite and not-so-favorite musicians and music producers. We have had Teddy Riley vs Babyface; Ludacris vs…
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Dear Nigerian YouTuber, here’s how to navigate the minefield of music copyright
by Toluwanimi Onakoya The Nigerian YouTube community is increasingly gaining ground and waxing stronger. Members are constantly multiplying even more so in this current climate where people are actively exercising their…
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The Mbira Instrument: How Google Doodles are amplifying the African voice
by Toluwanimi Onakoya If you've ever googled anything, you are most likely aware of the infamous Google doodle. Google is known for its creative and educational doodles; an alteration put in…
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COVID-19: RED | For Africa announces company-wide shutdown to support team’s mental and emotional health
To support the mental and emotional health of its team across the continent, and cushion the likely effects of working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, RED | For Africa…
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Should ‘Abuja Pastors’ be allowed to break the law that grace may abound?
by Ogbeche Ohotuowo 22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your…
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Are we going to ignore reports of ‘Yobe mysterious deaths’ like we did with Kano?
Recorded cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have continued to increase and nearing 3,000 as of Wednesday, May 6. Amid this was a report of the death of over 500…
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#TestKitScam: What is the likelihood that a goat and pawpaw tested positive for COVID-19?
Perhaps the last headline you or anyone for that matter will want to read in these uncertain times is “CDC confirms COVID-19 testing kits are contaminated with COVID-19.” What could…
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Here’s why the trend on Enugu is most worrisome
We had problems pre-pandemic and it seemed like all our other problems disappeared immediately the pandemic became a more worrisome issue. In a discourse with Rubbin' Minds host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu,…
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This Sunday on Rubbin’ Minds; Analysts discuss Presidential directive on the Lockdown and its implications
It's another Sunday and your darling daytime talk show, Rubbin’ Minds returns to the screen with host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. As new developments emerge in the country following the increase in confirmed…
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YNaija Governors’ Ranking: Sanwo-Olu, El-Rufai, Ganduje, Umahi | Here are the best and worst performers for April
States across Nigeria continued for the second month running, intense battles against the coronavirus pandemic within their domain. We saw many of the governors introduce different measures to fight the…
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Nigerians pay respect as popular video vixen, Picture Kodak dies from electrocution
There is no doubt that this has been a trying year for Nigerians across several industries. To top this up, popular video vixen and energetic Nigerian choreographer, LD or Love-Divine,…
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Why are Nigerians protesting the NCDC bill? Take a look for yourself
If no-holds-barred criticism is what makes a great government, the Federal Republic of Nigeria may very well lead in global best leadership. Unfortunately it is not, and far from leading…
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Ahmad Lawan, Amosun, Omo-Agege top YNaija Legislators’ Ranking for April
There hasn't been much of legislative activities in the month under review, as federal lawmakers were on 24th March forced to suspend its plenary sessions, as part of measures to…
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#FreeMubarakBala: Archaic laws have no place in our books
Blasphemy laws, like many archaic laws in Nigeria’s spazzing justice system, is a relic of our colonial past. That this law, like its myriad useless cousins, no longer serves our…
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YNaija Ministers’ Effectiveness Ranking: Sunday Dare, Nwajiuba, Aregbesola occupy top spots for April
This month is unique in the life of the Muhammadu Buhari cabinet as it clocks six months since the Ministers were inaugurated and with a ravaging pandemic in our hands,…
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The recklessness that led to Plateau State’s index coronavirus case
Daily updates on newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the country have become as much a part of our lives as the certainty of day and night. The National Centre…
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$21,000 tuition is no substitute for hands-on parenting; a bitter lesson African parents must learn
Let's start with the video. A man is seen yelling at someone, his son, who is sitting, palpably contrite. At first, the man is simply yelling, demanding to…
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#JusticeForSeyiAkinade is a reminder that we are paying with our lives for a ‘corrupt police force’
#EndSARS has been a trend for close to a decade. Police brutality has been a 'normal' event in Nigeria but was brought to the fore with the advent of social…
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#OilPrice: Here’s how the crash concerns us unless we plan to drink our oil anytime soon
2020 is in a race with itself to shock us more and more each day, and it is winning. Shock after shock in rapid succession has become the norm rather…
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#BopDaddyChallenge: Did the Nigerian Immigration Service shoot itself on this one?
Religion. Yes, that's the word. The word that has led many in divisive ways. The word too many people misinterpret. The word that causes more people every other day to…
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Nasty Blaq will do well to remember that the internet never forgets
The chain of trends began hours ago when online comedian, Nasty Blaq posted a comedy skit titled “The lockdown has affected my eyes.” Analyzing the video, a Twitter user @Thevolqx…
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Conversations on ‘Yoruba Muslims’ is sign that ethnic bigotry is not something people can afford to forget
Social media has this way of starting and never finishing wars. The only thing that gets to the finish line is 'dragging' - they say like the small Tiger Generator.…
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M.I joking his way into public disrespect is why comedy is the domain of comedians
It is perfectly understandable if like many, your first reaction to the Twitter trend Sarz had been apprehension, at what the infamous Special Anti-Robbery Squad might have been up to…
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Not even Dugbe, Ibadan has been spared from market fires, we should all be worried
Fire outbreaks are becoming commonplace across Nigeria. We only just saw reports of a part of the Finance Ministry's building razing. It even raised eyebrows. However, the Ministry has since…
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#PayUsWithBVN is trending, will the FG listen or allow hoodlums consume us all?
Since the first major case of the novel coronavirus was confirmed in Lagos; critics, interest groups and Nigerians in general saw and predicted the slow as well as rash actions…
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What is all the fuss about Eko Atlantic?
What can you buy with 2 million, 400 thousand US dollars? A tonne of things are probably running a race through your mind right now, and that is understandable to…
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The Police is watching from afar but MC Oluomo is being invited to be a hero
The bomb we all had no idea will explode soon enough has timed out and raging through. You can say it was caused by those who threw logical reasoning out…
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Lagos and Ogun Unrest: Can we really fight COVID-19 and armed robbery at the same time?
For the past couple of days, armed hoodlums have taken the opportunity of the coronavirus compulsory lock-down to steal from residents of Lagos and Ogun state. It’s bad enough that…
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This is not a drill, we want Cynthia Morgan back
If you have been scouring first the #CynthiaMorgan Twitter trend and then the wider internet, in hopes that the reggae dancehall queen might have dropped a fire single, you are…
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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