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Seyi AlbertJuly 31, 2015

I tried, but I STILL do not get feminism

I have to inform you ahead about two things, One:I have a ‘disjointed thought process’ (My test result is not ...

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Mallam YeroJuly 31, 2015

#YNaijaExplains: Why are some banks rejecting forex deposits?

One of the favourite past times of Nigerians over the last few months has been the daily check of exchange ...

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Mallam YeroJuly 30, 2015

Nigerians and their gay pride

 As President Muhammadu Buhari prepared ­for his just concluded official visit to­ the United States, many Nigerians feare­d for the ...

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Mallam YeroJuly 30, 2015

Sugabelly, feminism, and terrible rebuttals – a counterpoint to a counterpoint

The man who pays my salary, Chude Jideonwo, believes no voice should be silenced. It’s a very laudable position and ...

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Mallam YeroJuly 29, 2015

Sugabelly, inane feminism, and the question of violence – a counterpoint

Words by Akintoye Abdulraheem Yesterday, in an unprecedented display of animosity towards men, Sugabelly wrote an article in which she ...

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Mallam YeroJuly 29, 2015

Telecoms Sector Privatization: Lessons for the Nigerian power sector

Like a child looks up to his father and hopes to be one someday, several African nations remained the envy ...

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SugabellyJuly 28, 2015

Why aren’t Nigerian women bloodthirstier?

Last week, in an unprecedented display of ignorance, Cheta Nwanze posted a string of thoroughly disturbing tweets about feminism among ...

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Mallam YeroJuly 27, 2015

Cash-On-Delivery needs to die

Several articles have been written condemning the cash on delivery method in Nigeria but these voices have been very few and they ...

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Seyi AlbertJuly 27, 2015

Twitter Weekly Roundup: The Nigerian passport, #SomeoneTellCNN, inclusive government

*picks up megaphone* GOOD MORNING NIGERIA AND BEYOND! IT IS ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL MONDAY! *drops megaphone* How are you all doing ...

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Op-Ed EditorJuly 27, 2015

Edward Israel-Ayide: Putting it mildly, Buhari’s America trip was a waste

by Edward Israel-Ayide Summarily, nothing new is being brought to the table, the United States has gotten what it wanted; ...

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OluwapelumiJuly 27, 2015

Garba Shehu: Buhari, a product of God and the US

Shortly after the August 1983 military coup that brought a 40-year-old Muhammadu Buhari to power, he received a phone call ...

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Mallam YeroJuly 26, 2015

Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello: Thinking about John Mikel Obi

The question on everyones’ lips would be, why is she thinking about Mikel Obi. Surely, Mikel Obi’s girlfriend Olga’s eyes ...

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OluwapelumiJuly 25, 2015

Leading Ladies Africa Interview: Taffi Woolward Ayodele

“Entrepreneurship is a marathon and not a sprint.” says the hardworking and inspiring Taffi Woolward Ayodele, beautiful CEO and Co-Founder ...

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Mallam YeroJuly 24, 2015

The difference between stealing and corruption

Whenever and wherever ‘corruption’ is mentioned in Nigeria, what dominates and often overwhelms the thinking of many citizens is the ...

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Mallam YeroJuly 24, 2015

Business Connect: Eseoghene Odiete on creating an innovative brand in the Fashion Industry

Meet Eseoghene Odiete 25, named by YNaija as one of Africa’s 25 best entrepreneurs under 25 in 2015 and 40 ...

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Mallam YeroJuly 23, 2015

RE: Ogbeni Aregbesola and the 40 thieves

I love the internet. I can’t stress that enough. It gave me a job, puts food on my table and ...

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SugabellyJuly 23, 2015

No Cheta, the feminist movement has NOT gone off the rails

Funny how a man who will always be the beneficiary of patriarchy boldly declares feminism has lost the plot.   ...

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Faisal AdamuJuly 22, 2015

Safiya Salau’s Short Stories: The Llehhtneves

… written by Safiya Salau .   We heard the stories growing up. Chief Natas told us the stories with great ...

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Mallam YeroJuly 22, 2015

Godwin Okhawere: The power of breasts

“Your breasts are miraculous, Not for what they look like, But for what they are and do…”   Have you ...

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Mallam YeroJuly 22, 2015

Russian referee punishes player for being a victim of racial abuse

The really shameful part of all this is that Emmanuel Frimpong, the player in question, was criticised by his own ...

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Mallam YeroJuly 21, 2015

How an internal debate about shoes taught me about gender

  The other day I was having an argument… with myself… on which gender had uglier shoes, the men or ...

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Op-Ed EditorJuly 21, 2015

Muhammadu Buhari: #BokoHaram – Nigerians should be patient with me

by Muhammadu Buhari While we work to defeat the terrorists, I ask the people of Nigeria and the world for ...

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Mallam YeroJuly 20, 2015

The economics of an erection

Are there too many of us in Nigeria? YES Is our infrastructure in a horridly poor state? YES Is there ...

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Mallam YeroJuly 20, 2015

Oby Ezekwesili: The formulation of Human Rights Violation as an International Crime

The singular act of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights fifty years ago without a dissenting voice, ...

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Mallam YeroJuly 20, 2015

Sambo Dasuki vs The DSS: Everything you need to know

Governments come and governments go, politicians come and politicians go, but public institutions remain with us. It is the primary reason ...

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Mallam YeroJuly 19, 2015

The Nigerian Ebola Story: The victors, the villains and the victims

In the midst of this apprehension however, a woman displayed bravery. Dr Adedevoh discharged her duties without fear or favor. ...

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Mallam YeroJuly 19, 2015

Caleb Tochukwu Okereke: Black gods

  One of the vital lessons I’ve learnt in my few years on this planet is the uncommon aptitude to ...

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Mallam YeroJuly 18, 2015

#MTVMAMA2015: Full list of winners

Best Live Act Big Nuz (South Africa) Diamond (Tanzania) Flavour (Nigeria) Mi Casa (South Africa) Toofan (Togo)   Best Group ...

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SolaJuly 17, 2015

#MTVMAMA2015: Who deserves the ‘Song of the Year’ award?

  In the lead up to this year’s MAMAs, YNaija will be profiling the biggest categories in the event. Yesterday, ...

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SolaJuly 16, 2015

#MTVMAMA2015: Who deserves the ‘Video of The Year’ award ?

  In the lead up to this year’s MAMAs, YNaija will be profiling the two biggest categories in the event. Today, ...

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