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On #AcquitThe57 and why social media is still the strongest ally for queer Nigerians
About two weeks ago, The Initiative For Equal Rights kick-started a campaign geared at raising awareness around the 57 young men who were arrested at a party in Egbeda, Lagos,…
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#YNaijaNonBinary: Here’s how we can curb the epidemic of suicide
“Did you really want to die?" "No one commits suicide because they want to die." "Then why do they do it?" "Because they want to stop the pain.” ― Tiffanie DeBartolo…
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Low cases of coronavirus in Africa is an important question, being asked by the wrong people
When the BBC published an 'analysis' linking the low death rate of Africans from the novel coronavirus to the soaring levels of poverty in the continent, many of us were…
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For Erica’s GoFundMe, there are lessons but you can’t tell people how to spend their money
On the face of it, we all think we can determine how people spend their money. That's understandable, given that we think we know the difference between good and bad…
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Avoid self-sabotage | The Daily Vulnerable
by Dan P We have ourselves to fear more than anyone else. And we have ourselves to blame more than anyone else. Are you eating the right things? Are you…
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#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Week 8 produces the toughest nominations so far | Trickytee wins HOH
An unexpected line up of nominated housemates Since the start of the Big Brother Naija lockdown season, there has been absolutely no shortage of excitement. This season's housemates and the…
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Borrowing to subsidise electricity is grossly irresponsible – Osinbajo, Ogun announces automatic promotion for students | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The Federal Government says it is grossly irresponsible to continue borrowing in order to subsidise generation and distribution of electricity in the country; both of which are privately-run. Vice President…
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Point and Kill: Pastor Ibiyeomie threatens ‘bastard broadcaster’ for criticising his ‘father’ | The #YNaijaCover
Nigerian televangelist and founder of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, has threatened to kill anyone, including popular broadcaster, Ifedayo Olarinde popularly known as Daddy Freeze, if he ever insults the founder…
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Glorified iPhone 11, Crackhead Extra | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today
Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…
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How slut-shaming, patriarchy and victim-blaming enables rape in Nigeria
Last week, a video of a man ‘correcting’ a woman’s attire circulated through twitter. In the video, we do not see the man’s face, however, we hear him as he…
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From getting raped at age 10 to becoming an award-winning filmmaker || Ifan Michael shares his powerful story on #WithChude
Abandoned by his parents. Growing up in a brothel and getting raped at the age of 10. Award-winning filmmaker, Ifan Ifeanyi Michael recounts his troubled childhood and his journey to…
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#YNaijaBBNCoverage: Kiddwaya seems worried that Erica may not be able to pay her rent now
The highlight of day 49 in the Big Brother Naija house is no doubt the disqualification of Erica. It was a domino effect, leading to a rather interesting chain of…
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The fallout between Daddy Freeze, Oyedepo, Ibiyeomie defines Nigerian pastors in more ways
Religion is either a bane in progressive development or the cause of it; however you want to look at it. And when you realise that Nigerians are highly religious and…
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Lagos reopens 2 recreational parks, Fans of BBN’s Erica raise N3m for housemate; 2 hours after disqualification | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Following the disqualification of housemate, Ngozi 'Erica' Nlewedim from the Big Brother Naija reality show on Sunday, her fanbase popularly called 'The Elites' have raised over N3million to support their…
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How we think about mental illness | The Daily Vulnerable
by Dami Odiachi Maybe it’s the same for depression. The other day I got an email from a reader. He said that his boss was a toxic individual and believed…
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#YNaijaBBNUpdate: “Abegi” Lucy exclaims after Ebuka announced her eviction, following Erica’s unceremonious exit
Yesterday, to say the least was really exhausting, so exhausting in fact that its implications managed to spill over to today. Most prevalent of these aftermaths is no doubt the…
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#YNaijaBBNGist: “I love you” Ozo finally professes to Nengi
What was in the alcohol last night, Am I right? From the couple dispute between Vee and Neo, to the heap of insults rained down on Laycon by Erica, last…
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There’s another pandemic killing Nigerian youth and we are not paying attention
“Suicidal thoughts are a symptom of an underlying problem. Treatment is effective in many cases, but the first step is to ask for help.” - Medical News Today. According to…
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The Nigerian women fighting for change, The women fostering sisterhood through podcasts: the best Nigerian articles of the week
Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are…
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#YNaijaBBNGist: ‘He is a stupid fool’ Erica refers to Laycon
Saturday nights in the Big Brother Naija house are for parties, and of course the drama that inevitably ensues. Yesterday was no exception as housemates bogeyed down to the stylings…
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All Nigerians will have to pay a price | See all we know about the alleged P&ID scam
Nigeria is reported to have secured a landmark victory against Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID) in its effort to reverse the $9.6 billion judgment awarded against the country. The judgment…
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#YNaijaNonBinary: 10 tweets we loved this week
Every week, we round up the best tweets revolving around the themes we explore on the blog. Here are the some of the tweets we loved from the past week…
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Dating apps are no longer safe spaces for Queer Nigerians
In March 2020, a story of how Utali Ekwensu, a queer man was brutally killed in Nanka, Anambra sent shock waves through the Nigerian queer community. According to the vanguard,…
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How to be a holy sinner, Herbalist Rema | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today
Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…
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Death is not the end | #YNaijaCover
It's nearly a week since Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman died of colon cancer and thrown the world into mourning. While the film community, comic book lovers, and everyone who…
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#YNaijaNonBinary: 10 tweets we loved this week
Every week, we round up the best tweets revolving around the themes we explore on the blog. Here are some of the tweets we loved from the past week that…
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JOMO | The Daily Vulnerable
by Kara C. Yesterday I came across a long, long, looooong list of opportunities. There were online masterclasses and lunch-and-learns, extensive interviews, and historical deep dives. There were accounts…
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All the songs on Tiwa Savage’s ‘Celia,’ ranked
It's a week since Tiwa Savage released her third studio album Celia, and the first project since her post-Marvin departure in 2019. Celia puts Tiwa in a new political world,…
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On #FreeSolomonAkuma when does a joke become too extreme against the government?
Social media, for what it's worth, has given its users a sense of freedom of expression. Social media is like a house with many rooms where people miss their way…
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