Could all the world heavyweight boxing championship titles be held by a Nigerian? Possibly, following news of Tyson Fury’s potential contenders. Tyson Fury and former WBO champion Deontay Wilder were set to cap off their rivalry with a third match, giving it that trilogy finish. In their first match up, Deontay managed to win by...
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by Alabi Adewale Nigerian cultures often rely on oral traditions as sources of reference on their history. Oral forms of documentation, however, are subject to distortions which could be caused by various reasons. For example, there could be shame associated with an aspect of a people’s past, and this may lead to its custodians distorting...
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Nigerians have always created a distinct, humorous relationship with each passing president. Who can forget the subtle play on former president Olusegun Obasanjo‘s looks, or the critique of Goodluck Jonathan and his wife, Patience Jonathan‘s speech – and now, President Muhammadu Buhari, and the play on his almost absent-esque tactic in leading Nigerians. For many...
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At the height of the #EndSARS protests, a lot of people from the ruling class were silent as they knew that they were part of a system that stifled the growth of the nation. Several governors failed to engage with protesters and some even tried to stop the protests. And, now that looting of warehouses...
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Desmond Elliot is back in the headlines and this time, he is on about erosion of culture on the part of the younger generation in the wake of recent protests. The Lagos House of Assembly member opined that Nigeria would cease to exist in the next five years if youth were allowed to get away...
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President Buhari, Thursday, took to his Twitter handle to notify Nigerians of a looming lockdown over concerns of a possible second wave of Covid-19 in the country, stating how it would a negative impact on the nation’s economy. But could this be an attempt to stop matters related to the #EndSARS...
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To say that the demands from the #EndSARS protest hold no atom of truth is to say that Nigerians who have shared personal experiences before the protest and during the protest are all suffering from mass hysteria. While the protest started in two major cities in Nigeria and progressed to various parts of the country,...
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A Nigerian Twitter user has sued Adamu Garba, a former presidential aspirant who sued Jack Dorsey for supporting an end to police brutality and bad governance in Nigeria...
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What defines an athlete? Most sports analysts would say said athlete’s level of play. And, in the world of sports, you’re only as valid as your contribution to the sports, and Manchester United’s midfielder Marcus Rashford is making himself as valuable as can be. Yesterday, the English footballer was all over social media again and...
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In an alternate reality where there is no such thing as a coronavirus pandemic, #EndSARS protests, carnage, socio-political tension nor investigative judicial panel, artistes are already making plans and organising rehearsals towards their end of the year concerts and shows. This time last year, The Headies awards had already taken place, Starboy Fest filled the...
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by Alabi Adewale In Nigeria, presently, only two genders are recognized- male and female. Many are hell-bent on not recognising any other gender, even though aspects of our past speaks otherwise. This adamant stand is not unconnected to the Abrahamic religions, which are the most practised in Nigeria. A look into African history and culture...
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There have been several reports of security operatives cracking down on the activities of hoodlums since the #EndSARS protest got hijacked. The breakdown of law and order has led to the arrest of several people in connection with the looting and wanton destruction of public and private property which followed. While this is necessary to restore order in the society, it is also needful for security operatives to ensure that the innocent ones are not punished...
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In the aftermath of the #EndSARS protest, there has been a noticeable absence of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on the roads, according to reports. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the police were also reported to have deserted...
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by Guest Contributor We listen to people we want to be like, but we don’t always pick the right people. Choose your role models carefully. The people you admire might not be as good as you think they are. And when you identify the right role models, learn everything you can from them, but don’t...
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FEC approves N2.9bn for printing of question papers, others The Federal Executive Council, on Wednesday, approved N2.9 billion contracts for the printing of sensitive and non-sensitive examination materials and N1.6bn for the rehabilitation and upgrade of some roads within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The approval took place at the council’s meeting presided over by...
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in a CNN interview on Tuesday, admitted that the Nigerian Army ordered the shooting of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki tollgate area of the state on the 20th, October 2020. The governor, when asked if people would be held accountable, has repeatedly said that the army is not under his...
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What’s a good love story without some adversity along the way? Well, at least that’s what all the good romantic movies have – a good old conflict of interest between the love birds. The movies often go something like this, they fall in love, fight, makeup and live happily ever after. For the ultimate couple,...
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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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: George Floyd was just one man. What is your point?...
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One characteristic of successive Nigerian governments is supposed poverty alleviation schemes. Some examples are Maryam Babangida’s ‘Better Life for Rural Women,’ former president Olusegun Obasanjo Administration’s ‘National Poverty Eradication Program’ and now we have Tradermoni and the Artisan Support Scheme. The incumbent Nigerian Government is particularly good at many money sharing schemes designed to help...
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On the final episode of a weeklong special series of #WithChude, documenting the #EndSARS protests, YouTuber and outspoken queer activist, Amara the Lesbian, opened up to host and founder of Joy, Inc., Chude Jideonwo, about her motivation in shining light to the peculiar plight of gay people facing police brutality in Nigeria. “When I owned...
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On yet another episode in the special edition series of #WithChude, long-term activist, Maureen Kabrik, revealed the nature of the #EndSARS protests which held peacefully across many states until suspected state actors infiltrated them. “I was out on the street with young people three times in Abuja. Each of those three times, we were brutalised...
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One of the most recent popular statements made by Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed is that social media needs to be regulated or progressive development will stay in the shadows. He seems keen about this to the point that he mentions it at every opportunity and now, during his last appearance at...
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It’s been barely 48 hours since Big Brother Naija’s lockdown season contestant Erica Nlewedim announced the launch of her YouTube channel, and right off the box, we can confidently say that this is a huge win for the ex-reality TV star. You can now subscribe to my YouTube channel Erica Nlewedim https://t.co/791dxne8ZC via @YouTube —...
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Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has emerged the new Director-General of the World Trade Organisation after a victorious contest with South Korean rival Ms Yoo Myung-hee. Okonjo-Iweala’s victory is expected to be announced formally by the WTO later today. Dr Okonjo-Iweala’s win is coming after a number of a people endorsed her for the...
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Remember how excited the football world was to discover that both Lionel Messi’s team Barcelona, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s team, Juventus, were set to face off in the UEFA Champion’s league, having found themselves on the same table during the UCL draws? Well, that excitement would have to be put on hold, as Ronaldo squaring off...
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In the aftermath of the #LekkiMassacre on the heels of the #EndSARS protest, no one has stepped forward to take responsibility for the murder of peaceful protesters. What we see today is a blame-game gradually playing out between the Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Nigerian Army (NA) who allegedly carried out the shootings as...
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Free speech, like many other fundamental human rights, has become a recurring debate in Nigeria and of course, this doesn’t go without questioning. Why? Why are there people in power determined to restrict what Nigerians say, how they say it and where they are saying it? While there are several stakeholders on this mission, Minister...
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Minister of information, Lai Mohammed, has described the #EndSARS protest as a “war” fought with the aid of social media. On Tuesday, before the house committee on information, national orientation, ethics and values to defend the 2021 budget proposed by the ministry, Mohammed said it is highly important to regulate social media. “The biggest challenge...
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The newly constituted judicial panel investigating atrocities committed by members of the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is one of the victories we can count from the #EndSARS movement. The panel, regarded as the first step in progress, is supposed to be a national activity and is supposed to investigate the atrocities of SARS and...
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Nigerians have always been divided along ethnic lines as well as political affiliations and a host of other things best known to them. But the #EndSARS protest came along with youths of different tribes, and ethnicities bonding; proving that Nigerians can unite in more ways than one, particularly over an issue that directly affects them...
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