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September 25, 2020

Gender-based violence ends with you: An interview with Anita Kemi DaSilva-Ibru | The YNaija Special Series on #RapeCulture

“We live in a patriarchal society where women are subjugated, and men are seen and treated as the more dominant gender. Boys are raised to feel entitled whilst girls are encouraged not to speak out against any form of violence perpetrated against her.” What is it like to administer care to a 2-year-old child who... Read More
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September 25, 2020

New US guidelines could restrict Nigerian students to 2-year courses, Lagos calls for monthly payment of house rent | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The United States is seeking new guidelines that could restrict some international students, including Nigerians, from admission of more than a two-year period. However, it is unclear when the policy will take effect and if it will affect students currently in the US, in spite of their status document. Among the countries targeted in the... Read More
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The Daily Vulnerable
September 25, 2020

Feedback Friday: Taking things one step at a time has helped | The Daily Vulnerable

We thought of sharing these two feedback from one of the posts we shared some days ago. Keep sending us how relatable (or not) the experiences of others are, what you are rumbling with and how it all can be better. We read every email. … I have had the feeling of being behind my schedules too... Read More
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September 24, 2020

Period Stigma is Rape Culture: An interview with Karo Omu of Sanitary Aid for Nigerian Girls | The YNaija Special Series on #RapeCulture

“Your whole life is a whole joke. There are jokes about girls getting stained, jokes about how girls behave and if you are always the brunt of the joke, you don’t feel you have a say in anything that concerns you.” Karo Omu doesn’t want to preach the ‘women can do anything’ narrative, she just... Read More
Counter Culture Blog, Specials
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September 24, 2020

FG approves $1.959bn for rail construction to Niger Republic, Fuel tanker crash kills 23 people in Kogi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved close to $2 billion for the construction of a rail line from Kano to Maradi in Niger Republic. Following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, that held on Wednesday, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, announced the contract sum which he said included 7.5 per cent value added... Read More
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September 23, 2020

Nigeria records 0 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours; first since start of September | #TheYNaijaCover

Slowly but surely the reported COVID-19 cases in Nigeria has been on a steady decline, with fewer and fewer cases being reported. From the daily statistics of 300+ new cases, Nigeria has now levelled to a 100-or-less amount of new cases per day. The nation did not particularly experience a peak during this pandemic, and... Read More
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September 23, 2020

Silence! Davido’s FEM tops songs and charts for the week

By Kola Muhammed When Davido’s latest single, FEM, was released onto music airwaves weeks back following the singer’s social media hiatus, general reactions to the song suggested that it was to settle a score with a colleague in the industry (you know who), with this particular line – “Tell Odogwu say we like to party”... Read More
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September 23, 2020

Teni the Entertainer is latest celeb to catch the iCon fever

By Kola Muhammed With rave reality show, Big Brother Naija approaching its final days, the current head of house (HoH) and perhaps the overwhelming favourite to walk away with the crown, Laycon, has just received significant boost to his chances of walking home with the coveted prize gift of ₦85 million. https://nextrated.ynaija.com/teni-the-entertainer-is-latest-celeb-to-catch-the-icon-fever/
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September 23, 2020

#YNaijaBBNGist: Erica is painted as insensitive over the revelation of Laycon’s genotype

One of the most intense and heavily debated confrontations that occurred in this season’s Big Brother Naija show was the Erica and Laycon episode. The incident in question left many stunned as it had an immediate and upsetting consequence. For icons, which is the term coined for the fan base of Laycon, it was upsetting... Read More
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September 23, 2020

Tony Elumelu named in “TIME 100;” List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World 2020

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Transcorp Plc Chair is one of three Nigerians on the list, alongside Tomi Adeyemi and Tunji Funsho   TIME has named Tony O. Elumelu, one of Africa’s leading investors and philanthropists, in the 2020 TIME100, the annual list of the 100 Most Influential People in the world. The... Read More
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September 23, 2020

FG orders reduction in price of fertilizer but there’s still much to be desired

President Buhari Tuesday, through the Vice Chairman of the National Food Security Council and the Governor of Kebbi, Atiku Bagudu, ordered the reduction of the cost of fertilizer from ₦5,500 to ₦5,000 per bag. The initiative which was originally launched in Abuja in April is part of the Federal Government’s effort to cushion the effect... Read More
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September 23, 2020

How to become a Landlord with 25k

Have you been looking for the opportunity to start and grow your business whilst owning real estate at your own pace? Look no more! Celebrating sixty years of independence really calls for pomp and pageantry, it is in this spirit that Adron Homes is introducing “60-60 Empowering Everyone Promo” aimed at offering mouthwatering major discounts... Read More
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September 23, 2020

#YNaijaSportsExtra: Irony as presumably racist sports brand; NASCAR gets a black owner

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing; Nascar, an American auto racing company, gets a new outlook as it welcomes its second black owner. Basketball legend and native of South Carolina, Michael Jordan, decided to pay homage to his country boy heritage by investing in a league that is a huge part of his... Read More
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September 23, 2020

Damilola Odufuwa: ‘Women-only spaces are vital to surviving a patriarchal world’ | YNaija Special Series on #RapeCulture

“It is very lonely being a feminist. It is very lonely being the odd one that thinks differently about the role of women in society. Knowing that there are other people like you, that think like you and will support you is very healing for whatever emotional, mental trauma that you might have…”   Damilola... Read More
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September 23, 2020

Meet the finalists; Vee the catalyst | #YNaijaBBNFinale Special

Victoria Adeleye, popularly known as Vee, is a 23-year-old Brit with a large of chunk of Nigerianness in her. She got into the house on launch night promising to bring the heat, and has done that in her unique way. Vee highlighted her British background from day one, but reassured the audience that deep down... Read More
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Xenophobia
September 23, 2020

South Africans are planning a nationwide ‘clean up’ and the dirt is Nigeria | #23SeptemberCleanSA

If you walked into South African Twitter, what you will see is #PutSouthAfricansFirst, #NigeriansMustGo, #ForeignersVacateOurJobs – an understanding that South Africans are complaining about the state of their economy, losing job opportunities to foreigners, and blaming certain social vices like drug trafficking on foreigners. For South Africans, it has reached a tipping point and the almost... Read More
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September 23, 2020

Inherited grudge, selfish nature | What’s the reason people do not spend quality time with their relatives?

It is a natural human instinct to socialise with others – to share thoughts, ideas, feelings, joyous moments, successes, failures, disappointments, etc, and with family and friends around, social activities are usually fun. Often times, a visit to extended family members helps in bonding the family. But have you ever wondered why some people rarely... Read More
Deep Dive, Thinking Through
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September 23, 2020

Profile: How Erica Nlewedim lost and won Big Brother Naija at the same time

“I’m the star of the show, with a few supporting characters of course.” On any other person not named Genevieve Nnaji or Rita Dominic, mouthing these words would seem like a tacky descent into the bowels of self-delusion. But for Ngozi ‘Erica’ Nlewedim, actress and reality television star, the words only felt oddly prescient. And... Read More
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September 23, 2020

NLC declares nationwide protest over fuel price hike; Despite protests, FG forges ahead with Water Resources Bill | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has said that protests and strike action will commence, on Monday, across the country over the refusal of the federal government to reverse petrol prices and electricity tariff. NLC president, Ayuba Wabba, made the announcement after the National Executive Council of the congress, comprising the chairmen of the NLC in... Read More
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September 22, 2020

RED | For Africa CEO, Adebola Williams to lead conversation on digital safety at UNGA 75 with Swiss President, Vodafone CEO, amongst others

CEO and co-founder of RED | For Africa  Adebola Williams is set to moderate The United Nations’ Digital Cooperation Summit on Wednesday, 23 September 2020, at 4:30pm WAT. The event, themed ‘Action For Future Generations,’ will be a series of dynamic conversations between high-level speakers that will focus on finding concrete actions to ensure digital safety... Read More
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September 22, 2020

#YNaijaBBNGist: Ozo is on an even more impressive winning streak since his eviction

Last week, we were treated to one of the most entertaining media tours put together since evictions on the Big Brother Naija reality show commenced during the third week, courtesy of Kiddwaya.  This week, however, without even saying much, Ozo has already stolen that spotlight as a couple of media networks have landed an interview... Read More
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September 22, 2020

Peter Obi, Okorocha, Kalu | Who stands a better chance for Nigeria’s 2023 Presidency?

The outcome of every election determines the fate of the nation or state it directly affects, that is why people weigh their options before choosing their political representatives. After the just-concluded Edo governorship election that was a subject of national debate, the focus might have shifted to Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election – even though the... Read More
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September 22, 2020

As insecurity worsens on Nigerian roads, our leaders would rather fly over our heads

“Strong accountability matters – and when it works, it benefits everyone. It enables people to know how the Government is doing, and how to gain redress when things go wrong. It ensures that ministers and civil servants are acting in the interests of the people that they serve.” – Institute for Government. Every government has... Read More
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September 22, 2020

‘Why we must document and legitimise female desires’ – Interview with Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah | The YNaija Special Series on #RapeCulture

“I’m one of those people who believes that pre-colonial Africa was way more accepting of women’s sexuality and desire. We can see this in some of our traditional beliefs and practices.” – Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah   As part of the YNaija Special Series on Rape culture, our guest editor, Angel Nduka-Nwosu was in conversation with... Read More
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