In Nigeria, the topic of sexuality is usually met with deafening silence. Rarely does it enter into the realm of public discussion. However, on September 7, Nigerians not only considered the topic of sexuality but also delved into the sensitive issue of mixed-orientation marriages. In other words, marriages in which the sexual orientation of the...
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While the debate on what is considered normal and appropriate as it concerns gender roles in life and in marriage continues, you would agree that changes have taken place, and the debate more informed. But, during such debates, we should never let age be a measure to let derogatory comments pass off as normal. On...
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Controversy instantly trailed the announcement of the killing of dreaded Benue Militia Leader, Terwase Akwaza better known as Gana, by the Nigerian Army. Commander of the Four Special Forces Command, Doma local government area of Nasarawa State, Brigadier General Maude Ali Gadzama, declared in a statement on Tuesday, that Gana was killed at a roadblock...
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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: 1. https://twitter.com/davayking/status/1303614056507506693?s=21 Yes it’s a survival of the fittest but...
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News making the rounds has it that the Nigerian soldiers have killed Benue’s most wanted criminal, Terwase Akwaza also known as Gana. He was reportedly killed by military operatives Tuesday, following a shootout between him and soldiers in the Gboko LGA in Makurdi. According to Punch, the “Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom, disclosed this on Tuesday...
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Homophobia has been passed down from generation to generation using unfounded claims and myths. Last week, we covered 5 myths that stand in the way of queer liberation ranging from the doubtful claim that sexual orientation is a choice to the unfounded lie that paedophiles are part of the queer community. Here are a few...
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Global leveller – COVID-19 – has done more in 2020 than any other killer in the world. If we started a debate on how economies have been affected this year alone, we might fill more pages than an encyclopaedia. For a country like Nigeria, the effects are even more devastating; remembering how many feed from...
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“They say I use pampers because I’m gay,” a gay man recounts to the Bisi Alimi Foundation in 2017. “They call me possessed,” a lesbian reveals in the same report. “I feel like a prisoner,” Another lesbian reveals to human Rights watch in 2015. “There is nowhere to run to.” Sexual orientation continues to be...
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by Chude Jideonwo When I tell people that sadness is good, they look at me as if I’m mad. I think the Christian Bible says there is a time to be sad. To live a joyful life does not mean you will be happy every day; to live a joyful life means you are...
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday revealed that the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, had accused him of killing Christians. Speaking at the First Ministerial Performance Review Retreat of his second term in Abuja, he was pained by the accusation but explained that he took his time to explain that the killings...
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Former Big Brother housemate, Ngozi ‘Erica’ Nlewedim, made her first camera appearance on Monday following her disqualification from the reality show, in which she apologised to her friends, family and fans for her inappropriate actions whilst in the house. In an exclusive interview with the show’s organisers, the 26-year-old actress spoke about her relationship with...
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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: https://twitter.com/TheHeadking__/status/1303379579386691584?s=20 Do we need to teach some people about what...
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If the last you heard of him was when he slapped a popular influencer for ‘disrespecting’ him online, perhaps this news might just give you something else to associate with the controversial singer. Tobechukwu Victor Okoh, popularly known as Peruzzi, took to Twitter to announce the release of his new album titled GAZA.The release will...
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Ethno-religious conflict is known to be one of the biggest threats to sustainable peace and development in Nigeria. Just recently, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were reported to have unleashed mayhem on Northerners in Rivers, leaving two dead and two injured. 2 Feared Dead As IPOB Attack Hausa Residents In Rivershttps://t.co/OJuqroVqII pic.twitter.com/R2VnavGUmw — Daily...
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Media personality and religious critic, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, is at the centre of social media trends this Tuesday. Freeze had questioned Bishop David Oyedepo‘s teaching on submission, where he admonished women to forever submit themselves to their husbands in marriage and Ibiyeomie had replied in an interesting manner. His response to the...
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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, and put up on media trial by the Nigerian Police two years ago. Despite the lack of evidence by the Nigerian Police who accused these...
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“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 September is the National Suicide Prevention Month in the USA. The suicide prevention month is an annual month-long campaign with an aim to inform...
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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 outraged. First at the framing of the piece: “Coronavirus in Africa: Could Poverty Explain Mystery Of Low Death Rate” then at the racist undertones that...
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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 – what is morally, spiritually, culturally correct and what is not. But there’s something we are all missing. We would want to recall how ‘saying...
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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 exercising? Are you maintaining a budget? Are you continuously educating yourself? Do you say or do things that cause others to be envious of you...
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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 drama they bring has had the country even more hooked on a show that atypically blows its ratings off the roof. Asides the dynamics of...
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big brother,
Biggie,
Dorothy,
Erica,
Kiddwaya,
Laycon,
Lucy,
Prince,
TrickyTee,
Vee
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 Yemi Osinbajo who made the assertion on Monday, during the opening of the first-year ministerial performance assessment retreat in Abuja, noted that “because of the...
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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 of Living Faith Church, David Oyedepo, (who he described as his father) again. Daddy Freeze had, in a recent post on Instagram, criticised Bishop Oyedepo...
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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: 1. Plenty girls want to break up but they're afraid...
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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 follows the woman, criticising her, threatening to release the video to social media, even going as far as threatening to beat her in an attempt...
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Enthralling cinematography. Immersive dialogue. Tightly woven plots. Carefully considered storytelling. Cultural relevance. That sounds like one – and more – masterpiece from Kunle Afolayan and we absolutely love to see it. The award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, known for writing, directing, producing, and sometimes acting in some of Nigeria’s most impressive works of visual art has released...
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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 stardom on this week’s episode of #WithChude. Speaking about what kept him going during the difficult years, Ifan said, “I knew I was a star;...
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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 events. From the idea of opening a go-fund-me account by her ostentatious fan base, which by the way amassed much over 3 million Naira in...
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Big Brother Naija,
Dorothy,
Erica,
Kiddwaya,
Laycon,
Lucy,
Nengi,
Neo,
Prince,
Vee
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 would do almost anything to validate their faith, your confusion takes a new turn. For the most part, Nigerian Christian faithful grow up to be...
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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 fave in her endeavours post-Big Brother. A go-fund-me account was created on behalf of Erica, with a set goal of a $100,000 to help the...
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