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#IWD2021 Special: Dear Sista Ada, here’s our apology letter
By Tolu Akintara Dear Sista Ada,We are sorry. We know Sorry would not wipe your bloodshot eyes, we know it would not take away the stoicism your heart feels from…
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#IWD2021 Special: The time to end ‘acceptance and compromise’ is now
by Fatimah Adegbite When I was a little girl, as little girls were taught then, “you don’t play around boys, it is unheard of.” As I grew older, as teens…
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Exploring gender through the viewpoint of Igbo Spirituality
by Obinna Tony-Francis Ochem There is a story told of Area Scatter, a crossdresser who played an ornamental thumb piano as he sang in a rich melodious voice. When you…
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#IWD2021 Special: ‘I choose to challenge you’
by Tolu Akintaro The day is March 8th. Every major organisation rolled out their best graphics for Women's Day, others posted pictures of women raising a hand, Choosing to Challenge.…
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#IWD2021 Special: ‘Why we need to let boys out of the hall’
by Arekpitan Ikhenaode My first bra was pink. When my mom gave it to me, I immediately wore it on my shirt, wrapped a scarf around my chest and marched…
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1984 may not be the past yet and the Buhari administration reminds us
“Contrary to Buharists and the government itself, Nigeria has not experienced any significant changes in the national economy. Inflation rates have spiked, poverty is now the new normal, unemployment has…
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7 simple tips for Forex Trading beginners
2020 has proven to be the quintessential leap year. It’s been the year of monumental changes. However, it’s also been the year of avant-garde investment opportunities. For most young Nigerians,…
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Are Remote Workers More Productive Than Traditional Office Employees?
Are you looking for ways to maximize the productivity of your workforce? Do some of your employees want to become remote workers? Or, are some of them insisting on work-from-home…
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Period Pains: How monthly cycle keeps young girls out of school and kills their dreams
She couldn’t wrap her head around the question being asked of her. She couldn’t fathom the interest in her private business. Try as she may – even with constant nudging…
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Do you miss ”OGA! Pastor”? Here’s how we think NdaniTV can bring the show back
In June, NdaniTV premiered OGA! Pastor, a show that brought out my negative bias as another bourgeoisie, Nollywood-adjacent spectacle even without seeing the trailer. OGA! Pastor is NdaniTV's latest installment after…
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Buhari, you may mean well, but time is running out
One flaw that detracts from President Buhari’s strengths is tardiness; especially, his dilatory response to matters of importance. This is where an appreciable weakness of the president lies. And most times,…
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Reuben Abati: Rape and the Senior Pastor of COZA
COZA is the acronym of a church in Abuja, Nigeria, known as the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly. It is one of those Pentecostal churches that dot every street of Nigeria…
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Celebrities are sharing their stories on #MeToo following the #BusolaDakolo revelation
The Y!TV interview with Busola Dakolo revealing heart-wrenching details of her rape, another allegation that the status of Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo isn't alien to, sent shockwaves throughout the nation and…
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Self-determination for southeast: Is Ohaneze youth now the rebranded IPOB?
Self-determination is a universal principle no doubt, but its application is defined within the context of the law, norms and precepts of the state. It has become orthodox to frame…
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With the rumour that men are also victims of sexual assault by Pastor Fatoyinbo, when will men in Nigerian churches have their #MeToo moment?
The YTV! exclusive interview with photographer Bukola Dakolo, wherein she revealed how she was raped as a teenager by the scandalously popular COZA pastor Rev. Biodun Fatoyinbo, is still rippling…
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Reuben Abati: INEC and Nigeria’s many political parties
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as part of its review of the 2019 General elections in the country is reportedly working on a proposal for the alteration of the…
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Buhari’s cabinet: To be or not to be?
“It will take the next two months before ministers can come on board. Bringing them in now may disrupt the clean-up going on. So, Nigerians just have to be patient.”…
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Opinion: Things to stay away from in the next level
With a sincere heart I would like to congratulate His Excellency President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo {SAN} on their inauguration and swearing in as the President and…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Amaka Anku, Tunde Omotoye, Akin Alabi, others
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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‘Nigeria keeps failing us’ | Here’s how citizens are reacting to Adewura Bello’s death
The Nigerian social media community is heartbroken by the news of Adewura Lateefat Bello's death. The 26-year-old Chartered Accountant and alumna of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) who went missing…
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Three things that gives us ‘Naija nightmares’
E no easy o! Some things are pure horror to Nigerians. In other words - na only we get dis trouble. Another person will not understand our pains and if…
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The police raid of Marie Stopes clinic in Lagos proves that women’s rights are under attack
We are currently witnessing a wave of attack on women's rights and bodily autonomy, instigated by the abortions bans that has been sweeping through America, and thus generating a conversation…
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Why men need to stop the trend of proposing to women on their birthdays or any special day
Men already have too much power and, in case you need to be reminded, we still live in a patriarchal society where the rights of women are continuously trampled on.…
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Akeredolu flew all the way to Thailand on taxpayers’ money just to learn how to grow cannabis?
If you are looking for yet another reason why Nigeria is a joke, look no further: via his Twitter account on Tuesday, the governor of Ondo Rotimi Akeredolu revealed that…
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Nse Ikpe-Etim has revealed she can’t have children and here’s why it’s empowering
Over the weekend at an event in Lagos tagged Conversations with Nse, actress Nse Ikpe-Etim revealed that she had to perform a hysterectomy (removal of the womb) to overcome her…
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TG Omori wants you to know why he shot Naira Marley’s ‘Yahoo Boy’ video
Thank God Omori Jesam, a 24-year-old videographer is behind the music video for the controversial 'Am I A Yahoo Boy' by street-hop star Naira Marley. The videographer better known as…
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Dear IGP Adamu, begging bandits is not a security strategy
Dear Police Inspector-General Mohammed Adamu, You cannot tackle the growing security threat assailing the country by pandering to the whims of the antagonists. Of course, being a sterling security professional,…
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Beyond Minimum Wage: The limits of Populism and the need for fundamental economic reforms
Yesterday, May 1, our country celebrated Workers Day. This occasion presents an opportunity to consider the situation of the common man or woman in our country, the role of the…
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Straight Nigerians are largely to blame for Nigeria’s population hitting 201m. It’s not rocket science
On Monday, the United Nation Population Fund (UNFPA) in its 2019 state of the world population report, said Nigeria’s population has hit a new high of 201 million. Quickly, the…
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Reuben Abati: What’s wrong with these end-time Governors?
I believe we all have that one family member who thinks that he or she has the right to intrude into your schedule and order you around. When they call…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy