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April 14, 2021

Exploring the best livestock markets in Kano

Kano is the second-largest city in Nigeria after Lagos, with a total population of 4 million as of 2021. Expectedly, there are several market places in the state.  Due to the increasing demands of consumers for meat, various livestock markets have, over time, been established across the state- attracting investors, buyers and marketers alike.  Here... Read More
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Chibok girls
April 14, 2021

7 years since the Chibok kidnap and government’s failure to protect schoolchildren

On April 14, 2014 in the remote town of Chibok, Borno, trucks belonging to the insurgent group Boko Haram invaded the Government Secondary School and abducted 276 schoolgirls from their dormitories and taken to the Sambisa Forest, the group’s infamous hideout. What soon followed was a spark of widespread condemnation and outrage, first in Nigeria... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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SARS
April 14, 2021

Ex-SARS operative denied asylum in Canada, Kano establishes 3 Almajiri Schools | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Ex-SARS operative denied asylum in Canada A federal court in Ottawa, Canada’s capital, has refused to grant asylum to Olushola Wazzi Popoola, a former operative of the now-defunct police unit, The Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS) – The Cable... Read More
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April 13, 2021

The Expendable: Why is the CCT Spokesman being axed in place of his street wrestler boss? | #YNaijaCover

Imagine passing through a street in your cousin’s neighbourhood and you find a Judge sitting over a running case you have in court fighting messily in public. What are the chances that you would hold firm to your hope about getting justice under the watch of such person? The above scenario is hardly any different... Read More
Cover Stories, Satire
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April 13, 2021

The online harassment of Ezra Olubi is confirmation that we are the monsters we complain about

When actor and fashion consultant Denola Grey tweeted about the recent controversial music video by American pop star, Lil Nas X, predicting that Nigerians will be outraged by it, the overall response was a dismissal of his concern. “Nobody cares,” people largely replied. We wrote about that here on 26 March. Two weeks down the... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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Bauchi sex workers
April 13, 2021

Here’s what’s wrong with Bauchi planning a census for sex workers

Sex work has globally been a contentious issue, arising from different views on morality to religious doctrines and cultural mores. In Nigeria, sex work is largely regarded with so much disdain. And when it involves women as sex workers, this disdain is spectacualarly informed by a paternalistic desire to control women’s actions or behaviours. This... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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April 13, 2021

The major go-to shopping malls in Abuja

Nigeria, known as the giant of Africa, boasts of a huge population and rapid-growing economy. The prospect of millions of customers has enticed investors, especially in the retail and wholesale sectors, and the country’s first mall opened in 2004. As time went by, more malls sprung up, each one larger and more opulent than the... Read More
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Equality
April 13, 2021

We need more men to drive the gender equality agenda | Jane Egerton-Idehen on women and equality

The clamour for increased representation of women in key roles in the public and private sector in Nigeria is as old as the troubled republic. It dates back to a time when the key positions women were vying for was on the voting queue. Sustained agitation by formidable political activists like Hajiya Gambo Sawaba will... Read More
Editor's Pick, Featured, Specials
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April 13, 2021

“We can’t afford not to use our platforms for change” | Youth Summit rallies young Nigerians for Good Governance

Nigerian creative industry and social media “influencers” have resolved to increase their engagement with governance, politics and public policy in order to create a better future for the country’s large youth population. At the first Elevating Youth Voices Virtual Summit held last weekend on April 10, and hosted by the Institute for Governance and Economic... Read More
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April 13, 2021

“Someone said I slept with the wife of the man who helped my career” – Perruzi shared #WithChude

On the latest episode of #WithChude, sensational Nigerian music artist, Tobechukwu Victor Okoh, popularly known as Perruzi, opened up to host Chude Jideonwo, about how he was able to give his new single the publicity it needed despite the shocking news of his mother’s death, his unexpected 2baba and Gaaga collaboration, and the unfounded social media speculation about his affair with Chioma. Amid mourning his beloved... Read More
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April 13, 2021

Ramadan: Sultan confirms sighting moon, El-Rufai to lay off public servants in Kaduna | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Ramadan: Sultan confirms sighting moon The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has confirmed the sighting of the moon signalling the start of Ramadan – The Cable reports The sultan, in a live broadcast on Monday, 12th April, announced... Read More
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April 12, 2021

Jack of all ‘shades:’ Is Ghana or Nigeria, the Giant of Africa? | The #YNaijaCover

It’s another sad day for patriots and citizens with firm belief and hope in Project Nigeria with the announcement of Twitter’s African Headquarters opened in Ghana. The announcement had provoked mixed reactions Monday, from Nigerians who consider the development an indictment on the leadership of the country; the federal government in particular, whose actions and... Read More
Cover Stories, Satire
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cyber harassment
April 12, 2021

The cyber harassment of women won’t stop because it’s rooted in patriarchy

While today’s world of social media has made communication easier, with a proliferation of platforms meeting different needs and purposes, it has always been blighted by a dark side: cyber bullying. This is nothing new. On Reddit, it’s of rabid proportions to the extent that an anti-harassment policy had to be set up to curb... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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April 12, 2021

The best farmers’ markets in Bauchi

Bauchi is a city in northeast Nigeria, the capital of Bauchi State, of the Bauchi Local Government Area within that State, and of the traditional Bauchi Emirate. The state was formed in 1976 when the former North-Eastern State was broken up. It originally included the area now in Gombe State, which became a distinct state... Read More
CifromRED
April 12, 2021

South-east governors establish joint security outfit, Hijab: Kwara directs 10 closed mission schools to resume today | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: South-east governors establish joint security outfit Governors in Southeast Nigeria have announced the establishment of a joint security outfit, codenamed ‘Ebube Agu’ – The Cable reports The announcement was made in a communique issued after a meeting held... Read More
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April 11, 2021

#TheVoiceNigeria: Meet Esther, the contestant who brought Waje to tears

The reality TV singing show; The Voice Nigeria, three weeks ago returned for its third season, making Saturday evening’s a time to kick back and enjoy some of Nigeria’s most talented hidden gems. Music powerhouses, Darey, Falz, Waje and Yemi Alade, as scheduled, resided as judges, holding in their hands on those chairs the power... Read More
Reality TV
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Dara Blaxx
April 10, 2021

Dara Blaxx on her debut EP ‘Arrhythmia’ and making music at her own pace

Last month saw emerging RnB and soul singer, Dara Blaxx, release her debut EP Arrhythmia, which spins tales of vulnerability, heartbreak and intimacy. She takes the title directly from the medical term that defines irregular heartbeat, placing it as a parallel for the relatable themes she embraces in the project. The result is confident, enchanting... Read More
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April 9, 2021

#Edo2020: Meet ‘Gagbe Water,’ Nigeria’s Swimming Queen | The #YNaijaCover

Swimming queen, Ifiezegbe Gagbe was the star performer on Day 8 of the ongoing National Sports Festival, as she clinched her sixth gold medal at the fiesta with a convincing performance in the 800m Freestyle final on Friday. Ifiezegbe, a native of Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa, had on Wednesday 7th, broken the Festival record... Read More
Cover Stories, Satire
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Nollywood
April 9, 2021

Is Nollywood getting better or worse? These unpopular opinions on Twitter have the answers

Is Nollywood getting better or worse? The answer could lie in the Nollywood era one grew up in. While 90’s Nollywood movies hold a certain lo-fi charm, including the ones leading into the early and mid-aughts, they were driven by ambitious filmmakers who worked within industry limitations. Lack of funding, technical infrastructure and an upscale... Read More
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