For the umpteenth time; Nigerian Authorities need to redefine our approach to Counter Terrorism

Across the world, terrorism is a global threat and there have been instances where terrorists have held world powers hostage. One notable but unfortunate terrorism incident that has remained etched in the collective memory of the world is the September 11 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in the United States of America. That... Read More

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#EndSARS, boko haram, CBN

November 13, 2020

Yela’s ‘Wonder Woman’ is a self-belief anthem for women

RnB fusion artiste Yela (born Afolabi Aiyela) has just released the single Wonder Woman, a glittery, disco-pop song ahead of his upcoming album Existence Resistance slated for a November 20 release. Yela has maintained a counter-aesthetic that experimentally splices sounds and themes, from his first project the Gidi and the Undertow EP in 2016, to... Read More

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Wonder Woman Yela, Yela

November 13, 2020

Davido’s ‘A Better Time’ album is here, featuring Nas, Nicki Minaj and more

Davido had this year assured fans of a third project, A Better Time, and while there were pockets of doubts, a released tracklist confirmed its existence and handsomely featuring a mix of international artists (Nicki Minaj, Nas, Chris Brown and more) and also local stars like Tiwa Savage and Mayorkun. The album was recorded entirely... Read More

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A Better Time, Davido, Nas, Nicki Minaj, tiwa savage

November 13, 2020

NNPC raises petrol depot price, marketers to sell at N168-N170/litre; Kogi introduces levy on every loaf of bread | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

NNPC raises petrol depot price, marketers to sell at N168-N170/litre The Petroleum Products Marketing Company, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, has increased the ex-depot price of Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, to N155.17 per litre from N147.67 per litre. The PPMC, in an internal memo with reference number PPMC/C/MK/003, dated... Read More

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Tijjani Ali

November 12, 2020

The ‘Lazarus’ of Insurgency: Nigerian Army begins manhunt for Shekau…again | #TheYNaijaCover

With a series of spectacular resurrections that can put raised-from-the-dead-Lazarus to shame, leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has proved to be a persistent man of many lives. It was in 2009 that he was first declared dead; killed during clashes between Nigeria’s army and Boko Haram. He showed up in 2010, in an interview,... Read More

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Abubakar Shekau

November 12, 2020

What is the hope of Nigerian students as ASUU advises members on alternative income?

Students in Nigerian tertiary institutions are getting wearier by the day of the eight-month-long strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Not once, not twice have their hopes been dashed by the outcome of the series of meetings ASUU has held with the Federal Government since the strike began in March 2020. To... Read More

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ASUU, asuu strike, Nigerian students

November 12, 2020

Greek-Nigerians, ‘Sachet’ Tin-tomatoes, Red Sea parts again | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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. Can we get him a ticket? 2. It’s the... Read More

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funny tweets

November 12, 2020

Boko Haram: Ndume’s revelation is what government really needs, to move beyond ‘technical defeat’

It’s been well over 11 years since the Nigerian government through its military has been battling the Boko Haram terrorist group. During the course of the fight, we have seen a number of things that raises questions on just how much effort the government is putting out. Speaking shortly after the budget defence by the... Read More

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Ali Ndume, boko haram

November 12, 2020

The visuals of Rema’s ‘Woman’ is a love letter to all women

The just-released visuals for Rema’s Woman, out as a single back in July, feels like a rite of passage for the young star into the cult of pop masculinity. Male Nigerian artistes have made songs about longing for women, idolising women, and declaring they love only women. Rema, whose 2019 single Lady first flirted with... Read More

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Rema, Rema Woman

November 12, 2020

Chimamanda awarded Women’s Prize for Fiction ‘Winner of Winners,’ in last 25 years

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has been awarded the Women’s Prize for Fiction ‘Winner of Winners’ for her novel Half of a Yellow Sun. The public chose Chimamanda’s novel over a stellar-line up including Zadie Smith, the late Andrea Levy, Lionel Shriver, Rose Tremain and Maggie O’Farrell, amongst others (a full list is available here). This one-off award... Read More

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Andrea Levy, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Half Of A Yellow Sun‎, Kate Mosse, Lionel Shriver, Maggie O’Farrell, Rose Tremain, Women’s Prize for Fiction, Zadie Smith

November 12, 2020

Here’s a call on Africa’s Amazing Voices to win US$100 000

The Time is Now to find the best voices in Africa. Online entries to Old Mutual Amazing Voices Season 2 opened on 28 October 2020 with a grand prize of US$100 000 up for grabs. This Pan-African acapella singing competition is searching for talented unsigned singing groups from Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Zimbabwe and South Africa.... Read More

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Alero Ladipo, DSTV, Old Mutual Amazing Voices Season 2, Old Mutual Nigeria, Wanavokali, Wangi Mba-Uzoukwu, Ythera Chege

November 12, 2020

That ‘bandits reportedly collect taxes from Zamfara peasants’ is enough signal to move above rhetorics

Nigeria as a country remains plagued with diverse challenges that seem to be growing everyday as a result of negligence on the part of the authorities. This leaves one wondering what becomes of Nigeria in the near future. Insecurity is one of such big problems today. The activities of Boko Haram in the Northeast and... Read More

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Banditry in Zamfara, nigeria

November 12, 2020

Okowa: ‘It’s unlawful for Zamfara to control gold’ | Any more argument against restructuring Nigeria?

Nigeria remains a country blessed with mineral resources including gold, iron, lead, zinc, barites, gypsum, kaolin, marble, coal, titanium, tungsten, lithium, cobalt, natural gas, petroleum resources etc. According to research, “Nigeria is endowed with more than 44 mineral resources deposited in over 500 locations across the 36 states of the federation as well as the Federal... Read More

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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, resource control, Restructuring Nigeria, Zamfara

November 12, 2020

BREAKING: Godwin Obaseki, Phillip Shaibu inaugurated for second term in Edo

Governor Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki and his deputy, Phillip Shaibu have been inaugurated for a second and final term in office. The ceremony which differed largely from the usual, because of the COVID-19 pandemic was conducted by the State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Esther Edigin, at the Hard Court of the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City.... Read More

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Godwin Obaseki, Hon. Justice Esther Edigin, Phillip Shaibu

November 12, 2020

‘I’ll kill you and nothing will happen’ | Another reason to urgently extend reforms beyond the Police

A viral video that made rounds on Twitter, Thursday, 12 November 2020, showed the altercation between a civilian and another man in military cameo, believed to be an Army officer. In the video, the man in army uniform was seen assaulting the civilian who dared questioned him for stopping his vehicle that contained other passengers.... Read More

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#EndSARS protest

November 12, 2020

More lawyers target #EndSARS protesters but what is the intent?

Following a halt on the #EndSARS protests, we have seen attempts by the government to target and harass key persons from the protest. While this is not uncommon and very much expected, what is quite surprising is having private individuals and organisations target key individuals who gave their platform during the protest. In a report... Read More

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#EndSARS, femi falana, Make Nigeria Better Initiative (MNBI)

November 12, 2020

Army releases list of 86 ‘most wanted terrorists’, Buhari reinstates UNILAG VC Ogundipe | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Army releases list of 86 ‘most wanted terrorists’ The Nigerian Army has released a list of 86 persons wanted “in connection with the act of terrorism”. Those on the list include Abubakar Shekau, leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abu Musa Al Barnawi, Modu Sulum, Malkam Umar, Bello Husba, Yan Kolo, Ibrahim Abu Maryam, Baka... Read More

November 11, 2020

On the street of heartbreak | #TheYNaijaCover

As with all trends on social media, young Nigerians always have things to say. Experiences on heartbreaks and relationships fallouts dominated internet conversations, ranging from the mild to the deranged.

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heartbreak stories, Love

November 11, 2020

Should we still care about collaborations with foreign music artists?

Ahead of his third studio album A Better Time due Friday, Davido released new single So Crazy along with a video shot in Los Angeles: a crowded swimming pool party scene because coronavirus is over. The Afrobeats-laden track features American rapper Lil Baby, whose presence doesn’t do much to lift it from its lethargy and... Read More

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A Better Time, Davido, Lil Baby, Music collborations, So Crazy

November 11, 2020

Heartbreak queens, 2020 Shakespeare, Finding your ‘specmate’ | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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. Something must kill a man… 2. I speak to... Read More

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funny tweets

November 11, 2020

Balarabe Musa: 10 lessons Nigerian politicians can learn from the life and times of late statesman

On Wednesday, 11 November 2020, Nigerians woke up to the news of the demise of elder statesman and former governor of Kaduna, Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa. Balarabe was among the few principled nationalists who contributed to the success of Nigeria’s democracy. Here are ten things we learnt from the life and times of Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa: 1.... Read More

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Balarabe Musa, Former Governor of Kaduna

November 11, 2020

DStv Premium Golf Day debuts this weekend and it’s worth anticipating

With over 200,000 golfers, golf is slowly becoming a sport, not only for the elite but also, interested persons who enjoy a sport that takes a whole lot of coordination, precision, and athletic ability. For a stroke play format which is one of the most common form of golf played, the golfer with the best... Read More

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DSTV, DStv Premium Golf Day, Georgia Oboh, GOtv Boxing Night, Martin Mabutho, MultiChoice Nigeria

November 11, 2020

What to expect from 14th edition of The Headies Awards

It is that season of the year for pomp and circumstance of the music industry, and popular awards platform often dubbed ‘Nigerian Grammy,’ The Headies, is returning for its 14th edition. The longevity of The Headies as well as relative acceptability has made many critics and analysts alike rank it the most reputable in the... Read More

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Burna boy, Grammies, Grammy Awards, nigerian music industry, Starboy Fest, The Headies awards, wizkid

November 11, 2020

How sustainable is the current unofficial ‘Police strike?’

Since the violence, arson and looting that followed the curfew in Lagos; officers of the Nigerian Police Force have deserted their duties. They have left the roads and their local policing duties. Their justification for this is the widespread violence that was meted on police officers during the lawlessness. The sight of police officers being... Read More

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#EndSARS, curfew, Nigerian Police Force, police brutality

November 11, 2020

FG, CBN disregard the law in attempt to stifle the #EndSARS influence because why not?

Every time you think there is a ray of hope for a truly democratic Nigeria, the government pulls a trick off its sleeves and reminds Nigerians how misplaced such thoughts of freedom in Nigeria may be. The frozen accounts of 20 #EndSARS protesters including Bolatito Olorunrinu Oduala, the #EndSARS campaigner, who was given a seat... Read More

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#EndSARS, Abuja, Bolatito Olorunrinu Oduala, CBN, lagos, nigeria, UAE

November 11, 2020

Public official allegedly spent N2.2bn on prayers for Nigeria; why do you still pray for free?

If the headline above got you scratching your head in confusion and disbelief or doubting your own sanity, we wouldn’t blame you, but make no mistake about it, the account of the story you are about to read is beyond pure ‘cruise.’ Yes, a public official was recently alleged to be involved in a N2.2... Read More

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Adariko Michael, Aminu Baba-Kusa, Ecobank, Husseini Baba-Yusuf, Sambo Dasuki, UBA

November 11, 2020

Pension for ex-governors may soon become a thing of the past in Lagos and it’s commendable

Pensions in Nigeria are a dreaded topic when they arise, especially as there’s mostly a hassle when it comes time for payment. This has been the narrative in Nigeria for the longest time. Men and women who dedicated their lives to public service are denied their pension after retirement, forcing them to find an alternative... Read More

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Fashola, lagos, nigeria, Sanwo Olu

November 11, 2020

#Heartbreak Season: These 15 Heartbreak stories will make you cringe

‘Na breakup dey reign!’ Today on Nigeria Twitter, young people are sharing tales of their heartbreak. We have seen both funny, mind boggling, and thought-provoking stories but we selected fifteen of these that are just extraordinary! PS: if you see Adele, Sam Smith, Westlife, and maybe Sia, on your trends bar today, it’s all because... Read More

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heartbreak, relationship

November 11, 2020

What Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine could mean for Nigerians

When COVID-19 spiked globally and the world virtually came to a halt, people prayed for one thing – a vaccine that can curtail the virus and restore the world back to normal We have seen a number of ‘breakthrough’ in the development of a solution for the global pandemic. From engineered drugs to regular home... Read More

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Coronavirus, Pfizer

November 11, 2020

#EndSARS: Falz brings back memories of #LekkiShooting and why youth must continue the ‘fight’

When #EndSARS protests broke out, it was a huge sign that the youth have had their fill of perpetual oppression and repression. They sought to confront the state on the high-handedness of its security apparatuses which needed reining in. Instead of meeting with the demands of the youth, the government rather topped previous acts of... Read More

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#EndSARS, #LekkiMassacre, falz the bahd guy

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