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#NigeriaAt60: Here are 7 songs to include on your playlist for the Independence anniversary

In the course of the storied history of Nigeria, through the ups and downs (military and democratic regimes alike), music has been a rallying point for the indigenous witnesses. For a country celebrating 60 years of independence, she has had her fair share of renditions. Music practitioners often take to the studio to express... Read More

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#NigeriaAt60: All the reasons Buhari cannot compare Saudi Arabia with Nigeria

The Nigerian government and her people have been at a discontented marriage for far too long. For the most, the people blame the government for bad governance, corruption, and negligence to their needs. The government, on the other hand, brand Nigerians as impatient, overly demanding, lazy, and also corrupt. There are a few things, however,... Read More

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#NigeriaAt60: 10 things we learnt from President Buhari’s Independence Anniversary speech

As is common with previous Independence Anniversaries, President Muhammadu Buhari, addressed Nigerians in an early morning broadcast Thursday. The President’s speech touched on a number of areas from the economy to democracy, elections and the rule of law; spirit of excellence, unity and nationalism; to national healing and return to moral values and ethics. A... Read More

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Profile: Why Akinwunmi Adesina is the real deal

“The future beckons us for a more developed Africa and a much stronger and resilient African Development Bank Group. We will build on the strong foundations of success in the past five years, while further strengthening the institution, for greater effectiveness and impacts.” Two months ago, Akinwunmi Adesina was facing what is no doubt the... Read More

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Why worry if you can’t change it? | The Daily Vulnerable

by Anonymous Contributor You might as well stop worrying because you’re probably worrying about the wrong things anyway. There are worse things that could happen that you probably haven’t even thought of. That’s life — with lots of unknowns. Do whatever you can to prevent bad things from happening. But stop worrying about potential catastrophes... Read More

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“United Arab Emirates has lifted Visa restriction on Nigerians” -FG, Appeal Court nullifies recruitment of 10,000 constables | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Federal Government says the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed to resume visa issuance to Nigerians. Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, announced this via his Twitter handle on Wednesday. He said, “UAE has written to state that they agree to issue visas to Nigerians, consequently decision has been reached to allow Emirates to fly into... Read More

‘Audio-Fela:’ Burna Boy and Sowore clash on Twitter over #RevolutionNow protest | #TheYNaijaCover

Nigerians had a lot to say following the public clash between Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, and Nigerian music star, Burna Boy, on social media. Both parties had exchanged heated words on Twitter over Burna Boy’s refusal to partake in the planned #RevolutionNow October 1 protest. On Monday night, Sowore had tweeted at Burna Boy... Read More

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Fela and Misogyny, Nigeria’s latest healthcare plan, What N50 can buy | 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: Fela was a full blown misogynist that respected his mother’s... Read More

How difficult is it for celebs to raise kids in the era of scandals, shows and social media? | Lessons from Davido’s discussion with Ebuka

Despite their fame and presumed elevated status, celebrities are still humans. And like every other person, they have the right to make mistakes, be pressured, crush on people and feel the need to raise a family, among innumerable other things. However, what usually separates a celebrity from a person who is not is the constant... Read More

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#YNaijaSportsRoundup: Anxiety in Liverpool over Alcantara’s COVID-19 status, Mcgregor challenges Manny Pacquiao

Here’s our daily news roundup for Sports: The world of sports each day presents us with wildly interesting turn of events that we can’t possibly ignore, and today is no different. Here’s a list of the top five most interesting things that happened in the sports today. Alcantara’s Corona Dilemma Liverpool faces a troubling development... Read More

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Burna Boy vs Sowore: What are the limits to a Nigerian celebrity’s activism?

The recent virtual exchange between Afrobeats star Burna Boy and revolutionary politician Omoyele Sowore has sparked off a range of conversations. Some bordered around the extent to which celebrities who politicise their work are expected to go in pushing their campaigns and effecting their ideologies. Others speculated on the authenticity of the politics artists incorporate... Read More

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#YNaijaFashion101: Sagoe, Lisa Folawiyo, Ugo Mozie, Fisayo Longe | 101 Most Influential Nigerian Fashion Brands and Personalities

The revolution Nigeria’s fashion industry is currently experiencing cannot be stopped by even a pandemic that has kept us at home for longer than we want. Within a decade, the industry has grown exponentially, attracting global attention. Going by GDP data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the “textile, apparel, and footwear” sector has... Read More

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Netflix is celebrating Nigeria’s Independence with its ‘Naija to the World’ collection

On 1 October, Netflix will mark the 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence Day by introducing the ‘Naija to the World’ collection on the service – a curated content collection that highlights Nigerian storytellers and talent who have elevated Nigeria’s creative industry recognition around the world. The collection can be found on netflix.com/naijatotheworld (or search ‘Naija to the... Read More

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Credit Warehouse to support reorientation of Nigerians’ attitude to debt obligations

A new loan management platform has emerged within the fintech space in Nigeria. With their aim to demystify the challenges around informal loans, Credit Warehouse, a data company has announced its latest flagship “The Contract Manager”. The Contract Manager is a platform where friends, family and even small business owners can sign virtual, yet legally... Read More

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#BBNaija may have ended but there are lessons for Nigeria’s political participation

Nigerians are great lovers of entertainment and this is evident in their passion for the Big Brother Naija show – from the way they talk about their favourite housemates to mobilising votes for them. Beyond the entertainment value of the show however, there are lessons to learn in relation to elections in Nigeria. According to... Read More

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The Voice is set to fill the void for Nigerian reality TV | N100 million in rewards for fans and talents

If you love your reality TV show with a pinch of gut wrenching, breath and awe-inspiring showcase of talents, then you no doubt would be excited to know that the Voice is back. The singing reality TV show, The Voice is set to make a huge comeback after three whole years of deafening intermission. Fans... Read More

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#EndASUUStrike: Here’s a permanent solution to the worrisome neglect of the educational sector in Nigeria

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) strike is grating badly on the nerves of students who have been on the receiving end of the impasse between the government and the university teachers. It’s been six months since ASUU went on strike and both parties are yet to reach an agreement. Constant strikes have a... Read More

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Burna Boy has chosen his own kind of revolution, but is he to blame for being called out?

Our celebrities are everything. They give us things to talk about, create trends for us to follow, and arguably, influence the decision of many of their fans. Being a celebrity comes with its perks as well as its downsides. For the most, Nigerian celebrities thrive on the support of their fans and take that away... Read More

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Geraldine Cunha-Herbert, The Daily Vulnerable Noting the lessons

Noting the lessons | The Daily Vulnerable

by Geraldine Cunha-Herbert I found myself in a space that I didn’t want to be in. I was assured that I wasn’t going to stay there, but I also knew that I would not pretend that I wasn’t currently there. It was simple. I knew I had to face the situation, in order for me... Read More

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Reps withdraw Water Resources Bill following public backlash, Nigerians to pay N5 per channel on TSTV | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria’s House of Representatives has withdrawn the National Water Resources Bill (2020) it had already passed, following the widespread backlash that has trailed the legislative decision, as well as its breach of House rules. Raised as Matter of Privilege, Rep. Benjamin Mzondu (PDP-Benue), cited Order 6, Rule 1(1), 2 and 3, in his argument against... Read More

FrieslandCampina WAMCO completes purchase of Nutricima’s dairy business, positions its business in Nigeria for growth

FrieslandCampina WAMCO has completed the purchase of Nutricima’s dairy business in Nigeria. In March FrieslandCampina and PZ Cussons signed an agreement regarding the acquisition. Nutricima’s dairy business will be integrated into FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC. Nutricima Limited (the “Company”) was founded in Nigeria in 2005 and has earned itself consumer awareness within the dairy industry... Read More

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#YNaijaBBNUpdate: Vee sits with Ebuka, says Erica made things hard for Laycon

Ebuka and Vee’s conversation post-Big Brother Naija house was more interesting than you expect. It started with how she felt finding out that people refer to her as the ice queen. She said she doesn’t mind been called that, and she likes the fact that people know she is cold, but want them to also... Read More

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Senator Elisha Abbo will be paying for his crime, the sort of justice system women need

It is not a regular phenomenon to see a high-ranking government official being held accountable. There has been an interesting rise in this trend nonetheless, many thanks to social media and how information spreads faster than light these days. In August, we saw Nigerians condemn Femi Fani Kayode‘s treatment of a journalist at a press conference,... Read More

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#YNaijaBBNUpdate: Neo chats with Ebuka, says he is not ready for a relationship

Following the finale of the Big Brother Naija lockdown season, Ebuka had a chat with Neo to discuss his stint in the show. Of course, a chunk of the discussion centred around his love interest Vee, however, he still had other interesting things to say about his Big Brother journey. Ebuka started by asking Neo... Read More

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#YNaijaBBNUpdate: Nengi opens up about Ozo, says she really likes him

Like every other housemate, the Big Brother Naija Lockdown host, Ebuka sat with Nengi, who is arguably one person fans of the show want to listen now that the show has ended. In a chat with Ebuka, Nengi disclosed all the reasons she created a convoluted relationship with Ozo. Just like the rest of the... Read More

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How Nigerians are reacting to the alleged diversion of ₦2.67bn meant for the school feeding programme

Corruption is a hydra-headed monster that is difficult to eradicate. And when it becomes legal, it becomes a culture that becomes almost impossible to shake off. And, with the recent report of the ₦2.67 billion school feeding fund uncovered in private accounts, one can only wonder how much more there is to unearth. On Monday,... Read More

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#YNaijaBBNUpdate: Dorathy sits down with Ebuka, talks about her crush on Prince and Brighto

The first runner up of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show Dorathy, had a sit down with Ebuka to talk about her stay in the house, and most of the conversations centered around her friendships in the house. The interview began with Ebuka asking if she expected to win the money and how she... Read More

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