Satan Drives a Sedan I don’t like White anymore. When I loved white, the last thing I owned of that color was a silk night dress. I wore it with pride. I loved the way it rippled like a consistent caress across my skin. The way it moved with my body, lending a regal...
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The Lagos Government has announced the shutdown of the entire length of the main carriageway of Ikorodu Road from Ojota interchange to Ojota Second Pedestrian Bridge from Monday, September 21, 2020, as part of the next phase of the ongoing rehabilitation work on the road. Transport Commissioner, Dr. Frederick Oladeinde, advised all motorists to utilise...
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by Geraldine Cunha-Herbert Assess your narratives; those stories that you are telling yourself. Slow down. What are they? “I’m not good enough” “I’m disadvantaged” “I can’t do it” “I’m not equipped” How about changing that narrative? How about changing how it affects your life? Focus on what you are capable of doing and being!...
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In 10 days, Nigeria will be celebrating her 6oth independence anniversary when we all experience nostalgic feelings and a sense of oneness. But from all indications, things may take a solemn mood this year as Nigeria celebrates her Diamond jubilee. The killings, the food prices, the added taxes, epileptic power, bad roads are just a...
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As with many other gubernatorial elections in Nigeria, the opposition All progressives Congress (APC) in Edo has faulted the September 19 results, saying many of the figures were ‘fabricated’, and the party’s representatives were discriminated against during the voting. This is a surprising development, considering, during the final collation and calling out of results, the...
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The flag bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at the September 19 election, Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, has been declared winner of the poll and is returned elected for a second term. Polling a total of 307,955 votes, he beat his closest challenger, Osagie Andrew Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who polled a...
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In a keenly fought election, the candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin Obaseki has polled a total of 307,955 to be declared the winner of the Edo gubernatorial election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). All Progressive Congress’ (APC) Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu got 223,619 votes, making the margin 84,336 votes. Obaseki won...
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Results from the various polling units are beginning to trickle in, from the keenly contest Edo governorship elections, which saw a lot of political drama in the build up to the polls. Early indications have shown that the incumbent, Godwin Obaseki, is leading with a margin of over 90 thousand votes. As is common with...
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Since time immemorial, the burden of men’s misbehavior has always been put on women and the church itself has helped enable the raising of men who never take responsibility for their actions. A pure example is the biblical story of Dinah who was “defiled” which is what we hear instead of “Shechem raped Dinah.” Such...
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Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are the ones that caught our attention: Gutter Juice… The dangerous teen addiction – Olatunji Ololade Gutter Juice gained prominence in the wake of...
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Certain power dynamics have long existed in the world. While there are countries who pride themselves as ‘world powers,’ there are others who still depend heavily on them, though independent. When the word ‘world power’ is mentioned, countries like the United States, The United Kingdom, Russia, China, Japan, Germany amongst others come to mind –...
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We’ve all experienced it before, those pesky pimples that pop up uninvited on our face. Sometimes they come alone, other times they come as an entire football team-or two. And no matter what product we use or what food we avoid eating, we can never seem to get rid of them permanently. When it comes...
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The ongoing Mega Millions Promo by Nigeria’s customer-friendly telecommunication company, 9mobile could not have emerged at a better time. This is because the promo is happening at a time when many businesses are challenged by Covid-19. Hence, 9mobile’s Mega Million Promo intervention through the promo has continued to provide succour to more customers who are players...
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by Seun Akinyemi Globalisation has integrated the world together and makes it a global village such that when there is a catastrophe in a country, there is an increased risk of surrounding countries or beyond to be affected. COVID-19 pandemic started in China spreading to other countries of the world. The pandemic caught the world...
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On an unsuspecting Friday afternoon, several pictures quickly circulated the internet displaying a heap of slippers and rows of ludo games. One can easily dismiss this as something inconsequential but upon closer inspection, you are confronted with the face of Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, printed on the ludo sets. Many concluded that supporters of...
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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. The person who invented auto correct should burn in...
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Having sent Nigerians into a dilemma, who asked why they need to be ‘self-certified’ after all the other measures taken for data collection, the Federal Government has apologised for the misleading tweets (now deleted) it posted concerning the completion of the self-certification forms. It started Thursday, September 17, 2020, when Nigerians were going about the...
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The political atmosphere in the country has been largely charged in the build-up to the all-important September 19 gubernatorial election in Edo. Many onlookers have had to wonder why a governorship election in a state with a population of about 5 million people and less economic importance to the country as Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa or...
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As the saying goes, “Tough times don’t last, tough people do”. The lock down has come and partially gone, now life must go on. In a bid to support its loyal consumers during these times, The La Casera Company (TLCC), makers of La Casera Apple drink, is sending reassuring messages for all to stay strong...
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Africa’s First fully digital bank ALAT by Wema bank, has fulfilled its promise to creating easy, reliable and convenient banking service to her customers by updating the app with exciting new features and enhancing its user experience. The app upgrade adds to the many feats recently celebrated by the bank at the just concluded KPMG...
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‘Animal farm’, ‘cruise country’, ‘bunch of jokers’, ‘backwards-thinking country’, ‘country whose citizens deserve their leaders’ are just a few names you will hear Nigerians and the rest of the world call Nigeria. Oh! The country is called Nigeria? We almost forgot. Why won’t we? When we celebrate boreholes that work for one month, roads that...
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As we look to begin the new season of Italian football league, Serie A, all eyes are on the reigning defending 9-time champions Juventus. This dominant club in the Italian football league asserted it’s authority when they signed one of the best players who ever lived; Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018. This signing however was not meant...
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“Islam gave women rights thousands of years before the West! Islam protects and cherishes women!” These are some declarations you hear from Muslims when you bring up the issue of rape and rape culture within the Muslim community. Whether it is spouted in ignorance, naiveté, idealism or plain denial is another question. While those...
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Every season of the Big Brother Naija (BBN) reality TV show produces that one housemate or a couple of housemates that refuse to retreat once the show is over. Even with the end of the season and all the hype of the show gone, these particular housemates still find a way to stay relevant and...
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Lagos-based FilmOne Entertainment has signed an exclusive theatrical distribution agreement with The Walt Disney Company Africa for it to distribute the Disney film slate in Nigeria, Ghana and Liberia. The agreement with FilmOne, which commences from September 1st, reaffirms The Walt Disney Company Africa’s commitment to the west African cinema market. The deal covers titles...
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Rape has become more a culture than a crime in Nigeria due to unwilling attitude to regard rape as it is. It is so deep-rooted that we fail to realise the trauma that comes with it. And studies have shown that rape can have a devastating effect on victims if not handled properly. Besides the physical...
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The Federal Government has released more guidelines expected to curb the spread of COVID-19 as more states fully reopen schools on Monday. In a Punch report, it was revealed that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, on Thursday, stated that schools had been directed to conduct COVID-19 risk assessment every week, while local governments and...
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by Damola M. However, one of the best gifts you can give yourself is a reality check. I do this by asking these simple questions. It is easy to get in a filter bubble and see things from a biased perspective. What is the unbiased truth I am avoiding? Why am I avoiding this? What...
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Few weeks ago, Nigerians on social media were outraged following the news that a Kano-based musician, Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, had been sentenced to death by hanging for reportedly blaspheming against the Prophet Muhammad. Activists and citizens alike, wielded loud opinions on the matter, declaring the verdict as extreme and a violation of human rights. However, no...
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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. Soco 165 times https://t.co/lbSOMjy9N8 — Egbon Adugbo (@EmperorDami) September...
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