“It is up to today’s generation to demand that world leaders from government, business and communities end child rights violations now, once and for all. They must commit to action to make sure every child, has every right” – UNICEF Every child has a right to be protected against all forms of abuse and violence....
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Rape culture in Nigeria is pervasive. It is evident in the way we speak, interact, react and think. It is tightly rooted in an intricate system of patriarchy, cultural beliefs, control and powerful, feeding an environment where sexual violence is justified and normalised. The culture is fueled by the attitude towards gender and sexuality, the...
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Mixed martial arts specialist and Ultimate Fighting Champion’s (UFC) middleweight champion, Isreal Adesanya in a recent interview disclosed how he is feeling about his fight against Paulo Costa a week from now. UFC 253, which is set to hold on the 27th of this month is stacked with some interesting line ups. Following the UFC 252,...
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The Federal Executive Council (FEC) Wednesday, September 16, through the Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, announced the approval of a bill seeking the establishment of a new anti-graft agency, Proceeds of Crime Recovery and Management Agency (PCRMA). The agency will be charged with proper coordination of all recovered looted assets in Nigeria’s fight against corruption....
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The competition to win the Big Brother Naija contest influences a lot of over the top sentiments among fans of the show, so much so that it almost feels like a presidential race or a high stakes sports tournament. Evictions are marginally agonising, and some fans take it too personally when they have to say...
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The Federal Government on Wednesday, said Nigeria’s 60th anniversary would be a low-key celebration in view of the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic, but will be observed from September 2020 to September 30th, 2021. Chairman of the Inter-Ministerial Committee on the celebration, Boss Mustapha, who disclosed this in Abuja, during the Federal Executive Council meeting, noted that the...
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A couple weeks ago I was trying to hit a few deadlines and sacrificed some sleep in the process. Historically, for me, sleep is always the first thing to go when the priorities pile up (even though I know, of course, that being rested is actually the best way to get your best work done…)....
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The world of sports is riddled with sometimes great and other times bad decisions when it comes signings. Sports analysts sometimes get it right when they speculate that a particular player would fit perfectly into a team, and other times, they couldn’t be more wrong in their prediction of how a particular player would perform...
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Ahead of the coming elections in Edo and Ondo, The United Kingdom (UK) announced Tuesday, that Nigerians responsible for electoral malpractices will be met with strong international sanctions. A statement by the British High Commission in Nigeria stated that several election observers will be deployed on monitoring missions for the upcoming governorship elections in the...
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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. https://twitter.com/adekeye_bolu/status/1306166041316384768?s=20 What is the attack on the Mum? LMAO…....
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For this season of Big Brother Naija, not too many evicted housemates have stayed in the news like Erica and Kiddwaya. This is by no means unusual as most fans of the show are still fixated on the remaining housemates in the house. Rarely has any housemate this season come out with the same level of...
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On October 1, Nigeria will celebrate her 60th anniversary as a sovereign nation, a milestone worth celebrating amidst the numerous challenges that have threatened to tear the nation apart. And, in preparation for the commemoration of the nation’s diamond jubilee, the Federal Government has unveiled a logo with the theme “60 Together.” The unveiling of...
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For the longest time we’ve mauled Ozo relentlessly for being what we believed to be borderline obsession with Nengi. This week, the narrative might just change as a result of the direction Ozo has decided to go. If you recall last week, Nengi gave Ozo the heart breaking revelation that he is not even among...
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With less than 72 hours for the Edo Governorship election, the political climate is getting heated. The state election is one that has garnered massive media attention and we have, over the past few weeks, seen quite a number of activities that have built our interest for September 19th – the D Day. In a...
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Elections are a vital part of every functional democracy as it aids the transition of power from one government to the next. The primary purpose of an election is to allow the electorate vote their preferred political representatives to serve the interest of the people. Several things, however, can influence the choice of the electorate...
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Nigerians are the kind of human species who assume they have every right to ask you to jump into a river because drylands are no longer mentally favourable. It is usually a combination of religious, cultural factors, with sprinkles of prejudices formed over time from interactions with other Nigerian human species. At other times, you...
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The words below are the most frequent when talking about the issue of rape. Rape is a sensitive subject and we have curated these words to explain what we mean in the essays concerning rape. We did it to give context to the words usage in the various essays to published during this series. Assault:...
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The debate on dissolving the most controversial unit of the Nigeria Police Force, Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), is one that has persisted for longer than tolerable. Stories of their horrendous activities have filled the media space more times than stories of their successes. The police unit, founded in 1992 by former police commissioner Simeon Danladi Midenda,...
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As International flights resume in Nigeria, Reddington Zaine Laboratory has announced plans to offer free treatment for air travellers who will be having their PCR testing upon arrival in Lagos, the nation’s commercial hub. The promotional treatment package which is only applicable in the event of a positive COVID-19 test includes; free doctor’s consultation, free...
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by Chude Jideonwo I was on a TV interview, and they asked me a question about monetary policy and I said “I don’t know.” Ask me about mental and emotional health. Ask me about media planning, public relations, storytelling consulting, coaching and training young people, but monetary policy is above my pay grade. It was...
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Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari; declaring that Nigeria has never been this divided as it is under his administration. In a statement on Tuesday, Soyinka backed ex-President, Olusegun Obasanjo, saying he was right in his assessment of the situation last week when he first raised the alarm of the country’s division...
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Basketball is usually a tough sell for the typical Nigerian sports fan, as we tend to gravitate more towards soccer than other sports. But rarely do we ever have a basketball game which is as high stakes as tonight’s game. It’s the Los Angeles Clippers taking on the Denver Nuggets in a game seven conference...
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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: https://twitter.com/afrexdanlami/status/1305951924211068930?s=20 Suggest a title for this Nollywood movie: Dilenma of...
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When we see sluggish driving, we often assume it’s a woman driving or an elderly person. Extroverts are loud people. Introverts are silent but dangerous. Women are more caring than men. Men are more hard-working than women. The list goes on and on – but the question remains – are generalisations good or bad? Do...
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The recently forged friendship between Kiddwaya and Laycon following the disqualification of Erica has been nothing short of compelling. Not only looking at the value each promises to bring to the other, but also looking at the circumstances surrounding the genesis of this bromance, you can tell that this friendship has a future. But the...
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When I was organising the #SayHerNameNigeria protests last year, my mind kept going back to a conversation I had the previous year with my then 7-year-old cousin. In it, she confided in me that a teacher of hers had been molesting a few friends of hers at school. That in turn led me and a...
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Yesterday marked the start of a new week in the Big Brother Naija house, and with a new week comes a new head of house (HOH) and an updated list of nominated housemates. However, yesterday saw the crowing of what we believe to be the last valid and basically the most pivotal head of house...
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by Geraldine Cunha When I look at the wildflower around me, I couldn’t help but acknowledge how beautiful it is. But its beauty is not the focus. Not for today. This wildflower pops up once or twice throughout the year, standing tall from between the cracks on the cement floor. Every time, my Landlady would...
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Part of the embankment for the Kainji Dam in New Bussa town, Borgu Local Government area of Niger has collapsed, causing it to be shut down for repairs. Communicated in a statement released on Sunday, September 13 by the Hydro-power station management, Mainstream Energy Solution Limited, the collapse of the embankment of the dam followed...
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