Social media has become a haven for debates that cause actual changes in mindsets. You could learn how not to be stupid on social media, how to stay healthy during a pandemic, or how to be financially literate. The impact of social media has gone from being an entertaining extra to a fully integrated part of...
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The government needs to be reminded that peaceful assembly and freedom of the press are constitutional rights of the citizens. In a democratic society, certain rights belong to the citizens irrespective of sex, ethnicity, profession, religion, political affiliation or status. These rights are protected in a functional democratic society anchored on the rule of law....
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The loss of a loved one brings up emotions we hoped would remain bottled for longer than we imagine. We hardly want to experience losing anything, not to mention a loved one. We, sometimes, even react animatedly when an acquaintance dies and come to understand that we are not as strong as we claim to...
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Africa’s brightest changemakers and transformational young leaders, are about to advance their mission as Ideation Hub Africa kicks off its initiative to equip thousands of innovators and visionaries with the critical competencies for starting, scaling and sustaining social impact on the continent. The African Master Class Series, hosted by Ideation Hub Africa, is a 6-week,...
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Ini Abimbola,
John Obidi,
Lamide Johnson,
Ndidi Nwuneli,
Oluseun Onigbinde,
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The African Master Class Series
‘By 2020 Nigeria will be one of the 20 largest economies in the world, able to consolidate its leadership role in Africa and establish itself as a significant player in the global economic no and political arena…’ – Sound familiar? A lot of Nigerians have given up on this dream; long before now. With failed...
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Nigeria’s Twitterverse is awash with excitement from fans of Music superstar, David Adedeji Adeleke, popularly known by his stage name Davido. Surprisingly, it has nothing to do with his upcoming album, which is scheduled to be released later in the month; on the 18th. The artist teased a single release Wednesday on Instagram Story. The...
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by Kara C. So much happens that we don’t see. The editor who’s taking forever with your story is dealing with a health crisis. The friend who never responded to your text is watching his relationship crumble. The boss who’s distant and moody is considering quitting and moving to Vermont. You don’t know. You can’t...
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Senator representing Benue North-East, Gabriel Suswam, has condemned Tuesday’s killing of Terwase Akwaza, better known as Gana alleged to be the most wanted criminal in the state. The former Benue Governor in a statement on Wednesday, noted that security operatives are yet to learn any lesson from the crisis triggered by the killing of Mohammed...
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In Nigeria, the topic of sexuality is usually met with deafening silence. Rarely does it enter into the realm of public discussion. However, on September 7, Nigerians not only considered the topic of sexuality but also delved into the sensitive issue of mixed-orientation marriages. In other words, marriages in which the sexual orientation of the...
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While the debate on what is considered normal and appropriate as it concerns gender roles in life and in marriage continues, you would agree that changes have taken place, and the debate more informed. But, during such debates, we should never let age be a measure to let derogatory comments pass off as normal. On...
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Controversy instantly trailed the announcement of the killing of dreaded Benue Militia Leader, Terwase Akwaza better known as Gana, by the Nigerian Army. Commander of the Four Special Forces Command, Doma local government area of Nasarawa State, Brigadier General Maude Ali Gadzama, declared in a statement on Tuesday, that Gana was killed at a roadblock...
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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/davayking/status/1303614056507506693?s=21 Yes it’s a survival of the fittest but...
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News making the rounds has it that the Nigerian soldiers have killed Benue’s most wanted criminal, Terwase Akwaza also known as Gana. He was reportedly killed by military operatives Tuesday, following a shootout between him and soldiers in the Gboko LGA in Makurdi. According to Punch, the “Benue Governor, Samuel Ortom, disclosed this on Tuesday...
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Homophobia has been passed down from generation to generation using unfounded claims and myths. Last week, we covered 5 myths that stand in the way of queer liberation ranging from the doubtful claim that sexual orientation is a choice to the unfounded lie that paedophiles are part of the queer community. Here are a few...
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Global leveller – COVID-19 – has done more in 2020 than any other killer in the world. If we started a debate on how economies have been affected this year alone, we might fill more pages than an encyclopaedia. For a country like Nigeria, the effects are even more devastating; remembering how many feed from...
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“They say I use pampers because I’m gay,” a gay man recounts to the Bisi Alimi Foundation in 2017. “They call me possessed,” a lesbian reveals in the same report. “I feel like a prisoner,” Another lesbian reveals to human Rights watch in 2015. “There is nowhere to run to.” Sexual orientation continues to be...
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by Chude Jideonwo When I tell people that sadness is good, they look at me as if I’m mad. I think the Christian Bible says there is a time to be sad. To live a joyful life does not mean you will be happy every day; to live a joyful life means you are...
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday revealed that the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, had accused him of killing Christians. Speaking at the First Ministerial Performance Review Retreat of his second term in Abuja, he was pained by the accusation but explained that he took his time to explain that the killings...
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Former Big Brother housemate, Ngozi ‘Erica’ Nlewedim, made her first camera appearance on Monday following her disqualification from the reality show, in which she apologised to her friends, family and fans for her inappropriate actions whilst in the house. In an exclusive interview with the show’s organisers, the 26-year-old actress spoke about her relationship with...
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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/TheHeadking__/status/1303379579386691584?s=20 Do we need to teach some people about what...
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If the last you heard of him was when he slapped a popular influencer for ‘disrespecting’ him online, perhaps this news might just give you something else to associate with the controversial singer. Tobechukwu Victor Okoh, popularly known as Peruzzi, took to Twitter to announce the release of his new album titled GAZA.The release will...
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Ethno-religious conflict is known to be one of the biggest threats to sustainable peace and development in Nigeria. Just recently, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were reported to have unleashed mayhem on Northerners in Rivers, leaving two dead and two injured. 2 Feared Dead As IPOB Attack Hausa Residents In Rivershttps://t.co/OJuqroVqII pic.twitter.com/R2VnavGUmw — Daily...
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Media personality and religious critic, Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, is at the centre of social media trends this Tuesday. Freeze had questioned Bishop David Oyedepo‘s teaching on submission, where he admonished women to forever submit themselves to their husbands in marriage and Ibiyeomie had replied in an interesting manner. His response to the...
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About two weeks ago, The Initiative For Equal Rights kick-started a campaign geared at raising awareness around the 57 young men who were arrested at a party in Egbeda, Lagos, and put up on media trial by the Nigerian Police two years ago. Despite the lack of evidence by the Nigerian Police who accused these...
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“Did you really want to die?” “No one commits suicide because they want to die.” “Then why do they do it?” “Because they want to stop the pain.” ― Tiffanie DeBartolo September is the National Suicide Prevention Month in the USA. The suicide prevention month is an annual month-long campaign with an aim to inform...
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When the BBC published an ‘analysis’ linking the low death rate of Africans from the novel coronavirus to the soaring levels of poverty in the continent, many of us were outraged. First at the framing of the piece: “Coronavirus in Africa: Could Poverty Explain Mystery Of Low Death Rate” then at the racist undertones that...
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On the face of it, we all think we can determine how people spend their money. That’s understandable, given that we think we know the difference between good and bad – what is morally, spiritually, culturally correct and what is not. But there’s something we are all missing. We would want to recall how ‘saying...
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by Dan P We have ourselves to fear more than anyone else. And we have ourselves to blame more than anyone else. Are you eating the right things? Are you exercising? Are you maintaining a budget? Are you continuously educating yourself? Do you say or do things that cause others to be envious of you...
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An unexpected line up of nominated housemates Since the start of the Big Brother Naija lockdown season, there has been absolutely no shortage of excitement. This season’s housemates and the drama they bring has had the country even more hooked on a show that atypically blows its ratings off the roof. Asides the dynamics of...
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big brother,
Biggie,
Dorothy,
Erica,
Kiddwaya,
Laycon,
Lucy,
Prince,
TrickyTee,
Vee
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