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The last upper cut
by Chizitere Ojiaka I curled up at a corner in the room close to the living room and peeked at my parents as they spat curses at themselves. “You’re the…
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The Water was Hot: A literary tattoo?
by Onyeka Nwelue We know of our literary stars shining in the UK and the US, but never in India, which is the second biggest book market after China. But…
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Young & Nigerian: Living with Vitiligo
by Kenneth Oliko Vitiligo, sounds like chocolate, what is it all about? Chocolate? "Vitiligo (vit-ill-EYE-go) is a pigmentation disorder in which melanocytes (the cells that make pigment) in the skin,…
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Get some Omawumi on your phone!
Pop diva Omawumi has opened up another medium of excitement for fans. Courtesy of Mtech, you can now download your favourite Omawumi song on your mobile phone! Work sometimes gets…
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Uche Nnaji, Bode Pedro & John Momoh join star-studded lineup for TFA Pre-Awards Conference
The Future Pre-Awards “Do Something” Conference is a rare opportunity for young Nigerians to meet with high-achieving role models who they would otherwise not have the opportunity to meet. The speakers…
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A student’s protest: Uniben doesn’t want us to vote!
by Stanley Azuakola The management of the University of Benin dispelled rumours last week that it intended to suspend ongoing semester examinations in order for students to participate in the…
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Olusegun Aganga is Keynote Speaker at The Future Awards 2011
- Event holds Sunday, January 30. The organisers of The Future Awards have formally announced the Keynote Speaker for this year’s edition which holds on Sunday, January 30, 2011. This is the…
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For the love of Nigeria: The Kids’ Clean Club Benefit Dinner
by Chi Ibe The Kids’ Clean Club is a Non-Governmental Organisation that aims at raising a generation of physically, mentally and environmentally clean children across Nigeria and the World. “We…
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BREAKING NEWS: Ribadu visits Momodu in Lagos!
by Emmanuel Osanedum Call it a little clichéd, but the political games have begun. This week, there was a gale of presidential primaries resulting in confirmed candidates President Goodluck Jonathan for the…
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Find your polling unit! Nigeria needs you
by Cheta Nwanze One thing we must bear in mind is this: elections are easier to rig when people do not turn up to vote. 2011 is a pivotal year for…
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Some tips as you go and register…
By Our Editors As the voter registration progress has begun, some young people have complained of hiccups in the process. It is important to understand that these hiccups are only…
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Rated Twitter! Part 1
by Kev D (@KevinwithanL) Note: Humour is never outdated, so we just had to put up this hilarious piece by a friend of the house! If you’re hooked to Twitter…
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Ghanaian duo, R2Bees release hot single ‘Many Girls’
by Ore Fakorede Faisal Hakeem a.k.a Paedae Da Pralem and Rashid Mugeez a.k.a MugeezXMugeez, known together as the hiplife act, R2Bees, are not unfamiliar to Nigerians. They collaborated with our…
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Bowling for Boobs: Breast cancer awareness has a new face!
by Hauwa Gambo Each year the numbers go up - more and more women are affected by breast cancer, and it is clear that there cannot be too much awareness.…
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An ‘Evening of kingmakers’ – PDP Presidential Primaries 2011
by Tolu Ogunlesi The attention on Abuja’s Eagle Square yesterday, January 13, 2011, was to be expected; Nigeria’s ruling party was electing its presidential candidate for the April 2011 elections.…
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The Guardian UK talks about young people, the 2011 elections, and Y!
by ‘Damilola Oyedele We were simply skating past, minding our own business… when we stumbled upon a very recent article by Africa correspondent of the Guardian UK, David Smith (@SmithInAfrica). In the piece, titled…
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Fast Forward: The most anticipated movies of 2011
by Ore Fakorede In 2011, several long-running movie franchises will be re-booted with new installments while some blockbusters will get a deserved second take with reloaded sequels. Here are some…
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The Y! Playlist
by Ore Fakorede [Jan 10 - 15 2011] Behold the top tracks of the week! 1. If You Ask Me (Na Who I Go Ask?) Omawumi Listen Here 2. H.A.M.…
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Church Crawler: Covenant Christian Centre
by Oyindamola Olofinlua As I got up on Sunday and prepared for my first assignment as a Church Crawler, I wondered what the experience would have in store for me.…
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Y! In ‘D News: Oreka ‘Rhecks’ Godis
by Kenneth Oliko What excites you about radio? It’s the power of radio. When I was a boarder at Abeokuta Girls Grammar School, having a radio was like contraband, but…
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MyCoasterBlues: New Year 2011
by Kay Omar On the 2nd day of this year, I had a near-death experience. I was on an okada. In my long years of okada hopping, I have come to…
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Kanye & Jay-Z release debut single from ‘Watch the Throne’
by Ore Fakorede H.A.M., the first official single from Kanye West and Jay-Z's much anticipated collaborative album, 'Watch The Throne', debuted online on Tuesday. On the first verse, 'Ye drops…
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Sasha: First Lady of Hip Hop
by 'Demola Adesina Not many people know that Sasha is just a pseudonym for Yetunde Alabi. For this lady, though, there really is not much difference between the persons of…
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Paradigm Initiative Nigeria receives investment from Peery Foundation
PIN, a Lagos-based social enterprise, addresses the gap between Nigeria’s disadvantaged youth and economic opportunities by providing demand-driven Information and Communication Technologies, entrepreneurship and life skills training. Peery Foundation, a…
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Fun, style & making a difference at the MAD Charity Fashion Show
by Yemi Olowu The MAD fashion and charity show was organised by a group of young Nigerians who formed The M.A.D (Making A Difference) Foundation. With a desire to change…
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Oluchi heats up Nordstrom Jan 2011 catalog!
by Yemi Olowu Nigerian super model Oluchi Onweagba-Orlandi shows off wearable pieces – swim suits, eyewear, jewellery, and other accessories – from designer houses like DKNY, BCBG Max Azria and Gucci for Nordstrom's January…
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Mr Nigeria is Zara’s man in ‘Aboko Ku’ video!
by Chi Ibe Singer Zara recently released the video for her hit single, Aboko Ku. The video, which features Kenneth Okolie (Mr Nigeria) as Zara’s leading man, was produced by…
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StyleEYE on stylist Onyinye Fafi Obi
by Yemi Olowu Our StyleEYE is back! He talks to budding stylist, Onyinye Fafi Obi, the bubbly lady who stands out as a grounded young woman who knows her industry…
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Is Misi Missing in Action? They have the answer!
by Sola Fasasi For the past few weeks on Nigerian Idol, host Misi Fajimolu handles the contestants before they go on stage, while her co-host Anis Holloway manages them in…
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Cultural Adaptations
by Cheta Nwanze “Dem give us dem culture, we no understand.” ---Fela Anikulapo-Kuti from Why Black Man dey suffer. So the re-run elections in Delta state have come and gone,…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy