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Nigerian Army releases casualty figure from attack by Boko Haram on Metele
Following the report by Reuters that over 100 soldiers were killed in an attack by the Islamic West African Province (ISWAP), a faction of Boko Haram on a military formation in…
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The Thread: Demola Olarewaju wrestles and knocks out Peregrino Brimah over party politics
Virtually every day of this week, we have witnessed fights between members of Twitter Nigeria. There was Hushpuppi versus Davido, Elnathan John versus Kayode Ogundamisi and now Demola Olarewaju versus…
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FG assigns portfolios to 47 career ambassadors
The Federal Government has assigned portfolios to 47 career ambassadors approved by the Senate, Daily Trust reports. According to the newspaper, the FG listed the envoys and their portfolios as…
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Ifeoluwa Adedeji: The vocabulary of a development worldview [NEW VOICES]
by Ifeoluwa Adedeji Rarely is the term “third world” used in popular media and texts today. It is possible that that market is not completely wiped out, but it has reduced…
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How policemen kidnap, sexually assault innocent young women
The story below is nothing short of infuriating. What should have been a birthday celebration, turned into a nightmare at the hands of men of the Lagos State Police Command.…
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Opinion: Communal parenting
By Káyòdé Oyèró Whatever happened to the adage, "four eyes sire a child, thousands eyes train a child," I don't know. Around me here somewhere in the rowdily interesting city…
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That scary moment when a Danfo bus almost fell off Oshodi bridge (See Photos)
In what seemed to be another case of a near-fatal accident on Wednesday, a bus was seen to be hanging loosely between falling off a bridge or staying put, in Oshodi. How…
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.@Ekyshirley: My reality makes me an authority (Y! Superblogger)
by Eky Shirley Yes, everyday people. And no, I am not about to burst into the popular "Arrested Development" song of the same title. This is a rant of very…
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@DemolaRewaju : Do real men kiss a** ? (Y! Superblogger)
by Demola Rewaju I once said that I would move on from my fascination with Chimamanda’s new novel – AMERICANAH but it seems the lessons in the book just keep…
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Sam Nda-Isaiah: Jonathan should find a better way to waste our time
by Sam Nda-Isaiah If you see a snake, just kill it. Don’t form a committee on snakes. Jonathan’s national conference has dominated discussions lately and I really wonder why. I…
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Michael Orodare: APC and the burden of a mega-party (Y! Politico)
by Michael Orodare Pardon my digression, the APC crises is no longer looming, it's now a big threat to the less than a-year-old marriage of strange bed fellows, which might…
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Olusegun Dada: How to become a successful Nigerian politician (Y! Politico)
by Olusegun Dada The reason why most fail in politics is, they come into politics without a dime and they hope to be reckoned with. This is impossible! ‘Initial gra-gra’…
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Dele Momodu: A tale of 3 political parties
by Dele Momodu Since we cannot import saints from heaven, we would have to manage the ill-assorted bunch that comprise the opposition which we have on parade at this difficult…
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Opinion: How do Nigerian feel about the sting of injustice?
by Mayowa Okekale How every Nigerian would feel about the scourge of injustice should be the major concern of our leaders. It is very painful when we see the practice…
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Tunde Fagbenle: 12 Years A Slave and MKO Abiola’s fight for reparation
by Tunde Fagbenle It was my opinion on the current hit movie, 12 Years A Slave, the latest reminder of the gory years of slave trade, the sad lot of…
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Sonala Olumhense: Don’t be deceived, Obasanjo is PDP, and PDP is Obasanjo
by Sonala Olumhense This is why anyone who believes Obasanjo and Jonathan are really at war does not understand strategy. Were they truly to go to war, the PDP would…
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Woman sues lawyers for not telling her a ‘divorce would end her marriage’
by Oge Okonkwo A British woman, Jane Mulchay attempted to sue her lawyers for 'professional negligence'. She claimed they failed to explain to her that getting a divorce would crash…
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Gimba Kakanda: FCT Abuja ‘Park N Pay’ policy is simply a cheap fraud
by Gimba Kakanda I don’t like Lagos, this you need to know, which is why I endorse timely traffic regulation systems that may protect us from disorganised population growth likely…
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Here’s one for the guys: 10 simple ways to get a 6 pack fast
by Oke Efagene Your abs are some of your strongest muscles – they can take more than just your body weight...You need to load your core for the muscle fibres…
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Sign Fireman murder case: My son is a demon-possessed liar – Suspect’s mother opens up
by 'Jola Sotubo The allegation of involvement in the ritual murder of a young girl levelled against Ofuche Ukoha aka Pastor Sign Fireman has been debunked by none other than…
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7 things that ruin a perfectly fine relationship
by Mumbai Mirror It has been a while since the two of you are dating, and you have been waiting for him to propose marriage since the day you met…
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Jonathan has failed Nigerians – Northern Elders Forum
by Akintomiwa Agbaje A Second Republic member of the House of Representatives, Dr. Junaid Mohammed, has openly declared President Goodluck Jonathan a failure. He said that the president's 2015 election…
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11 differences between dating a girl & a woman
by Just My Type A girl may be so used to feeling validated through her looks and sexuality, that she uses this as her primary tool to get what she…
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Listen & learn: 5 sure ways to save your dying relationship
by MENSXP Team To communicate with your partner is probably the toughest thing to do when you are going through a bad phase. You both need to behave like adults, show maturity…
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11 differences between dating a boy & a man
by Just My Type A man takes the time to reflect on the type of man he wants to be, the example he wants to leave and the vision for…
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Demola Rewaju: Like Muslims, Christians have killed unbelievers too
by Demola Rewaju Historically, Christianity has its own dark era where wars were fought and people killed simply because they refused to accept the gospel of the Christ. As recently…
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15 reasons the world is LOVING Pope Francis
by Timothy McGrath Pope Francis is the head of the Catholic Church and the big boss of Vatican City. There are plenty of reasons that might get your hackles up. But…
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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