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‘Travel apartheid’: Nigeria condemns UK’s Covid red list | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you may have missed out on: ‘Travel apartheid’: Nigeria condemns UK’s Covid red list Nigeria’s inclusion on UK’s red list after cases of…
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Peregrino Brimah: The expanding apartheid in Nigeria
by Peregrino Brimah Let's face it, Nigeria is an apartheid state. Apartheid, from the word "apartness" was the name given by the South African National Party in 1948 when it…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: Fidel Castro, the great titan
by Femi Fani-Kayode I admired the defiant spirit, passion, strength, commitment and courage of Fidel Castro. He was a blessing to the oppressed people of the world and a friend…
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Femi Fani-Kayode: Hausa language as a tool of conquest
by Femi Fani-Kayode In the northern part of Nigeria two vessels were used as vehicles for conquest by the Fulani: religion and language. Islam was imposed by the force of arms…
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Opinion: Why are our South African brothers full of hate?
by Alhassan Mustapha And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than this. . . . Mark 12:31…
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#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: “It felt wonderful to shake Mandela’s hand” – 9 questions for 9ice on his 2008 performance
by Seun Oluyemi In 2008, musician 9ice was one of the performers from across the world who performed at the 90th birthday anniversary of Nelson Mandela – representing Nigeria. He…
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#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: How to honour Nelson Mandela, by Joachim Mac-Ebong
by Joachim Mac-Ebong Part of the sorrow of Mandela's death is that there appears to be no current African leader fit to tie his shoelaces. Even those mentored by him directly…
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Editors’ pick: Our best 20 tributes to Nelson Mandela
by Emmanuel Osanedum and Mark Amaza From those who would preserve the myth because it comforts the world to those who insist he was all too human, these 20 assessments of…
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#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: We are now on our own, by Wilfred Okiche
by Wilfred Okiche A young African, Wilfred Okiche captures the sense that the ground has finally shifted under Africa with Mandela’s death and he wonders how we will go from…
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#YNaijaMandelaSpecial: “What have you wrought, Nelson Mandela?”, by Dele Olojede
by Dele Olojede How come we went from Nelson Mandela to Jacob Zuma in 10 years flat, like a racing car in reverse, asks Dele Olojede Why is it that…
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REPORT: Desmond Tutu will NOT be going to Nelson Mandela’s funeral
Desmond Tutu will not be attending Nelson Mandela's funeral because he did not receive credentials to do so, his spokesman says. The Nobel Peace Prize laureate, a long-time friend of…
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#NelsonMandela: First photos from the memorial service in honour of Madiba
by Oge Okonkwo Tens of thousands of people together with world leaders are currently gathered at the FNB stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa at the memorial service for the late legend,…
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#NelsonMandela: Beverly Osu, Derenle Edun, others pay last respect to Madiba in Soweto (See Photos)
by Oke Efagene Former Big Brother Africa (BBA) contestant and model, Beverly Osu and media personality, Derenle Edun, showed up in South Africa to pay their last respect to late…
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Emeka Anyaoku: A tribute to the Mandela I knew
by Emeka Anyaoku In Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela, South Africa finally found the man who gave the lead to the people of South Africa in all their “human varieties” to resolve…
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#InCaseYouMissedIt: Nigerian politicians cannot be great like Mandela – Jonathan
by 'Jola Sotubo According to President Goodluck Jonathan, politicians in Nigeria are devoid of the qualities which made former South African President, Nelson Mandela great. Nigeria's number one man is…
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Simon Kolawole: If only Nigeria had a Mandela
by Simon Kolawole When I hear Nigerians eulogise Mandela, hypocrisy is the word that jumps to my mind. Ethnic champions campaigning for bloodshed ahead of 2015 elections are celebrating a…
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SNAPSHOT: The world stands still – UN security council observes minute of silence for Mandela
by 'Jola Sotubo As tributes continue to pour in for the late Nelson Mandela, the world literally stood still for the icon. Members of the United Nations Security Council were photographed…
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BE INSPIRED: 12 letters from the desk of Nelson Mandela, the freedom fighter (LOOK)
1964 Rivonia trial, statement from the dock These are the five points Nelson Mandela jotted down in preparation for his statement from the dock on April 20, 1964 during…
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‘A great light has gone out’- Desmond Tutu, Prince William, Goodluck Jonathan, others react to Mandela’s death
by Adeola Balogun Former South African President and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela died yesterday at the age of 95. From the moment news broke on air and online, everyone who's anyone…
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“If I had my time over I would do the same again:” READ 15 of Nelson Mandela’s most striking statements
by 'Jola Sotubo Nelson Madiba Mandela is dead. The anti-apartheid icon passed on yesterday at the ripe old age of 95. His death was not unexpected, but it still left…
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We will never forget: One of the final photos of Nelson Mandela before his death (LOOK)
by Adeola Balogun Mandela pictured with South African President, Jacob Zuma and fellow anti-apartheid hero Cyril Ramaphosa and his wife on April 29 2013 The most important times in a…
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“But why did Paul Walker allow Mandela to drive his car now?”: 7 shocking blunders on Madiba death (LOOK)
by Tutu Akinlabi The death of Nelson Mandela has attracted sympathy and caused sorrow all over the world. However, when a famous person dies, it is common to find people…
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President Jonathan declares 3 days of national mourning for Nelson Mandela
by 'Jola Sotubo The world as a whole is mourning the death of former South African President, Nelson Mandela. Nigerians are not left out as citizens all over the country…
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#NelsonMandela: 17 things you SHOULD know about Madiba
The world knows Nelson Mandela as a man who forever changed the course of modern history and who will surely continue to leave his mark long after his death Thursday…
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He wasn’t perfect, but he was Mandela: An obituary
"Black man, you are on your own." - Steve Biko "In the fell clutch of circumstance/I have not winced nor cried aloud Under the bludgeonings of chance/My head is bloody,…
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“Nelson Mandela now belongs to the ages”: Pres. Obama, others pay tribute to Madiba
Nelson Mandela revisits his prison cell on Robben Island in 1994, where he spent 18 of his 27 years in prison. (Getty Images) President Obama praised Nelson Mandela on Thursday,…
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“He is now rested, he is now at peace”: This was how President Jacob Zuma announced Nelson Mandela’s death (WATCH)
by Isi Esene South Africa's first democratically elected President and Apartheid hero, Nelson Mandela died today at the age of 95. Current President Jacob Zuma announced his death in a…
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Standing firm: Nelson Mandela showing ‘great resilience’ in hospital
South Africa's ailing former leader, Nelson Mandela, is said to be showing great resilience though his condition becomes unstable at times. The state of the 95-year-old is "still…
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“I’d rather go to hell than worship a homophobic God” – Desmond Tutu supports gay rights
The South African Nobel peace laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu says he will never worship a 'homophobic God' and would rather go to hell than find himself in a 'homophobic heaven'.…
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Nelson Mandela’s family ignored doctor’s advice to turn off life support, explosive court papers reveal
Doctors advised Nelson Mandela's family that his life support should be turned off because he was in a 'permanent vegetative state', court documents reveal. The revelation from members of the…
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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
The September Standard
- 2024: A Transformative Year for Fashion in Nigeria and Beyond + Top 50 Nigerians in Fashion in 2024
- Boadicea The Victorious’ “Defender” Fragrance Makes a Bold Entrance in Lagos
- Art Unmasked: Lagos Art Salon Brings Nigerian Art into the Spotlight
- Skin is In Foundation by RLG x Anita Brows: A New Player in Nigeria’s Beauty Market
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
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