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Soyombo Ayomikun: Myths our ancestors mixed for us
by Soyombo Ayomikun ‘Don’t whistle child While it is night As doing so will invite the snakes From deep within the wild…’ One day As the moon shone brightly I…
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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o to headline the 2016 Ake festival
Abeokuta, Ogun State will stand still once again as it hosts an outstanding roaster of writers, thinkers, artists, filmmakers, musicians, book lovers and art enthusiasts at the fourth edition of…
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The Thread: This is why some women do not contribute to the family purse
Gender roles are a source of contention for a number of reasons: culture, upbringing, patriarchy, or religious beliefs. One of such touchy gender role issues is who pays the bills…
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The Thread: #DearPatient, these are the things your doctor wants you to know
It's no news that Nigerian patients can be trying. Doctors on Nigerian Twitter are swapping hilarious anecdotes and dispensing advice to their #DearPatient(s). If you are guilty of these blunders,…
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Opinion: Na woman dey drive
by David I. Adeleke If you’ve ever journeyed on the road in Nigeria, then you must have heard someone say that before. It may not be verbatim, but at least…
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Pius Adesanmi: Social shaming and the measure of Nigeria’s civilization
by Pius Adesanmi The true measure of a society or a civilization, goes an aphorism, lies in how she treats her weakest members. Between France, the United States, and Canada,…
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Opinion: The truth about true identity
by Adebisi Adeyemi Nigerian parents proudly say these days and with all confidence too. "Oh! My child only speaks the English language." Interesting! It is for sure a beautiful thing…
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Opinion: How to be respected as a man in Nigeria
by Ololade Ajekigbe Since I published the piece on how to be a respected female in Nigeria here, I have received quite a number of requests to do a similar piece…
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Chinua Ezenwa-Ohaeto: The ties that bind
by Chinua Ezenwa-Ohaeto “Frank, that’s not the right way to put on your sandals,” I said to my younger brother who had his left foot in the right foot sandal…
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Innocent Chizaram Ilo: The day I knew the Ethereal power of books [Nigerian Voices]
by Innocent Chizaram Ilo Okigwe was always red-red, hilly and tranquil. On Sunday afternoons, after the legendary rice and stew lunch, boredom loomed over the dorm-rooms of Federal Government College Okigwe.…
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Vera Ezimora: 8 steps to marry a cheating husband
by Vera Ezimora 1. When he says something that implies that he is open to sleeping with other women, ignore it.Example, he tells you that if he should ever cheat…
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Isoken Aruede: How are you fine, you ugly liar? [NEXT]
by Isoken Aruede “How’s it going?” “Good.” “What’s up?” “Nothing much” “How are you?” “Fine” I might be crazy, but these robotic ‘pleasantries’ make me feel like viciously operating on…
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Opinion: Why we can’t be happy
by Ifeoluwa Nihinlola There’s been a rise in people devoted to chastising the faux-sad, the depressed for show, the performers of melancholy. These apostles of happiness will have us believe…
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Eyiamoni Apeji: The misfits of society [NEXT]
by Eyiamoni Apeji People are naturally good. The few that are bad: the 10%, the misfits of society, these people move around so often that they give the allusion that…
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Godfrey Akozi: I survived against all odds [Nigerian Voices]
by Godfrey Akozi The events that preceded my birth and the ones that followed till this day are worth sharing. My dad forcefully divorced a pregnant wife after six months of…
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Opinion: Why Nigerians do everything by the grace of God
by Chuks Okeibunor Recently I hosted a friend for a couple weeks; though Nigerian, he hadn’t been to Nigeria in more than 20 years. As his visit wound down, he…
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The Thread: What’s Twitter feminism good for? Absolutely everything!
We love it when events on Twitter culminate in learning moments. Following the brouhaha (who uses that word?) about Izien, over a period of three days, Joachim MacEbong, who tweets @je_mc2 is…
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Opinion: Why you should not run a ‘Nigerian’ business
by Ore Fakorede If you’re inclined to start a business in Nigeria, by all means do. Sell whatever you want. Build anything. Just don’t run a ‘Nigerian’ business: 1. Profit…
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Opinion: 15 things you can do as a youth to make Nigeria better overnight
by Jude ‘Feranmi “Nigeria can be DIFFERENT if we decide to DO what it takes and I believe that Young Nigerians can Make Nigeria Better Overnight if we so wish!”…
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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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SPECIAL REPORT: Let’s break down just how big betting has become in Nigeria
by Mazi Emeka In our special report this week, we look at the cultural force the gambling has become for a helpless citizenry. Nigerians love their football. Local or international.…
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Laolu Sebanjo, Damilola Elebe, Adenrele Sonariwo… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Culture
The annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 5th year, and we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are rocking the culture space and making something out of nothing. From…
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Opinion: Why must I conform to these standards?
by Ayodotun Rotimi Akinfenwa As human existence has evolved through the centuries, our thinking and lifestyles have followed suit. We have formed and reformed archetypes on how life should be lived…
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‘Niger Delta militants will continue destroying pipelines until…’ – Kachikwu
The Minister of Petroleum Resources, Ibe Kachikwu has said the effects of the destruction of gas pipelines and oil installations would still be felt in the country in the next…
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Opinion: The fantasy of love and the reality of marriage
From a young age, I have always known I would marry for love and nothing else. I have grown to discover that is not enough. I also have to use…
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Here is Lai Mohammed’s defense on N13m loan
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has defended his request for N13 million from the NBC to facilitate a trip to China. The request was made public when a…
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Opinion: Are we all Biafrans?
In a few weeks, precisely on the 31st day of May, 2016, the writer and political activist, Chido Onumah will present his latest book, "We are all Biafrans- A Participant-Observer's…
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“Government-owned media houses are not credible” – Lai Mohammed
Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has lambasted Federal Government-owned media organisations. Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Thursday, November 19, said the staff of public owned media houses have no…
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Pius Adesanmi: Why @DoyinOkupe is a bastard
by Pius Adesanmi What’s in a name? Nothing, says Western culture, for a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet. Everything, say the cultures of Africa, for…
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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