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Yes, witchcraft accusation is a prosecutable offence in Nigeria
Nigerian feminists have been at the receiving end of accusations of witchcraft for a very long time. It didn’t start with a popular influencer tagging them ‘coven members’ – a…
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Chimamanda Adichie comes under same fire as Rowling over transphobia
There's a popular saying amongst internet users nowadays that speaks to an increase in complexity as one advances in certain situations. "There are levels to this." When it comes to…
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Here’s the ‘Tega’ gist everyone is talking about on Twitter
Today on Twitter, Nigerians were in a celebratory mode, following the return of a seemingly controversial figure. One can say controversial because, its barely been 24 hours since the…
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Buhari says his second term will be guided by inclusiveness, declares himself a feminist
President Buhari on Thursday received a delegation of the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) led by Mr. Chris Isiguzo at the State House, Abuja, and assured that his administration will in the…
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Throw the Twitter debate series #NoDragMyGender into the fire and let it burn
What have we done to deserve this kind of social media hazard? Back in May, popular social media influencer Paul Ezeudoh aka Tweet Oracle announced the then-upcoming #NoDragMyGender, a Twitter-based…
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Olatunde Olateju Olaoloru stars in TV’s hottest talking point – The Handmaid’s Tale
Nigerian-Irish Olatunde Olateju Olaoloru just caught our eye on new TV series - The Handmaid's Tale which tells the story of a future world where totalitarian and Christian fundamentalism rules an area called…
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Mrs. Aisha Buhari. You better not apologise for speaking your truth, don’t you dare apologise to that man
by Nkechi Nwokorie I see that twinkle in your eyes from time to time, Aisha. You are a strong woman. You are a smart woman. You are a strong willed…
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Entertainment Roundup: Here’s what inspired Seyi Shay’s ‘Airbrush’ | Chris Brown bans guest from home
Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup Airbrush was inspired by personal experience,…
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This latest move by the Catholic Pope shows that he may be a feminist
by Chinwe Okafor The pope just announced to the world that he may in fact be a feminist. During his general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday morning, Pope Francis…
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Keside Anosike profiles Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Shoes, magic & the truth – A Chimamanda you don’t know (Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2014 Nominee)
by Keside Anosike "Home is where my best shoes are", Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie stated in an interview with the world’s largest fashion magazine ELLE, sometime in February and I tell…
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#TheYNaijaInterview: I am feminist, but we need to redefine that word – Adesuwa Onyenokwe
by Wilfred Okiche Adesuwa Onyenokwe, journalist, publisher, media mogul and all round superwoman recently celebrated TW magazine’s 7 year anniversary in grand style. We spoke with her about the tough,…
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#BelieveItOrNot: Media personality, Kemi Adetiba barred from Lagos restaurant for being SINGLE (TWEETS)
by Tutu Akinlabi The feminists are going to have fun with this one. According to reports, there's a restaurant in Lagos that does not allow single women into its doors.…
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6 tricky questions women ask + how to respond correctly
by Nick Roy The human mind works in mysterious ways. When she comes at you with topics or questions as lame as ‘what did you do today,’ your body…
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Run brother, run! 7 types of women that men should avoid
by Tanvi Triredi This one is forever imposing her tastes in food, movies, music and everything else on you. If you do not agree to even a single idea, she…
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Is this the most sexist TV program in history? Women strip off while 2 men critique their bodies (LOOK)
A Danish chat show where women silently undress as the male host and a guest critique their bodies has been branded humiliating and sexist by viewers. The women walk on in a…
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“I am a modern-day feminist” – Beyonce questions her role as a woman in UK Vogue – See (sexy) Photos
She's released a string of female empowerment anthems over the years both as a solo artist and with former group, Destiny's Child. However, when it comes to being labelled a…
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Opinion: It’s unfair the way we pick on our celebrities
by Elizabeth Perle It's one thing to have a feminist analysis of Taylor Swift's songs and to find them wanting. It's another to dismiss her because her music doesn't achieve…
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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