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Cardi B just got engaged to Migos rapper, Offset and the internet is going wild already
Now you can no longer argue, 2017 is definitely the year of Cardi B. From hitting the number 1 spot on the Billboard Hot…
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[The Injustice Blog] Is Nigeria planning the Biya example?
Cameroon is currently embroiled in a major crisis. The calls for secession in the Southern region of the country has led to lots of casualties due to the confrontation between…
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How the #hashtag came to be the internet’s best filing system
The hashtag turned 10 yesterday. LOL. It's the funniest thing. Do you remember a time when the # was just an alternative for currencies? Well, it was not a thing…
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“One Scaramucci is equivalent to 10 days” | The internet makes Anthony Scaramucci a measure of time
It appears the internet is far from done! White House former Communications Director, Anthony Scaramucci whose record-breaking tenure came to an abrupt end on Monday may have just had his…
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President Putin signs new law to stop Russians from accessing prohibited websites
Following Apple's recent announcement that it had removed virtual private networking apps from its China App store on orders from the government, President Putin has banned VPN services in Russia too.…
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Ever considered online dating? See the 10 words you should never use on your online profile
Online dating? Yes, Yes, Yes, it is a thing. This is 2017 with its gazillion social media apps and the huge endless hole called the internet has made meeting people online…
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PSA: Nigerians, the Internet sees your bigotry, and it never forgets
It is a thing of wonder to watch Nigerians wax end time biblical when matters of sexuality arise. They are quick to pen down thousand tweet threads, multi-page posts on…
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Can Beyonce’s twins arrive already so we can have world peace?
As it is now and from the rumours that made rounds yesterday, we're in between palpitations and may it not be heard that we died from a heart attack even…
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Guys, Bobrisky is OFFICIALLY a Nigerian problem
Short of the frequent showoff of material gains that totally grosses some of us out, we're generally cool with this Bobrisky dude (or babe, whatever). Argue it out with yourself…
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The 411 on social media trolls and how to deal with them
They are crawling everywhere you go on the Internet and social media, those anonymous users with nothing to say but rude, off-point, or annoying comments aimed at making you angry.…
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Pope John Paul II was so mad at Madonna’s Pepsi advert that he banned her from The Vatican (WATCH)
by Tolu Branch Not only did Madonna break the internet, she irked Pope John Paul II to the point he called for a boycott of her shows. Today, Pepsi is…
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The Dummies Guide to Cameroon’s #BringBackOurInternet protests
Cameroon was formed as a result of the decision of parts of two separately colonised entities to form one country. Areas colonised by Britain and others colonised by the French decided…
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Facebook Rallies Partners To Unite For A Safer And Better Internet
Today is Safer Internet Day (SID) and Facebook has launched a series of initiatives to help make the Internet a safer and better place for people across Africa, especially children…
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Chude Jideonwo: This is why we are all Cameroon
For a brief period last week across Young African Internet, we were all Cameroon. Young activists and social media users everywhere from neighbouring Nigeria to far away came together…
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The internet has no chill… see 15 hilarious Beyonce pregnancy memes
What's a big celebrity announcement without its attendant memes? Nothing, the internet says! Beyonce announced on Wednesday that she is expecting a set of twins and social media went into…
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The economic recession in the country had its effects on technical operations at AFRIFF
The African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) like every other event held in Nigeria was plagued with myriads of technical issues, ranging from power supply to mobile network jams and lack…
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Thought Experiment: What if we’re already witnessing World War III and we just don’t know it?
by Roqeebah Olaoniye June 28, 1914: Gavrilo Princip, a Serb and Yugoslav nationalist, shot and killed the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie, the…
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Victor Asemota: Terra Incognita -who moved our dots?
Terra Incognita — Latin for “Unknown Land” “HIC SVNT DRACONES” — “Here Be Dragons” Mark Shuttleworth is an African and he founded “Canonical”, the creators of Ubuntu the World famous Linux…
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Opinion: The price of free
by Elutidoye Oluwagbenga Free is one of the most used adjectives on the internet because of our inclination for free things or services. We have at one time used the word on…
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Dear Professor Soyinka, please you are just making a fool of yourself
by Nkechi Nwokorie “Let me end with a Red Card to those noisome creatures, the nattering nit-wits of Internet: maybe Trumpland is not as despicable as the Naijaland you impose…
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5 things to expect from NCC’s knee-jerk price regulation
It has finally been confirmed that the Nigerian Communications Commission has directed that all telecommunications and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to raise the floor prices of data to 0.90k/MB from this…
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To the nattering nit-wits of Nigeria’s internet, Soyinka set you straight with these 5 statements
All the headlines read "I will tear my green card if Trump wins the US elections - Wole Soyinka". But these were the exact words of the Nobel Laureate to…
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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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TECHnically: Tayo Olufuwa shows how to stay safe online (LISTEN)
As Digital Security lead at the CcHub, Temitayo Olufuwa knows a thing or two about staying safe in our increasingly connected world. He shares a few tips in this episode,…
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TECHnically: Mark Essien needs government to get out of the way (LISTEN)
Mark Essien is fundamentally bullish about internet start-ups, because irrespective of current short-term challenges, there is “no scenario under which the number of people online will reduce”. He should know.…
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Aiki Nigeria steps up aspiring technopreneurs training with ‘Code2earn’ masterclass for professionals
As part of its vision to get one million fingers coding by 2017, Aiki Nigeria stepped up its training on coding and entrepreneurship with a master class which took place…
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25 years of the Internet in photos – look how far we’ve come
by Roqeebah Olaoniye Today, August 23, 2016 marks 25 years since the world was granted unhindered access to almost everything we seek. Essentially, on this day 25 years ago, the…
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Opinion: Digital Rights & Freedom Bill – Laying the foundation for Nigeria’s digital future
by Hon. Chukwuemeka Ujam, Titi Akinsanmi, and ‘Gbenga Sesan Something exciting is brewing in Nigeria. Just coming from a period that saw national outcry against the Frivolous Petitions Bill, popularly…
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Get access to key data from the re-launched Nigerian Millennial Report by GetUpInc
In January 2016, GetUpInc conducted a research across multiple urban centers in Nigeria and the relevant data gathered were entries of participant millennials. Millennials are the largest demographic that consume…
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Opinion: Between “Internet Governor” and Oshiomhole’s “third term”: A nay vote
by Sufuyan Ojeifo Many Nigerians, especially Edo indigenes and residents, had patiently waited for the gubernatorial campaign flag off of the All Progressives Party (APC) in Edo State, so as…
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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