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Opinion: It’s time to outlaw ‘jungle justice’ in Nigeria
by Tony Ogunlowo For as long as one can remember there has always been ‘jungle justice’ in Nigeria. All it takes is for somebody to shout ‘ole’ (thief) and anybody seen…
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Just In: Buhari signs 8 bills into law
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday signed eight bills sent to him by the National Assembly into law, The Punch reports. The development was disclosed to State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa,…
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Untold Facts: ‘Violence against gay people is still a breach of human rights’ (WATCH)
On the fifth episode of Untold Facts airing today, the host of the monthly series, Moses Omoghena will be engaging guests on the topic ‘violence against gay men and women,…
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Public declaration of assets not a requirement of the law – Presidency
The Presidency on Saturday said declaration of assets by public office holders cannot be enforced by President Muhammadu Buhari. This was stated by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on…
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YNaija Editorial: Ending the culture of silence on sexual violence
The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis - Dante Alighieri Last Wednesday, Ahunna Nwaogwugwu – @QueenCleo_92 on Twitter – collated…
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Gimba Kakanda: Mr. President, change does not begin with an empty slogan
by Gimba Kakanda Last Thursday, the Federal Government, obviously terrified by the burden of expectations on it, launched what is without doubt an exercise in propaganda. It is a social…
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Opinion: Lagos, land grabbing and the law
by Ibironke Oluwatobi O. Lagos is a model state in the gallery of the country. People have assessed the state with different lenses. These assessments have won different titles for…
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Opinion: If religion doesn’t kill us, what will?
by Ololade Ajekigbe A full grown adult man decides to park his truck right in the middle of a busy express road, not minding the several other people who are…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: When judiciary goes on trial
As the story goes, a lavish society wedding had just taken place and after all the legal and social rites, the couple retired to their house. At night time, as…
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Opinion: Naming your dog after anyone is not a crime
by Izuchukwu Aniagu Aguani Names are used for identification and during introductions. It can also be used for canonization and reverence. And specifically for our dogs, names can be used…
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Reuben Abati: The man who named his dog Buhari
by Reuben Abati Joe Fortemose Chinakwe, the man who named his dog after President Muhammadu Buhari is right now probably regretting his decision to honour his dog with the name…
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Opinion: ‘Buhari’ – When you give a dog a bad name
[A conversation between two friends on #FreeJoeChinakwe] Neighbour: My neighbour, Nkan beǃ Ahmed: Neighbour, Neighbour. How far na? What’s the meaning of this “Nkan be” you keep saying sef? Neighbour:…
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Lagos is finally fed up with ‘Omo onile’ – 6 reasons this is good for you
by Roqeebah Olaoniye Of course by now you already heard about the which was signed into law on August 15. It protects the proprietary rights of Land and Property owners…
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Seeing through the hawkers’ eyes – a documentary on Lagos hawkers (WATCH)
The Lagos state government announced the implementation of the Anti-street trading/hawking ban effective from July 1, 2016. This short documentary film by The Optimists on the ban of hawking and road…
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Opinion: Why #NotTooYoungToRun Bill should be passed now
by Jude Feranmi In the last article on this series, I talked about the glass ceiling that is at the core of the many factors responsible for the myriad of…
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Opinion: How Nigeria failed Stephen Keshi
by Ololade Ajekigbe The third and fourth lines of the Nigerian national anthem read "The labour of our heroes past shall never be in vain." It's supposed to be a profound…
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Court orders phone thief to carry ‘buckets of water’
The ever lingering question of the justification of a court sentence in proportion to the magnitude of the crime committed once again comes to play in this rather unconventional punishment…
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#DisabilityBill: Odds against persons with disability in Nigeria
by Cynthia Ferdinand Disability is a physical or mental impairment that is perceived to limit one or more major life activities of an impaired person. While this appears a direct…
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Opinion: Persons with disabilities bill – the task before Nigeria’s Senate
Over 19 million Nigerians live with one form of disabilities or the other, with more than 80% of them living in the rural areas of the country. In every region of the…
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Femi Falana: On official corruption and immunity
In order to ensure the smooth running of the government the Constitution has conferred immunity on the heads of the executive. A couple of laws have equally granted immunity to…
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Opinion: Hail the legislature and the Judiciary for saving Nigerians from NERC
by Bisola Animashaun For effectual democracy, the role of the Legislature and that of the Judiciary are symbiotic that the two arms must remain at parallel lines. The Federal High…
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Man, mistress land in jail for refusing to wear condom for sex
As hilarious as an altercation between two people because of one party's refusal to wear a condom for sex might appear, it has landed Emem Asuquo and Olugbenga Yakubu in…
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Opinion: What the government should do before building a biometric database of vehicle owners
by Timi Olagunju Yesterday evening, sitting at my office (cross-legged), and relaxing from finishing a client’s job, I stumbled on a brilliant article by Victor Ewealor on Techpoint titled “The Nigerian…
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Court stops increase in electricity tariff, orders reversal
In what a large part of the Nigerian populace would consider as cause for jubilation, a Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled that the increase in tariff by the…
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Senate passes law kicking against discrimination of persons with disabilities
The Senate on Wednesday July 13, 2016 passed for its third and final reading the ‘Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities (Prohibition) Bill (2016) (SB 22).’ Commenting on the development through…
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Opinion: Federalism and what it truly means
by Ugochukwu Joseph Amasike For many people, #Federalism is interpreted to mean "Resource Control". They hear the word "Federalism" and they immediately think about oil and gas, and the Niger-Delta's "Resource…
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14 senators gear up to testify against Saraki, Ekweremadu in forgery case
The trial of the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, his Deputy, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, outgoing clerk to the National Assembly, Salisu Maikasuwa, and his deputy, Ben Efeturi, for forgery of the…
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Just In: Former Airforce boss, Amosu, 10 others opt for plea bargain in N22.8bn fraud case
A former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshall Adesola Amosu has stated his intention to enter into a plea bargain with the Federal Government. Amosu is on trial alongside 10…
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Northern Arewa backs Buhari, insists Nigeria’s unity is non-negotiable
The northern socio-political forum, the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), has backed President Muhammadu Buhari's comment on the unity of Nigeria not being negotiable disagreeing with the stance of the Afenifere…
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FG trains special team to prosecute Saraki, Ekweremadu, others
The Federal Government has instituted 20 teams of prosecutors, comprising 80 lawyers all together to handle high profile criminal cases following due investigation by law enforcement agencies. Reportedly, each of…
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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