10 Things Nigerian Men Are Told About Strength That Are Quietly Destroying Them

June is Men’s Mental Awareness Month. To honour the basis of the month, which is addressing the societal and biological factors affecting the mental health of men, we are discussing ten things Nigerian men are told that are quietly destroying them. One of the most commonly discussed topics in relation to how Nigerian men are... Read More

Culture

Conservative, men, men's mental health awareness month, Therapy, traditional beliefs

July 19, 2024

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, series, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra... Read More

The Film Blog

Alaye, Anyone But You, film, Fly Me To The Moon, men, movies, My Spy: The Eternal City, series, titanic, Twisters, Vanished into the Night, Weekend Watchlist, What about us

December 5, 2022

Tinubu avoiding Arise TV townhall meeting because he is too embarrassed to face Nigerians – Atiku campaign; Don’t vote with emotions – Obasanjo | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Tinubu avoiding Arise TV townhall meeting because he is too embarrassed to face Nigerians – Atiku campaign Don’t vote with emotions – Obasanjo Men who refuse polygamy promote prostitution – Ned Nwoko IGP deploys armed operatives as Abuja-Kaduna rail service resumes Monday Don’t be deceived by crowd at rallies, says Okotie Across Nigeria’s 36 states... Read More

Fatphobia, male centering | Top non-binary tweets we saw from Nigeria this week

Conversations along the themes of the non-binary blog, while sometimes few and far between, continue. We compiled some of the more interesting tweets we saw in the past week. Enjoy, and maybe join the conversation. 1. There is a deeper context to this widely contested tweet that many who violently oppose it either refuse to... Read More

Non-binary Blog

China, fat, gay, gender, Housewives, Labour, men, nigeria, women

February 1, 2021

The #SilhoutteChallenge gives us an opportunity to interrogate our gender bias

So much has been written about the inherent bias with which we judge the actions of people based solely on the gender at the receiving end of said judgement. Time and again however, we find ourselves back to it like it is second nature. This is a perfectly human weakness that rather than scorn should... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Non-binary Blog

gender, men, Nigerian men, Nudity

January 21, 2021

3 Nigerian men open up about feeling unlovable when they are broke

The designation of men as ‘providers’ is as old as human civilisation, and while the cost of this on men’s overall well-being – particularly as regards to their sense of self-worth, has only been in public discourse for a handful of decades the implication of this cost is replete in our daily lives if we... Read More

Non-binary Blog

depression, men, money, patriarchy, women

January 15, 2021

3 Men share why they chose silence after they got sexually assaulted

Victims of sexual assault have a hard time coming forward, whether they are male, female or non-binary. The reason for their silence will invariably differ from one another’s due to their different lived experiences, but there is always the overarching link of shame underlying these differences. This is especially pronounced in male victims of sexual... Read More

Non-binary Blog

male victims, men, rape, Sexual assault, toxic masculinity

August 10, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] It’s time for men to start speaking out publicly against rape

Being a man is more than a name, it’s about responsibility, reliability and being a role model. These factors are more important than the thing between the legs of many men. The condescending way some men display towards women and female children is worrisome. Just last week, The Injustice Blog demanded an end to rape following the parade of... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

child rape, irresponsibility, men, rape

July 26, 2017

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 one of the easiest things to do. We spend at least 50% of our time on the internet either for work or for personal reasons... Read More

Thinking Through

how to, Internet, men, Online Dating, online profile, profiles, women

July 17, 2017

Ladies: These are the 7 things your man really wants from you

The male species are a genuine source of confusion to the women folk, regardless of how much they might pretend to understand the male mind and its inner workings. Every guy has his quirks and preferences, but are really not that complicated, when you pay attention. Now, since guys have a completely different ways of... Read More

Thinking Through

how to, Love, Making him happy, men, Relationships, women

July 4, 2017

How not to act on a first date | 7 mistakes that will send her running

The first date. There’s something low-key scary about it, for the girl and definitely for the guy. For the guy, because he’s hoping and praying all that texting and setting P and all those Instagram photos did not lie and he makes a good first impression also. In this woke era we find ourselves in,... Read More

Thinking Through

dating, etiquette, guys, how to, men, Relationships

June 20, 2017

The Thread: How my ex and his family killed my baby and dumped me

In a world where men have been labelled as “scum”, some make it hard for the “good” men around to raise their heads high. A Twitter user, @_ZannaM, shared a harrowing experience of how the “love of her life” practically left her for dead then dumped her for another woman with the backing of his... Read More

Opinion

baby, Ex, FAMILY, men, relationship, Scum, thread, twitter.

June 19, 2017

10 tips on how to be an awesome 21st century dad

So, it was Father’s Day yesterday, the only one on the world calendar just so you know. Chill out, this is not another Father’s Day Vs Mother’s Day rant. Fathers just like Father’s Day are most of the time relegated to the background in the overall parenting dynamics, not because there aren’t fathers out there... Read More

Thinking Through

children, daddies, fathers, fathers day, how to, Love, men, mommy

June 15, 2017

Want to look Peng on a budget? | Here’s 5 ways to without breaking the bank

Looking Peng is an art, the beautiful art of putting pieces together and stepping out looking like a million bucks. This is the heart desire of many BUT boy! it can be expensive Keeping Up with the Kardashians with the times and trends without your account balance giving you palpitations. Confused about what “peng” even... Read More

Thinking Through

: Buying Clothes, clothes, fashion, how to, makeup, men, shoes, women

June 9, 2017

How to flirt like a Pro: Dos and Don’ts

Flirting. It’s the beginning of it all, the age long ritual of boy-meets-girl that is sometimes conscious and most times unconscious. It is sexual behavior involving verbal or written communication, as well as body language between two people that suggests interest in a deeper relationship with the other person. You know that electrifying moment when... Read More

Thinking Through

flirting, Love, Meeting, men, Relationships, women

June 8, 2017

Kaduna Declaration: We have deployed our men to arrest those involved – Police

The Police on Wednesday said it has deployed operatives to arrest Northern youths over the ultimatum given to Igbos living in the North. A coalition of Northern youths had asked Igbos in the North to leave before October 1st, stating that they were a threat to the unity of Nigeria. Leaders of the group had... Read More

The News Blog

Kaduna Declaration, men, Ndigb, Northern youths, police, ultimatum

June 6, 2017

Why are Nigerian women hustling more than men?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows that Nigerian women are more unemployed than men, at the ratio of 16.3% and 12.3% respectively. Also, more women are underemployed than men, at the ratio of 24.2% to 17.9% respectively. As noted in the report, this is a continuation of the... Read More

Story of the day, Thinking Through

hustle, men, Statistics, Story of the day, underemployment, unemployment, women

June 3, 2017

The Side chick Vs Main chick | 7 sure signs you’re not his girlfriend

Two flip sides of the relationship coin that infuriate womenfolk and, an age-long phenomenon out here in relationship streets. In this era of “wokeness”” and incessant demon behavior at an all-time high, we think it is safe to say that the “side-chick” is here to stay. So, here’s the major relationship categories; men and women who... Read More

Thinking Through

Love, main chick, men, Relationships, side chick, side-piece, women

May 26, 2017

How to break up with your partner | A 7 Step guide to ending a relationship

Breakups are the worst. The absolute worst. Long cranky days, finding weird comfort in sugar filled foods, tears and a Taylor Swift/Ed Sheeran playlist. Almost forgot! The sad, sad, movies.. We’ve all gone through it at some point, so we know losing someone you’ve created a strong bond with, someone you care about deeply can... Read More

Thinking Through

break ups, endings, guide, how to, Love, men, Relationships, steps, women

May 18, 2017

Dear Empress Njamah, please shut up if you have nothing reasonable to say about domestic violence

by Tolu O. There’s absolutely no way to go about this article without coming across to Empress Njamah as a hater, when in fact, its sole purpose is to take her through school. Nollywood actress, former Nollywood actress turned struggling celebrity, Empress Njamah was recently privileged to grant an interview with Broadway TV –... Read More

Thinking Through

Domestic violence, Empress Njamah, Karabo, men, Mercy Aigbe, nollywood, violence, women

May 15, 2017

The Thread: Hilarious tricks ladies employ to keep a guy on the hook

Nigerian girls like to string a guy along during the initial stages of a relationship. Baba Oni Gas is sharing his tale of past woes with a lady love. Do enjoy: https://twitter.com/manmustwack/status/863709469582270465 https://twitter.com/manmustwack/status/863712686978281472 https://twitter.com/manmustwack/status/863714694472892417 Reactions Happened to everyone. The phenomenon of "is coming" https://t.co/uMFp2HYYmK — Onyeka Onyekpe (@onyekaonyekpe) May 14, 2017 https://twitter.com/MrNosegbe/status/863840295661821952 But... Read More

Opinion

men, nigeria, Relationships, The Thread, tricks, women

May 13, 2017

Through the eyes of a little boy | The role family plays in raising violent men

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Domestic Violence. Broken ribs. Emotional abuse. Shattered self esteem Those were the hot topics blazing the social media space all week and we are not killing the conversation anytime soon. Why? Because this is a phenomenon that NEEDS to STOP. Relationships shouldn’t be the breeding ground for boxers and murderers. The very... Read More

Thinking Through

control, Domestic violence, FAMILY, men, mental abuse, pain, rage, Relationships

May 12, 2017

Shouldn’t we talk about domestic violence against men too?

by Azeez Adeniyi The internet has been agog over the issue of domestic violence in relationships and marriages in the last few days. What seems to have fuelled this discourse is the claim by Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, that her husband, Lanre Gentry has been beating her all through their marriage. Aigbe had alleged that... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

abuse, Domestic violence, Marriage, men, relationship, women

January 29, 2017

The Sexuality Blog: Straight men are actually gay AF

Yeah, I swore. Straight people, especially straight men are gay as hell. They’re so gay they put the ‘masc for masc’/no fats no fems crowd to shame. Straight men are obsessed with your penis. They’re always stealing glances at it, will grope you and tell you to chill out, they were just ‘pranking’ you. They... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

blow job, gay, men, relationship, straight men, The Sexuality Blog, TSB, women

January 27, 2017

Men have more tendencies towards corruption than women – Magu

Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has said Ibrahim Magu has said males have more tendencies towards corruption than females. Magu made the statement when the executive committee of the National Council of Women Society (NCWS), paid him a courtesy visit. He said women are also prone to greed but are... Read More

The News Blog

corruption, EFCC, ibrahim magu, men, women

January 7, 2017

The Thread: No, your cunning mother was not a feminist

Many hide behind the cloak of feminism to push wrong agendas. @Chude has something for those who force people into a closet. He insists that people should be allowed to express themselves how they deem fit. What say ye?

Thinking Through

Chude, feminism, grandmother, manipulation, men, potential, women

December 16, 2016

The Thread: “Marriage is not a reward, ” @IjebuPrincesss declares

For those of you who believe in the efficacy of stringing that woman along until you are good and ready to do right by her, here’s @IjebuPrincess nipping at your heels: Marriage is not a reward, don’t get it twisted. Marriage, really, is transactional. As you are checking her out, best believe she is doing... Read More

Marriage, men, Proposals, Relationships, The Thread

December 1, 2016

The Thread: Men are not scum, just ‘minor’ incidents

Hardly a day goes by when a women does not scream on Twitter “All men are scum” or some variation of that. This story proves both men and women are something, alright. Do see below: https://twitter.com/chefobubu/status/804240088729350144 https://twitter.com/chefobubu/status/804240436403564545 https://twitter.com/chefobubu/status/804240725101674496 https://twitter.com/chefobubu/status/804241334949343232 https://twitter.com/chefobubu/status/804241940090908672 https://twitter.com/chefobubu/status/804244812790714368 https://twitter.com/chefobubu/status/804245213204115456 https://twitter.com/chefobubu/status/804245616297738241 https://twitter.com/chefobubu/status/804245966811439104 https://twitter.com/chefobubu/status/804246425299275776 https://twitter.com/chefobubu/status/804247377175609344 https://twitter.com/chefobubu/status/804248357220839424 https://twitter.com/chefobubu/status/804248815964459012 Wonders will never end.

cheating, gold diggers, Keke stories, men, nigeria, Relationships

November 13, 2016

The Thread: Don’t make yourself smaller for any man

Nigeria is patriarchy-central. On any given day, any random person will give you advice on how to talk to a man, because well, men are superior to women- even the Bible says it’s so. Single, successful career women are usually told not to buy a car of their own, houses, land, etc, because then men would... Read More

feminism, men, nigeria, patriarchy, Religion, The Thread, women

November 8, 2016

“In dealing with the opposite sex you’ll need a mighty doze of humility,” Ebonyi lawmaker tells Linda Ikeji

An Ebonyi state House of Assembly member, Maria Ude Nwachi has written an open letter to popular blogger Linda Ikeji. In the letter via her Facebook page, Nwachi advises Linda on her relationship and public comments about men. Read letter below: Linda, you cannot have it both ways….. I personally did a lot of damage... Read More

The News Blog

facebook, Linda Ikeji, Maria Ude Nwachi, men, relationship

10 Things Nigerian Men Are Told About Strength That Are Quietly Destroying Them

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

Tinubu avoiding Arise TV townhall meeting because he is too embarrassed to face Nigerians – Atiku campaign; Don’t vote with emotions – Obasanjo | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Fatphobia, male centering | Top non-binary tweets we saw from Nigeria this week

The #SilhoutteChallenge gives us an opportunity to interrogate our gender bias

3 Nigerian men open up about feeling unlovable when they are broke

3 Men share why they chose silence after they got sexually assaulted

[The Injustice Blog] It’s time for men to start speaking out publicly against rape

Ever considered online dating? See the 10 words you should never use on your online profile

Ladies: These are the 7 things your man really wants from you

How not to act on a first date | 7 mistakes that will send her running

The Thread: How my ex and his family killed my baby and dumped me

10 tips on how to be an awesome 21st century dad

Want to look Peng on a budget? | Here’s 5 ways to without breaking the bank

How to flirt like a Pro: Dos and Don’ts

Kaduna Declaration: We have deployed our men to arrest those involved – Police

Why are Nigerian women hustling more than men?

The Side chick Vs Main chick | 7 sure signs you’re not his girlfriend

How to break up with your partner | A 7 Step guide to ending a relationship

Dear Empress Njamah, please shut up if you have nothing reasonable to say about domestic violence

The Thread: Hilarious tricks ladies employ to keep a guy on the hook

Through the eyes of a little boy | The role family plays in raising violent men

Shouldn’t we talk about domestic violence against men too?

The Sexuality Blog: Straight men are actually gay AF

Men have more tendencies towards corruption than women – Magu

The Thread: No, your cunning mother was not a feminist

The Thread: “Marriage is not a reward, ” @IjebuPrincesss declares

The Thread: Men are not scum, just ‘minor’ incidents

The Thread: Don’t make yourself smaller for any man

“In dealing with the opposite sex you’ll need a mighty doze of humility,” Ebonyi lawmaker tells Linda Ikeji

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