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October 10, 2016

Victor Daniel: I’m skinny and I mind [Nigerian Voices]

by Victor Daniel I’m in my room with nothing but a towel hanging loosely around my waist, a bath delayed in exchange for the company of my visiting friends, wandering in circles and laughing carelessly as I exchange banters with them. Sade is lying in bed, faced to the wall and reading a novel. Paying little... Read More

Nigerian Voices

Body Image, body shaming, looks, men, youth

October 8, 2016

The Thread: How to protect yourself from sexual predators

It’s open season on rapists, sexual offenders and sexual deviants on Twitter. In fact, a support group is springing up on Twitter, with more women sharing helpful information to fellow women on how to avoid sexual assault. Knowledge, they say, is power, and @FoluShaw is dispensing some knowledge on sexual offenses. Do see below: A thread... Read More

assault, criminal code 1999, feminist twitter, men, Sexual crimes, women support group

October 8, 2016

Ezinne Ajoku: These mad streets [NEW VOICES]

I’m paranoid about Nigerian streets, no matter the state or area, and no matter the time of day. After all, it was on the pretty empty and tranquil streets of UNICAL campus that a guy grabbed my behind in broad day light. It was a Sunday morning, I recall, and no amount of howling and... Read More

feminism, groping, men, New Voices, patriarchy, sticky, unsafe streets, Women’s bodies

October 6, 2016

The Thread: ‘Your body na gold…?’ and other silly things men say

We promise, this is not a men bashing article. What it is a woman venting her frustrations at cultural cliches that abound in Nigeria. Patriarchal cultural cliches. If you’ve ever had a man touch you and then explode in anger when you communicate your objection to his action, you will understand Chinny’s ordeal. Please see... Read More

drivers, feminism, men, nigeria, patriarchy

Suspected herdsmen attacks Kaduna villages, kills 11

Eleven people have been reportedly killed and several others injured when gunmen, suspected to be herdsmen, attack three villages in Jema’a local government area of Kaduna state. According to TheCable, the villages attacked are Gida Biyu, Akwa’a and Anguwan Anjo. Witnesses told the paper that the gunmen attacked the villages at about 6am on Monday, setting several... Read More

Attack, herdsmen, Jema's LGA, kaduna, killed, men, women

YNaija Says: Daddy Freeze’s praise of Kaylah is dangerous nonsense

In the early days of his reign as Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi has made headlines as perhaps the most accessible Ooni of all time, attending one function after another, and some are of the view that this accessibility is reducing the status of the office. His second wife Zainab, also made headlines at the... Read More

daddy freeze, Gender equality, Kaylah, men, nigeria, Olori of Ife, women

Opinion: How to make complaints appear as compliments

by ‘Kayode Oyero It is human to be sick and tired of other’s actions, inactions and behavior that you find unpleasant. At such moments, you can’t just take it anymore. Going confrontational seems the solution. “Enough is enough!” you declare matter-of-factly, eyes smoldering with anger. It is understandable. You have suppressed and tolerated enough and... Read More

Anguwar Yelwa Community, complaints, compliments, Ego, men, Relationships, women

Poetry: WHISPERS

by Henry Emenike Anumudu I. On that dark and moonless night I saw them… Trample noiseless into cascades of derelict blocks I heard them… Beg and cry, whimper and moan ‘Twas fruitless, souls were thrown, like bags Into dark empty wagons I saw them… And my heart thumped. as the sound, rickety…rickety tore, like a... Read More

Beauty, men, poem, Poetry, sheep, silence, whispers

Tonto Dikeh has some very thoughtful advice for women about ‘toxic men’

In light of the recent domestic violence case which led to the death of Lagos woman Ronke Shonde, actress Tonto Dike today shared some thoughts on the issue. She took to her Instagram to advice couples to not only have intimacy together but also pray together. She also gave warnings to women/men who are suffering from domestic violence... Read More

Couples, Domestic violence, instagram post, Marriage, men, Olakunle Oladunni Churchill, Ronke Shonde, Tonto Dike, women

‘I capitalised on Linda’s success, and it’s working’ – Laura Ikeji (WATCH)

Lifestyle blogger, Laura Ikeji has said she’s building a name for herself, by leveraging on the influence wielded by her sister, Linda Ikeji. In a recent interview with Spotlights on Broadway, Laura said rather than engaging in unwholesome activities, she took advantage of Linda’s success as a popular blogger. “I don’t care if people call... Read More

Laura Ikeji, Linda Ikeji, men

Lara Kudayisi-Emeralds: In a relationship, don’t be deceived, know your worth

In this age, the theory of “I am seeing someone but it’s nothing serious” is common when you are about getting into a relationship. Some people even say, it’s no big deal because you can’t expect a grown man or woman not to have a boyfriend or girl friend at any point in time. I... Read More

females, Girls, matchmaking, men, relationship, singles

September 9, 2015

2 Nigerians arrested in Thailand for cocaine production (PHOTOS)

Two Nigerians, identified as Joseph Uyamadu, 43, and Emanuel Umiano, 33, were arrested on Monday by a joint force of narcotic suppression police and naval officers. They were nabbed, alongside a Peruvian, Ammando William, during a raid at their rented house in a rubber plantation in Ban Kai district of Rayong province. The house was used to hide a... Read More

arrested, coke, men

August 27, 2015

Three men nabbed for manufacturing guns

It is a fun fact to know that Nigeria does have a local gun manufacturing industry although it has been actively used for the wrong reasons. Hence, the arrest. 26-year-old suspect, Ayila Ejir, has been arrested for allegedly manufacturing and selling guns. The equipment used for making the arms were said to have been recovered... Read More

guns, manufacturing, men, nabbed

August 24, 2015

No, Mr Oyedepo, women’s liberation hasn’t led to divorces

So, we are back to this discussion of feminism and the society. With the high rise of women standing up for their rights and asking for equality, there has also been a rise in cases of divorce. Something or someone has to be blamed for it, right? The founder of Living Faith Church popularly known as... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

divorce, feminism, Marriage, men, Oyedepo, women

Men in Agbada: Gbenro Ajibade’s men step out in Blue uniform trad

The Celebrity wedding between the two popular actors Gbenro Ajibade and Osas Ighodaro is taking place today and the groomsmen are ready, set in their first outfit for the day, a blue Agbada and purple cap. The Groomsmen include Bryan Okwara, Mc Shakara, Elenu, Melvin Oduah, Yomi Casual, Kenneth Okolie, Emmanuel Ikubese and others. And... Read More

Agbada, g, ighodaro, men, osas

Watch these men try to describe the ideal vagina

by Chinwe Okafor For most men, the vagina is a thing of beauty but also a thing of mystery. Which is perhaps why when the unfortunately named video channel LOLPervs asked a bunch of guys to draw and describe their “ideal vaginas,” the initial response was confusion and mild terror. “Errm … it’s … it’s … a... Read More

description, men, Vagina

4 Nigerians executed for drug trafficking in Indonesia have been buried (PHOTOS)

by Chinwe Okafor The four Nigerians alongside eight other drug traffickers have been executed in Indonesia despite appeals not to. According to the pastors who were with them in their final hours, some of the men including Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran declined to wear blindfolds and were singing as they were shot by a... Read More

drug traffickers, executed, four, guilty drug barons, Indonesia, inmates, men, nigerians

See the Nigerian men on death row in Indonesia (and sadly, their coffins)

by Chinwe Okafor The Indonesian government ruled the execution of four Nigerians amongst others, and after much plea, the date has been set for April 29. The men were convicted for drug trafficking. The Government has enlisted the local funeral director in Cilacap, the nearest port to Nusakambangan, or Death Island, to inscribe the names... Read More

coffins, death sentence, Drugs, Indonesia, men, nigerians, trafficking

Demola Rewaju: Dear sister, these are 9 men you must never marry (Y! Superblogger)

by Demola Rewaju If he has hit you before, he may hit you again especially when you’re married and you have nowhere to go. If he regularly hits you then your wedding day and your funeral may be only few weeks apart. If you’re a woman attracted to such strong and violent men, get help. ... Read More

beater, dear sister, Demola Rewaju, marry, men, opinion, Y! Superblogger, ynaija

Chris Bamidele: This is why men cheat (Y! Superblogger)

by Chris Bamidele Some men are addicted to sex, and this is no joke. This reason might probably be the only one on this list that can halfway be excused because sex addiction is a medical condition in which the cheater really can’t help himself unless he gets a professional help. Last week, I read... Read More

cheat, chris bamidele, men, opinion, reasons, Y! Superblogger, ynaija

Dear wife-beaters, Charly boy has some tips for you

by Chinwe Okafor Domestic violence is an under reported crime, he says, and he’s right. Some men feel it’s their right, he says and he’s right as well. Charly boy talks about why men beat their wives and why/how they are doing it the wrong way. Read below; When I look back at my life,... Read More

beat, charley boy, children, men, wives, women

Four men meet their untimely death while sharing a drink in a pub

by Chinwe Okafor Four persons were shot dead, on Saturday night, at a drinking pub in Port Harcourt, while two others were allegedly killed in related circumstance. Although the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Muhammad, countered the latter report, he however, confirmed the former, saying the police is aware of only the four that died at the... Read More

4, beer, dead, drinking, men, portharcourt

February 19, 2015

How to make love… and 24 other things EVERY man should know how to do (READ)

by Adedayo Ademuwagun A bookmaker firm in the UK named William Hill has just released a list of 50 things every real man should know. They did a survey of 2,000 men before they came up with this result. The list contains some football stuff like knowing the offside rule and knowing the year England... Read More

men, top 25 things

January 24, 2015

Dear ladies, Instagram will rather see a man’s privates, not yours

by Chinwe Okafor It is getting out of hand apparently. Instagram keeps deleting accounts of anyone, mostly female, posting pictures they deem inappropriate, and users are beginning to get pissed. This time, it was online magazine and styling agency Sticks and Stones, which posted a photo of two sisters in swimsuits that shows partial you-know-what. Agency... Read More

bush, instagram, men, restrictions, women

December 23, 2014

5 Nollywood myths that (of-course) aren’t always true

by Uche Omar If you watch Nigerian movies often, you may have noticed that the consistency of certain themes that do not hold water in reality. But why do I sweat it? TV reality sometimes is not real life reality. But when a certain storyline is repeated endlessly, the need to question such notion... Read More

bad things, Food, Good people, men, movies, myths, Nollywood movies, Witches

December 16, 2014

@DemolaRewaju: Maybe women are not inferior to us, just different (Y! Superblogger)

by Demola Rewaju We’re different from women in every area but difference isn’t a sign of superiority. They don’t communicate as directly as we would like and they like to leave us guessing but that’s just the way they are. Some of them take time to be ready for sex but some of us consider... Read More

@ demolarewaju, Demola Rewaju, feminine, inferior, men, superior, women, ynaija

December 4, 2014

@Demolarewaju: All men pay for sex one way or the other (Y! Superblogger)

by Demola Rewaju Prostitution is often called the oldest profession in the world by some but there are no historical records of this, what we do know is that there once was a woman in the eighteenth century called Ninon de Lenclos who was able to uplift her own status from mere prostitution into something... Read More

@ demolarewaju, Demola Rewaju, men, Mugu, prostitution, sound sultan, Y! Superblogger

November 25, 2014

@DemolaRewaju: Men fight but only sometimes (Y! Superblogger)

by Demola Rewaju We as menfolk are descended from a long line of ancestors who associated masculinity with violence – Chinua Achebe’s most enduring character, Okonkwo, was a study in the expressiveness of a man’s violence. He not only reveled in violence but hated with a passion any resort to diplomacy or negotiations as a... Read More

chidi lyod, chinua achebe, Demola Rewaju, fight, men, Y! Superblogger, ynaija

October 20, 2014

@Survivor17: Let’s talk about Nigerian men and their bulges (Y! Superblogger)

by Buki Otuyemi Okkkkkkkkkkkkk, let’s talk about our dear Nigerian men and their bulges. Yes you read that right and I wont be mincing words in this words. I will say it as it needs to be said so please brace yourselves. Oh and please don’t shoot the messenger (my innocent self), I am only... Read More

(Y!Superblogger), buki otuyemi, bulges, men, stomach, ynaija

September 28, 2014

@ChrisBamidele : This is why men cheat (Y! Superblogger)

by Chris Bamidele Last week, I read something on a blog via twitter, somebody compiled some reasons why men cheat, and I must say I found some of them very hilarious. I am going to try and include some of those reasons in this post and then give few reasons of my own why I... Read More

@chrisbamidele, beat, cheat, men, opinion, reaosns, role models, woman, ynaija

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