nigeria

December 21, 2020

Japan supports Nigeria’s COVID-19 response, co-funds N2.95 billion Unconditional Cash Transfer Project to benefit 39,700 Individuals

As part of its support to the coordinated COVID-19 response in Nigeria, the Government of Japan has launched a series of initiatives aimed at cushioning the socio-economic impact of the pandemic on vulnerable communities –part of which is the Unconditional Cash Transfer Project. The N2.95 billion project, launched in partnership with the UNDP, Federal Government of Nigeria, Lagos and Kano... Read More

Grindr

December 21, 2020

Nigeria emerges as third most popular user of gay dating app Grindr

Popular gay dating platform Grindr has released its inaugural Grindr Unwrapped – think Spotify Unwrapped, but this time an overview of the platform’s sex and dating trends among the nearly 13 million gay, bisexual, trans and queer folks who use the app each month. Posted on their social media platforms, the results is unsurprising as... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Grindr, Grindr Unwrapped, nigeria

December 17, 2020

Too old to rule; the Chief Justice of Nigeria is reported to be suffering from dementia

To be a leader, you have to be of sound mind and body, as being responsible for other human beings is no half-hearted task. However, both these criteria seem to be of little importance to Nigerian leaders as our government is riddled with individuals too unfit to rule. Proof of this is the President, Muhammadu... Read More

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NIMC

December 16, 2020

The latest NCC directive is thoughtless and will only end in tears

One of the many questions Nigerians are asking following the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) announcement, instructing all network providers to disconnect SIMs not updated with a valid National Identification Number (NIN) by December 30 is, “is there actual thought put into coming up with policies and implementation by the current administration or is it just... Read More

#EndSARS, nigeria, NIMC

December 15, 2020

774,000 Jobs: Presidency, House of Reps may be on a collision course

Nigerians, especially on social media, have become accustomed to heaping any and every blame for any mishap the country may be faced with on the President; Muhammadu Buhari, and quite frankly, it’s easy to understand this sentiment. The man is the President after all. While logically speaking, the President is not, and does not have... Read More

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December 10, 2020

Logic and emotions: Is Lekan’s joke enough to end a two-year relationship?

Most relationships, as is common knowledge, has its ups and downs. There are those moments and instances that create the sort of issue where it then becomes uncertain if the relationship can move past said issue or not. Today, one of such “Acrimony-ish” circumstances presented itself on Twitter, where people immediately began debating whether the... Read More

Lekan, nigeria, Relationships

December 9, 2020

#GhanaDecides: Political violence is an African reality that must die by fire

Africa’s exemplary democracy – Ghana, as it turns out is only exemplary because of the depth of rot all around it. Statistics show a rise in political violence in the small West African nation over the years since 2012. An official of the National Peace Council recently stated that 86 constituencies experienced violence around the... Read More

elections, Ghana, nigeria, violence

December 8, 2020

Ghana, shade us, we are your politically chaotic neighbours

The perennial friendly sparring between Ghana and Nigeria has resurfaced in the wake of the just-concluded elections in Ghana. Reported widely by local and foreign observers as a successful election, and Ghana celebrated as, “an example of a well-functioning democracy amid politically chaotic neighbours.” It appears that Ghana has one more win based purely on... Read More

December 8, 2020

The act is up, Nigeria is not the haven of religious freedom it wants the world to believe it is

Nigeria for all intents and purposes should be a country where the freedom of religion is protected. Besides, the right to freedom of religion is enshrined in the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Also, Nigeria is a Member State of the AU and has ratified some regional human rights treaties including the African Charter on Human... Read More

Deep Dive, Non-binary Blog

nigeria, Religion

December 7, 2020

#EndSARS revival: Why FG should erase the business-as-usual mentality

With the trauma of the shootings that ended the last spate of #EndSARS protests still fresh in Nigeria’s collective memory, Nigeria’s youth increase call to begin a new wave of protests. Meanwhile, the Nigerian Government is still foot-dragging on the issue of bringing the perpetrators of the Lekki shootings to book, while on the streets... Read More

#EndSARS, #SoroSokeGeneration, nigeria

December 5, 2020

Everything wrong with the directive of the Nassarawa Broadcasting Service on Christmas carols

Religious polarisation can almost be said to be synonymous to the Nigerian experience. Allegiance to one’s religion is one of the first things the greatest majority of Nigerian families teach their children. From the recent decision of the Kano State Government, via the Hisbah Board, to ban the use of the word ‘Black’ to describe... Read More

christmas, Christmas carol, nigeria

December 3, 2020

Professor Yusuf’s short term solutions to terrorism may cause bigger problems

It is no news that Northern Nigeria is in the choke hold of a brand of religion that could ruin it for generations to come. The overwhelming reports of the tragic death of Nigerian citizens, especially the most recent, where 43 farmers in Borno were beheaded is only an addition to a long list of... Read More

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islam, nigeria, Northern Nigeria, somalia, terrorism

December 2, 2020

The hero’s welcome for Bollylomo could take survivors speaking up a step back

There is a meme that has made the rounds on the internet which goes, “Why is it that when 50 men call a woman a slut everyone believes them, but when 50 women accuse a man of rape no one believes them?” There is more than one answer to that question. Nigeria is a country... Read More

Deep Dive, Non-binary Blog

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Lai Mohammed

December 1, 2020

Boko Haram: For many reasons, we are seemingly losing the war but peddling rhetorics is worse among them

Fresh off the controversy that followed a statement made by Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed on a visit to Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, where he was reported to have said, “Nigeria has made attempts to acquire better and more effective platforms to deal with terrorists and for one reason or the other... Read More

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December 1, 2020

SERAP, BudgIT increase demand for accountability and it’s the perfect inspiration for active citizenship

There appears to be increased scrutiny of institutions of government in Nigeria, which is as natural in democracy as is breathing to human life. But Nigeria is anything but natural, and the welcomed scrutiny is a breath of fresh air and very needful for the country’s 20-year strong civilian democracy. Nigeria is a country with... Read More

budget, corruption, nigeria

November 26, 2020

Why we must learn from The Aburi Accord

Nigeria’s checkered history is replete with points in time that make many people wonder in retrospect if things will be different for the nation had that one thing didn’t happen. Whether it is the landmark decision that amalgamated the southern and northern region in 1914, the bloody coup that led to the killings of the... Read More

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November 26, 2020

Here’s what GB WhatsApp is about and why it may not be a good idea to use

GB WhatsApp is trending on Twitter in the aftermath of Twitter influencer Motara’s suspension over a video she made taunting an indigent street child. The video has made the round of the micro-blogging site to the extent it landed on French Twitter and attracted the ire of the French. Motara claimed in an apology she... Read More

French, French Twitter, Motara, nigeria, WhatsApp

November 26, 2020

Motara’s viral video unites Nigerians and the French in anger, sparks outcry for empathy

Nigerian born influencer, Motara found her name atop French Twitter trends on Thursday, but not for reasons she would have loved, but rather a mistake that may haunt her forever. The viral video of her distressing a little girl by teasing her with a soft drink and laughing as she begged for a sip has... Read More

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November 25, 2020

National ID: Women continue to take the brunt of patriarchy’s bullying

Often, when women speak about the direct impact of the patriarchal ideal of respectability and how it hurts them daily, men are in the habit of countering that while claiming greater injury by the oppressive antics of the patriarchy. But time and again, instances like the one that recently happened at the National Identity Management... Read More

Deep Dive, Non-binary Blog

#EndSARS protest, cult, nigeria, Rahama Sadau

November 25, 2020

NIMC officials allegedly turn back young Nigerian who wore ripped jeans because why not?

The concept of respect in Nigeria is something that has ironically constituted a lot of disrespect for the atypical marginalised demographic, like the less affluent in society, women, children and sometimes the youths. Almost everyone that grew up in Nigeria can narrate a story of how they had to face the wrath of an ‘elder’... Read More

November 24, 2020

Coronavirus cases spiking in the U.S. should tell Nigeria that the pandemic isn’t over

A viral video now featured on Aljazeera English of a frontline nurse in El Paso, Texas brings the conversation on COVID-19 to the top of the trend list on Twitter. The pandemic, which was declared by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in March 2020 is still on-going even as countries continue to relax restrictions that help... Read More

Coronavirus, nigeria, united states

November 24, 2020

Reactions to possible UK sanctions sends a loud message for our leaders to jot down

The United Kingdom (UK) Parliament has resolved to sanction Nigerian government officials who oversaw the shootings at Lekki on 20 October 2020, but Nigerians are divided on what that entails. While many are glad that the government is being held accountable for an atrocity it continues to deny, others are equally concerned that Nigeria’s inability... Read More

corruption, nigeria, uk, UK government

November 13, 2020

Brymo infuriates fans with tweet on Nigerian albums but here’s what we think

It’s always intriguing to see that thousands of people can have a conversation or an argument about a person over a single comment said person made, but such is the power of Twitter, and there is no one in the world that yields this power more cleverly than public figures. While Davido, is trending on... Read More

Deep Dive, The Music Blog

A Better Time, Brymo, Davido, nigeria, yellow

November 12, 2020

That ‘bandits reportedly collect taxes from Zamfara peasants’ is enough signal to move above rhetorics

Nigeria as a country remains plagued with diverse challenges that seem to be growing everyday as a result of negligence on the part of the authorities. This leaves one wondering what becomes of Nigeria in the near future. Insecurity is one of such big problems today. The activities of Boko Haram in the Northeast and... Read More

Banditry in Zamfara, nigeria

November 11, 2020

FG, CBN disregard the law in attempt to stifle the #EndSARS influence because why not?

Every time you think there is a ray of hope for a truly democratic Nigeria, the government pulls a trick off its sleeves and reminds Nigerians how misplaced such thoughts of freedom in Nigeria may be. The frozen accounts of 20 #EndSARS protesters including Bolatito Olorunrinu Oduala, the #EndSARS campaigner, who was given a seat... Read More

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November 11, 2020

Pension for ex-governors may soon become a thing of the past in Lagos and it’s commendable

Pensions in Nigeria are a dreaded topic when they arise, especially as there’s mostly a hassle when it comes time for payment. This has been the narrative in Nigeria for the longest time. Men and women who dedicated their lives to public service are denied their pension after retirement, forcing them to find an alternative... Read More

Fashola, lagos, nigeria, Sanwo Olu

November 6, 2020

Sowore’s resilience to the #EndSARS cause makes us ask questions about 2023

Looking back to every event that unfolded in October 2020, from the #EndSARS protests to the #LekkiShooting, it is safe to assume that this period will go down in Nigeria’s history books as a turning point in the nation’s evolution. For a good number of the protesters, most of which are the Nigerian youth, the... Read More

#EndBadGovernace, #EndSARS, Abuja, FSARS, nigeria, Police NG, Yele Sowore

November 4, 2020

Here’s why Nigerians are still rooting for Donald Trump

As a world power, America’s influence in the world cuts across borders. Virtually every continent has been affected – negatively or positively – by America’s policies, and Africa is not left out. Nigeria has particularly received more blows than ever from Donald Trump‘s administration policies. But that development has not deterred Nigerians from showing unreserved... Read More

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November 4, 2020

FG seeks to expand its loan foot prints to Latin America

It’s another Wednesday being a Nigerian in Nigeria, and the daily reminder for today of this distressing fact is the news that the Federal Government of Nigeria is looking to expand the nation’s debt by $1.2 billion. The Federal government is looking to take a loan from Brazil – whose economy contracted by a historic... Read More

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October 26, 2020

FG has other priorities like Chad, so Nigerians can continue ‘hustling’ for themselves

If you wish to understand the intricate details and the workings of an irresponsible government, Nigeria will help a great deal. The state of affairs in the country is a thesis in its own rights, discerning what a country would look like when its government is trying to outdo itself in its pursuit of wrecking... Read More

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