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Here’s why Sowore is perhaps, an unwitting champion of African Spirituality
Embattled pro-democracy campaigner and founder of online news agency Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, is many things to many people. Until today however, it would have been inconceivable to think of…
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New year, new ‘den’ for Sowore following #CrossoverWithProtest | The #YNaijaCover
"The year 2021 will indeed be a year where we will work to reinforce the hopes of fellow Nigerians in the vision of a united and progressive Nigeria. This administration…
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Here’s the popular vote winner for YNaija Person of the Year 2020 | Editors’ Pick to be announced on 30th December
Since December 1 when we announced the nominees for our Person Of the Year Award, it's been a huge wait on both sides to see who clinches the popular vote.…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: These are the churches weighing in on #EndSARS and it’s a good omen
Call it a revolution, the #EndSARS now worldwide protest is one that many Nigerians are not backing out on. As the call for an end to police brutality and extra-judicial…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Burna Boy finally joins the #EndSARS movement with ‘Project Protect’
At the present, the world all over has become aware of #EndSARS movement. What was rebuked as mere social media rant which would soon die down like many a…
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Falz and Runtown deserve all the accolades for leading the way for other celebrities
#EndSARS has been the subject of many a rant on social media but the continued terror of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad has seen social media activism translate into physical…
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Burna Boy vs Sowore: What are the limits to a Nigerian celebrity’s activism?
The recent virtual exchange between Afrobeats star Burna Boy and revolutionary politician Omoyele Sowore has sparked off a range of conversations. Some bordered around the extent to which celebrities who…
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Burna Boy has chosen his own kind of revolution, but is he to blame for being called out?
Our celebrities are everything. They give us things to talk about, create trends for us to follow, and arguably, influence the decision of many of their fans. Being a celebrity…
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We must defend our rights to peacefully protest
By Joanne Ike On January 1, 2012, the federal government announced the removal of the fuel subsidy, sending the whole of Nigeria into a panic. Following this, the…
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Femi Adesina mocking the #RevolutionNow protests also mocks democracy
Written by Oluwagbemileke Takuro A year ago, one of the presidential aspirants of the 2019 national elections and an activist Omoyele Sowore, took to the streets of Lagos to…
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Revolution Now is proof young Nigerians are not afraid to fight for their future
August 5th, in several states across Nigeria, protesters came out in their numbers under the umbrella of Omoyele Sowore's Revolution Now advocacy group to protest the insecurity in the country,…
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With the new fine on ‘hate speech,’ how will the media report the #RevolutionNow protests?
The Nigerian government and Nigerians have had a discontented marriage in recent times. Apart from the age-long song from Nigerians against corruption that has thrived amongst politicians, unemployment, and the…
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#YNaijaPolitics100: The YNaija 100 Most Influential Voices in Nigerian Politics – Nyesom Wike, Okonjo-Iweala, Sowore, Saraki, Falana makes 2020 list
Every year, YNaija shows commitment to focused debates on national and sub-national politics and its role in progressive development. In this light, we dig deep – through the surface and…
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From Our Editors: Why Omoyele Sowore is the Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2019
(This editorial was written on 13 December after we made our Editor’s Choice decision for this recognition. We have left it as is because the sentiments remain despite Sowore’s release,…
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Omoyele Sowore is Y!/YNaija.com’s Person of the Year 2019
The editorial board of Y! (TV, Magazine & Online) is pleased to announce pro-democracy campaigner, rights activist and founder of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore as its pick for Person of…
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Ijeoma Nwogwugwu profiles Omoyele Sowore: The brazenly fearless | Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2019 Nominee
As I write this, Omoyele Sowore has been released from the custody of the DSS, the Nigerian secret police. He was rearrested illegally in contravention of the law and an…
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#YNaija2019Review: Sorrows, tears and blood…The most distressing tragedies of the year
A bloody year ANA president owing student President of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Denja Abdullahi exhibited proof that he has no business leading an association of creatives via…
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YNaija Editorial: Muhammadu Buhari is playing with fire
The details don’t matter. Whatever you heard, from a blog, a WhatsApp group, from your neighbor downstairs, who saw snatches of it on television, or at the beer parlour down…
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The Buhari government is losing its mind on the matter of Sowore
It has been 20 years since Nigeria returned to a hard-fought democratic system of government. Four since President Muhammadu Buhari, reinvented himself as a “converted democrat” in a well-received Chatham…
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Another critic of Governor Ganduje has been arrested for dissent
Nazir Ahmed, otherwise known by his stage name Sarkin Waka was arrested by the Kano State Police command on the order of the Kano State censors board. Despite Ahmed's status…
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Buhari moves one step closer to undermining our democracy with Omoyele Sowore’s arrest
This morning, former political candidate Oby Ezekwesili joined her voice to the chorus publicly denouncing the federal government's secret arrest of AAC presidential candidate and owner of controversial newspaper Sahara…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: We hope Cindy would be the last new #BBNaija housemate
During the Thursday night presentation, a new housemate came into the house. Cindy, she calls herself, and the housemates weren't exactly surprised to see her in the lounge when they…
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The Late 5: Court strikes out suit challenging Onnoghen’s suspension; Lalong emerges as chairman of Northern Governor’s Forum | Other stories
Here the stories that drove conversation today: Court strikes out suit challenging Onnoghen's suspension According to Channels, the Supreme Court struck out an application by the Cross River Government challenging…
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Just In: Shocker for Sowore as AAC suspends him and nine others; appoint Acting Chair
Publisher of Sahara Reporters and Presidential Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the March 23 presidential election, Omoyele Sowore along with nine others, including its Deputy National Chairman (South West), Ogunlana Rotimi…
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#NigeriaDecides2019: Buhari seals stunning win; defeats Atiku Abubakar to secure 2nd term
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared President Muhammadu Buhari, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) winner of Nigeria's 2019 presidential election which held on Saturday, 23rd February 2019.…
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Why I think majority of Nigerians will vote Atiku Abubakar as President
On Saturday February 23, 2019, #NigeriaDecides2019 will be held and Nigerians from all walks of life, in the cities, towns, villages and remote areas will troop out to vote in…
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The Late 5: Senate withdraws Onnoghen’s case from Supreme court; We’ll shock vote buyers on Election Day – INEC | Other top stories
Here are the top stories that drove conversation today: Senate withdraws Onnoghen's case from supreme court The Nigerian Senate has discontinued the case it filed at the Supreme Court challenging…
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The Late 5: Sowore protests exclusion from Presidential debate, Ezekwesili, Moghalu react; In a sane society, a peace accord is not necessary – Donald Duke | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Petroluem Industry Bill was experiencing delay because reforms in the industry must be well thought…
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The Late 5: 7,000 delegates in Abuja to ratify Buhari as APC flag bearer; Ashafa loses APC Lagos East primary to state assembly member | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: At least 7,000 delegates from the All Progressives Congress (APC) are converged on the Eagle's Square, Abuja to ratify President Muhammadu…
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- 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