Respect: Should It Be Earned or Automatically Assigned to Our Elders?

Few topics spark as much tension in Nigeria today as the conversation around respect. What it meant decades ago, what it looks like now, and who gets to demand it are all being questioned openly, especially by Gen Z and millennials. For many young Nigerians, respect is no longer something automatically owed based on age... Read More

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November 19, 2017

Why Saraki will not run against Buhari in 2019 – Aide

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Chief of Staff to the Senate President Bukola Saraki has said his principal will not run against President Muhammadu Buhari in the 2019 presidential election. Baba-Ahmed said this while speaking on a weekly Hausa Programme aired on DITV/Alheri Radio monitored in Kaduna on Saturday. He said Saraki will not contest as long as President Buhari seeks... Read More

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October 4, 2017

Opinion: I stopped addressing my older cousins by uncle or aunty and this happened

Tonye Altraide Many Africans refer to anyone older than them as an uncle or aunty. This is meant to indicate a term of respect and to symbolize certain condescension towards older people. You will find this culture, which is most especially rampant in Western Nigeria, also prevalent in many other parts of the continent.... Read More

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July 27, 2017

Fani-Kayode has no self-discipline, respect for others – Okorocha

Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha has described former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode as a man without self-discipline and respect. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sam Onwuemeodo, Okorocha described the former minister’s statement as an unintelligent, unprovoked and unwarranted media attack against him. The statement read, “And on our part, as responsible... Read More

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July 21, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: Another suit filed to declare Buhari unfit | The idea of respect is alien to Kanu | OPC blasts IPOB leader | More stories

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. FG orders reinstatement of CRK, IRK as separate subjects – YNaija I spent all the salaries I received | Sacked reps member begs Supreme Court – YNaija The idea of respect is alien to Kanu | OPC blasts IPOB leader – YNaija Another suit filed to declare... Read More

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July 21, 2017

The idea of respect is alien to Kanu | OPC blasts IPOB leader

The Oodua People’s Congress has slammed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu for his comments about former President, Olusegun Obasanjo and APC leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. The group blasted Kanu in a statement on Thursday. A statement by the National President, OPC (Reformed), Dare Adesope; and the National President, OPC (New Era),... Read More

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June 10, 2017

Pius Adesanmi: The Nigerian Big man and the fear of ordinariness

by Pius Adesanmi He waltzes into the lounge in Amsterdam carrying all of the six capital letters with which Nigeria spells BIG MAN on his head. He stops at the door for an imperious survey of the lounge, two aides fussing and grovelling and making themselves small and inconsequential around him. Even before I lift... Read More

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April 27, 2017

I still hold Oba Akiolu in high esteem despite snubbing me – Ooni of Ife

by Azeez Adeniyi The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has said he would continue to accord Oba of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu the respect he deserves, despite snubbing him at an event on Tuesday. According to Punch, the monarch said he was not worried about Akiolu’s action. Oba Ogunwusi said this through the Director... Read More

The News Blog

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March 24, 2017

‘You are mad…all you do is impregnate girls’ | Eedris Abdulkareem fires 2face (WATCH)

Iconic rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem has blasted music legend, 2face Idibia who he claimed disrespected another Nigerian legend, Daddy Showkey. In an interview with Planet TV, Eedris who spoke in pidgin called 2face ‘mad’ while stating that most of his hits were written by former group mate, Blackface. He added that the iconic singer started a... Read More

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March 8, 2017

“I have tremendous respect for women…” | Trump says in #InternationalWomensDay message

by Dolapo Adelana US president Donald Trump has praised the critical role women in America and around the world play in the society. Trump, who stated this in his message on International Women’s Day said he had “tremendous respect for women”. “I have tremendous respect for women and the many roles they serve that are... Read More

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January 17, 2017

The Thread: Side chicks are very important to the success of a relationship

The conversation on side chicks will never grow old. This tweep brings a different perspective to the term ‘side chicks’, says they are honourable and help the main relationship prosper. ?? Do see below: Just fuckin a man who has a girlfriend doesn't make you a side chick — Clayton Bigsby (@YourFavTweeter_) January 4, 2017... Read More

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January 13, 2017

The Thread: This is why respect trumps communication in relationships

Relationships are work. Serious work. No one comes by an Obama relationship by accident. Love may be magical, but maintaining that love is hard, gritty work. That’s why this poll and the tweets after it are important. The writer shares some necessary insight into what young people think matters most in a relationship versus what... Read More

Thinking Through

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October 27, 2016

Opinion: How to be respected as a man in Nigeria

by Ololade Ajekigbe Since I published the piece on how to be a respected female in Nigeria here, I have received quite a number of requests to do a similar piece on what it takes to be respected as a man in Nigeria, mostly by the men of course. One would understand why it was relatively... Read More

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July 15, 2015

“I respect Buhari and I’m loyal to him” – Tinubu

National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu says he understands President Muhammadu Buhari and the feeling is mutual. Tinubu would also speak of his respect and loyalty to the cause of Buhari, stating that he has never made any demand of him since he became President. The former Lagos governor said this while speaking... Read More

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August 26, 2014

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

by Demola Rewaju Some factors make it easier for marriage to succeed and their absence can prove fatal to a marriage and it will be of your own doing for not knowing what to watch out for in order to avoid so here are twelve types of men that you should only marry with an... Read More

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August 17, 2014

People used to look down on me: Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde says it wasn’t always Eldorado (READ)

by Azubuike Azikiwe Its hard to find anyone who’d look down on her at this stage of her career! Apparently, it wasn’t always ‘accolades and adulation’, for Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, one of Nigeria’s most influential actors. There were those times when she didn’t get her due respect. In an interview with ‘The Sun’, the actress and mother... Read More

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June 23, 2014

7 things that separate average people from AMAZING performers

by Business Insider We’ve seen before that great leaders see the future differently. The same applies to anyone who hopes to improve in any field. You will simply be more likely to succeed if you start with the end in mind. You might have believed for a long time how everyone is fast becoming above... Read More

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April 1, 2014

10 things men SHOULD know about women

by TNN Shopping is our birthright and we shall have it. Please understand that it’s a necessity and not a luxury. After, all we do it to look good for you too 1. Sure we love the gifts and surprises, but what matters to us the most is about what you feel for us genuinely.... Read More

February 20, 2014

Demola Rewaju: Dear Sister, use what you have to get what you want

by Demola Rewaju A woman who knows what she has can successfully use it to get what she wants but one who believes the only valuable thing she has to offer is her body will inevitably consider it her only means of exchange for anything she considers valuable. In this post yesterday I alluded to... Read More

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December 12, 2013

Olusegun Adeniyi: I never encountered Mandela!

by Olusegun Adeniyi In what many people might even interpret as a sacrilege, one young South African, Andile Ngcolomba, told the London Observer last Saturday: “Mandela may be considered a great man in many countries, but he meant nothing to me. Millions of South Africans think the way I do. They just will not say... Read More

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November 16, 2013

Opinion: Tony Iredia and his hatchet job in Edo

by Andrew Igbinovia But like all bad losers, ever since, Oga Tony would not allow any opportunity pass without seeking to vent his anger and frustration on Oshiomhole even if that means telling bare-faced lies. Tony Iredia is becoming difficult to ignore with his penchant for falsehood and illogic once the question is Edo State... Read More

November 4, 2013

10 things you must NOT do on a first date

by Bea If you suspect your date might be a rapist, don’t go out with them. Or go to a crowded place. But don’t bring a friend along to chaperone. It’s really uncomfortable for your date, your friend will end up feeling like a third wheel, and you will look like a total dork. 1. Look too... Read More

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October 22, 2013

5 ways to work on an introvert-extrovert relationship

by Priyanko Sarkar All relationships require compromise. With a partner of the opposite style as yours, you will need to compromise a little more than other couples. 1. Respect space There are times when an introvert person may want to be with himself while the extrovert partner will wish to go out and express herself. It is... Read More

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October 21, 2013

Funke Egbemode: Why respect should be bigger than love in relationships

by Funke Egbemode If a woman respects a man, do you think she would let her own brothers disrespect him? If she treats him like a king, her siblings would do the same but if she rains abuses on him in their presence, chances that they would look down on the ‘fool their sister married’... Read More

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October 18, 2013

10 things men should know about women

by TNN Sometimes all that we need is a shoulder and ears to solve our problems. 1. Sure we love the gifts and surprises, but what matters to us the most is about what you feel for us genuinely. 2 . There’s no brain versus brawn. You better have both! 3 . Instead of just talking, show us that you... Read More

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Respect: Should It Be Earned or Automatically Assigned to Our Elders?

Why Saraki will not run against Buhari in 2019 – Aide

Opinion: I stopped addressing my older cousins by uncle or aunty and this happened

Yes, respect still matters even on social media

Fani-Kayode has no self-discipline, respect for others – Okorocha

The YNaija Tracklist: Another suit filed to declare Buhari unfit | The idea of respect is alien to Kanu | OPC blasts IPOB leader | More stories

The idea of respect is alien to Kanu | OPC blasts IPOB leader

Pius Adesanmi: The Nigerian Big man and the fear of ordinariness

I still hold Oba Akiolu in high esteem despite snubbing me – Ooni of Ife

‘You are mad…all you do is impregnate girls’ | Eedris Abdulkareem fires 2face (WATCH)

“I have tremendous respect for women…” | Trump says in #InternationalWomensDay message

The Thread: Side chicks are very important to the success of a relationship

The Thread: This is why respect trumps communication in relationships

Opinion: How to be respected as a man in Nigeria

“I respect Buhari and I’m loyal to him” – Tinubu

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

People used to look down on me: Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde says it wasn’t always Eldorado (READ)

7 things that separate average people from AMAZING performers

10 things men SHOULD know about women

7 great values you should adopt now

Demola Rewaju: Dear Sister, use what you have to get what you want

6 things employees want from their jobs… more than a raise

Boy, 16, ‘rendered infertile’ by police woman who ‘grabbed his butt and pulled his genitals’ (PICTURED)

Police discover mafia gang whose members drink blood during initiation (READ)

Olusegun Adeniyi: I never encountered Mandela!

Opinion: Tony Iredia and his hatchet job in Edo

10 things you must NOT do on a first date

5 ways to work on an introvert-extrovert relationship

Funke Egbemode: Why respect should be bigger than love in relationships

10 things men should know about women

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