Tag: society
From Family To Society: Tracing the Origins of Systemic Violence In Nigeria
“Charity begins at home” is a global, timeless classic that often gets lost in truism. The family, regarded as the smallest ...
Femi Fani-Kayode: Behold he comes
by Femi Fani-Kayode There is a deep rage in me that rises by the day. When I hear the voices ...
Omoigui Osasogie: Does anyone like being judged? [NEXT]
Writing an article on happiness and my problems cloud my thoughts. It’s good we don’t look like what we go ...
A review of the visual art exhibition at Ake festival 2016.
by Mathew B. Oyedele The Cultural Centre, Kuto Abeokuta was a rendezvous of creativity from 15th-19th November 2016. It was ...
The Explainer: Why Bobrisky’s ‘work’ is actually very dangerous
There is a lot to be said for the aptness of local adages. Something about the way they help sum ...
[The Legislative Blog]: Let’s talk a bit about street begging now that the Senate is interested
“Sister, i’m going to Mushin and i lost my wallet. Can you please help me with 100 naira?” This is ...
Ogungbesan Adedoyinsola: My mum was forced to marry my father after he raped her [Nigerian Voices]
My name is Ogungbesan Adedoyinsola. I am 20 years old. I was born in Lagos state, Nigeria. And I have ...
Gideon Emmanuel: Pa Akpruka, my greatest influence [Nigerian Voices]
I am going to tell you my story. I have a neighbour. He is an old man. People say he ...
Eyiamoni Apeji: The misfits of society [NEXT]
by Eyiamoni Apeji People are naturally good. The few that are bad: the 10%, the misfits of society, these people ...
The Thread: Who integrity don epp? – A tweep’s look at Nigeria’s crashing values
The decay in our society has permeated through all the structures and values that were instilled in children by parents ...
Interview: LEAP Africa has equipped over 30,000 youth – and is still on the matter
Founded in 2012 by Ndidi Nwuneli, Leadership, Effective, Accountability and Professionalism (LEAP) Africa is a Non-Governmental Organization that has trained ...
Impact365: How VGF is helping children to explore their treasures
Nigeria has one the highest number of children that are out of school and uneducated -mostly for reasons ranging from ...
Opinion: The importance of the Sexual Harassment Bill
By Cynthia Ferdinand. The history of sexual harassment dates back to the pre-colonial era when women were accorded little or ...
How we’ll share N5,000 to poor Nigerians – VP Osinbajo
By Isime Esene The Vice President of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Friday, gave an insight into the method government ...
Opinion: Why Nigerian youth must become entepreneurs
by Yusuf Ishaku Goje Presumably, as we are all aware, that unemployment and poverty are two phenomenon that are here ...
YNaija Editorial: The social media revolution and its effects on the Nigerian society
With every generation, there comes an invention that revolutionizes how that society behaves and interacts, and also moulds its character: ...
You will not believe why this robber chose the life
by Chinwe Okafor Maybe for the most absurd reason or simply because he is driven by the pressure of society, ...
Opinion: Dear single ladies, don’t look for marriage, it’ll find you
by Blessing Akinsehinwa No matter how rich a woman becomes, she is not deemed successful if she is unmarried. She is ...
Pres. Jonathan wants you to stop using social media for ‘negative purposes’
by Kolapo Olapoju President Goodluck Jonathan is not happy with the way people utilize social media. According to him, ...
Opinion: Dear Nigerian Christians, we may all rot in Hell if…
by Anjuwon Oluwole About 45% of Nigeria’s population are Christians, and the bible makes us believe that Christians are the ...
Tunde Leye: Dr. Adedavoh is an example of a good Nigerian
by Tunde Leye I have never been impressed by the heroics of people convinced they are about to change the ...
Opinion: When the Police is not your friend
by Chika Isika Think about Nigeria and what comes to mind? What do we stand for? What are we known ...
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The anti-gay law is oppressive and should be repealed
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie A crime is a crime for a reason. A crime has victims. A crime harms society. ...
Perry Brimah: The cause and effect of Compulsive Stealing Syndrome in Nigeria
by Peregrino Brimah The CSS who have now entered regular society are very ambitious. They seek top jobs, not for ...
Odunayo Eweniyi: Trapped in a forbidden closet (30 days, 30 voices)
by Odunayo Eweniyi “He felt broken, pieces of him were scattered all over the place, waiting for someone ...
80 per cent of Nigerian men do NOT use condoms – Society for Family Health
by Oge Okonkwo The practice of safe sex has not yet completely taken hold in Nigeria, a recent survey has ...
“If I had my time over I would do the same again:” READ 15 of Nelson Mandela’s most striking statements
by ‘Jola Sotubo Nelson Madiba Mandela is dead. The anti-apartheid icon passed on yesterday at the ripe old age of ...
Tunde Fagbenle: Anyone above age 30 doesn’t qualify to be called a youth
by Tunde Fagbenle Any unit, from the family to the village to the ethnic to the nation and to the ...
Opinion: The Tsunami of family breakdown in Nigeria
by Bamidele Ademola-Olateju We are seeing families headed by a divorced parent, same-sex couples, families with no spouse in the ...
Opinion: Transformation Agenda – We have so far failed in politics and economics
by Adisa Adeleye A glaring weakness of the economic transformation programme is its stubborn reliance on paper growth based on ...
The September Standard
- Unlock a Healthier You: Essential Resources for Holistic Well-being
- How Your Diet Could Be Making Your Snoring Worse
- Celebrating Nigerian Trailblazers: Inspiring Women in Fashion
- Silk: Unraveling Threads of Elegance and Innovation
- Grammy Awards 2024 Red Carpet Fashion: Hits and Misses that Stole the Spotlight
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