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Ado Aminu June 25, 2021

#PrideMonth: YNaija Non-Binary Chat in conversation with Occultist Eniitan

Religion is mostly ideologies mankind depends on to mitigate a world that can feel daunting to process even on our best days. The rest of it is rituals that habituate…

Op-Ed Editor March 17, 2021

Exploring gender through the viewpoint of Igbo Spirituality

by Obinna Tony-Francis Ochem There is a story told of Area Scatter, a crossdresser who played an ornamental thumb piano as he sang in a rich melodious voice. When you…

Ado Aminu March 2, 2021

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…

Ado Aminu February 24, 2021

Surprise! Traditional African spirituality is regaining ground among young Nigerians

The first time I found out about African spirituality was not in a Social Studies class. That deliberate less than adequate excuse for education did little for me. Rather than…

Ifeanyi Ogbo July 24, 2020

#YNaijaNonBinary: On reincarnation and past lives

“Don’t grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form.” ― Rumi Belief of reincarnation is entrenched in certain African cultures – The Yorubas and Igbos come to mind - hence…

Op-ed Editor March 8, 2017

The Thread: It might be a bad thing to think women are special

Today marks International Women's Day. As we celebrate ambition, empowerment, abilities, it is a day that serves as a reminder that gender parity needs to happen. Christine Mungai explains below: ;

Mazi Emeka September 18, 2016

Opinion: Evil spirits, the Nigerian culture and the rule of law

by Isaac Aluko Ademoroti Nowadays, even children are aware of the existence of the supernatural realm. There is indeed more to the physical world than meets the eye. Frighteningly, it…

February 25, 2014

Opinion: Homosexuality and the spirituality of matrimony

by John Ndeche A wedlock with hymeneal, marital, connubial and conjugal characteristics. But, in the light of man’s mercurial and grotesque values, marriage is now a contract between consenting persons…

September 11, 2013

9 things you MUST do to be happy today

Try doing one act of kindness everyday to flush out the toxins of depression from your system. 1. Gratitude Appreciate what you have and value it. Try counting your positives and be…

August 17, 2013

Holy war? Catholic priests bicker in Abia over allegations of corruption

Catholic priests in the Aba Diocese of the church are locked in a renewed battle that can be described as a holy war, with a Rev. Fr. and his Bishop…

July 21, 2013

Faith & therapy: 3 ways spirituality can help your relationship

by Nancy Pina It is faith that enables you to embrace and stick with a plan to replace former patterns with new thoughts and actions. As a Christian relationship coach, I know…

December 9, 2012

7 top things to agree on before going to the altar

by Dr. Michelle Do your family and friends support your future marriage? If not, how do you and your spouse plan on managing your relationships with the people who don’t…

September 9, 2012

Tafa Osisiye: The search for spiritual rediscovery (30 Days, 30 Voices)

I was only eighteen when a cousin introduced the Christians to me, the Pentecostals. They were (are) a lively bunch. They stomped on the ground till dust filled the atmosphere…

March 25, 2012

FaithNaija: Ever Strong || Spoken Word Poetry

by Chi Ibe Ever Strong is a spoken word poem about God's empowerment in our weakness... He will never leave us and with his help there's nothing we can't overcome!…

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