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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCC Vows To Cracks Down on Starlink Over Unsanctioned Price Hike
NCC vows to cracks down on Starlink over unsanctioned price hike FG proposes six-month supply for Dangote Refinery Delta Air Lines set to begin direct flights from Lagos to New…
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Nigerian Singer Lojay Shares How He Was Stabbed by his Ex-girlfriend
Lojay, the Nigerian singer-songwriter extraordinaire, recently opened up about a jaw-dropping incident involving his ex-girlfriend, who went to extreme measures during a heated argument. In a riveting episode of the…
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Guber Polls: APC claims absence of voter intimidation or violence in Lagos; Tinubu files petition with NBC, calls for Channels TV to face sanctions | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Guber Polls: APC claims absence of voter intimidation or violence in Lagos Tinubu files petition with NBC, calls for Channels TV to face sanctions Fire engulfs yet another auto parts…
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Buhari expresses eagerness to leave office and focus on farming; Tinubu urges end to politicking, calls for healing process | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Buhari expresses eagerness to leave office and focus on farming Tinubu urges end to politicking, calls for healing process LP to sue APC, Governor Sanwo-Olu over alleged malpractice in recent…
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Sanwo-Olu Declared Winner of Lagos Gubernatorial Elections by INEC; Protest Erupts as APC’s Binani Appears to Lose Adamawa Gubernatorial Election to Thugs | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Sanwo-Olu Declared Winner of Lagos Gubernatorial Elections by INEC INEC Promises to Take Strong Action Against Proven Election Irregularities Protest Erupts as APC's Binani Appears to Lose Adamawa Gubernatorial Election…
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The anatomy of self-loathing: Understanding homophobia and internalised homophobia
Ask around about homophobia, “What does it mean and how does it best manifest?” If you chance upon a cis-heterosexual person who isn’t defensive – the way many a Nigerian…
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What it means when we tell LGBT+ Nigerians: “Keep it to yourselves, no one cares”
If you have ever had the strength to challenge a Nigerian to a discourse on their complacency in the systemic oppression of LGBT+ Nigerians, then you’ve at least once had…
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Here’s why cases of domestic violence would continue to rise in Nigeria
Despite the paucity of reliable data, the tons of cases of domestic violence that make the news are enough confirmation that there is a deeply rooted problem in Nigeria that…
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“We have a cultural problem” – Diversity Prize Finalist, Solomon Ayodele bemoans toxic masculinity
Few drives are as noble as ones that compel us to make life better for the largest majority of people. The nobility of purpose is however, not enough to hoist…
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#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…
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Dating apps are no longer safe spaces for Queer Nigerians
In March 2020, a story of how Utali Ekwensu, a queer man was brutally killed in Nanka, Anambra sent shock waves through the Nigerian queer community. According to the vanguard,…
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Ekiti state is opening its first dedicated GBV referral centre
In a country where many seem undecided about how to treat victims of sexual assault and gender based violence, the Ekiti state government has proven itself revolutionary, leading the charge…
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Fresh Abacha loot uncovered in Channel Island, AIT/Raypower shut down by NBC, #BBNaija premieres June 30 – Here’s everything that went down this week
This week was a rollercoaster of buzzy stories, from politics to pop culture and while we routinely reported each of these stories from our YNaija desk, here's a roundup of…
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African Union suspends Sudan over violence against protesters
According to Al Jazeera, the African Union (AU) has suspended Sudan's membership days after the military launched a brutal crackdown on protesters that killed dozens of people. The AU's Peace and Security Department…
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Dear IGP Adamu, begging bandits is not a security strategy
Dear Police Inspector-General Mohammed Adamu, You cannot tackle the growing security threat assailing the country by pandering to the whims of the antagonists. Of course, being a sterling security professional,…
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#BreakTheCycle: Project Alert raises awareness about the effect of domestic violence on children
On May 21, 2016, the Sun Newspapers published a report on domestic violence and its effect where they narrated the story of Roselyn who separated from her husband after suffering…
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Nigerian Customs officials illegally detained and assaulted a Chinese businessman, this should worry you
When we were sent this first-person report of corruption and unprovoked violence against a Chinese businessman who immigrated to Nigeria five years ago and has built a life here, we…
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#YNaijaEssays: Ignored by the government and abandoned by its famous sons, chaos is brewing in Nigeria’s Middle Belt
The North’s Hidden Belt In contradiction with its famous slogan, ‘Food Basket of the Nation’, Benue’s lands have been haemorrhaging blood for the better part of Governor Samuel Ortom’s administration.…
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Anti-Grazing Prohibition Law: a new way to end herdsmen’s massacre
by Temitope Adigun In the words of Professor Wole Soyinka “For every crime, there must be restitution. The nomads of the world cannot place themselves above the law of settled…
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1 killed as Kenya’s election re-run turns violent
At least one person has been shot dead Thursday during clashes over Kenya's re-run election, which has been boycotted by the opposition and shunned by many voters. According to AFP,…
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FG, security operatives brought violence into the Biafran agitation – IPOB
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has described those against its fight for the Republic of Biafra as Igbo political contractors. Background: The Federal High Court in Abuja had declared…
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Court remands 30 IPOB members in prison
Thirty members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on Thursday were remanded in prison by a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Operatives of the Rivers State…
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Opinion: Mayweather proves we really are all just savage
by Nimi Princewill It hasn't been long since a lot of us finally got our lives back—after enduring the massive media hype that surrounded the fight between Conor McGregor and…
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Burma genocide: Over 120,000 Rohingya people flee Myanmar violence
by Samuel Okike According to the United Nations, over 120,000 Rohingya people have fled Myanmar for Bangladesh in the last two weeks after a rise in violence against the Muslim…
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We have taken note of Wike’s subtle threat of violence – APC
The Rivers state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said it has taken note of Nyesom Wike's "subtle threat of violence come 2019." The party said this in reaction…
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South-East senators ask Nnamdi Kanu not to resort to violence
Senators from the South-East on Wednesday met with leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. According to the chairman of the Caucus, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia-South), the…
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[The Sexuality Blog] There is nothing a woman can do that justifies her being beaten to death
Every few weeks, a story like the one that broke last weekend pops up on the Nigerian corner of the Internet. The story is generally the same, a woman either…
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Obama’s response to Charlottesville violence becomes most liked tweet
Former US President, Barack Obama's response to the Charlottesville violence has become the most liked tweet in Twitter's history. What happened: A group of white nationalists took to the street…
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Youth inclusion in decision making helps foster peace #YouthDay
by Wareez Odunayo United Nations General Assembly in its resolution 54/120, on 17 December 1999, approved the recommendation by the World Conference of Ministers for Youth, Lisbon, 8-12 August 1998…
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The September Standard
- 2024: A Transformative Year for Fashion in Nigeria and Beyond + Top 50 Nigerians in Fashion in 2024
- Boadicea The Victorious’ “Defender” Fragrance Makes a Bold Entrance in Lagos
- Art Unmasked: Lagos Art Salon Brings Nigerian Art into the Spotlight
- Skin is In Foundation by RLG x Anita Brows: A New Player in Nigeria’s Beauty Market
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
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
The September Standard
- 2024: A Transformative Year for Fashion in Nigeria and Beyond + Top 50 Nigerians in Fashion in 2024
- Boadicea The Victorious’ “Defender” Fragrance Makes a Bold Entrance in Lagos
- Art Unmasked: Lagos Art Salon Brings Nigerian Art into the Spotlight
- Skin is In Foundation by RLG x Anita Brows: A New Player in Nigeria’s Beauty Market
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
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
Trump attacks Lindsey Graham over Charlottesville violence comments
Us President Donald Trump has described fellow Republican, Lindsey Graham as an "attention seeking" lawmaker. In a series of tweets on Thursday, Trump took a swipe at Graham for comments…
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