Nigeria is patriarchy-central. On any given day, any random person will give you advice on how to talk to a man, because well, men are superior to women- even the Bible says it’s so. Single, successful career women are usually told not to buy a car of their own, houses, land, etc, because then men would... Read More
by Omar-Farouq Edu A trophy is made of metal and I want you to imagine your body as a trophy. Exposure is not your friend, it’s your enemy that dims your shine because you start to rust and your beauty begins to fade. Where is your pride? At the very moment when an actor wins... Read More
by Okang Ashiwel Ochui So, I was doing some digital housekeeping when I found this old article from somewhere. With a little editing and polishing, I present to you: THE POINT SYSTEM: HOW TO MAKE WOMEN HAPPY. Pay attention guys, I suspect this is pure gold. Now, in the world of romance and much of... Read More
by Olufemi Babalogbon When she is raped, it’s for nudity No judgment for the villain himself She gets pregnant in school, lost sympathy Of people who aren’t holier than her-self Why should a girl be impregnated? She must have invented the semen! Why should a girl be violated? She must have been the one... Read More
This mini lecture by Malak (@mangoes_marxism) is one worth reading and chewing over. In most parts of the world, particularly in Nigeria, a double standard exists between men and women. Do see below: https://twitter.com/mangoes_marxism/status/793446740187877376 50/50 c’est possible?
That’s a photograph of Mrs Aisha Buhari with the head of the College Dr. Kim Guillary Odunlami, governor of Imo state, Rochas Okorocha and Ambassador Nonye Rajis-Okpara. The wife of the President has just been appointed the grand patron of the Rochas Foundation College of Africa, the non-governmental humanitarian organisation that promises to provide the underprivileged with... Read More
by Ogechi Nwobia Sometime last year, I was wrapping up work for the day when an ex hit me up to check in and ask what I would be doing after work. I said I was going to see a male friend who lived close to my office. Said friend had invited me over to... Read More
by Adaobi Ezeodum It was December 26, 2015. My aunt woke me up around 10 am to tell me that there would be a family meeting in the next thirty minutes. Not long after I was handed the worst news of the entire year: I will not be returning to the United States to complete... Read More
by Iweka Kingsley In commemoration of October as the month Breast Cancer awareness globally, Iweka Kingsley writes about a fourteen years old girl diagnosed with breast cancer who shares events of her life through a private diary she keeps. He believes that the cancer campaign all over the world should be amplified and hopes EMILY’S DIARY will drive consciousness and inspire hope... Read More
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Wednesday was besieged by over 100 women chanting solidarity songs in support of former first lady Patience Jonathan. Mrs. Jonathan had approached the court demanding that her accounts seized by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) be unfrozen. She is also demanding that the anti-graft agency... Read More
by Iweka Kingsley In commemoration of October as the month Breast Cancer awareness globally, Iweka Kingsley writes about a fourteen years old girl diagnosed with breast cancer who shares events of her life through a private diary she keeps. He believes that the cancer campaign all over the world should be amplified and hopes EMILY’S DIARY will drive consciousness and inspire hope... Read More
by Vera Ezimora 1. When he says something that implies that he is open to sleeping with other women, ignore it.Example, he tells you that if he should ever cheat on you in the future, it would be because the other woman seduced him. 2. When he does something that implies that he has wandering... Read More
In commemoration of October as the month Breast Cancer awareness globally, Iweka Kingsley writes about a fourteen years old girl diagnosed with breast cancer who shares events of her life through a private diary she keeps. He believes that the cancer campaign all over the world should be amplified and hopes EMILY’S DIARY will drive consciousness and inspire hope and real actions... Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday described the heavy weight his government has to bear due to the huge number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country. Buhari who had a meeting with the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mr. Peter Maurer, at the Aso Rock Presidential villa said about 60 per... Read More
If you know what’s happening in this photo, please step forward and explain to the rest of us… This is an actual, non-ironic article written in the official magazine of the Akwa Ibom state government, Dakkada. In 2016. On print. Shared with the world. Let’s interprete it: “Visit our state and take your pick!... Read More
by Nkechi Nwokorie I see that twinkle in your eyes from time to time, Aisha. You are a strong woman. You are a smart woman. You are a strong willed woman. You know things. You know things deep within your soul – and you want to share them. My mischievous not so in inner... Read More
by Odichukwuemeka Valentine I wish to use this story to educate the society on the negative effects of cheating in relationships. I equally wish to inspire people to love genuinely and be loyal partners. Few months ago, prior to the end of last academic session, I boarded a keke (Tricycle) from my campus gate, Micheal... Read More
In commemoration of October as the month Breast Cancer awareness globally, Iweka Kingsley writes about a fourteen years old girl diagnosed with breast cancer who shares events of her life through a private diary she keeps. He believes that the cancer campaign all over the world should be amplified and hopes EMILY’S DIARY will drive consciousness and inspire hope and real actions... Read More
The darkest places in hell are reserved for those who maintain their neutrality in times of moral crisis – Dante Alighieri Last Wednesday, Ahunna Nwaogwugwu – @QueenCleo_92 on Twitter – collated multiple reports exposing the activities of Izien Aigbodion, who has used the nude pictures of young women to blackmail them for sexual favours over a... Read More
When the Izien story began few days ago, no one expected it to snowball so fast and trend for so long. Let’s bring you up to speed. On the 5th of October 2016, a lady named Ahunna came on over on Twitter pointing fingers at a certain Izien Aigbodion, (he tweets @ImNotAHooligans), who owns the design label Looks... Read More
A 2005 video of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaking in lewd terms about women has surfaced. In the video Trump is heard chatting with talk show host Billy Bush on a tour bus. Speaking about one of his encounters Trump said, “I moved on her actually. And I failed. I did try and f..k... Read More
by Ololade Ajekigbe For the purpose of this article, let me quickly clarify that in this context, female refers to a lady/woman who’s 25 years of age and above. Now, regardless of your background, qualifications, achievements, physical appearance or social standing, to be considered worthy of respect (which naturally translates to being successful) as a female... Read More
Founded by popular television personality and media entrepreneur, Funmi Iyanda, Change-A-Life (CAL) is a nongovernmental that has impacted the lives of over three thousand young Nigerians. In this interview with YNaija’s #Impact365 series, CAL tells more about their initiative and the impact they are making. Could you tell us more about your NGO? Change-A-Life (CAL)... Read More
Top ten stories that made headline this week President Buhari accused of plagiarism Parts of a speech delivered by President Muhammadu Buhari during the inauguration of the ‘Change begins with me’ campaign is said to have been copied from a 2008 speech given by U.S. President Barack Obama. However, the Presidency has disclosed that it... Read More
The Thread: Do you agree when Chimamanda says women of today are less progressive than their mothers
It is ten years since Chimamanda Adichie’s first book, Half of a Yellow Sun, was released to critical acclaim. Last Sunday, she was at London’s Southbank Centre and she spoke about the themes of love and war, and in response to a question, she gave this answer: "I feel like younger Nigerian women are even... Read More
Eleven people have been reportedly killed and several others injured when gunmen, suspected to be herdsmen, attack three villages in Jema’a local government area of Kaduna state. According to TheCable, the villages attacked are Gida Biyu, Akwa’a and Anguwan Anjo. Witnesses told the paper that the gunmen attacked the villages at about 6am on Monday, setting several... Read More
by Ayodotun Rotimi Akinfenwa As human existence has evolved through the centuries, our thinking and lifestyles have followed suit. We have formed and reformed archetypes on how life should be lived and how things should work. These ideals established by the highly intellectual human species, have been passed on from generation to generation. Many of them... Read More
Nigerian military troops on Tuesday killed 42 Boko Haram terrorists at Gangere Village in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno state. The troops also rescued 38 women and 42 children from the terrorists. This is contained in a statement released on Thursday by the acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman. “Following confirmed intelligence... Read More
Pope Francis has said the church should apologise to gays, women, children exploited for labour and other minorities for the role the church played in oppressing them. The Pope stated this while speaking with members of the press aboard the Papal Plane conveying him back to the Vatican city after paying a visit to Armenia.... Read More
