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The African Film Festival (TAFF) 2024 Set To Begin On June 20th
The African Film Festival 2024 is back again this year, from June 20 to 23rd, 2024. The event features three days of connectivity, engagements and interactions between filmmakers, actors and…
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World Teachers Day: Is there anything for the Nigerian Teacher to celebrate?
October 5 of every year has been designated World Teachers Day by the United Nations Education and Scientific Organisation (UNESCO) as a day to celebrate teachers and the invaluable service they…
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Nigeria Police rated worst in the world, NPF rejects rating
The World Security and Police Index International (WISPI) has rated the Nigeria Police Force as the worst police organisation in the world. In its report, WISPI said the NPF has been unable…
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Opinion: The illusion of our earthly lives
by Tony Ogunlowo Every three years in the village of Toraja in South Sualwesi, in Indonesia they hold a very strange festival. They exhume the bodies of their deceased relatives, clean…
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VP Osinbajo says the Nigerian police is one of the best in the world… and we agree
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo laid the foundation for the Crime and Incident Data Base Centre at the Force Headquarters in Abuja yesterday. In his speech at the event, the VP…
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Robots, space, virtual reality: All the ‘crazy’ ways Mark Zuckerberg wants to change the world
by Tolu Omoyeni It is no longer news that Mark Zuckerberg is taking over the cyberspace and he's not ready to stop until the internet and other tech services reach…
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YNaija Poll: Is Buhari’s government doing enough for the Nigerian youth? (WATCH)
In the build up to the 2015 general elections in which Muhammadu Buhari won with the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC), several promises were made. One of the…
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‘Pure, unadulterated evil’ | The world unites to condemn Bastille Day attack with #PrayForNice
At least 80 people were killed in southern France on Thursday night after a truck reportedly drove into a crowd of people celebrating Bastille Day - a French national holiday.…
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Instagram has over 500 million monthly users
Instagram has announced that it now has more than 500 million monthly actives, and more than 300 million who use the app daily. The photo and short video app’s monthly…
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Deutsche Welle DG, Peter Limbourg advocates freedom of speech for democracy sustenance
Today, the 9th Deutsche Welle (DW) Global Media Forum kicked off in Bonn with an opening address from DW Director General, Pete Limbourg “The end of the freedom of expression is…
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Interview: ‘Chibok girl was not rescued by Nigerian Army’- Aisha Yesufu of BBOG
In April, 2014, 276 girls were kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists from Government Secondary School in Chibok, Borno state. Of the 276 girls, 57 made a daring escape leaving 219…
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Gender equality: Is the giant of Africa on the global stage?
In the past few weeks, one of the most important topics that has dominated the discourse among Nigerians is the unsuccessful passage of The Bill For An Act To Incorporate…
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Opinion: Beauty rules the world, but beauty is not what you think it is
“Aunty Seun, we can’t take that bike o”, Kemi lashed out in an alarming disgust that usually describes her ultimate repulsion. “Why?” I asked, not readily prepared for the forthcoming…
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#WorldSuicidePreventionDay: 5 major causes of suicide in Nigeria
People around the world are observing the world suicide prevention day today, hence the trending hashtag on Twitter- #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. On social media, case in point- Twitter, conversation on the topic is rife. Let's…
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Global shocks closing in on the Naira
by Tunji Andrews Indications continue to mount that the nation’s currency, the Naira, will experience further pressure, as the liquidity position continues to worsen, especially as the nation draws close…
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Here is the new sexiest woman in the world
by Damilola Jagun According to Esquire magazine, Hollywood actress, Penelope Cruz is the sexiest woman in the world. The 40-year-old Spanish hottie is featured on the cover of the magazine…
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Opinion: Why should you be happy? Please don’t be happy
by Richard Chilee I want to be happy. Why shouldn’t I be happy? They don’t want me to be happy. I just want to be happy. We must have come…
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Opinion: 22 really simple things you didn’t know you could do with Google
by Chinedu Nnawetanma To most people, Google is nothing more than a regular search engine where you type in keywords and questions and a couple of relevant links containing answers…
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Perry Brimah: Is changing #BringBackOurGirls to #ReleaseOurGirls part of the transformation agenda?
by Berry Brimah Why is the President of Nigeria being advised and investing so much in fighting to transform #BringBackOurGirls to #ReleaseOurGirls. Is there so much in a ‘mere’ name…
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Femi Aribisala: The popular things of this world are of the Devil
by Femi Aribisala Know this for certain: if it is popular in the world, then it cannot be of God. God says: “as the heavens are higher than the…
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World leaders rise against Boko Haram, US says hunt for Nigerian schoolgirls ‘challenging’ & other important news you should know today
by Oge Okonkwo #BringBackOurGirls: World rises against Boko Haram The abduction of schoolgirls in Government Secondary School (GGSS), Chibok, Borno State, has provoked world leaders to join forces with Nigeria…
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Perry Brimah: World superpowers ignore HIV epidemic among blacks, especially homosexual men
by Perry Brimah For reasons yet unexplained fully by epidemiologists and social scientists, Blacks are disproportionally at greatest risk of infections with HIV and AIDS death. The numbers are simply…
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Naked women assault: Ejigbo sodomy suspects arrested in Oba’s palace
by Adeola Balogun It seems that justice might finally be done in the case of 2 women assaulted and sodomized by a gang of men in Ejigbo. [READ: Shocking video…
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United Nations endorses GenVoices: This “has a possibility to have a positive and defining impact on the rest of Africa”
by Oge Okonkwo Ahead of its historic Telethon, The United Nations has endorsed Generational Voices (GenVoices), the project-driven platform to harness the offline and online energy of young Nigerians for…
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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 revealed. Bright Ekweremadu, the Managing Director of the Society for Family Health (SHF)…
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#YNaijaLegal: What you should know about Medical Negligence & other related matters
by 'Deji Olunlade It has been held in Abatan v Awudu (2003) 10 NWLR (Pt. 829) 451 C.A that “the relationship between a doctor and his patient is one of…
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Tunde Fagbenle: Conversations with Nelson Mandela
by Tunde Fagbenle NM: Wasn’t it your Chief Obafemi Awolowo, by the way, one of Africa’s greatest political thinkers, though unappreciated sufficiently in his lifetime, who said: “It isn’t life…
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Come & be inspired! ‘Crocodile in the Yangtze’ (The Alibaba story) powered by Konga
by Oge Okonkwo In a social responsibility drive to give internet access to the Yaba Police station and to power Nigerian entrepreneurs, Nigeria’s Largest Online Mall,Konga.com will be bringing the movie/documentary…
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5 (more) reasons you are not getting sex
by Nick Roy 1) You’re Not Attractive No, we don’t mean you’re ugly. We only mean that you’re not doing anything about your appearance. You wear sweatpants and geeky T-shirts…
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Paul Bassey: On Kelechi Iheanacho’s Manchester City mistake
by Paul Bassey I told the popular sports station that as far as I was concerned, Manchester City has no defined youth policy and there was no way Ihenacho will…
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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
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