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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Lagos lawmaker trivialises the #LekkiMassacre and you already have a sense of Nigeria’s leadership
It is mind-boggling that the aftermath of the #EndSARS protest has led to finger-pointing at the youths by the political class; who are doing all in their power to brainwash the world into believing that the #EndSARS protesters are responsible for the mayhem government-sponsored hoodlums unleashed across the nation. Worst of it all is that some lawmakers seem to be in support of the extra-judicial killings of...
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Lawmaker, Mojisola Alli-Macaulay, says Nigerian youths are high on drugs all the time, but there’s more…
When you listen to what some of our lawmakers have said in the aftermath of the #EndSARS protests, you will wonder if they feel any remorse for failing the youth…
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‘Policemen are also human beings’: IGP Adamu Replies Amnesty International
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has decried reports by Amnesty International, that police officer shot at #EndSARS protesters. The Police chief stated that the Amnesty’s report of October…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Lawmaker Olusegun Akande, believes feeding #EndSARS protesters caused violence and looting in Lagos
The EndSARS protest has not only exposed a lot of rot in the system, but it has also helped many youths realise that the political class can weaponise anything, including, hunger, just to keep the masses perpetually below the...
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Let’s examine if we should blame the #COVID19 palliatives ‘looters’ for being greedy – or not
It was a historic moment when the very generation that was thought to be more concerned with social profiles than day-to-day government affairs saw to the organisation of one of…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Lagos lawmaker implies that protesters deserved to have been shot at
For Nigerians all over the world, particularly the ones resident in the country, the past three weeks have been nothing but one necessary belated conversation on police brutality. However, the…
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Denials should not stop Nigerian youth from immortalising the #EndSARS heroes
The #EndSARS protests is definitely not a chapter anyone would have predicted in Nigeria’s history; especially not in 2020. Driven mainly by young people on social media, it quickly became…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: Nigerian-born Efe Ajagba is set to face Tyson Fury for the WBC title
Could all the world heavyweight boxing championship titles be held by a Nigerian? Possibly, following news of Tyson Fury's potential contenders. Tyson Fury and former WBO champion Deontay Wilder were…
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There’s a curious thing happening in the comment section of Buhari’s tweets
Nigerians have always created a distinct, humorous relationship with each passing president. Who can forget the subtle play on former president Olusegun Obasanjo's looks, or the critique of Goodluck Jonathan…
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The problem with the States’ handling of arrested ‘looters’
At the height of the #EndSARS protests, a lot of people from the ruling class were silent as they knew that they were part of a system that stifled the…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: President Buhari warns of a second-wave but is there really a possibility of a looming lockdown?
President Buhari, Thursday, took to his Twitter handle to notify Nigerians of a looming lockdown over concerns of a possible second wave of Covid-19 in the country, stating how it would a negative impact on the nation’s economy. But could this be an attempt to stop matters related to the #EndSARS...
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Why is social media only toxic to Desmond Elliot after elections?
To say that the demands from the #EndSARS protest hold no atom of truth is to say that Nigerians who have shared personal experiences before the protest and during the…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Could Adamu Garba win his lawsuit against Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey?
A Nigerian Twitter user has sued Adamu Garba, a former presidential aspirant who sued Jack Dorsey for supporting an end to police brutality and bad governance in Nigeria...
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: Here’s why the world is raving over Marcus Rashford
What defines an athlete? Most sports analysts would say said athlete's level of play. And, in the world of sports, you're only as valid as your contribution to the sports,…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: How the reported absence of LASTMA officials is affecting Lagosians
In the aftermath of the #EndSARS protest, there has been a noticeable absence of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on the roads, according to reports. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the police were also reported to have deserted...
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Can the ₦30,000 Survival Fund actually help artisans survive?
One characteristic of successive Nigerian governments is supposed poverty alleviation schemes. Some examples are Maryam Babangida’s ‘Better Life for Rural Women,’ former president Olusegun Obasanjo Administration’s ‘National Poverty Eradication Program’…
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Lai Mohammed’s suggested ‘undemocratic methods’ are becoming worrisome
One of the most recent popular statements made by Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed is that social media needs to be regulated or progressive development will stay…
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Erica makes a case for hottest new actress with her short film, #MercyMercyMovie
It's been barely 48 hours since Big Brother Naija's lockdown season contestant Erica Nlewedim announced the launch of her YouTube channel, and right off the box, we can confidently say…
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Okonjo-Iweala emerges Director-General at the World Trade Organisation
Nigeria’s former Finance Minister, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has emerged the new Director-General of the World Trade Organisation after a victorious contest with South Korean rival Ms Yoo Myung-hee. Okonjo-Iweala’s victory is…
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#YNaijaSportsExtra: Ronaldo vs Messi showdown not happening, owing to a small misunderstanding
Remember how excited the football world was to discover that both Lionel Messi's team Barcelona, and Cristiano Ronaldo's team, Juventus, were set to face off in the UEFA Champion's league,…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: What you need to know about the blame-game between the Nigerian Army and Governor Sanwo-Olu
In the aftermath of the #LekkiMassacre on the heels of the #EndSARS protest, no one has stepped forward to take responsibility for the murder of peaceful protesters. What we see…
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Lai Mohammed is keen on stifling voices, his latest attempt is a confirmation
Free speech, like many other fundamental human rights, has become a recurring debate in Nigeria and of course, this doesn’t go without questioning. Why? Why are there people in power…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: The judicial panel is progressive but there are concerns
The newly constituted judicial panel investigating atrocities committed by members of the now-disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) is one of the victories we can count from the #EndSARS movement. The…
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#IHaveWalkedAway: Here are some of the toxic things Nigerian youths have chosen to walk away from
Nigerians have always been divided along ethnic lines as well as political affiliations and a host of other things best known to them. But the #EndSARS protest came along with…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: This is how Nigerian security operatives should be relating with fellow citizens
The #EndSARS protest started peacefully but was unfortunately hijacked by hoodlums who are still on a rampage; looting and destroying public and private property. While attempts are being made by…
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Banky W’s latest single, ‘Talk and do’, highlights the need for more conscious music
Given how events in the past week have played out, with many Nigerians left exasperated, many musicians have continued to use their trade to keep the conversation going on the…
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More mistrust brews between Sanwo-Olu and Nigerian youth as judicial panel is asked to sign oath of secrecy
Earlier this month, young Nigerians took to the streets to protest police brutality. Unfortunately, this was overshadowed by Nigerians tired of oppressive systems and let out their anger in ways…
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The monarchy system existed before colonialism but is it time for its end?
The many cultural units that make up Nigeria have traditional leadership systems that date back centuries. These structures were mostly independent before the geographical contraption now known as Nigeria. In…
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There is no better time for social influencers to become political influencers than now | #EndSARS
The horrid drama performances as the assumed epilogue of the #EndSARS protests have been nothing short of astounding. From express denials of some authorities to the outright overlook by the…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: 7 important takeaways from Sanwo-Olu’s interview with CNN’s Becky Anderson
The #EndSARS protest has attracted media coverage from both local and international press. Following the #LekkiMassacre on the protest ground at the Lekki Toll-Gate, attempts have been made by the…
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