Rotimi Akinola

Nigeria is not a country. It's a mindset.

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#Corporate Slavery! Huawei gets knocks for “stupid” company policy

Some tweeps, in reaction, questioned the existence of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) while others lamented the situation that allowed foreigners enslave Nigerians in their country.

Sugabelly: “legal and social responses inadequate” – Reuben Abati

Both the law and the society stigmatise rape, and wrong-foot the victim. The relevant sections of the law in Nigeria today more or less ridicule the victim, and usually, the victim is female.

VIDEO: “Annoying” Nigerian pastor thrown off London bus for “preaching the word of life”

This is not Lagos, Nigeria, where passengers will go out of their way to hand out cash to bus preachers.

It’s here again! The Nigerian harmattan starter pack

It’s that time of the year again when everyone looks like they rubbed on too much baby powder.

Too fat to have sex! Chinese couple must lose weight to consummate union

It’s not that they don’t want to, they just can’t indulge in couples’ ultimate bonding activity in their current physical state.

Boko Haram: How did 11-year-old Usman Tella become a “potential suicide bomber”?

Should we praise Nigeria for unveiling a “potential terrorist,” or should we ask the tough questions none seldom consider?

Ebola: Wife of Another Survivor Delivers Baby Girl

Weighing about 3kg at birth, the baby girl was a product of a term gestation and was delivered following strict guidelines and recommendations from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), USA, through the pre-natal and delivery stages.

“I thought I’d be burnt alive,” Nigerian lady retells story after life-changing brush with death

Sharon was chasing her dream when a brush with death altered the course of her life.

Uncut: The long letter Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg wrote to newborn Max

“We will give 99% of our Facebook shares — currently about $45 billion — during our lives to advance this mission.”

“I saw Kogi APC nominee Mohammed Audu beat his workers black and blue,” another whistleblower explodes

The Audus are monsters, an anonymous Twitter user is alleging on the micro-blogging website.

Illegal arrangement! 60-year-old pastor marries, impregnates teenager with wife’s approval

The whole situation works for all three of us. I am the only one who is allowed to have more than one partner — and both of my wives understand and appreciate that.

Rape: This is not about Sugabelly, By Funke Phillips

“Women get raped even when they aren’t wearing revealing clothes. Most rapes are committed by people the victims know.”

Lecturer forgives thug who beat him black and blue

Don’t click! Article contains disturbing picture. ‘He was remorseful and regretful but realistic – he was reflective’

Poor Adele: 5 worst “Hello” covers by Nigerian artistes

“The more covers you listen too, the more you grow to hate the song, and none of it is Adele’s fault.”

Fuji musician, Fatai Akanbi Valentine dedicates new album to Lagosians

Valentine started his music career as a back-up singer for his brother, Obesere.

Neymar battles Ronaldo, Messi for Ballon d’Or crown

The winner will be unveiled at an elaborate ceremony in January.

Wait for your time! Asisat Oshoala misses FIFA Women Player of the Year Award shortlist

Oshoala was on target the first time she played for Liverpool. Her “FIFA target” is yet to materialise.

“Junketing” Buhari silent as Kano schoolgirls die in hostel fire, 25 escape with injuries

Buhari seems to be no different from the man Nigerians kicked out for “change.”