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Catching The Kito: The Case With The Police So Far

Following the capture of the notorious kito criminal gang in Lekki on Sunday (March 17), which led to their arrest and detention at the Ikeja Police Command, there have been developments

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KITO IS THE MENACE THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

600 thousand naira. 5 million naira. 10 million naira. 30 million naira. No, these figures are not the salaries of our notoriously-overpaid politicians. These are the amounts of money extorted

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Raldie Young Announces “In The Meantime… Pt. 1” – A Prelude to His Debut Album

Raldie Young, the trailblazing artist known for his candid and evocative storytelling, is set to release his highly anticipated EP, “In The Meantime… Pt. 1,” on April 4, 2024. This

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Catching The Kito: The Network That Led To The Capture of Anti-Gay Criminals

The reports started circulating on Friday (March 15) and Saturday (March 16) through WhatsApp groups and amongst community members, of someone who’d just been set up. The circulation of these

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What Acceptance From A Loved One Should Look Like

Many a time, as gay Nigerians who are beset with homophobia from family, friends and the society around us, we often settle for whatever scraps we get from those who

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I LOVE YOU

Note: Spoilers for Heartstopper Season 2 ahead. I love you. Those are the words that most everyone who’s queer in Nigeria would agree is the most abused statement in the

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Not a Top. Not a Bottom. What about the Side?

A few days ago, I encountered a tweet posted by the adult film star, Phoenix Fellington, made controversial because he was deriding gay men who play the sexual role of

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A GIRL YOU USED TO KNOW

Somebody recently reminded you of a good friend you used to have. A female friend. A very lovely girl, whose smile possessed the wattage that endeared her to many, and

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‘All I Know’: Kindly Vote This Short Queer Film In TheWrap’s Shortlist Festival

A few months ago, the movie, All I Know – written and directed by Obinna Robert Onyeri, and starring Chimezie Imo and Delroy Norman as its leads – made the rounds

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LOVING THE PAST AND THE PRESENT (A ‘One True Loves’ Review)

This book first came to my attention when I saw the trailer for its movie adaptation on YouTube. And like I do whenever I see the trailer of any film