Category: Cover Stories

Calabar Rover: Governor Ben Ayade exits the PDP for his dream club | The #YNaijaCover

The Nigerian political climate experienced some mild drama on Thursday, as Cross River Governor Ben Ayade, made public his defection from the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All…

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‘Second coming’ of Nigeria Air; to be or not to be ? | The #YNaijaCover

The Federal Government says the new national carrier, Nigeria Air is expected to start operation in the first quarter of 2022. This is as disclosed on Wednesday, by Aviation Minister,…

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Slaptivism: Ordinary President, Ahmed Isah and the ‘hand of justice’ | The #YNaijaCover

Ahmad Isah, a media personality and host of 'Brekete Family' - a program that offers ordinary citizens a platform to air their stories of injustices suffered and seek redress -…

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Baa Baa Black Sheep: Buhari’s son-in-law declared wanted over $65m ‘fraud’ | The #YNaijaCover

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared a son-in-law to President Muhammadu Buhari, Gimba Yau Kumo, wanted over an alleged $65 million fraud. Kumo, a…

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Truth and Dare: The Father Mbaka/APC new dance. How low is too low? | The #YNaijaCover

This weekend may not be one of the most delightful for 'fiery cleric,' Father Ejike Mbaka, Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu, as he stepped on the venomous tails of President…

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First Laden: Remi Tinubu incurs wrath of Nigerians over ‘side remarks’ at the Senate | The #YNaijaCover

Ever heard of insecurity that affects only members of a particular party in Nigeria? You probably have not. Has someone ever whispered to your hearing, news about criminal activities in…

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Gunmen kill 7 in Benue IDP Camp: Nigeria slides into State of mindlessness | The #YNaijaCover

For anyone living in Nigeria today, chances are very high that they are avoiding the headlines and news bulletin altogether. From kidnapping to attacks on police formations, officers of the…

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How long would Nigeria’s war with criminal elements continue to eat up its young? | #YNaijaCover

Wherever you read this from. Every day is doomsday in Nigeria. From the North West to North East as well as the North Central. South West to the South South…

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House of Reps to probe ‘export of over 7,000 ‘refrigerated penises’ to China’ | The #YNaijaCover

If you say "sad," you'll be trivialising the phenomenon. Like..."wetin concern House of Reps and penis?" Maybe we could use problematic, remembering that the Femi Gbajabiamila-led House of Representatives threw…

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Presidency’s response to #PantamiMustGo: And democracy went into coma | The #YNaijaCover

Never do anything against conscience even if the state demands it.- Albert Einstein 8:27pm. Thursday, 22nd April 2021. The evening turned out to be one of the lowest moments in Nigeria's…

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Cowspiracy: Is a national livestock database truly a panacea to insecurity? | The #YNaijaCover

When celebrity photographer and artiste, T.Y. Bello sang that 2007 Classic, The Land is Green, could it be that some current Senators of the 9th National Assembly interpreted it as…

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Idriss Déby Itno of Chad: Hero or villain? | The #YNaijaCover

The continent was in shock this Tuesday, as Chadian Army spokesperson announced the death of President Idriss Déby Itno, following injuries he sustained during clashes with rebels in the north…

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#PantamiResign: MURIC’s defence of the Minister and the implications | The #YNaijaCover

The battles of Communications Minister, Ali Isa Pantami, appear to be far from over, as calls for his resignation following revelations on his extreme views in the past, persist. Although…

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#PantamiResign: Haunting shadow for embattled Communications Minister or…? | #YNaijaCover

I once heard a famous preacher say: "Yesterday is in the tomb, tomorrow is in the womb, today is in your hands." For anyone this counsel is given, it definitely…

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The Golden Goal: Finidi George gets rousing celebration by Ajax FC, others on 50th birthday | #YNaijaCover

If you are not yet 50, how would you like to be celebrated when you clock the golden age? While I may not be able to aptly describe, I'm pretty…

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Ex with Benefit: Ahmed Musa rejoins Kano Pillars | #TheYNaijaCover

28-year-old Captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, is in the news again and this time for a largely good reason.Although controversial, many Nigerians have hailed the decision by the…

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The Expendable: Why is the CCT Spokesman being axed in place of his street wrestler boss? | #YNaijaCover

Imagine passing through a street in your cousin's neighbourhood and you find a Judge sitting over a running case you have in court fighting messily in public. What are the…

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Jack of all ‘shades:’ Is Ghana or Nigeria, the Giant of Africa? | The #YNaijaCover

It's another sad day for patriots and citizens with firm belief and hope in Project Nigeria with the announcement of Twitter's African Headquarters opened in Ghana. The announcement had provoked…

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#Edo2020: Meet ‘Gagbe Water,’ Nigeria’s Swimming Queen | The #YNaijaCover

Swimming queen, Ifiezegbe Gagbe was the star performer on Day 8 of the ongoing National Sports Festival, as she clinched her sixth gold medal at the fiesta with a convincing performance…

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Daddy’s Day Out: The President’s absence at Aisha Buhari’s book launch | #YNaijaCover

State House Conference Centre, Abuja was the venue, 2023 Presidential hopeful, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was the chairman on the occasion, Hajo Sani is the author, Professor Fatai Aremu is the…

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Infinity War: Is Atiku an ‘alien’ or citizen? | The #YNaijaCover

“...reasoning of the lawmakers in ensuring that the persons to be the president of Nigeria is a citizen of Nigeria by birth is because such a person is the number…

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Adamu Out, Alkali In: Ultimate Betrayal? | The #YNaijaCover

The recent spate of insecurity in the country is enough to worry anyone especially as it spreads to the South Eastern geo-political zone of the country. This had definitely heightened…

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YNaija Church 100: A list of the most influential Nigerians in Church | The #YNaijaCover

Welcome to church. One sure place for Christendom. Where Christ and his people interact. Where problems are solved. Where hearts are won and souls saved. It is a place of…

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Bullheads at home: The system is to not be sure | The #YNaijaCover

The Nigerian government has extended the deadline for the ongoing national identification number (NIN) and subscriber identity module (SIM) integration exercise by four weeks. The new deadline is May 6,…

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#LekkiLies is yet another failed attempt by the FG to launder its image | The #YNaijaCover

Five months after the tragic incident at Lekki Toll that brought to a terrifying end the mass agitation against police brutality in Nigeria - #EndSARS, a new campaign seems afoot…

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Turn by Turn: Terrorism is going South | The #YNaijaCover

The humanity in us is hardly existent. We used to be less bothered about terrorism in the North. Now, it is coming to us. Even with news reports of 'herdsmen'…

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Sinzu’s Trip: President Buhari goes again for medical tourism | The #YNaijaCover

Across many indices, healthcare in Nigeria falls short and the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated those problems, signifying a turning point for action in the country. Global citizen, 2020. If we are…

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Seyi Says: Singer stands her ground on #NigerianIdol comment | The #YNaijaCover

Nigerians are cancelling a singer - again. This will not be the first time Seyi Shay has been 'sent to the gutters' for a comment she made or something she…

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Weak or Useless?: Nigerians debate The Naira | The #YNaijaCover

Like other discourses, Nigeria's currency - naira - trended on social media Wednesday, March 24, 2021, after UK-Based Nigerian, Ogbeni Dipo, opined that the naira is not 'useless' but only…

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Leah Sharibu: Left Behind by country | The #YNaijaCover

Leah Sharibu. Remember her? Three years and five weeks since her abduction in Dapchi, Yobe State, a United States-based group, US-Nigeria Law Group, has lamented the plight of the abandoned…

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