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Day: 26 May 2017
Today’s Noisemakers: Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton + Davido chops major L from Nigerians for “promise and fail”
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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Republican Senators have started writing their own Obamacare repeal bill
Politico reports Senate Republicans have begun drafting their Obamacare repeal bill , without resolving the major policy disagreements on the bill. Mike Enzi, the Senate Budget Chairman overseeing the budget…
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Amaechi rejects Wike’s Rivers state top award
Minister of Transport, and former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi has on Friday rejected an award to be given him by Governor Nyesom Wike. Amaechi said in a statement, that…
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Opinion: A teacher’s reward is in heaven while poverty is a present companion here on earth
by Nimi Princewill Becoming a teacher in Nigeria doesn't exactly align with the prayers of most young Nigerians who seek God's direction in their search for a glamorous future occupation.…
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So ‘Senauthor’ Dino Melaye wrote a bedtime story for his friends only | We have just one question
Is Dino Melaye capable of contributing anything positive to Nigeria? I mean the man is a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. You'd think that rising to level of…
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Civil servant returns N1.7m paid in excess of salary
A Kogi State civil servant, Mrs Husseina Mohammed, has returned N1,780,500 paid in excess of her March salary. Mohammed said this on Friday in Lokoja, while paying a visit to…
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Opinion: Macron’s Win – Hope for the Nigerian Youth
by Bode Ekerin One fundamental question keeps echoing with subtle resonance in my mind. Have the Nigerian youth gotten any hope of being liberated from the shackles of political marginalization,…
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Celebrating Children’s Day and Democracy Day: Zenith Bank’s airtime giveaways promo goes live
If you are a Zenith Bank customer, this long weekend will be a very happy one for you as the bank begins its Children’s Day and Democracy Day Airtime Giveaways.…
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Ariana Grande releases official statement following Manchester attack (READ)
US singer, Ariana Grande, has released a heartbreaking statement on her Twitter on Friday, May 26. The letter marked her first remarks since her original tweet following the terror attack…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 26th of May
Follow these links to read our cover stories on YNaija today:
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Nasir el-Rufai has an incurable history of telling lies – Jonathan
Former president, Goodluck Jonathan, says he is weary of the fraud claims by the Kaduna state governor, Nasir el-Rufai. Jonathan, who spoke through his media aide, Ikechukwu Eze, on Friday,…
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Meet the 2017 Class Makeup USA Most Beautiful Face in Nigeria finalists
Classic Makeup USA Presents; 2017 Most Beautiful Face In Nigeria Season 4, "Beauty Gives Back", which sole aim is to promote cultural values among our delegates, giving them a voice…
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U.S accepts responsibility for Manchester attack investigation leaks
Secretary of state Rex Tillerson said that the United States takes full responsibility for the leaks of classified information from the Manchester terror attack investigation, CNN reports. Tillerson expressed his…
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Nigerian troops raid Boko Haram cell in Niger, arrest three leaders
Officers of the Nigerian Army have reportedly raided a cell belonging to the insurgent group, Boko Haram, at Gidan Mai village, along Mokwa-Tegina Road, Niger State. The report says three insurgents…
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YNaija Analysis: The Libyan connection in the Manchester concert bombing
by Mark Amaza Salman Abedi, the culprit of a horrific bombing of a concert by American pop singer Ariana Grande in Manchester, England has been identified as a 22-year old…
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The Thread: “Ada” Tiwa” “Tosin” | The different types of ladies in Nigeria
Christening is an all-important part of the Nigerian culture as the names parents- and grandparents- pick for a child usually have deep meaning. However, regardless of the actual meaning of…
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The Big 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. How Jonathan shared N2bn each to PDP states – NEC The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday said former…
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The Explainer: We have broken down the fuss being made about the Petroleum Industry Governance Bill
by Mark Amaza Since the start of the Fourth Republic, no bill has been contentious as the Petroleum Industry Bill which was first introduced to the National Assembly in 2000.…
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Opinion: A wink to Banky W and 4 other spectacular moments from Yemi Osinbajo’s #Biafra50 Speech
by Alexander O. Onukwue Vice President Yemi Osinbajo was the Keynote Speaker at a ‘Biafra at 50’ colloquium, held in Abuja on May 25, 2017. The event had a congregation…
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10 things to expect at the Heineken Champions League finale party
It’s just a few days left to experience the UEFA Champions League Finale in Cardiff, and as always Heineken wants you to #ChampionTheMatch. In its tradition, the Heineken is set…
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YNaija Says: Nigerians should really start listening to Prof Osinbajo
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is having his second stint as Acting President while President Muhammadu Buhari is on medical vacation in the United Kingdom. In his first stint, he undertook…
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Dbanj welcomes son with wife, Didi Kilgrow
Nigerian singer Dbanj's wife, Didi Kilgrow, has been delivered of a baby boy. Posting the picture of the baby on Instagram, onFriday, May 26, the singer wrote, "#KingDonCome ???. The…
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Nigerian woman delivered of sextuplets by a 40-man team (PHOTOS)
Nigerian Ajibola Taiwo, with the aid of a 40-person team successfully delivered sextuplets at the US Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Medical Centre on Thursday, May 11 2017. Taiwo was 30…
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From Auchi to Lagos: My Lagos story
I remember coming to Lagos for the first time. I had left Auchi not knowing what to expect when I got to my uncle’s house in Lagos. He had offered…
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Osinbajo just kicked the gates of Aso Rock open for school children [See photos]
It was earlier reported that the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, met with children of 23 Abuja schools at the State House on Friday. Osinbajo is in speech said the, "They and…
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The Thread: Jay Jay Okocha is a fraud. Here is why
Someone has taken potshots at Jay Jay Okocha on Twitter NG. Jay Jay Okocha is a former Super Eagles Captain and two-time BBC African Footballer of The Year 2003 &…
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Here’s the full text of the PIB 2017 (Read)
The Nigerian Senate on Thursday passed the first part of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) after 17 year of debate. Changed to The Petroleum Industry Governance Bill (PIGB), the bill…
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[The Presidential Blog] ‘Buhari’ not happy with Osinbajo’s recent activities
Great country people! What's happening today? This is just for bants. We are sure President Muhammadu Buhari is happy with his deputy, Professor Yemi Osinbajo who he handed over the…
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Resign or be impeached – APC leaders tell Yahaya Bello
APC leaders in Kogi state have asked Governor Yahaya Bello to immediately resign or be impeached. The press briefing comprising federal lawmakers, state chairman and other top members asked the governor to…
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[The Alausa Blog]: Evander Holyfield, Ambode and Soyinka at Rhumbles in Lagos (Photos)
Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode, former heavyweight champion Evander Holyfeld and Professor Wole Soyinka amongst others were special guests at the "Rhumbles in Lagos" novelty match. The match which was held…
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The September Standard
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
- Idia Aisien’s Comeback to Style 101: Will She Revive the Magic?
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- The Future Awards Africa 2024: How Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James Served High-Fashion Mastery as Hosts
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
The September Standard
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
- Idia Aisien’s Comeback to Style 101: Will She Revive the Magic?
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- The Future Awards Africa 2024: How Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James Served High-Fashion Mastery as Hosts
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