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YNaija Says: Buhari, nobody cares about you and your little friends

On Monday, the presidency released pictures and videos of President Muhammadu Buhari meeting with three “young friends”. These friends paid a courtesy visit to Buhari in Aso Rock accompanied by their wards. Buhari’s meeting with his little friends is a presidential publicity stunt gone wrong. Reactions to it on social media show many Nigerians, especially those... Read More

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Rochas Okorocha has finally lost it with this statue of Jacob Zuma | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

So, Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha decided to be silly over the weekend. This is a man, who according to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the state is owing workers and pensioners salaries and arrears running into several months. The governor, who apparently has nothing important to think about decided the next big thing Imo needs is a... Read More

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The Media Blog: And GreyRoomNG is trending on Twitter AGAIN

Remember GreyRoomNG, right? the podcast that made very good numbers in its first episode. They are at it again. After eleven hours of uploading its latest episode (Do you think it is right for a man to hit a woman in any scenario?), it’s currently the third most trending topic on Twitter Nigeria. [Read Also]... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 16th of October

“We have been having successive accidental leaders since 1999” – Na’Abba President Buhari might just make someone’s dreams come true today We have investments scattered across Nigeria – World Bank

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October 14, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 14th of October

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: I have nothing to do with the misappropriated funds for State House Clinic – Jonathan Olusegun Obasanjo features in Samuel Ajibola’s “Dele Issues” (WATCH) Timetable, schedule of activities for 2019 elections, not out – INEC

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October 14, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 14th of October

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: “Nigeria is now more divided than ever before” | Fayose attacks Buhari over World Bank request 3 governors from the South were present during Buhari’s request to the World Bank – Shettima What Buhari told me to do with Baru – Kachikwu

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October 13, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 13th of October

Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija: “Let ethnic warriors sheathe their swords” | Presidency clarifies Buhari’s World Bank request “Every part of Nigeria matters to us” – Osinbajo “The diplomacy around Nigeria’s failure must end” – Ezekwesili

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October 10, 2017

When common sense failed its proponent, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

Before his foray into politics, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce positioned himself as the poster boy of new things in Nigerian politics. His common sense mantra echoed the sentiments of some Nigerians who saw his approach to issues in the polity as different from the norm of regular politicians. Popularly called the common sense senator or the Twitter senator, Murray-Bruce who... Read More

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October 9, 2017

The Media Blog: Who’s trying to malign TheCable?

That’s the email you will get from the ‘sender’ trying to impersonate news platform, TheCable. TheCable on Monday said the name of its founder and CEO, Simon Kolawole was being used as the sender of the above mail. The webiste said: This is to inform the general public that there has been a spam attack... Read More

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October 9, 2017

The Media Blog: KraksTV has a podcast, and we are kinda impressed

We all know KraksTV right? The online platform famous for sharing some of the most hilarious and viral content in Nigeria’s internet space. Well, it has now ventured into the podcast business. Last week, INV Media set Twitter on fire with the release of the first episode of its podcast, The Grey Room. The episode... Read More

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October 5, 2017

The Media Blog: What’s all the fuss about GreyRoomNG?

So there’s a new podcast in town – The GreyRoomNG – and in only three days after upload, its numbers are already blazing. Like 12,000 views blazing! The first episode (Do you think society is fair on men by making them pay most of the bills?) features young Nigerians and it has generated a lot... Read More

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October 3, 2017

Melaye’s woes in the Senate continues | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

Dino Melaye’s travails in the Senate took a new turn last week with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) serving the Kogi West Senator with the recall notice at his office in the National Assembly. Melaye has made several attempts to frustrate the recall process by making himself unavailable for the documents to be served... Read More

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October 2, 2017

Liveblog: We’re giving you updates from the October edition of #ThePlatform

As Nigeria celebrates her 57th year of independence, Covenant Christian Centre holds the second edition of its bi-annual event, The Platform. Themed #NigerianJigsaw: Putting together the jigsaw pieces that form Nigeria, this edition will feature another unique line up of speakers. Prof. Rev. Osaghae Eghosa, Prof. Pat Utomi, Roman Oseghale, Segun Adeniyi with Pastor Poju... Read More

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October 1, 2017

Yahaya Bello remains a disgrace to governance | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Aside from being the youngest governor currently in the country, Yahaya Bello of Kogi has really nothing else going for him. Bello became governor due to the untimely demise of Audu Abubakar hours before the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him (Abubakar) as Governor-elect. Since assuming office, Bello has done next to nothing but be... Read More

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September 19, 2017

North Korea must be stopped | 5 things we learnt from President Buhari’s #UNGA speech

Moments ago, President Muhammadu Buhari delivered a speech at the 72nd United Nations General Assembly. Not known for his oratory skills, Buhari who spoke few minutes after U.S. president, Donald Trump, had a few words for his fellow world leaders on the situation in North Korea. The president who took a slight turn from Trump’s... Read More

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September 6, 2017

YNaija Says: The Presidency’s reason for cancelling the FEC is meaningless

Shame! What a shame this presidency and administration is turning out to become. It keeps making errors and gaffes particular to schoolchildren. And to think that the Federal Government is led by a retired Army General – someone who is supposed to be an epitome of discipline. On Tuesday, the FG through the minister of... Read More

Thinking Through

August 19, 2017

How protests groups prevailed on the president to return

by Alexander O. Onukwue There were all night vigils held in front of Abuja House in London. Some accounts have it that the noise made by protesters was so constant that someone came from the inside to complain that the President needed to sleep. Less than 24 hours later, the President has departed Abuja House... Read More

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[The Injustice Blog] When will President Buhari visit South Africa on behalf of Nigerians facing xenophobic attacks?

The Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) had in October 2015 fined telecommunications giant, MTN the sum of N1.04 trillion for its refusal to deactivate 5.2 million unregistered and improperly registered SIM cards on its network. The fine caused panic for MTN in particular and the industry in general. Immediately this happened the company approached the NCC... Read More

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Obstructionist Democrats must stop tampering with U.S. security – Trump

President Donald Trump has blamed Democrats for using the courts to tamper with the security of the United States. Trump, who stated this on Friday via his Twitter account labelled the Democrats as “obstructionists”. “The Obstructionist Democrats make Security for our country very difficult. They use the courts and associated delay at all times. Must stop!” he... Read More

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I won’t speak with Trump – Charlottesville victim’s mother

Susan Bro, the mother of Heather Heyer, the woman killed last Saturday at a protest against the white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, has said she won’t speak with President Donald Trump. When asked if she had spoken with President Donald Trump, she said, “I have not, and now I will not”, she added, “You can’t wash this... Read More

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Trump says Homeland Security and law enforcement are on alert to stop any trouble

U.S. President Donald Trump says Homeland Security and law enforcement officers are ready to spot any form of trouble in the country. In a tweet Friday, Trump said, “Homeland Security and law enforcement are on alert & closely watching for any sign of trouble. Our borders are far tougher than ever before!” Homeland Security and... Read More

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[The Presidential Blog] All hail Muhammadu Buhari, the “Receiver-in-Chief”

President Muhammadu Buhari has decided that his new assignment is to “receive” one visitor after the other. This he has done occasionally since stepping out of the country for over hundred days on his second medical vacation. This has become the president’s new job in his new abode in the United Kingdom. If Buhari is... Read More

The Presidential Blog

“I disagree with the president” | Apple CEO, Tim Cook criticises Trump’s Charlottesville response

Apple CEO Tim Cook has come out to criticise U.S. president, Donald Trump’s response to the violence that occurred Saturday in Charlottesville, Va. Cook expressed his dissatisfaction in an email to employees, saying Trump was wrong to blame both sides for the violence “I disagree with the president and others who believe that there is a moral... Read More

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UPDATE: 2 killed in Barcelona van incident

Two persons have been killed after a van ploughed into a crowd in Barcelona’s busy tourist area, local police have confirmed. The incident, which left over 20 persons injured happened on Thursday evening at the city’s iconic Las Ramblas area, which is full of shops and restaurants. Police have classified the van incident as a... Read More

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Powerpoint training from The Future Enterprise Support Scheme: Register Now

The Future Enterprise Support Scheme (TFESS) will be holding a 6-hour masterclass on PowerPoint designs. Microsoft powerpoint is a powerful tool that allows you to create captivating slide presentations that can easily be shared and used by young professionals. TFESS has courses to help you learn how to use Microsoft powerpoint and get started on... Read More

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August 12, 2017

[The Activism Blog] Who is afraid of free speech in Nigeria?

The increasing non-tolerance for free speech in Nigeria which we wrote about in our Injustice Blog this week is the core message of Digital Right Activist, Adeboye Adegoke of Paradigm Initiative Nigeria (PIN) latest publication titled, “Increasing threats on free speech as political terrorism”. He described Freedom of speech as an important tenet of any democracy... Read More

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Northern governors set up committee to expose Boko Haram sponsors | YNaija.com

August 8, 2017

Shettima takes the #1 position, Ortom spews garbage | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Borno governor, Kashim Shettima has taken the number one position in the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors. Despite battling Boko Haram insurgents in the state, Shettima has been able to steady affairs in the state. The Borno governor recently slammed his other colleagues for amassing the wealth of their states, calling on them to desist... Read More