Author: YNaija
Gimba Kakanda: Mr. President, change does not begin with an empty slogan
by Gimba Kakanda Last Thursday, the Federal Government, obviously terrified by the burden of expectations on it, launched what is without doubt an exercise in propaganda. It is a social…
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Opinion: Evil spirits, the Nigerian culture and the rule of law
by Isaac Aluko Ademoroti Nowadays, even children are aware of the existence of the supernatural realm. There is indeed more to the physical world than meets the eye. Frighteningly, it…
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The top 10 stories that made headlines this week
Top ten stories that made headline this week President Buhari accused of plagiarism Parts of a speech delivered by President Muhammadu Buhari during the inauguration of the ‘Change begins with…
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#NationalYouthSummit: The Passion and The Burden
"Half of the world’s population is under 25 years old. Therefore, young people are not just the beneficiaries of the 2030 Agenda, but rather, they hold the key to its…
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#30Days30Voices: ‘For days now, the economic situation has worsened’
In recent months several financial institutions have been in the news for either laying off workers or having financial difficulties. Much like other sectors of the Nigerian economy, financial service…
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Anticipate: Independence F-art-shion show returns to Ibadan with the Plain and Pattern Edition
Fashion lovers and enthusiastes in Ibadan and environs are in for a gig as Independence F-art-shion Show returns with a bang and Persiana Group's retail outlet palms mall Ibadan would…
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Opinion: Buhari, Do not throw the broom at us
by Kelechukwu Uzoka Where did we go wrong Nigerians? Where? The All Progressive Congress made all the promises and not me. The APC, and not me, have always been the proponents…
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Metropolitan Fashion Show 2016: Lagos mainland, we are here!
“The Metropolitan Fashion Show 2016” – A platform that brings the fusion of NEW FASHION TRENDS WITH ENTERTAINMENT on the Lagos Mainland The Fashion world has had a great impact…
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Reuben Abati: Nigeria and the Rio Paralympics
Whoever came up with the aphorism that “like attracts like” deserves a special place in the Guinness Book of World Records. How true! Our country Nigeria went to the Rio…
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Opinion: Buhari, APC and the road to 2019
by Abiodun Komolafe All things considered, I think Nigeria has been punched into coma and only God can bring her back to life! From the man who opted for a…
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Opinion: Reported release of Kabiru Sokoto – hatred for President Buhari taken too far
by Inibehe Effiong There have been malicious, unsubstantiated and wicked insinuations and reports on social media and on various online medium that President Muhammadu Buhari has "released" convicted Boko Haram…
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Opinion: What Nollywood has over Hollywood
by Ekene Mekwunye My name is Ekene and I am a filmmaker. Whenever I introduce myself like that, it elicits different reactions from people. But amongst Nigerians, you can see it…
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Peregrino Brimah: Earthquake – #PrayForKaduna to be safe from God’s wrath
Seismologists have warned that more tremors should be expected in Nigeria. Tremors are baby earthquakes and sometimes come before or after major quakes. Kaduna has experienced several disturbing tremors in…
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Nigerian Entrepreneurship Summit & Honours (NESH) to celebrate the best Nigerian entrepreneurs
Leading lights of Nigerian entrepreneurship and the public sector will converge at the Oriental Hotel in Lagos on October 6, 2016 for the inaugural Nigeria and Entrepreneurship Summit & Honours…
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Facebook introduces ‘Blueprint Certification’ for advertisers and marketers
Facebook has announced the launch of Blueprint Certification, a global credentialing program for digital advertising professionals created to get the most out of the social media giant’s powerful marketing platform.…
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#Impact365: Bimbo and Friends are making so much difference through their NGO
Founded by Bimbo Akinsanya to help sensitize children on the importance of education, BimboandFriends is a Non-governmental organization (NGO) that have worked with a large number of young people in…
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Excitement in Nigeria as N20 & N50 recharge cards are introduced into the market
Its more excitement in the Nigerian market as mobile users can now enjoy smaller recharge amounts. OneCard Nigeria has introduced N20 and N50 recharge cards into the market. The excitement…
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First photos: Heineken launches UEFA Champions League 2016/2017; unveils new TVC with Mourinho
Heineken, the world most famous and travelled beer, launched the new season of the Champions League with a 'kick-off' event at the Landmark Event Centre in Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos.…
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Entertainment Roundup: Timberland leaves Empire | Nigerian comedian set to break world record
Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Gandoki set to break Guinness Book of World…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. PDP factions submit different candidates’ names for Ondo gov. polls The two factions in the Peoples Democractic Party (PDP) has submitted…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Trump in excellent health | Okorocha sacks commissioners
From the papers this morning - a tracklist Rio Paralympics: Iyiazi gets 12th medal for Team Nigeria - YNaija PDP factions submit different candidates’ names for Ondo gov. polls -…
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Opinion: Fani-Kayode and the vitriolic execration of Pres. Buhari
by Kingsley Ahanonu I have read many of Femi Fani-Kayode's opinions, especially of recent-both on the social media and from the papers-and I find myself tottering most times into the…
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#30Days30Voices: ‘Who isn’t affected by this economy?’
It is no more news that Nigeria's economy is tanking and that daily businesses are closing down due to the difficulty in operating in Nigeria's present economic situation. The soaring cost…
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Jude Ndukwe: Ishaq Akintola and the blindness of an Islamic scholar
By Jude Ndukwe The recent interview granted The Punch by one Professor Ishaq Akintola titled “We want Fridays work-free for Muslims” wherein among other things he acerbically nay needlessly criticized…
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Union Bank wins Most Improved Bank in retail banking at the BusinessDay Banking Awards
Union Bank has been adjudged the ‘Most Improved Bank in Retail Banking” in the country. The award was presented to the bank during the annual banking award organised by Business…
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Opinion: President Buhari’s ‘change begins with me’ campaign and his insensitivity to Nigerians
by Richard Romanus It is no longer news that, Nigeria Economy is on life support struggling between life and death. From the market women to the taxi drivers, husbands to…
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Enter for the Etisalat Flash Fiction Award and stand a chance to win £1,000
Unpublished writers now have the opportunity to enter for the 2016 edition of the Etisalat Prize for Literature, Flash Fiction Award. Entries opened September 1 and will close October 14,…
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Opinion: The Olympic disaster and the Nigerian culture of expecting something from nothing
by Elvis Subor Team Nigeria poor performance at the Rio Olympics is a nightmare that most Nigerians do not want to remember. Now, the question that keeps bugging me…
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Opinion: The illusion of our earthly lives
by Tony Ogunlowo Every three years in the village of Toraja in South Sualwesi, in Indonesia they hold a very strange festival. They exhume the bodies of their deceased relatives, clean…
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Nigerian children discuss babies, money and family on Episode 4 of Etisalat Sponsored “Kids Say the Darndest Things”
Every weekend brings us new episodes of the Etisalat sponsored Kids Say The Darndest Things Season 2 where Nigerian children are at their unscripted best drawing us into their world…
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