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Bridget Bema: Here’s why the internet is obsessed with the hilarious Kenyan content creator
Being called out on the school assembly line for breaking the rule is common in pre-tertiary institutions. But getting summoned for committing multiple offences like some modern-day problem child is…
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#HotTakes: Is Babajide Sanwo-Olu ready to do the work?
No matter what side of the divide you are on, it is hard to dispute the sterling performance of Babatunde Raji Fashola. His years at the helm in Lagos can…
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“We’ve never had it so bad” | Lagosians call on Ambode to fix Lagos roads
Unlike many states across Nigeria, Lagos has witnessed some form of continuity in governance since 1999. Its political status is even more unique as Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former governor…
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Own a property at Green Land Estate with flexible payment options and 30% discount this September
The popular adage says: “you can’t eat your cake and have it”. At Alpha Mead Development Company (AMDC), we make you eat your cake and have more. Like offering you…
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Bisi Alimi: Profile of an unapologetic gay man
by Mazi Emeka Picture this: A young man is filled with a burning love for God, but still, there is emptiness in him - an emptiness that even he, at the…
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Herdsmen Hazards VII: Many sides to a forgotten crisis [Part 2]
by Festus Iyorah Following the seven-year bloody reign of the deadly Boko haram terrorists in North east part of the country, Nigeria, is yet again embroiled in another conflict that…
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Herdsmen Hazards VI: Many sides to a forgotten crisis [Part 1]
by Festus Iyorah Following the seven-year bloody reign of the deadly Boko haram terrorists in North east part of the country, Nigeria, is yet again embroiled in another conflict that…
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“The call has gone beyond 2Baba…” | EiE Nigeria speaks to YNaija, goes ahead with protest march
by Isime Esene Enough is Enough Nigeria (EiE Nigeria) has vowed to go ahead with the planned OneVoice Nigeria protest march scheduled to take place in Lagos and Abuja on Monday,…
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Herdsmen Hazards V: Living in poverty and fear
by Festus Iyorah Following the seven-year bloody reign of the deadly Boko haram terrorists in North East part of the country, Nigeria, is yet again embroiled in another conflict that…
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Herdsmen Hazards IV: The Agatu Massacre [Part 2]
by Festus Iyorah Following the seven-year bloody reign of the deadly Boko haram terrorists in North east part of the country, Nigeria, is yet again embroiled in another conflict that…
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Herdsmen Hazards III: The Agatu Massacre [Part 1]
by Festus Iyorah Following the seven-year bloody reign of the deadly Boko haram terrorists in North east part of the country, Nigeria, is yet again embroiled in another conflict that…
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Herdsmen Hazards II: Nwa-offor never became a priest [Part 2]
by Festus Iyorah Following the seven-year bloody reign of the deadly Boko haram terrorists in North East part of the country, Nigeria is yet again embroiled in another conflict that…
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Herdsmen Hazards I: Nwa-offor never became a priest [Part 1]
by Festus Iyorah Following the seven-year bloody reign of the deadly Boko haram terrorists in North East part of the country, Nigeria is yet again embroiled in another conflict that…
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SPECIAL SERIES: Sharing stories of despair, hope, and survival from herdsmen attacks across Nigeria
by Festus Iyorah The memories of the dead—butchered like animals – and of the survivors still living in pains haunted me days after I travelled to Nimbo in Enugu state…
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The Nigerian Paralympic Team presented with the YNaija Person of the Year 2016 award
Paralympic gold medalists, Kehinde Paul and Bose Omolayo were at the Y!/YNaija.com office on Monday, January 30, 2017 to receive the Person of the Year 2016 award on behalf of their…
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YNaija Editorial: There is still so much work to do against Boko Haram
One of President Muhammadu Buhari’s strongest campaign promises in the run-up to the 2015 General Election was squashing the terrorist organization, Boko Haram and ending the insurgency they have been…
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Fashola slides 3 steps to 20 on the latest YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for ministers
Unlike last week when there was a flurry of activity on the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers, things have moved at a slower pace this week. The major movements (if we…
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Nasir el-Rufai drops 5 points to 28 in the latest YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for governors
We are back with the latest governors effectiveness ranking. This week Gov. Nasir el-Rufai made the lowest drop from number 23 in last week's ranking to 28 this week. The…
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#InnovationSeries: Nigeria’s innovation has found fertile ground in its tech hubs
by Ewin Okolo This feature is a part of the YNaija Innovation Special – a set of insightful stories that dig deep into the spirit of innovation, enterprise, and creativity…
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Mercy Abang: The untold stories of farmer’s barn invasion in Niger state [PHOTOS]
by Mercy Abang In Sabondaga, a small village of predominantly farmers in Niger State, many of the locals are still counting their losses following the invasion of Fulani Herdsmen. The attacks have…
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The Explainer: Why Nigerians shouldn’t rejoice over Trump’s Muslim ban
For the past couple of days, all hell has literally been let loose since the signing of an executive order by United States President Donald Trump that restricted entry to…
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Album review: Oritsefemi’s Corporate Miscreant is uninspiring
by Wilfred Okiche Oritsefemi has been working quite hard to retain relevance since enjoying a mid-career resurgence in 2013, thanks to his chart bursting Double Wahala single. Nothing he’s done…
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The Sexuality Blog: Not all men who have sex with men are gay…
Ever heard of the term gay-for-pay? What about MSM? People are slowly coming to terms with the fact that straight is not the only sexual orientation there is out there,…
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Church Crawler: THE STRAYING ELBOW AND MY ZEALOUS NEIGHBOUR – SUNDAY AT MFM
by Damilola Fowowe As usual Church Crawler duties took us to Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM). It’s a Pentecostal church known popularly for prayers. Since we are still…
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The Sexuality Blog: Straight men are actually gay AF
Yeah, I swore. Straight people, especially straight men are gay as hell. They're so gay they put the 'masc for masc'/no fats no fems crowd to shame. Straight men are…
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Opinion: The shape of the new Biafra
by Chilee Agunanna. At the risk of sounding vulgar, I wish to apply this Igbo proverb here: “Kinsmen are like the hairs around the anus, they can neither be shaved…
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The Film Blog: The Movie Buff Show seems like a winner
As Nollywood swells into something even we are not certain we quite comprehend, the methods of covering the industry comprehensively are likely to evolve beyond banal interviews and uninspiring red…
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#InnovationSeries: No, Apps are not the answer to everything
by Ewin Okolo This feature is a part of the YNaija Innovation Special – a set of insightful stories that dig deep into the spirit of innovation, enterprise, and creativity…
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#InnovationSeries: Cafe Neo, stimulating a tech-centric revolution
by Edwin Okolo This feature is a part of the YNaija Innovation Special – a set of insightful stories that dig deep into the spirit of innovation, enterprise, and creativity…
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YNaija Says: On Southern Kaduna killings, Audu Maikori is not the problem. The government is
For the past few months, the communities of the southern part of Kaduna State have been turned into killing fields due to attacks by militias of Fulani herdsmen followed in…
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The September Standard
- 2024: A Transformative Year for Fashion in Nigeria and Beyond + Top 50 Nigerians in Fashion in 2024
- Boadicea The Victorious’ “Defender” Fragrance Makes a Bold Entrance in Lagos
- Art Unmasked: Lagos Art Salon Brings Nigerian Art into the Spotlight
- Skin is In Foundation by RLG x Anita Brows: A New Player in Nigeria’s Beauty Market
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
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
- 2024: A Transformative Year for Fashion in Nigeria and Beyond + Top 50 Nigerians in Fashion in 2024
- Boadicea The Victorious’ “Defender” Fragrance Makes a Bold Entrance in Lagos
- Art Unmasked: Lagos Art Salon Brings Nigerian Art into the Spotlight
- Skin is In Foundation by RLG x Anita Brows: A New Player in Nigeria’s Beauty Market
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
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