#NigeriaDecides: We give you Jega’s response to PDP’s Godsday Orubebe in 5 quotes

by Isi Esene After the resumption of proceedings at the INEC collation centre in Abuja, Peoples Democratic Party (APC) agent, Elder Godsday Orubebe took hold of the microphone and vehemently expressed his displeasure at the manner with which the Commission’s chairman, Professor Attahiru Jega’s handled the keenly contested election exercise. Orubebe accused Jega of partiality... Read More

March 31, 2015

YNAIJA ENDORSEMENT: We endorse PDP’s Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for Enugu governor

As we move closer to the gubernatorial elections scheduled for April 11, the editorial team at YNaija.com will be endorsing the most suitable candidates contesting in the elections in a handful of swing states across the nation. We start with Enugu, an influential state in the South east of the country firmly in the grip of... Read More

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March 30, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: 7 reasons why Prof. Jega is the man

by Akan Ido The elections results are still being reeled out at the INEC collation centre in Abuja but it appears the Commissions chairman, Prof. Attahiru Jega has already written his name in gold. As we await his final pronouncement on the winner of the 2015 presidential elections which was conducted nationwide on Saturday, March... Read More

March 30, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: As it stands, Jonathan leads Buhari by 19,000 votes – See breakdown

by Isi Esene 48 hours following the conclusion of voting in most states nationwide, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced results in eight (8) states including Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The states announced are Ogun, Osun, Ekiti, Ondo, Oyo, Kogi, Enugu, Nasarawa, Abuja FCT. The announcements which commenced just before 3pm Nigerian... Read More

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March 30, 2015

We hear a man was killed at INEC office in Bauchi (Viewer Discretion)

by Akan Ido There are reports that a young man has been killed at the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Bauchi. The voter was killed by a stray bullet on Monday afternoon when soldiers attached to the INEC office reportedly shot at protesters who had gathered at the location to ensure the... Read More

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March 30, 2015

YNAIJA EXCLUSIVE: Here comes the official photo album of the Buhari campaign

by Akan Ido From the dusty planes of Kano to the rain-drenched streets of Lagos, it has been a game-changing election season, unlike anything the country has seen since the early days of our return to civilian rule. There is no doubt in the fact that since Nigeria returned to democracy 16 years ago, there... Read More

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March 29, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: We know what Buhari did yesterday night after voting ended… (LOOK)

by Isi Esene For the most powerful man in the world, President Barack Obama, playing a competitive game of basketball with a group of selected friends while waiting for results of any major election he’s involved is a personal ritual he’s known for, but for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari... Read More

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March 29, 2015

‘There’s no restriction of movement today except…’ – IGP, Suleiman Abba explains

by Isi Esene The Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba has disclosed that there would be no restriction of movements across the country today except in areas where voting is postponed till today, Sunday, March 29, 2015. Abba disclosed this moments ago while speaking on a ChannelsTV magazine program tagged Nigeria2015. “There is no restriction... Read More

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March 28, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: They tested all my fingers but it didn’t accept – Gov. Obiano laments

by Isi Esene The governor of Anambra State, Dr. Willie Obiano has expressed his displeasure at the conduct of the presidential elections in his state. Obiano who spoke this evening with ChannelsTV program dedicated to the coverage of the 2015 elections said the usage of the controversial Card Readers by the Independent National Electoral Commission... Read More

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March 28, 2015

See what Gen. Buhari is doing at home right now… (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene After concluding his accreditation in the Daura area of Katsina, the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Muhammadu Buhari is reportedly at home waiting to return to his polling unit. Sources say Buhari, who got accredited in the presence of his wife, Aisha, is in high spirits, getting ready to cast his... Read More

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March 28, 2015

Update: Jonathan advises voters to remain patient as card reader malfunctions

by Isi Esene After a glitch getting himself accredited at the Otazi Plaground in his hometown of Otueke, Bayelsa State, President Goodluck Jonathan has appealed to all voters around the country be patient while carrying out their electoral duties. Jonathan who was at the polling unit in the company of his wife, Patience Jonathan failed... Read More

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March 28, 2015

Pres. Jonathan gets accredited after Card Reader issues

by Isi Esene After a gruelling wait, President Goodluck Jonathan was accredited at his hometown in Otueke, Bayelsa State. The President who was at his polling centre with a retinue of aides has issues getting accreditation with the INEC officials. Pres. Jonathan who arrived at the centre 9:19am got accredited after four Smart Card Readers... Read More

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March 28, 2015

#NigeriaDecides: Buhari and his wife, Aisha, gets accredited in Katsina (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) arrived at his polling unit in Daura, Katsina State to get accredited by the INEC officials. Buhari, who is the major contender running against the incumbent president, Goodluck Jonathan arrived at his polling unit at 8:40am in the company of... Read More

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March 26, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Amaechi attacked by thugs in Rivers, Banks in Ondo attacked by armed robbers, IGP redeploys 17 DIGs before elections, and more

The Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba has redeployed 17 Senior officers of the Force to different parts of the country as a way to ensure a successful election. The redeployment affects 6 Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs), 5 Assistant Inspector Generals (AIGs) and 6 Commissioners of Police (CPs). Consequently, the CPs posted are expected to... Read More

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March 25, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: FG denies reports of new Boko Haram kidnapping, Army chief vows crackdown on election unrest, LASU SUG passes vote of confidence on VC, and more

The Federal Government on Wednesday denied reports of a mass kidnapping in the country’s northeast, as Boko Haram militants flee a four-nation military offensive. “There is no fresh kidnapping in Damasak,” Nigeria’s national security spokesman Mike Omeri told AFP, referring to the town recently retaken by forces from neighbouring Chad and Niger. Reports suggested that... Read More

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March 22, 2015

Hadiza Bala Usman, Yasmin Belo-Osagie, Tolulope Sangosanya, others make the #YNaijaPowerList for Advocacy

by Wilfred Okiche Advocacy work is hard, unsexy and incredibly frustrating. But the results yielded are extremely rewarding and improve upon the quality of life of the targeted population. As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 4th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are successfully making their voices heard and... Read More

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March 21, 2015

Alexander Amosu, Tara Fela-Durotoye, Igho Sanomi… look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for Business

by Wilfred Okiche As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 4th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are tackling the vast, exciting world of big business and making giant strides. From a flamboyant luxury retailer breaking boundaries in Her Majesty’s Britain, to a technology veteran mining gold via e-commerce.... Read More

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March 21, 2015

Movie review: ‘The Department’ is not edgy or thrilling enough

by Wilfred Okiche The Department is billed as a break away from the usual norm of regurgitative Nollywood storytelling, what with its unusual plot involving doses of corporate espionage, insider trades and mysterious conglomerates. Directed by Remi Vaughan-Richards, working from a script by Chinaza Onuzo, The Department raises some hopes, then manages to dash almost... Read More

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March 21, 2015

Ann Ogunsulire, Ebi Atawodi, Wale Adetula… look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for Corporate Governance

by Wilfred Okiche As the annual #YNaijaPower List enters its 4th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are giving the term white collar job a whole new meaning. From boardrooms to high rise hotel lobbies, business class to multi city stops, these guys operate at the highest levels. ... Read More

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March 20, 2015

Chioma Ogwuegbu: Why I choose Gen. Buhari over Goodluck Jonathan

by Chioma Ogwuegbu Buhari with his current team can put a stop to this journey towards destruction. For this reason, I choose General Muhammad Buhari, to bring Nigeria back to the right path. Last October after the APC presidential primaries, I tweeted these words ‘I will never vote Buhari.’ I had my reasons, the major... Read More

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March 20, 2015

Must Reads: Why I never wanted Empire series to end, Why Facebook is being sued for gender discrimination + more

One-third of heart attack patients don’t remember they had a heart attack. Vox Can every company really act like a startup? Vox This is how Larry King tweets. Spoiler: it’s amazing. Vox Empire is a wonderful, extravagant mess and I never want it to end. Gawker Deep in the jungle, hunting for the next Ebola outbreak. Washington Post... Read More

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March 19, 2015

Must Reads: Everything you need to know about protecting your passwords, The company you work for is not your friend + more

The company you work for is not your friend. Life Hacker Here’s what a close friend of the Clintons said about them in his diary. Mother Jones Hillary Clinton starts running — against the Republican Congress. Washington Post An Israeli election turns ugly. NY Times (Almost) everything you need to know about protecting your passwords.... Read More

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March 16, 2015

Must Reads: Suspect arrested in shooting of 2 cops in Ferguson, Offering a choice to the terminally ill + more

Offering a choice to the terminally ill. NYTimes Facebook clarifies rules on what it bans and why. NYTimes The controversial history of sex ed around the world. Vox 6 myths about the Ides of March and killing Caesar. Vox Missouri is about to execute a man who’s missing part of his brain. MotherJones Police: Suspect arrested in... Read More

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March 15, 2015

Simon Kolawole: ‘Petropathetic’ Syndrome – That’s what Nigeria has been suffering from

by Simon Kolawole Has anything changed today? Have we learnt any lessons? Have we changed our ways? I am sad to report that the petropathetic syndrome has even worsened. You have probably checked your dictionary and could not find the word “petropathetic” anywhere inside. I’ll be honest with you: I made it up. But “petropathetic”... Read More

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March 14, 2015

“What’ChaLookingFor?”: The DayStar Singles Fellowship wants to know this today

by Akan Ido The DayStar singles fellowship is back with its March edition of relationship event tagged ‘What’ChaLookingFor?’ This series seeks to discuss everyday issues experienced by young people trying to make a success out of their relationships. It aims to bring together youth in an atmosphere of conviviality to talk about relationship, building friendship, effective... Read More

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March 13, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ denies offering Tinubu VP slot, Oshiomhole wants GEJ to quit after one term, GEJ admits he didn’t speak with the King of Morocco, and more

Governor Adams Oshiomhole has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to jettison his second term ambition and do what the late President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela did and earn the respect of all Nigerians and Africans. Speaking in Benin City, Friday, during a visit by residents and various associations in Egor Local Government Area to thank... Read More

March 12, 2015

Exclusive: The reason behind Morocco’s diplomatic fight with Nigeria

by Godwin Akanfe On March 6, the Moroccan government had through a well known journalist, Ziad Alami, issued a statement announcing that their King, Mohammed VI, had refused to have a phone conversation with Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan. The Moroccan statement made it quite clear that they believed that Nigeria’s approach had more to do with the coming... Read More

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March 11, 2015

Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor, Seun Onigbinde, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji… look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for Technology

by Wilfred Okiche As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 4th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 navigating the arcane and increasingly complex world of technology. Our list ranges from mobile gamers, industry captains, corporation heads and serial start up inventors. They are young, tough and unafraid to take the plunge.... Read More

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March 9, 2015

Today’s Daily Brief: Arsenal beat Man United in FA Cup, The Aviation Minister actually got stranded at the airport, Boko Haram attack fails at Borno link bridge, and more

National Chairman of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu has said he is doing his best to make sure that President Goodluck Jonathan wins the March 28 Presidential election. Mu’azu is being criticized for not doing enough to sell the candidature of the President in the northern part of the country where he... Read More

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March 9, 2015

Chimamanda Adichie, Joy Isi Bewaji, Tola Sarumi… look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for Arts & Culture

by Wilfred Okiche As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 4th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are tackling the severely underfunded culture space and making something out of nothing. From the most influential author alive to the editor of the imprint that publishes her work locally, culture critics... Read More

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#NigeriaDecides: We give you Jega’s response to PDP’s Godsday Orubebe in 5 quotes

YNAIJA ENDORSEMENT: We endorse PDP’s Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for Enugu governor

#NigeriaDecides: 7 reasons why Prof. Jega is the man

#NigeriaDecides: As it stands, Jonathan leads Buhari by 19,000 votes – See breakdown

We hear a man was killed at INEC office in Bauchi (Viewer Discretion)

YNAIJA EXCLUSIVE: Here comes the official photo album of the Buhari campaign

#NigeriaDecides: We know what Buhari did yesterday night after voting ended… (LOOK)

‘There’s no restriction of movement today except…’ – IGP, Suleiman Abba explains

#NigeriaDecides: They tested all my fingers but it didn’t accept – Gov. Obiano laments

See what Gen. Buhari is doing at home right now… (PHOTOS)

Update: Jonathan advises voters to remain patient as card reader malfunctions

Pres. Jonathan gets accredited after Card Reader issues

#NigeriaDecides: Buhari and his wife, Aisha, gets accredited in Katsina (PHOTOS)

Today’s Daily Brief: Amaechi attacked by thugs in Rivers, Banks in Ondo attacked by armed robbers, IGP redeploys 17 DIGs before elections, and more

Today’s Daily Brief: FG denies reports of new Boko Haram kidnapping, Army chief vows crackdown on election unrest, LASU SUG passes vote of confidence on VC, and more

Hadiza Bala Usman, Yasmin Belo-Osagie, Tolulope Sangosanya, others make the #YNaijaPowerList for Advocacy

Alexander Amosu, Tara Fela-Durotoye, Igho Sanomi… look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for Business

Movie review: ‘The Department’ is not edgy or thrilling enough

Ann Ogunsulire, Ebi Atawodi, Wale Adetula… look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for Corporate Governance

Chioma Ogwuegbu: Why I choose Gen. Buhari over Goodluck Jonathan

Must Reads: Why I never wanted Empire series to end, Why Facebook is being sued for gender discrimination + more

Must Reads: Everything you need to know about protecting your passwords, The company you work for is not your friend + more

Must Reads: Suspect arrested in shooting of 2 cops in Ferguson, Offering a choice to the terminally ill + more

Simon Kolawole: ‘Petropathetic’ Syndrome – That’s what Nigeria has been suffering from

“What’ChaLookingFor?”: The DayStar Singles Fellowship wants to know this today

Today’s Daily Brief: GEJ denies offering Tinubu VP slot, Oshiomhole wants GEJ to quit after one term, GEJ admits he didn’t speak with the King of Morocco, and more

Exclusive: The reason behind Morocco’s diplomatic fight with Nigeria

Juliet Ehimuan-Chiazor, Seun Onigbinde, Iyinoluwa Aboyeji… look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for Technology

Today’s Daily Brief: Arsenal beat Man United in FA Cup, The Aviation Minister actually got stranded at the airport, Boko Haram attack fails at Borno link bridge, and more

Chimamanda Adichie, Joy Isi Bewaji, Tola Sarumi… look who else made the #YNaijaPowerList for Arts & Culture

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