Author: Isime Esene

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Isime EseneDecember 22, 2016

YNaija Says: The Kaduna killings must stop

On the 19th of December 2016, youths came out in their numbers in Kafanchan, Kaduna State to protest the incessant ...

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Isime EseneDecember 21, 2016

Meet Godwin Benson, winner of The Future Awards Africa Prize for Education | Endowed by University of Sussex

by Tolu Omoyeni After a Sunday night that saw the best of young people across Nigeria and beyond being recognized ...

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Isime EseneDecember 21, 2016

76 percent of Nigerians actively support open government policies | EiE releases report on political inclusion

The OpenNASS Project is an advocacy campaign aimed at tackling the major disconnect between the elected representatives and the general ...

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Isime EseneDecember 21, 2016

The man who put even optimists in the shade | Naz Onuzo profiles AY Makun, Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 popular vote winner

Between his sold-out comedy shows, his blockbuster film and his popular sitcom, it’s probably clear to all YNaija readers why ...

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Isime EseneDecember 21, 2016

See who won the popular vote for Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2016 | Overall winner to be announced on December 31

And we have a winner – at least for the popular vote! The Y!/YNaija.com voting for Person of the Year ...

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Isime EseneDecember 20, 2016

Olawale Atande: Should we be concerned about the Senate’s non-confirmation of Magu?

by Olawale Atande On Thursday the 15th of December, the Senate announced it would not be confirming Mr. Ibrahim Magu as ...

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Isime EseneDecember 19, 2016

‘We’re ready for sustainable, resilient and inclusive solutions,’ Gary Whitehill talks about innovation in Africa

by Tolu Omoyeni This article is an in-dept and disruptive look at Africa through the eyes of man who believes ...

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Isime EseneDecember 19, 2016

YNaija Editorial: Is the President sincere in his fight against corruption?

Last week, the senate indicted the SGF, Babachir Lawal, of corruption and mismanagement over the contracts awarded by the Presidential ...

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Isime EseneDecember 17, 2016

INVESTIGATION: MMM, the ponzi scheme that saved a thousand lives, then killed a thousand more

by Festus Iyorah Charles Ibekwe (not real name) has lost everything: his school fees, his pocket money and the hope ...

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Isime EseneDecember 16, 2016

Media organizations partner Union Bank and UN-OCHA to unveil WeCare4IDPs

As part of efforts to improve the conditions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country, notable media organizations in ...

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Isime EseneDecember 16, 2016

In 6 photos from GRA Ikeja, this is Nigeria’s economy under Buhari

This is one street, Isaac John, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. Popular for fast food and elite restaurants. Barcelos used to be ...

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Isime EseneDecember 15, 2016

YNaija Says: It will be a shame, Pres. Buhari, if your SGF does not resign

At the senate plenary on the 14th of December, the Senate made a startling revelation – that an official within ...

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Isime EseneDecember 15, 2016

YNaija Analysis: The shameful treatment of the Super Falcons

The Super Falcons made the nation proud once again by emerging champions at the recently concluded African Women Cup of ...

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Isime EseneDecember 14, 2016

Meet the 3 finalists in Chivas the Venture Search [PHOTOS]

In October 2016, we began our search to find and support businesses that created financial value while impacting the lives ...

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Isime EseneDecember 13, 2016

Audu Maikori, Adesola Ladoja, Peace Hyde, others make judging panel for Chivas the Venture final pitch

Chivas The Venture is an initiative aimed at ‘Discovering, Inspiring and Rewarding’ social entrepreneurs who use their businesses to solve ...

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Isime EseneDecember 13, 2016

YNaija Analysis: Like Jonathan, Buhari has become a very dangerous president

In the months prior to the 2015 general elections, the wind of ‘change’ swept through Nigeria. Almost everyone was excited ...

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Isime EseneDecember 9, 2016

Get ready for the coolest party of the year as Heineken presents #OneLastTime party

Premium beer brand, Heineken, will on Saturday, December 17, 2016, host celebrities, media personalities and industry leaders to an exclusive ...

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Isime EseneDecember 9, 2016

The 2nd edition of the 500Dishes foodfest is here and you don’t want to miss it for anything!!!

The Christmas Edition of the foodfest is set to hit the beautiful city of Lagos this weekend, Saturday, December 10, ...

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Isime EseneDecember 9, 2016

LONG READ: Why there is no such thing as the anti-establishment

In one of the most bizarre events of the 21st century, billionaire businessman Donald Trump, with no record of public ...

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Isime EseneDecember 5, 2016

#YNaija Review: Rhythm Unplugged, Wizkid’s homecoming, OLIC 3… Top 10 events to look forward to this December

This December, the parties are hot and happening. We bring you 10 of the biggest events you should be attending. ...

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Isime EseneDecember 3, 2016

#TheExperienceReport: The effortless grace of Funke Adejumo

To be honest, one of the things we looked forward to at The Experience this year was the prayer by ...

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Isime EseneDecember 3, 2016

Christmas came early with Interswitch. Win $150 ticket to the African Technology Summit

Hey Techies! Pause the coding, just for a few seconds and come closer. You’ve probably heard of the Africa Tech ...

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Isime EseneDecember 3, 2016

Ifedolapo’s mum vs NYSC: Until investigations are concluded, we choose to believe her mother

Ifedolapo Oladepo is the first-class graduate of Transport Management from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Osogbo, who left the comfort ...

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Isime EseneDecember 3, 2016

#NYSCAbuse: Time to bid farewell to NYSC death camps

by Usman Alabi True to the NYSC anthem, it was the clarion call they answered to, it was not convenient ...

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Isime EseneDecember 3, 2016

Dele Momodu: As Ghana heads to general elections

by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, this seems to be the season of elections in different parts of the world. We ...

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Isime EseneDecember 3, 2016

Thought Experiment: ‘I am Maje Ayida, and this is what I think about all this’

*This is not a true account. This is a writer trying to tell the story of what is possibly going ...

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Isime EseneDecember 2, 2016

The Church Blog: Here’s the full list of performers at The Experience tonight. And what we think

Can you feel how excited we are about The Experience? Don’t lie. You can. It’s the biggest thing happening today, ...

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Isime EseneDecember 2, 2016

The Church Blog: Why you should look forward to Gabriel Eziashi at The Experience tonight

Many Nigerians in Nigeria finally got to meet ‘Aka Jehovah’ singer, Gabriel Eziashi at The African Praise Experience (TAPE) in ...

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Isime EseneDecember 2, 2016

The Church Blog: But why is Nathaniel Bassey not ministering at The Experience?

It suddenly hit us: Nathaniel Bassey is not ministering at The Experience. You know how you mind plays and writes ...

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Isime EseneDecember 2, 2016

The Church Blog: The Experience 11. IT’S TODAY!

Nigeria’s biggest Christian inter-denominational experience and what is easily the biggest music concert in our country, holds today. The 11th ...

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