YNaija Says: The Kaduna killings must stop

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 by the organizers of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) for their outstanding achievement in various fields of endeavour, YNaija caught up with Godwin Benson, the TFAA winner in the Education category. Benson is a first class graduate... Read More

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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 voting population outside of the electoral process by providing both voter education and a communication platform to help voters reach their representative and demand the ‘dividends of democracy’ – education, health care, shelter, water, power,... Read More

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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 AY was voted YNaija Person of the Year 2016. However, since my job is to tell you what you already know, let’s hope I do it justice. So where to start. How about the time... Read More

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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 2016 began in November, and the overall winner will be unveiled to the public by the editors on December 31. Before that, we have tallied the popular votes – and the winner by a considerable... Read More

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December 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 the EFCC chairman. They based their decision on a “security report” submitted to them by the DSS. This comes 7 months after the Vice President, then acting as the President when Buhari was away for... Read More

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December 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 Africa’s instability can leap frog the continent through innovation that births a future where billions of young Africans seize the wave of future change and become unstoppable. Why are you interested in Africa? Right now... Read More

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December 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 Initiative on the North East to companies for the benefit of the millions of Internally Displaced Persons in that oft-besieged part of Nigeria. The senate found that hardly any help was given to the IDPs... Read More

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December 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 of getting money from his mother. When the 20-year-old, second-year Combine Arts student of University of Nigeria first heard of the MMM (MavrodiMondial Moneybox) Ponzi scheme from his roommate he dubbed it a scam, refusing... Read More

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December 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 partnership with Union Bank have publicly announced the launch of the WeCare4IDPs campaign. WeCare4IDPs is a citizenship initiative which creates a platform for all Nigerians – individuals and corporate bodies to be a part of... Read More

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December 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 here until this year. Chicken Republic used to be here until last year. KFC used to be here until this year. All gone, under one government. Who’s next?

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December 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 the President’s government was siphoning money meant for the IDPs in the North East. The Senate, through the Interim Report of the Ad-Hoc Committee on Mounting Humanitarian Crisis in the North East, made this damning... Read More

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December 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 Nations tournament. For coming tops, the Falcons are to get about $16,500 in tournament money. However, since they won the championship on the 3rd of December, they have been owed their cash prize including bonuses... Read More

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December 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 of others as part of our Chivas The Venture initiative. The Venture is Chivas Regal’s global search to find and support the most promising aspiring social entrepreneurs who want to succeed whilst making a positive... Read More

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December 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 societal issues while making the world better in the process. The initiative provides entrepreneurs with the opportunity to compete for a share of $1 million in financial investment, invaluable contacts and global exposure of their... Read More

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December 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 at the prospect of Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (as he then was) unseating the then President Goodluck Jonathan to become president of the country. Chants of “sai baba” were not uncommon in parts of Nigeria and... Read More

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December 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 party at the Heineken House, Ikoyi, Lagos, to mark the end of an era. Aptly themed; “One Last Time”, the party is strictly by invitation and will be a celebration of the fun times and... Read More

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December 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, 2016 at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island Lagos. Tickets are going very, very fast so you should get yours NOW. To reserve your tickets, visit foodfest.com.ng The MENU is also out and you can find... Read More

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December 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 service whatsoever defeated the Democratic Party candidate, Hillary Rodham Clinton, an accomplished politician who has served as Secretary of State and Senator representing the state of New York at different times. Hillary Clinton was heavily... Read More

December 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. Try not to burn out though. Calabar Carnival The month-long Calabar Carnival has become an annual pilgrimage for the thousands of people who throng the Cross River state capital from far-flung corners of the world... Read More

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#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 Funke Adejumo-Lewis of the Agape Christian Ministries. We heard her pray last year and she created such a force field of safety and confidence that we began to look forward to it. There is something... Read More

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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 Summit, the big technology event on the continent, as the MEST Africa brings together the brightest minds and the who’s who in the African Tech Space. And it’s live in Lagos but let’s not bore... Read More

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 of her home and family to fulfil the mandatory one-year youth service corps programme. She was posted to Kano and we do not know how the news of that must have felt but she made... Read More

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#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 for them in any way to travel from the south of the country to the north – especially in the case of Udeme Sunday and Ifedolapo Oladepo. But the question we should all answers is... Read More

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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 can start from Nigeria, our dear beloved country. Two critical elections have come and gone in recent months. The first was in my home State of Edo where the APC candidate, Godwin Obaseki, trounced his... Read More

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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 on in the head of Maje Ayida, husband to on-air star, Toke Makinwa and subject of her new book, On Becoming by Okon Ekpo Why have I kept a studious quiet since my wife (she... Read More

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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, this week, and if you ask us, this entire year. So in case you have been looking for a truly definitive list of all publicly announced performers tonight at the concert starting at 7pm, well,... Read More

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 June. And they couldn’t believe their luck. Just see. So, even though he is not as huge (as he should be) in Nigeria, you can see why he is one of the major acts at... Read More

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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 in the names of people you just naturally expect when they are actually not mentioned. So, missing this year are Sonnie Badu and Bassey. We’re a bit sad. Bassey has become almost iconography for the... Read More

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