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Why has Nathaniel Bassey’s #HallelujahChallenge been so successful?

by Alexander O. Onukwue Have you heard that about this thing that people are watching on Instagram at midnight, between 12am and 1am? Yes, it is the #HallelujahChallenge, hosted by…

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[Church Crawler] The myriad of experiences at House on the Rock Ilorin

The moment I saw the banner of the church by the road side, I immediately beckoned on the driver to stop and  heaved a sigh of relief. Getting to House…

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[The Church Blog] Morning Devotion: This beautiful fragrance from TY Bello

TY Bello has done what she knows how to do best - spread a fragrance of love and joy and we are so pleased. Enjoy. Watch full video here:

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The Media Blog: #HallelujahChallenge – The new celeb hangout

In the days before, to have some intimate time with your star of choice, you had to pay for tickets to a truly terrible concert, or hope to catch your…

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The Media Blog: Denrele resurfaces on Guardian Life

We like Denrele even though he's probably at least three parts insane. In the grand scheme of things it's infinitely better to be mad than it is to be dull,…

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[The Church Blog] People are finally cashing in on the #HallelujahChallenge

Don't we all just love Nigerians? Our enterprising spirit is not from here at all. Just 12 days into the #HallelujahChallenge by Nathaniel Bassey and people are taking initiatives to…

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LONG READ: Why the political primaries are the most important thing for 2019

by Wilfred Okiche In December 2014, the Lagos state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held its primaries to determine the party’s flagbearer for the 2015 elections. In Lagos…

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[The Church Blog] “God saved my husband” and the bundle of testimonies from the #HallelujahChallenge

It's just 12 days into the #HallelujahChallenge and the testimonies are mind-blowing. Only Jesus could have done these mighty things. We can only conclude that God has more things in…

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[The Church Blog] Music ministers lend their support to the #HallelujahChallenge

It is really impressive to see the incredible support that music ministers have given so far towards the ongoing Hallelujah Challenge. In a world marked by hate and bile, these…

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June 12: The little known details you need to know

by Alexander O. Onukwue The profound discussions and questions about the annulled elections of June 12, 1993, that should have seen MKO Abiola become the President of Nigeria, usually, revolves…

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The 12 main actors of June 12, what they did and why

by Alexander O. Onukwue MKO Abiola The adjudged winner of the June 12, 1993, Presidential elections, Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola was a businessman, philanthropist and a personal friend of the…

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These quotes of actors and witnesses will help you understand June 12

by Alexander O. Onukwue From Abuja to Lagos, Akure to Benin, through Kano to the South East, the events that led to what we now commemorate as ‘June 12’ will…

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YNaija Editorial: Remembering the nameless, faceless heroes of June 12

June 12, 1993 is a watershed moment in the history of Nigeria: an election that has been adjudged to be the freest and fairest ever conducted in the country was…

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June 12: What it is about and what it is not about

by Alexander O. Onukwue For two decades, Nigerians have annually commemorated the annulment of the Presidential elections of June 12, 1993. The elections of the still-born Third Republic were contested…

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YNaija2019: These are the 10 Nigerians that SHOULD run for president in 2019

Aside from the office of the citizen, that of the president is the most important one in the land. Recent events have highlighted the importance of carefully scrutinising everyone who…

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Ready, set… launching YNaija 2019 – because the citizen is always right

It's barely two years since Muhammadu Buhari defeated then incumbent president, Goodluck Jonathan at the polls to emerge Nigeria's president. Since that time, as we have struggled through debate, consequence…

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[The Church Blog] Did you notice these celebrities at the #HallelujahChallenge this morning?

What a time to be alive! The #HallelujahChallenge is gaining so much grounds and every day is always packed with new realms and a bigger explosion than the previous day.…

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[The Church Blog] #HallelujahChallenge Number of live worshipers skyrockets to over 73,000

Today marks the 12th day of the ongoing praise/prayer/worship session tagged #HallelujahChallenge convened by gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey and it just gets better with every single day. Today was yet…

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[The Church Blog] The #HallelujahChallenge wave finally hits America big

The #HallelujahChallenge started as a simple idea of giving praise and worship to God based on an earlier leading from Him but it has gone far beyond that. Just like…

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[The Church Blog]: Nathaniel Bassey brings Kingsley Innocent into limelight through #HallelujahChallenge

The ongoing 30-day praise/prayer/worship session tagged #HallelujahChallenge organised by music maestro; Nathaniel Bassey hasn't been all about all of the popular/hit songs; it's been completely about Holy - spirit inspired songs…

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The Media Blog: Theresa May lost that election but won herself some prime media covfefe

If you thought Hillary Clinton suffered, think again. Her position as the biggest election fail of the year has been taken away from her by one Theresa May. Anyway you…

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[The Church Blog] #HallelujahChallenge: Number of Instagram Live worshippers rises above 32,000

With only 10 days into the #HallelujahChallenge, a multi-denominational praise and worship session convened by gospel artiste, Nathaniel Bassey, virtual worshippers have grown to over 32,000. This represents an increase…

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[The Church Blog] “Club owners are not happy with Nathaniel Bassey’s” #HallelujahChallenge

If you are a millennial Christian and haven't been participating in the current #HalleluyahChallenge organised by Nathaniel Bassey, I wonder what exactly you've been doing online. The number of participants…

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The YNaija Ranking: Wazobia FM takes the top spot in our top 25 radio stations countdown

Wazobia FM has upstaged Urban FM in our ranking for the top 25 radio stations. Wazobia which was previously ranked in the third position achieved this feat due to its…

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Should the presidency call Ango Abdullahi to order?

by Alex O. Onukwue   The duty of the President and the Executive, by extension, is to ensure the safety and security of all citizens in Nigeria. But, no, this…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 10th of June

Read the full stories and analyses on YNaija:

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Groundnut Economy: What is Ango Abdullahi talking about?

by Alexander O. Onukwue   The Government College Umuahia, the buildings that came to be after the Ajayi Crowther structures in Badagry and the refineries, all were developed with money…

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Why Ango Abdullahi should be dropped by the Northern Elders Forum

by Alex O.Onukwue   A former Vice Chancellor of a top Nigerian University, Prof Ango Abdullahi, has left very many persons bemused. Standing not to be corrected, the Kaduna-born elder…

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Why the media needs to choose its words on the Kaduna declaration

by Alex O.Onukwue   The news of the week has largely revolved around the declaration by some youth groups in Kaduna State which asked all Igbos to leave. The tension…

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[The Church Blog] Many blessings for TD Jakes at 60

Bishop Thomas Dexter [TD] Jakes, is the presiding Bishop of the The Potter's House, a nondenominational American megachurch. He is also an author of several best selling books as well as…

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