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As a black person, Sunscreen should be your best friend
by Conrad Johnson-Omodiagbe Have you ever questioned whether or not you need sunscreen? Well, you’re not alone. Recently, while promoting her newest venture, global popstar turned fashion and beauty mogul,…
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Black Friday as helicopter crash into Lagos building | #YNaijaCover
A helicopter Bell 206 with registration number 5N-BQW belonging to Quorum Aviation crashed into a building in Opebi, Ikeja, Lagos. While rescue efforts arrived in relative record time, it was…
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The FFK ‘Short Circuit’ may not be a one-off afterall | The #YNaijaCover
Critic and former Aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has come under heavy criticism by Nigerians including the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) and Rights Organisation, Amnesty International and after a viral…
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The ASUU strike could spark new conversations on virtual learning
by Uroupa Kiakubu Constant strikes are some of the biggest challenges students in Nigeria’s federal tertiary institutions often have to endure. As the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) continues…
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Slavery is still an issue and we will continue the struggle to end it
by Joanne Ike August 23 is the international day of remembrance of the slave trade and its abolition. But even as we celebrate the official emancipation of our ancestors from…
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How COVID-19, Naira devaluation, inflation, VAT increase is forcing MultiChoice, Startimes, others to adjust prices
Nigeria’s current economic woes, which existed long before COVID-19 were further worsened by the lockdown and inactivity of businesses resulting from the lockdown. The World Bank forecasts that the global…
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Three reasons students are obsessed with libraries in 2020
One thing every student will tell you is this: The libraries are some of the most important places to visit as a student or researcher. It does not matter if…
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The COVID-19 impact on the Youth: Analysis, Trends & Insight
by Goke Iyiola PREAMBLE Since the intrusive arrival on earth of the infamous and unwanted visitor – the malevolent Coronavirus, more popularly known as COVID-19; life as lived before…
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CAMA or Karma!, Bishop Oyedepo tackles FG on ‘backdoor’ control of churches | #YNaijaCover
The Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has rejected the application of the Company and Allied Matters Acts (CAMA) in churches. President Muhammadu Buhari signed CAMA into…
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The FITC Essay Challenge seeks to reward young African undergraduates
FITC, the world-class, innovation-led and technology-driven knowledge organization that provides learning and advisory services to Financial Institutions and other sectors in Africa, has launched the FITC Youth Connect Initiative. This…
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Interview with Maraji and Taaooma, the women weavers of Akwete – the best Nigerian articles of the week
Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are…
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How to look 40 when you are 60
Considering that our skin is the largest organ we possess and does an overly-important job of protecting us against mechanical damage and pathogenic threats, it’s surprising how underrated proper skincare…
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New day, new drama – The NBC is at it again | The #YNaijaCover
The National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has threatened to sanction broadcast stations over messages that “insult” Nigerian leaders and elders. In a letter to broadcast stations, Chibuike Ogwumike, zonal director of…
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#BBNaija supervising producer, Uche Ikejimba-Halloway shares devastating experience with multiple miscarriages on #WithChude
On this deeply emotional episode of #WithChude, supervising producer of popular reality TV show #BBNaija, Uche Ikejimba-Halloway, revealed exclusively to host Chude Jideonwo her heart-wrenching experience with multiple miscarriages, and…
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5 reasons every small business should start selling on Habari Shop
As a small business owner, the goal is to sell more at little cost. So, whether you already have an online store (or not), taking your business to an online…
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#BBNaijaLockdown: Erica as Head of House is showing a different side to her
By Preye Campbell Erica has constantly proved to us this week that, when it comes to something as important as being a leader, it is sometimes necessary to…
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#YNaijaNonBinary: Why we should raise children free from gender roles
By Joanne Ike “Boy or girl?” Before the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, the answer to this question remains a mystery. But this does not stop the expectant parents,…
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Lagos enforcing new regulations for ride hailing services will suffocate businesses
By Oludolapo Ige The Lagos government has revealed plans to introduce a new range of regulatory guidelines for ride-sharing services such as Uber and Bolt operating in the…
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Before ISIS and Al-Qaeda attack, we must address the loopholes in Nigeria’s security
By Oluwagbemileke Takuro On Tuesday, the 11th of August 2020, in a three-hour meeting that comprised of President Buhari, Vice President Osibajo, Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) Security Committee,…
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#BBNaijaLockdown: Here are three reasons we love Brighto
By Preye Campbell From the pastor memes on Twitter to the regular counsellor we have come to see on our screens, Brighto has shifted into different personality facets.…
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#YNaijaNonBinary: Can we do without faith?
By Joanne Ike More than 85% of the world embraces some sort of religious belief. In Nigeria, atheists make up less than 1% of our population. Sigmund Freud…
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Death Song: 22-year-old musician sentenced to death for “blasphemy” | The #YNaijaCover
A musical artiste in Kano has been sentenced to death by hanging for blaspheming against the Prophet Muhammad.An upper Sharia court in the Hausawa Filin Hockey area of the state…
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The problems that could arise from the strike of petroleum tank drivers
By Oludolapo Ige Petroleum tanker drivers have resumed strike from directives of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). This action could lead to an…
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Obasanjo’s letter about Kashamu shows the hypocrisy in Nigerian politics
By Oluwagbemileke Takuro With Nigerians yet to recover from the death of the president's Chief of staff, Abba Kyari and that of the immediate past Governor of Oyo, Abiola Ajimobi,…
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Here’s why capacity building for Nigerian teachers matters
By Uroupa Kiakubu With no alternative source of income as schools remain closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many Nigerian teachers are finding it difficult to survive. Last…
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We must defend our rights to peacefully protest
By Joanne Ike On January 1, 2012, the federal government announced the removal of the fuel subsidy, sending the whole of Nigeria into a panic. Following this, the…
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#BBNaijaLockdown: Is Prince the king of situationships?
By Oyinlola Thomas Big Brother Lockdown housemate Prince, who prides himself in his ability to combine modelling, fashion designing and interior decoration alongside his degree in Pure Physics is…
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#BBNaijaLockdown: 4 things Laycon must do to forget about Erica
By Preye Campbell Laycon's love story in the Lockdown house remains an interesting piece of entertainment. We have seen last week's action and we have all had our say…
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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
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