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Taking Afrobeats to the world: Wizkid is Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year
The editorial board of Y! (TV and Online) is pleased to announce music superstar, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as 'Wizkid' as its pick for Person of the Year 2021.…
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Abimbola Adebakin wins popular vote in YNaija Person of the Year 2021 poll | Editor’s Pick to be announced Friday
Abimbola Adebakin, one of the country’s foremost purveyors of medical solutions has emerged popular vote winner in a poll conducted by YNaija.com; Africa’s foremost youth-centered web and social media platform,…
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LyingStar: Buhari’s INEC Commissioner Nominee and the screening saga | The #YNaijaCover
Lauretta Onochie, a Senior Special Assistant to the President on Social Media, appeared before the Senate Committee on Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Thursday. During her screening as National Commissioner…
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JAMBITE: Prof ‘Dibu Ojerinde and the alleged N900m fraud | The #YNaijaCover
Do you remember sometime in February 2018, when Philomina Chishe, an official of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) shockingly claimed that a snake swallowed N36million belonging to the…
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Sunday Igboho: ‘Extend same language and energy to bandits’ | The #YNaijaCover
The Nigerian media space has been turned into some form of amphitheatre in the last one week. With the arrest and re-arraignment of Nnamdi Kanu; Leader of the Indigenous Peoples…
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Kano Hisbah accuses mannequins of ‘sexual harassment’ because why not? | The #YNaijaCover
A happy new month to you if you are reading this outside Kano. Trust you had a stress free day. Again, this is if you are not a tailor, supermarket…
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The Game of Ambush: PDP loses 3rd Governor in 7 months to governing APC | The #YNaijaCover
If you live in Nigeria; especially in Christian-dominated areas of Southern Nigeria, it near certain that you would have heard the phrase; "It is Well!." The timing may not be…
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No Better Time: Wizkid receives his Grammy plaque | The #YNaijaCover
To say Nigerian music has really come of age would be an understatement. From the days of Mode 9, The Remedies, Plantashun Boys, Azadus and many others, so much transformation…
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The Gut-Father: Mixed reactions trail #FathersDay message by female celebrities
First celebrated in West Virginia, U.S.A following the proposal by Grace Golden, daughter of a dedicated reverend, that a special Sunday service be held in honour of men (hundreds of…
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No Hoof, No Horse: Wole Soyinka warns of dire consequences for Nigeria without decentralisation | The #YNaijaCover
“Do I think Nigeria can continue as one? Not if it continues this way, not if it fails to decentralise; some people call it restructuring, others use whatever word. But…
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On NBC’s plan to license social media operations in Nigeria | The #YNaijaCover
Following the controversy that trailed the deletion of President Muhammadu Buhari's alleged genocidal tweet and its subsequent deletion by Twitter, the Nigerian Government appears resolute on exercising total control over…
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The Language Professor: Yet again, President Buhari to teach bandits “in the language they understand”| #YNaijaCover
Barely one week after President Muhammadu Buhari's statement in a tweet threatening to deal with members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in “the language they understand,” he has…
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Arise TV Interview: “IPOB is just a dot in the circle” | 4 things President Buhari said about the South East and nepotism in appointments
For political watchers in Nigeria, it is common knowledge that President Muhammadu Buhari has been described by aides and party chieftains as operating a leadership style that makes him avoid…
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Arise TV: 10 hot takes from the President Buhari Interview [Restructuring, Security, Poverty & Corruption]
For political watchers in Nigeria, it is common knowledge that President Muhammadu Buhari has been described by aides and party chieftains as operating a leadership style that makes him avoid…
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Court…Stand!: Relief as Nigerian Courts open after over 2-month old JUSUN strike | The #YNaijaCover
It's 9th June and there's some cheering news in Nigeria. Remember that absurdity that shouldn't have taken place in any serious democratic country in the world? Yes. Courts in the…
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Twice upon a time: Are Nigerians reliving Abacha’s repression days with suspension of Twitter? | The #YNaijaCover
Fellow Nigerians,Who was Nigeria's 10th Head of State? I'm certain it would be a hard guess for you. Who was Nigeria's most brutal Head of State. Chances are very high…
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Desperado: Malami, Lai Mohammed, the NBC and plans to enforce #TwitterBan in Nigeria | #YNaijaCover
“Subject as otherwise provided by this Constitution, a person shall not be convicted of a criminal offence unless that offence is defined and the penalty therefor is prescribed in a…
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Bird of Prey?: FG and #TwitterBan in Nigeria | The #YNaijaCover
The Nigerian social media space has served as a huge theatre all through the first week of June.From the President's 'genocidal post' which was eventually taken down by Twitter and…
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Language 121: Between President Buhari and Twitter on the alleged ‘genocidal’ video | The #YNaijaCover
The last 72 hours have produced much drama about the infamous statement by President Muhammadu Buhari on the issue of handling violent agitations in the South East akin to what…
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United African Republic: Origin of ‘Alkebulan’ and 15 countries that once had a name change
Following the commencement of zonal public hearings by both houses of the National Assembly as part of preparations for a 5th alteration of the 1999 Constitution, Nigerians have continued to…
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United African Republic: Will a name change finally solve Nigeria’s hydra-headed challenges? | The #YNaijaCover
Ahead of a 5th alteration of the 1999 Constitution, the zonal public hearing conducted by both houses of the National Assembly continues the reveal the desires by Nigerians for fundamental…
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Double Wahala: Death of NECO Registrar, Godswill Obioma and the conflicting reports | #YNaijaCover
Death they say is a debt every human on earth must pay. Most mysterious about this death however is the fact that no one can accurately tell when it will…
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Examining IPOB’s #SitAtHome order | The #YNaijaCover
With the worsening state of insecurity in Nigeria's South East, all attention appears to be currently focused on developments in the region. The activities of the Eastern Security Network (ESN),…
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Emeka and the Brain: Can FG’s 40m reflective jackets for ‘trekking school children’ prevent accidents? | #YNaijaCover
For anyone who is a great fan of online comedy (skits) in Nigeria, chances are high that you would have seen the comment "this country suppose be YouTube channel." Yes,…
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Chief Kindness Officer: Garba Shehu on Buhari’s absence at late COAS funeral | The #YNaijaCover
The furore over President Muhammadu Buhari's absence at the funeral ceremony of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, on Saturday, is yet to settle. Although loyalists…
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NYSC: Clarion call or National Youth Stressful Corps? | The #YNaijaCover
For decades, the debate on the sustainability of the mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has continued to fester and is obviously not going anywhere soon. Established through Decree…
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The Urgency of Now: Youth Advocate, Seun Awogbenle announces book on the need for ‘A Nigerian Vision’
Youth advocate, Seun Awogbenle has announced his new book titled 'The Urgency of Now: Why Nigeria Needs A vision of Prosperity, Protection and Liberty.' The book, with a foreword by…
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Calabar Rover: Governor Ben Ayade exits the PDP for his dream club | The #YNaijaCover
The Nigerian political climate experienced some mild drama on Thursday, as Cross River Governor Ben Ayade, made public his defection from the opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP) to the All…
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‘Second coming’ of Nigeria Air; to be or not to be ? | The #YNaijaCover
The Federal Government says the new national carrier, Nigeria Air is expected to start operation in the first quarter of 2022. This is as disclosed on Wednesday, by Aviation Minister,…
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Baa Baa Black Sheep: Buhari’s son-in-law declared wanted over $65m ‘fraud’ | The #YNaijaCover
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared a son-in-law to President Muhammadu Buhari, Gimba Yau Kumo, wanted over an alleged $65 million fraud. Kumo, a…
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The September Standard
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
- Idia Aisien’s Comeback to Style 101: Will She Revive the Magic?
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- The Future Awards Africa 2024: How Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James Served High-Fashion Mastery as Hosts
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
The September Standard
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
- Idia Aisien’s Comeback to Style 101: Will She Revive the Magic?
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- The Future Awards Africa 2024: How Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James Served High-Fashion Mastery as Hosts
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