Chief of Staff: Leaders of tomorrow or next tomorrow? | The #YNaijaCover

Ibrahim Gambari, a professor of political science and Nigeria’s former permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), will be announced as the new chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari this Wednesday. He will be presented during the virtual meeting of the federal executive council (FEC). Although his appointment has not been officially announced, sources... Read More

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May 11, 2020

The Ighalo vs Neville war | The #YNaijaCover

Manchester United legend Gary Neville has advised the club against spending £20m on Odion Ighalo. The ex-Super Eagles striker, who is on loan from Chinese side Shanghai Shenhua, has been in good form since moving to England in the January transfer window, which has led United to consider him for a permanent deal after the... Read More

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May 3, 2020

This Sunday on Rubbin’ Minds; Analysts discuss Presidential directive on the Lockdown and its implications

It’s another Sunday and your darling daytime talk show, Rubbin’ Minds returns to the screen with host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. As new developments emerge in the country following the increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19, today’s conversation will feature chats on the phased easing of Lockdown in key states of Lagos, Ogun and the Federal Capital Territory... Read More

YNaija Governors’ Ranking: Sanwo-Olu, El-Rufai, Ganduje, Umahi | Here are the best and worst performers for April

States across Nigeria continued for the second month running, intense battles against the coronavirus pandemic within their domain. We saw many of the governors introduce different measures to fight the scourge and inspire confidence in their capacity to provide leadership at this time, but the month didn’t go down without the usual drama in “our... Read More

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Abdullahi Ganduje, Babajide Sanwo-Olu., Ben Ayade, Dave Umahi, Duoye Diri, Kayode Fayemi, Nasir el-Rufai, Nyesom Wike, Udom Emmanuel, Yahaya Bello

April 30, 2020

Ahmad Lawan, Amosun, Omo-Agege top YNaija Legislators’ Ranking for April

There hasn’t been much of legislative activities in the month under review, as federal lawmakers were on 24th March forced to suspend its plenary sessions, as part of measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The resumption date was further postponed from 7th April to April 28, following a surge of cases as announced... Read More

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Ahmad Lawan, Femi Gbajabiamila, Ibikunle Amosun, Max Air, Muhammadu Buhari, Nnolim Nnaji

April 29, 2020

YNaija Ministers’ Effectiveness Ranking: Sunday Dare, Nwajiuba, Aregbesola occupy top spots for April

This month is unique in the life of the Muhammadu Buhari cabinet as it clocks six months since the Ministers were inaugurated and with a ravaging pandemic in our hands, this last month, in particular, have proven the mettle of these key Federal Executive Council (FEC) members. A lot of them have been utterly silent... Read More

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ADamu Adamu, Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, Geoffrey Onyeama, Hadi Sirika, lai mohammed, MAMSER, Mohammad Dingyadi, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), National Lottery Trust Fund, Olorunnimbe Mamora, Osagie Ehanire, Rauf Aregbosola, Sadiya Umar Farouk, Sunday Akin dare

April 25, 2020

As COVID-19 stretches health facilities in Africa, End Malaria awareness is now more urgent than ever

Since the Abuja 2000 Political Declaration on Roll Back Malaria, global efforts have dramatically reduced the global malaria burden. Unprecedented partnerships and high-level political alliances such as African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) demonstrated shared responsibility and regional as well as global solidarity, enabling the scale-up of effective interventions and better data for evidence-informed policies and... Read More

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April 23, 2020

Beyond debates; $21k viral video provokes epic #ThrowbackThursday | The #YNaijaCover

Thursday as many other days ended with another Lockdown Special on the Nigerian social media space, as the timelines from Twitter to Facebook and even Instagram were buzzing with reactions to a viral video where a Zambian was recorded by his wife furiously slapping his son for failing his exam and been absent for his... Read More

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April 20, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 20th April 2020

Check out our top stories today: The NCDC dropped the ball yesterday, should we all be worried? Bad things happening in April, Coronavirus crude oil | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today Chef Chioma’s COVID-19 recovery is the good news we need right now | 5 Things that Should Matter Today #WithChude:... Read More

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April 18, 2020

‘Abba Kyari’s omnipresence; the necessary canvass of broad strokes Buhari draws motivation from’

In the early hours of today, the nation was taken by surprise as Presidential Media Adviser, Femi Adesina announced via his Twitter handle that the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari had passed on, and with his colleague, Garba Shehu confirming that the septuagenarian died of the coronavirus on Friday, speculations have been laid to... Read More

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April 15, 2020

Abuja to Ibadan…Why are we having fire outbreaks during a Lockdown? | The #YNaijaCover

There was a fire outbreak at the headquarters of the Corporate Affairs Commission in Abuja today, and although there was no loss of documents or lives, fire gutted sections of the Dugbe Market in Ibadan today as well, razing down shops with valuables. All these is coming barely two weeks after fire gutted the Office... Read More

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April 8, 2020

COVID-19: The Future Project, Y! Africa launches new website ‘Beating Corona’ to provide real-time information

The Future Project, Y! Africa launches new website ‘Beating Corona’ to provide real-time information on pandemic interventions across Nigeria. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Future Project in partnership with Y! Africa has announced the launch of its website – Beating Corona aimed at providing up-to-date information on all interventions of the coronavirus pandemic,... Read More

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April 7, 2020

Did WHO really react to Pastor Chris and Dino Melaye’s vaccine theories? | The #YNaijaCover

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has dispelled rumors that Africa will be used as a testing ground for COVID-19 vaccine. Director-general of the organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said this during a media briefing on Monday, while reacting to statements credited to French doctors, Jean Paul Mira and Camille Locht, who appeared on television discussing “Africa as best... Read More

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April 2, 2020

Akwa Ibom mistook COVID-19 results for number of votes? | The #YNaija Cover

The headquarters of Nollywood may be moving to Uyo in the next few days if the action of the state government is anything to go by. Having neglected the voice of wisdom to close the state borders on time as done in other states (including neighbouring Cross Rivers and Rivers), Commissioner for Health, Dominic Ukpong,... Read More

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April 1, 2020

Burna Boy’s cable burnt again? | The #YNaijaCover

Grammy nominee, Damini ‘Burna Boy’ Ogulu has been enraged by Twitter users over criticism that he’s being “too proud and arrogant” and the singer has threatened to quit the app. The latest development is coming on the heels of disparaging comments he made against Reekado Banks who signified interest in a “battle of hits,” he (Burna) had announced... Read More

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April 1, 2020

YNaija Legislators’ Ranking: Abaribe, Akin Alabi, Omo-Agege top lawmakers’ effectiveness list for March

February saw a continuation of drama in the country’s apex law-making body as we witnessed deliberation on a bill seeking to establish an agency that would fully reintegrate repentant Boko Haram terrorists into the society, as well as another seeking to outlaw the use of generators in the country. Sadly, March wasn’t any different as... Read More

Nigerian Army pulls the plug on General Adeniyi | The #YNaijaCover

An exclusive by online medium, Sahara Reporters Tuesday revealed that a senior Nigerian Army officer, Maj. Gen. Olusegun Adeniyi, who headed Operation LAFIYA DOLE and spearheaded the fight against Boko Haram terrorists in the country’s North-East region, has been redeployed this Tuesday to the Nigerian Army Resource Centre as Senior Research Fellow by the Chief... Read More

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March 31, 2020

#YWomenSpecial: Meet Visual Artist, Ogochukwu Ejiofor using art as a tool for expressing public opinion

In celebration of the #InternationalWomensDay2020, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Ms. Harriet Thompson hosted at her residence, a reception and exhibition featuring works by women in the art space. We took time out to speak to one of the amazons, Ogochukwu Ejiofor about her work and the celebrations: Tell us a bit about your self... Read More

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#EachForEqual2020, #InternationalWomensDay, #InternationalWomensMonth, #IWD2020, #YWomenSpecial: Experimental Artist, British Deputy High commissioner, Divine Favour Ogbonna, EachforEqual, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Genevieve Nnaji, Harriet Thompson, Ngozi Okonji Iweala, Nike Okundaye, Ogochukwu Ejiofor.

March 30, 2020

COVID-19: ‘Corona times deserve colonial measures’ | The #YNaijaCover

If you don’t know we are in interesting times, you probably may have been in a cave for the last one month. As always, President Muhammadu Buhari seems to be facing another #DraggingChallenge from majority of Nigerians who have criticised his ‘insensitivity’ to the plight of the citizenry amidst rising cases of the coronavirus. From incessant calls... Read More

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Abba Kyari, COVID-19, Muhammadu Buhari

March 29, 2020

#YWomenSpecial: Experimental Artist, Onyinye Ezennia demonstrates ‘giving a voice’ to women and children often unheard

In celebration of the #InternationalWomensDay2020, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Ms. Harriet Thompson hosted at her residence, a reception and exhibition featuring works by women in the art space. We spoke to one of the amazons, Onyinye Ezennia about her work and the celebrations: Tell us a bit about your self as an... Read More

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#EachForEqual2020, #InternationalWomensDay, #InternationalWomensMonth, #IWD2020, #YWomenSpecial: Experimental Artist, British Deputy High commissioner, EachforEqual, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Genevieve Nnaji, Harriet Thompson, Ngozi Okonji Iweala, Nike Okundaye, Onyinye Ezennia

March 28, 2020

BBC ‘This is Africa’ holds exclusive interview with Mr. Eazi around COVID-19 pandemic

BBC This Is Africa airs an exclusive interview between music stars DJ Edu and Mr Eazi. DJ Edu compares notes with Mr. Eazi on COVID-19. Yes, indeed, this virus gets everywhere. They have both just recovered from an illness which looked and felt like the coronavirus, but since they are in the UK, they haven’t... Read More

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March 27, 2020

On top COVID-19, the U.S. is ‘threatening’ the Nigerian health sector | The #YNaijaCover

To combat the COVID-19 crisis in the U,S., the American government has advised medical professionals with approved immigration petition to contact its embassies or consulates for possible visa appointments. And this includes Nigerian doctors. Nigerian doctors are perpetually emigrating to the U.S., Canada, the UK etc for greener pastures, and the Corona pandemic situation is... Read More

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Coronavirus, COVID-19, The #YNaijaCover

March 27, 2020

The YNaija Ministers’ Ranking: Worse or good, COVID-19 exposes the competence level of Buhari’s cabinet

From the outbreak of the coronavirus in the country on February 27th, virtually every aspect of national life has been affected and the competence of public officials or otherwise have been called to question in the last one month of the pandemic holding sway. This development and sundry issues forms the background for our March... Read More

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Ali Isa Pantami, Hadi Sirika, Olorunimbe Mamora, Osagie Ehanire, Paulen Tallen, RAUF AREGBESOLA, Sadiya Umar Farouq, Sunday Dare, Timipre Sylva, Zainab Ahmed

March 27, 2020

#YWomenSpecial: Painter, Clara Aden speaks on how she’s using art as a voice to close the gender gap

In celebration of the #InternationalWomensDay2020, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Ms. Harriet Thompson hosted at her residence, a reception and exhibition featuring works by women in the art space. We took time out to speak to some of these amazons about their work and the celebrations: Clara Aden Tell us a bit about your... Read More

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#EachForEqual2020, #InternationalWomensDay, #InternationalWomensMonth, #IWD2020, British Deputy High commissioner, Clara Aden, EachforEqual, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Genevieve Nnaji, Harriet Thompson, Ngozi Okonji Iweala, Nike Okundaye

March 26, 2020

COVID-19: It’s not 27th March yet and there’s already goodnews? | The #YNaijaCover

To panic is human, yet what is even more so is to hope. Hope is the intoxicating chemical that successfully floated many human societies into surviving this long, and with it, we will survive anything – the Coronavirus included. True to this, social media was agog earlier today as videos surfaced online of popular Televangelist... Read More

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March 25, 2020

Do we have a new President or what’s up with this new memo? | The #YNaijaCover

It’s exactly one month today since the index case of the novel Coronavirus(COVID-19) came into the country, signalling what would be the beginning of a tortuous ‘month of breaking news.’ Never in the history of this country (arguably) have Nigerians been on the watch out for a news flash from a body as relegated as... Read More

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March 25, 2020

#YWomenSpecial: Fine Artist, Divine Favour Ogbonna speaks on ‘gender limits’ in the creative space

In celebration of the #InternationalWomensDay2020, the British Deputy High Commissioner, Ms. Harriet Thompson hosted at her residence, a reception and exhibition featuring works by women in the art space. We took time out to speak to some of these amazons about their work and the celebrations: Divine Favour Ogbonna Tell us a bit about your... Read More

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#EachForEqual2020, #InternationalWomensDay, #InternationalWomensMonth, #IWD2020, British Deputy High commissioner, Divine Favour Ogbonna, EachforEqual, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Genevieve Nnaji, Harriet Thompson, Ngozi Okonji Iweala, Nike Okundaye

March 24, 2020

YNaija Governors’ Ranking: The good, bad and terrible | March 2020

From late February to the last day of March, conversations and expectations around governance in Nigeria has been centered around the effectiveness of state governments across Nigeria to contain the spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). There were also quite a number of political drama which confirmed the pattern of intolerance to opposing voices, moving... Read More

Editor's Pick, Top Stories

Abdullahi Ganduje, Abubakar Bello, Babajide Sanwo-Olu., Dapo Abiodun, Ifeanyi Okowa, Inuwa Yahaya, Nasir el-Rufai, Okezie Ikpeazu, Seyi Makinde

March 23, 2020

COVID-19: Oh FG! Is this not the way out? | The #YNaijaCover

The scare and panic over the raging Coronavirus has reached alarming heights in Nigeria. After we went to bed on (what may pass as one of the weirdest) Sundays in Nigerian history, following arguments for and against Christians going to Church to safeguard their health spiritually, amidst government regulations restricting same in Lagos and the... Read More

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March 20, 2020

COVID-19: Presidency bursts the bubble of Nigerians | The #YNaijaCover

The last one week has been a hectic one for Nigerians all over as the COVID-19 pandemic reached a near-alarming rate in the country, following the confirmation by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) that 9 new cases had tested positive in Lagos and one in Ekiti. This aforementioned development, the news of the... Read More

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Chief of Staff: Leaders of tomorrow or next tomorrow? | The #YNaijaCover

The Ighalo vs Neville war | The #YNaijaCover

This Sunday on Rubbin’ Minds; Analysts discuss Presidential directive on the Lockdown and its implications

YNaija Governors’ Ranking: Sanwo-Olu, El-Rufai, Ganduje, Umahi | Here are the best and worst performers for April

Ahmad Lawan, Amosun, Omo-Agege top YNaija Legislators’ Ranking for April

YNaija Ministers’ Effectiveness Ranking: Sunday Dare, Nwajiuba, Aregbesola occupy top spots for April

As COVID-19 stretches health facilities in Africa, End Malaria awareness is now more urgent than ever

Beyond debates; $21k viral video provokes epic #ThrowbackThursday | The #YNaijaCover

The YNaija Cover – 20th April 2020

‘Abba Kyari’s omnipresence; the necessary canvass of broad strokes Buhari draws motivation from’

Abuja to Ibadan…Why are we having fire outbreaks during a Lockdown? | The #YNaijaCover

COVID-19: The Future Project, Y! Africa launches new website ‘Beating Corona’ to provide real-time information

Did WHO really react to Pastor Chris and Dino Melaye’s vaccine theories? | The #YNaijaCover

Akwa Ibom mistook COVID-19 results for number of votes? | The #YNaija Cover

Burna Boy’s cable burnt again? | The #YNaijaCover

YNaija Legislators’ Ranking: Abaribe, Akin Alabi, Omo-Agege top lawmakers’ effectiveness list for March

Nigerian Army pulls the plug on General Adeniyi | The #YNaijaCover

#YWomenSpecial: Meet Visual Artist, Ogochukwu Ejiofor using art as a tool for expressing public opinion

COVID-19: ‘Corona times deserve colonial measures’ | The #YNaijaCover

#YWomenSpecial: Experimental Artist, Onyinye Ezennia demonstrates ‘giving a voice’ to women and children often unheard

BBC ‘This is Africa’ holds exclusive interview with Mr. Eazi around COVID-19 pandemic

On top COVID-19, the U.S. is ‘threatening’ the Nigerian health sector | The #YNaijaCover

The YNaija Ministers’ Ranking: Worse or good, COVID-19 exposes the competence level of Buhari’s cabinet

#YWomenSpecial: Painter, Clara Aden speaks on how she’s using art as a voice to close the gender gap

COVID-19: It’s not 27th March yet and there’s already goodnews? | The #YNaijaCover

Do we have a new President or what’s up with this new memo? | The #YNaijaCover

#YWomenSpecial: Fine Artist, Divine Favour Ogbonna speaks on ‘gender limits’ in the creative space

YNaija Governors’ Ranking: The good, bad and terrible | March 2020

COVID-19: Oh FG! Is this not the way out? | The #YNaijaCover

COVID-19: Presidency bursts the bubble of Nigerians | The #YNaijaCover

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