Author: Toluwanimi Onakoya
#TheYNaijaCover: There’s an ongoing ‘credible elections promo’ and President Buhari has a hand in it
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, commended Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy Philip Shaibu for paying him a courtesy visit ...
Damilola Odufuwa: ‘Women-only spaces are vital to surviving a patriarchal world’ | YNaija Special Series on #RapeCulture
“My definition of feminism is the person who believes in the political, social, economic equality of the sexes and I ...
New US guidelines could restrict Nigerian students to 2-year courses, Lagos calls for monthly payment of house rent | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The United States is seeking new guidelines that could restrict some international students, including Nigerians, from admission of more than ...
FG approves $1.959bn for rail construction to Niger Republic, Fuel tanker crash kills 23 people in Kogi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved close to $2 billion for the construction of a rail line from Kano ...
Nigeria records 0 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours; first since start of September | #TheYNaijaCover
Slowly but surely the reported COVID-19 cases in Nigeria has been on a steady decline, with fewer and fewer cases ...
NLC declares nationwide protest over fuel price hike; Despite protests, FG forges ahead with Water Resources Bill | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has said that protests and strike action will commence, on Monday, across the country over ...
#TheYNaijaCover: Patriarchy FC takes a hit as Twitter user recounts wife’s labour story
The microblogging site, Twitter erupted in heated conversation after a Twitter user, identified as Seun, recounted the events leading up ...
Investigation by BBC Africa Eye exposes real cause of Abule Ado explosion, APC National body accepts Edo election defeat | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
A BBC Africa Eye investigation has revealed the real cause of the explosion which occurred at Abule Ado in Amuwo ...
Adieu APC? Senator Okorocha ‘reveals’ shocking state of party, following Obaseki’s victory | #TheYNaijaCover
The highly anticipated Edo election just came to a close over the weekend, with Governor Godwin Obaseki emerging victorious and ...
Lagos to shut Ojota axis of Ikorodu road for 3 months, okays full re-opening of worship centres | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The Lagos Government has announced the shutdown of the entire length of the main carriageway of Ikorodu Road from Ojota ...
Gutter Juice: The dangerous addiction, Interview with Fisayo Longe – 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 ...
The #YNaijaCover: APC’s Governor Akeredolu, Ludo Souvenirs and the Alagabaka Game of Thrones
On an unsuspecting Friday afternoon, several pictures quickly circulated the internet displaying a heap of slippers and rows of ludo ...
FG orders schools to conduct weekly COVID-19 assessment, Buhari signs Police Bill into law | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The Federal Government has released more guidelines expected to curb the spread of COVID-19 as more states fully reopen schools ...
UNICEF condemns jailing of Nigeria teen for ‘blasphemy’ | The #YNaijaCover
Few weeks ago, Nigerians on social media were outraged following the news that a Kano-based musician, Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, had been ...
Nigeria to celebrate 60th Anniversary for a year, FG to create new Anti-corruption agency | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The Federal Government on Wednesday, said Nigeria’s 60th anniversary would be a low-key celebration in view of the prevailing COVID-19 ...
Soyinka declares Nigeria divided like never before under Buhari, ICRC fault reports on collapse of Kainji Dam | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari; declaring that Nigeria has never been this divided as it is ...
Jaga banned?: United States imposes visa ban on Nigeria’s election riggers | The #YNaijaCover
Toluwanimi OnakoyaToluwanimi Onakoya is a spirited writer, creative and videographer. Her biggest drive is to connect with people and depict ...
Kainji Dam’s bank collapses, US imposes visa ban on ‘election riggers’ in Nigeria | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Part of the embankment for the Kainji Dam in New Bussa town, Borgu Local Government area of Niger has collapsed, ...
LASU proposes, ASUU disposes | The #YNaijaCover
In the early hours of Monday, the Lagos State University (LASU) opened doors to its students; ready to begin school ...
FG moves to ban alcohol in sachets and plastic bottles, Kaduna shuts down betting platform | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The Federal Government has raised an alarm on irresponsible alcohol consumption in the country, thus issued directives to producers of ...
Interview with Cuppy, Chimamanda’s notes on grief – 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 ...
Customs nab Dubai-bound passenger with 2,886 ATM cards in noodles pack | The #YNaijaCover
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has arrested a Dubai-bound passenger, Ishaq Abubakar Abubakar, found in possession of 2,886 Automated Teller ...
5,141 Smart card readers perish in Ondo INEC fire, Kaduna Assembly approves castration as punishment for rapists | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The Kaduna House of Assembly has approved castration as punishment for those convicted of rape, following the amendment of the ...
Agenda 2050: Do Nigerians have to wait 30 more years to reach El dorado? | The #YNaija Cover
President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated a national steering committee to oversee the development of the Nigeria Agenda 2050 and Medium-Term National ...
Decentralisation of the Police, Rigging patterns at elections…5 learning points from #ThursdayTalks Lagos
“Despite Nigeria’s enormous population, she is one of the most under-policed nations in the world.” Journalist, David Hundeyin welcomed participants ...
Nigeria’s debt rises 8.3% to N31trn in 3 months, Gana: “Army learnt no lesson from murder of Boko Haram founder” | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Senator representing Benue North-East, Gabriel Suswam, has condemned Tuesday’s killing of Terwase Akwaza, better known as Gana alleged to be ...
The YNaija Cover: Is there a ‘Gana’ conspiracy or what don’t we know?
Controversy instantly trailed the announcement of the killing of dreaded Benue Militia Leader, Terwase Akwaza better known as Gana, by ...
Buhari: Trump accused me of killing Christians, SGF laments role of MDAs in rising cost of governance | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday revealed that the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, had accused him ...
The #YNaijaCover: Is disqualified BBN housemate, Erica back to good graces?
Former Big Brother housemate, Ngozi ‘Erica’ Nlewedim, made her first camera appearance on Monday following her disqualification from the reality ...
Borrowing to subsidise electricity is grossly irresponsible – Osinbajo, Ogun announces automatic promotion for students | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
The Federal Government says it is grossly irresponsible to continue borrowing in order to subsidise generation and distribution of electricity ...