Author: YNaija

All bark, no bite? : Why Adamu Garba was absent in court during case against Twitter CEO | The #YNaijaCover

For all the loud outcries that former presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba, had made on the internet; raging against the Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey, one would never have thought he wouldn't…

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Family of slain vendor demand N500m compensation from Gbajabiamila, Senate approves refund of N148.14bn to five states | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Family of slain vendor demands N500m compensation from Gbajabiamila, threatens legal action The family of Ifeanyichukwu Okereke, a newspaper vendor who was gruesomely murdered by a security aide of Speaker…

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#LekkiShootings: UK Parliament sanctions Nigeria but at what cost? | The #YNaijaCover

When injustice occurs, it is only right that people seek some form of compensation. Which is why it's no surprise that after the reported Lekki shootings of peaceful protesters on…

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Nigerian travellers to pay $15,000 visa bond in new Trump policy | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigerian travellers to pay $15,000 visa bond in new Trump policy According to a newly issued temporary policy, Nigerian visitors to the United States may have to pay up to…

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Audio promises: Anambra Guber Aspirant faces criticism over 21 Universities dream | The #YNaijaCover

If there is one thing Nigerians have gotten used to, it's our politicial leaders buliding up tall towers of promises only to get into office and not deliver on them.…

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UK Parliament to deliberate sanction request against Nigeria, FG to spend N311b on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

UK Parliament to deliberate sanction request against Nigeria The United Kingdom Parliament has said it will deliberate on a petition seeking to sanction the Nigerian government and the Nigeria Police…

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and accusations of transphobia, Life as an Agbero – 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…

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Know your onion: Basketmouth drops star-studded debut album, ‘Yabasi’ | #TheYNaijaCover

This year, although a trying year, has gifted us with beautiful music in multiple folds. The compulsory seclusion people have had to suffer as a result of the pandemic seems…

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‘We’ll regulate, not shut down, social media’- Lai Mohammed | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

'We’ll regulate, not shut down, social media'- Lai Mohammed Minister of information, Lai Mohammed, has declared that the federal government has no plan to shut down social media in the…

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FG to reduce import duties on buses, tractors | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG to reduce import duties on buses, tractors The Federal Government is set to reduce the import duties and levies of buses, tractors and other motor vehicles with the 2020…

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Red-handed: CNN investigation provides new information on #LekkiShooting | #TheYNaijaCover

Collectively, Nigerians need to go through some form of counselling or therapy because of the major gaslighting they've suffered in the hands of the government in the past few weeks.…

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Lagos shuts down 16 health facilities, Court grants Eromosele Adene N1m bail | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Lagos shuts down 16 health facilities The Lagos State Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency has shut down 16 health facilities across the state for quackery and non-compliance with other…

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Another generation Kuti, same old system: Police prevent #EndSARS meeting at Afrika Shrine | #TheYNaijaCover

The government has shown so much dedication and commitment in the past few days to crushing the EndSARS movement, that if the same effort was put into governing, Nigeria would…

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EndSARS Protester, Eromosele to be arraigned on Tuesday, Davido’s ‘A Better Time’ achieves milestones on US iTunes | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

EndSARS Protester, Eromosele to be arraigned on Tuesday #EndSARS protester, Eromosele Adene, is set to be arraigned before a Chief Magistrate in Lagos on Tuesday. The embattled youth was arrested…

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Panic in Edo: Cult clashes, carnage ravage Benin city | #TheYNaijaCover

Residents of Benin have been in a united panic over the numerous killings and robberies in the city. The apparent insecurity is as a result of the clashes amongst the…

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FG to implement first/second class minimum policy for teachers, Nigeria wins gold at 4th African Judo open in Dakar | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

FG to implement first/second class minimum policy for teachers The Federal Government has declared that plans are underway to adopt a career path policy for Nigerian teachers to reduce the…

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Olamide breaks down his album, Nigerians and poverty porn – 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…

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A Better Time: Is Davido currently the biggest artiste in Nigeria? | #TheYNaijaCover

On Thursday night, Nigerian pop singer, David Adeleke, also known as Davido dropped his highly anticipated album; 'A better time'. This is a notable feat for a few reasons. Not…

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NNPC raises petrol depot price, marketers to sell at N168-N170/litre; Kogi introduces levy on every loaf of bread | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

NNPC raises petrol depot price, marketers to sell at N168-N170/litre The Petroleum Products Marketing Company, a subsidiary of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, has increased the ex-depot price of Premium…

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The ‘Lazarus’ of Insurgency: Nigerian Army begins manhunt for Shekau…again | #TheYNaijaCover

With a series of spectacular resurrections that can put raised-from-the-dead-Lazarus to shame, leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, has proved to be a persistent man of many lives. It was…

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Army releases list of 86 ‘most wanted terrorists’, Buhari reinstates UNILAG VC Ogundipe | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Army releases list of 86 ‘most wanted terrorists’ The Nigerian Army has released a list of 86 persons wanted “in connection with the act of terrorism”. Those on the list…

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CBN accuses #EndSARS campaigners of terrorism, NYSC members to enjoy health insurance | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

CBN accuses #EndSARS campaigners of terrorism Following the freezing of the accounts of 20 #EndSARS campaigners, the Federal Government has told a Federal High Court in Abuja that the funds…

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From the notorious Hisbah Corps to crimes of blasphemy, there’s much to talk about | #TheYNaijaCover

Reports became public on Monday that the Kano State Hisbah Board had destroyed 1,975,000 bottles of beer, worth over N200 million within the Kano metropolis. Why? Because alcohol is forbidden…

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WASSCE to begin Nov 30 for private candidates —WAEC, Ahmed Mu’azu now Acting INEC chairman | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

WASSCE to begin Nov 30 for private candidates —WAEC The West African Examinations Council, on Monday, announced the postponement of the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for private…

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Exposed! : 6 Nigerians convicted in UAE for allegedly funding Boko Haram | #TheYNaijaCover

Social media was abuzz when news of the conviction of six Nigerians over their alleged funding of insurgent group, Boko Haram, made it to the internet.  The accused, Surajo Abubakar…

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Geely Holding Group brands and people recognised at the 2020 Autocar Magazine Awards

As Exclusive Partner of Geely Automotive in Nigeria, Mikano International Limited is proud to congratulate Geely Holdings Group on the recent awards and trophies added to their accolades. Geely Holding…

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Lekki Shooting: Protesters were happy to see us, Army tells Lagos panel, There isn’t enough evidence to prosecute 33 indicted SARS operatives – Malami | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Lekki shooting: Protesters were happy to see us, army tells Lagos panel The 65 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, the formation accused of opening fire on peaceful protesters in the…

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Sinach, Nathaniel Bassey, TY Bello | Meet YNaija’s Top 10 Gospel Artistes for October

Gospel music in Nigeria has come along way from the Panam Percy Paul epoch, and the evangelism of the gospel through mainly native tongue music. Like any other genre, Nigerian Gospel music…

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Tiwa Savage talks on suicide attempt, The new face of money – 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…

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EndSARS protests, Candlelight vigils, Felaberation…See YNaija’s Top 10 Events for October

The month of October was an eventful, gruelling and significant month in Nigeria's history. Most events were tinged with heavy political nuances as this month saw a major political movement…

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