Toluwanimi Onakoya

September 14, 2020

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 activities since the beginning of the pandemic. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), had other plans as members of the association and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) took to the school and... Read More

September 14, 2020

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 alcoholic beverages to work at completely phasing out high concentration of alcohol in sachets, small Polyethylene Terephthalate and glass bottles in the country. Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, Director-General of the National Agency for Foods and Drugs... Read More

Abubakar Malami, JOHESU, Mr Liye Anthony, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye

DJ Cuppy

September 13, 2020

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 in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are the ones that caught our attention: Native Exclusive: Cuppy is always getting better – The Native From the moment she stepped onto the scene as... Read More

Bobrisky, Cuppy, Eloghosa Osunde, kardashian, the best Nigerian articles of the week

September 11, 2020

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 Machine (ATM) cards and four Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards. The suspect was caught at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja on Thursday while attempting to board an Emirates Evacuation flight to Dubai. The... Read More

ATM FRAUD, Ishaq Abubakar Abubakar, Murtala Mohammad International Airport

September 11, 2020

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 Kaduna State Penal Code Law (2017), by the lawmakers. This development was announced via the assembly’s Twitter handle on Thursday; highlighting that the bill was passed into law on Wednesday. “The Bill Recommend total Castration... Read More

Aliyu Sokomba, Dr Umar Gwandu, NCDC, resident doctors

September 10, 2020

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 Development Plan to succeed Vision 20:2020 and the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan, 2017 – 2020. Presidential Media Adviser, Femi Adesina, on Wednesday, disclosed this development in a statement titled “Agenda 2050: President Buhari inaugurates... Read More

Agenda 2050, Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (2017 – 2020), Femi Adesina, Muhammadu Buhari, Vision 20:20:20

September 10, 2020

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 at the August edition of Thursday Talks, with this worry-inducing statement. Spiced with passion and controversy; this edition with the theme Conversations on Security Restructuring, moderated by Communications Consultant; Khadijah Bello, featured Security Consultant, Dennis... Read More

(WNSN), Amotekun, community policing, David Hundeyin, Dennis Amachree, Khadijah Bello, Leonard Ebute, The Future Project (TFP), Thursday Talks, Western Nigeria Security Network, ynaija

September 10, 2020

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 most wanted criminal in the state. The former Benue Governor in a statement on Wednesday, noted that security operatives are yet to learn any lesson from the crisis triggered by the killing of Mohammed... Read More

COVID-19, Debt Management Office (DMO), FG, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Olorunnimbe Mamora, Osagie Ehanire

Gana

September 9, 2020

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 the Nigerian Army. Commander of the Four Special Forces Command, Doma local government area of Nasarawa State, Brigadier General Maude Ali Gadzama, declared in a statement on Tuesday, that Gana was killed at a roadblock... Read More

Brigadier General Maude Ali Gadzama, Samuel Ortom, Terwase Akwaza

buhari and trump

September 9, 2020

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 of killing Christians. Speaking at the First Ministerial Performance Review Retreat of his second term in Abuja, he was pained by the accusation but explained that he took his time to explain that the killings... Read More

donald trump, Florence Otedola, Ibrahim Tajudeen, Muyiwa Adejobi, President Muhammadu Buhari, Tola Ogundipe

September 8, 2020

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 show, in which she apologised to her friends, family and fans for her inappropriate actions whilst in the house. In an exclusive interview with the show’s organisers, the 26-year-old actress spoke about her relationship with... Read More

BBNaija, Big Brother Naija, Elites, Erica, Ngozi 'Erica' Nlewedim

September 8, 2020

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 in the country; both of which are privately-run. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo who made the assertion on Monday, during the opening of the first-year ministerial performance assessment retreat in Abuja, noted that “because of the... Read More

Kunle Somorin, lai mohammed, Oghenekaro Etebo, Yemi Osinbajo

September 7, 2020

Point and Kill: Pastor Ibiyeomie threatens ‘bastard broadcaster’ for criticising his ‘father’ | The #YNaijaCover

Nigerian televangelist and founder of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, has threatened to kill anyone, including popular broadcaster, Ifedayo Olarinde popularly known as Daddy Freeze, if he ever insults the founder of Living Faith Church, David Oyedepo, (who he described as his father) again. Daddy Freeze had, in a recent post on Instagram, criticised Bishop Oyedepo... Read More

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September 7, 2020

Lagos reopens 2 recreational parks, Fans of BBN’s Erica raise N3m for housemate; 2 hours after disqualification | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Following the disqualification of housemate, Ngozi ‘Erica’ Nlewedim from the Big Brother Naija reality show on Sunday, her fanbase popularly called ‘The Elites’ have raised over N3million to support their fave in her endeavours post-Big Brother. A go-fund-me account was created on behalf of Erica, with a set goal of a $100,000 to help the... Read More

Ahmed Idris, Hajiya Sadiya Umar-Farouq, Mrs Titilayo Ajirotutu, NCDC, Ngozi 'Erica' Nlewedim

funny tweet

September 4, 2020

How to be a holy sinner, Herbalist Rema | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. https://twitter.com/greenaugustus44/status/1301918017127952385?s=20 But is grandma using her powers for... Read More

sani aliyu

September 4, 2020

FG approves reopening of cinemas, event centres; puts schools and NYSC camps on notice | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 Control has lifted all restrictions on markets and commercial stores in the country. PTF National Coordinator, Dr. Sani Aliyu, who disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday, stated that the Federal Government has approved the reopening of cinemas, gyms, amusement parks and outdoor event centres while urging state governments... Read More

Bashir Ahmad, COVID-19, Dr Sani Aliyu, Muhammadu Buhari, Presidential Task Force (PTF), Theodore Ogaziechi

funny tweet

September 3, 2020

Bezos the villain, Tragic Nigerian superheroes | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Twittersphere erupted in creative, belly-aching jokes today, as users painted scenarios of superheroes trying to cope in a... Read More

September 3, 2020

UI overtakes CU as best Nigerian University, FG declares November 1 as National Youth Day | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria’s Premier University, The University of Ibadan (UI) has emerged as the country’s best, according to the World University Ranking for 2021 released by Times Higher Education (THE). Covenant University (CU) had in the rankings for 2018 and 2019 maintained its position as the highest ranked Nigerian university. However, in the 2021 rankings released on... Read More

D.O Abalaka, NCDC, President Muhammadu Buhari, Sunday Dare, The University of Ibadan

funny tweet

September 2, 2020

First-time weed smokers, Living in Bondage | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. https://twitter.com/ijebuconcept/status/1301195086726926338?s=20 “You don’t mean it” 2. If... Read More

influencers ranking

September 2, 2020

Kiki Mordi, Fisayo Longe, Ikorodu Bois…Here are YNaija’s Top 10 Influencers for August

The Influencer Ranking for August features powerful women in the Nigerian media and creative industry. We have seen vocal political stances, activism, artistry and versatility amongst the personalities in our August list. YNaija’s Top 10 Influencers for August is a collation of familiar names that have set the trend and made a dent in the... Read More

Aproko Doctor, Denola Grey, DJ Cuppy, Ebuka, Fakhrriyyah Hashim, Femi Imokhai, Fisayo Longe, Ikorodu Bois, Kiki Mordi, Tacha, toke makinwa

September 2, 2020

2 aides die as Oshiomhole narrowly escapes death | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole narrowly escaped death on Tuesday after a fatal convoy accident. The incident is reported to have occurred at the Benin-Lagos byepass near Oluku junction in the Ovia North-East local Government of the state when an articulated vehicle lost control and ran into Oshiomhole’s convoy... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, Akinwumi Ayodeji Adesina, Kayode Fayemi, kogi government, Wemi Jones

funny tweet

September 1, 2020

Mompha the girlfriend stealer, Computer village jazz | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. https://twitter.com/stanleyymartins/status/1300724019679973377?s=20 Pasta Haters 2. …might lead to... Read More

Buhari and Adeboye

September 1, 2020

RCCG General Overseer Adeboye visits Buhari, Ex-Flying Eagles goalkeeper dies at 26 | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja on Monday. Buhari’s Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, revealed this via his Twitter page. “President ‪@MBuhari‬ receives in audience General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of... Read More

Akin Abayomi, John Felagha, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, President Muhammadu Buhari, Uwa Suleiman

JAMB students

August 31, 2020

JAMB lifts suspension on printing admission letters, others | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has lifted the suspension on the printing of admission letters, and inter-university transfers among other regulations. According to a statement by JAMB’s Head of Media and Public Relations, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, “all requests for printing of admission letters, inter-university transfers, condonement of illegitimate admissions and other processes for... Read More

Alhaji Sabo Nanono, Dr Fabian Benjamin, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, NCDC, Umar Abdullahi Ganduje

funny tweets

August 31, 2020

Daddy the debtor, Razor sight | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. https://twitter.com/desh0la/status/1300469090822299649?s=20 Another book I recommend; “How to get... Read More

Gospel artistes for august

August 30, 2020

Sinach, Tim Godfrey, Tope Alabi | Meet YNaija’s Top 10 Gospel Artistes for August

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 has evolved with influences from pop and rock and jazz, evolving into different soundscapes. The gospel artistes (Ministers) have been mascots of Nigerian... Read More

Ada Treasure, Dove Awards 2020, Eben, Folabi Nuel, Folashade Ajana, Jo Deep, Mercy Chinwo, Sinach, tim godfrey, Tope Alabi, TY Bello

top virtual events for august

August 29, 2020

Fashion Souk, NBA Conference, Fearless Concert, Pride Afrique…See YNaija’s Top 10 Events for August

Due to the pandemic, entertainers and Nigerians alike have had to adjust to an indoor lifestyle, just as most events have moved to the virtual sphere. We compiled a top ten list of virtual functions that were the most talked about, made headlines and created social buzz this month. Most of the top virtual events... Read More

2020 Virtual Pride Women Conference, 25 Under 25 Awards, 60th NBA Annual General Conference, Africa Soft Power Series, ALITFEST20, Dance Convention-Dance Education, Fashion Souk, Fearless Annual Concert, PhotoWaka Africa Virtual Summit, Pride Afrique 2020

funny tweet

August 28, 2020

Wizkid’s funeral appearance, Entitled visitors | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. If you shout “Yemi Alade” 3x in the... Read More

Ganduje

August 28, 2020

Ganduje: “I won’t waste a minute signing death warrant of convicted musician” | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has declared that he would not hesitate in signing the death warrant of the 22-year-old singer, who was sentenced to death by a Sharia court for blasphemous lyrics against Prophet Muhammad. He made this declaration on Thursday night while hosting religious leaders and executive members Nigeria Bar Association, Kano... Read More

Akinwumi Adesina, Bashir Ahmed, Hadi Sirika, Milland Dixion Dikio, Musa Nuhu, NCDC, President Muhammadu Buhari, Prof Charles Dokubo, Yahaya Sharif Aminu

August 27, 2020

Supreme Court upholds right of female to inheritance, FG approves N10bn palliative for transporters | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Federal Government has approved a ₦10 billion survival fund for transport workers and operators in the country. Minister of State for Transportation, Senator Gbemisola Saraki, revealed this information to the President, Public Transport Owners of Nigeria Association (PTONA), Mr. Isaac Uhunmwangho, when he led the association’s National Executive Committee and Trustees to pay her... Read More

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