So you think you know Lagos V: Ikoyi through Victoria Island – Where money goes to sleep and Afropolitans find a home

My relationship with money began when I overheard one of my older cousins say that money has a smell and spirit – and both can possess a man to do unspeakable acts. That the pungent, sweaty smell of money was like an adrenaline shot to the brain and the spirit like demons. Both smell and... Read More

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October 20, 2017

So you think you know Lagos IV: Lagos Island, Black Brazilians – The history is there; don’t change the story

The story of Lagos is incomplete without a thoughtful reference to Lagos Island – formerly known as Isale Eko. Walking through its cramped streets feels like stepping through history, hearing its echo and cherishing the stories contained within these walls that has transformed over the years through pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial eras. “No person can live... Read More

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October 19, 2017

So you think you know Lagos III: How demolition and eviction by LASG is tearing families apart, disrupting education

It was Philomena Aya’s hands that conceived and birthed Daniel. It was the same hands that buried him 25 years later after a bullet pierced his throat, sniffing life out of him, putting him in past tense without ceremony. When Aya speaks of her son’s death, it is easy to see that the pain is... Read More

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October 18, 2017

Melaye balling in Moscow, Abaribe seeks withdrawal as Nnamdi Kanu’s guarantor | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

The disappearance of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu from the radar was the bone of contention on Tuesday at the Federal High Court, Abuja, during the resumption of his trial on charges bordering on treasonable felony. But alas, Kanu was nowhere to be found. The attention of the court... Read More

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October 18, 2017

So you think you know Lagos II: “Any way na way; any hustle na hustle” – The nightlife of Opebi-Allen and Fela Shrine

At 8pm every Friday, Mutari, a tall slim Hausa-Fulani man, arrives at Opebi-Allen roundabout, Ikeja, at the intersection with Toyin Street, directly behind the garden at Allen-Opebi roundabout. He sets up his stand, putting noodles and all his ingredients on display. From 8pm till 6am, the next morning, Mutari will sell instant noodles, cooked with... Read More

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October 18, 2017

So you think you know Lagos I: The hidden jewels of Isheri, renovated Berger and the faces of Agege

If football and other sporting events unite Nigerians, then Agege bread unites Lagosians regardless of socio-economic class and/or education. On their taste buds, Lagos residents carry an agreement (call it an identifier, if you want), that this bread, made from places only a few know of, is one of the quintessential representations of the state,... Read More

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October 18, 2017

Editor’s Note: YNaija presents Lagos like you’ve never seen it

Today, YNaija begins an 11-part citizenship series on Lagos, popularly dubbed, “the city that doesn’t sleep“. Known for its welcoming aura and constant vibe, Lagos is home to all. From the street urchin to the upwardly mobile youth; to the politician and the businessmen, the state accommodates every cadre and strata of society. In our usual manner... Read More

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October 16, 2017

Rochas Okorocha has finally lost it with this statue of Jacob Zuma | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

So, Imo Governor Rochas Okorocha decided to be silly over the weekend. This is a man, who according to the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in the state is owing workers and pensioners salaries and arrears running into several months. The governor, who apparently has nothing important to think about decided the next big thing Imo needs is a... Read More

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October 14, 2017

#Impact365: Onyeka Onwenu leads visit of hope to Badagry Prison

It was a bright and sunny day on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 as a group of women philanthropists led by Nigeria’s renowned music icon, Onyeka Onwenu visited the Badagry Prison in Lagos on an outreach to hundreds of children incarcerated in the adult prison. Earlier in 2017, a moving story by Ayomide Odekanyan went viral... Read More

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October 12, 2017

#Impact365: “Unemployment can only be curbed by action, not roundtable conversations” – Mayowa Ajibodu of #ShunUnemployment

The prevalence of unemployment in Nigeria is one of the major setbacks that faces the economy. In the last quarter of 2016, the rate of unemployment in the country went up by 4 percent from 10.4 percent that was obtainable in the previous quarter. Recently, the Nigerian Senate developed fresh interest in tackling youth unemployment... Read More

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October 11, 2017

YNaija Says: Every day is a #DayoftheGirl in Nigeria

All over the world, it is. But we do not feel like talking about the 1.1 billion young girls born into a world so unfairly prejudiced against them. #SorryNotSorry. We’d rather talk about the 38 million girls who, in addition to having been born into a Nigeria that isn’t predisposed to enabling any child attain... Read More

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October 10, 2017

Chude Jideonwo: What will happen in Liberia on Tuesday

by Chude Jideonwo Today, Liberia is giving itself a beautiful gift. For the first time in several generations, a democratically elected president in Liberia is going to hand over power to another democratically elected president in Liberia. It is Ellen Johnson Sirleaf’s singular legacy that she has made this look normal, but there is nothing normal about what is happening on Tuesday.... Read More

Citizenship

October 10, 2017

When common sense failed its proponent, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

Before his foray into politics, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce positioned himself as the poster boy of new things in Nigerian politics. His common sense mantra echoed the sentiments of some Nigerians who saw his approach to issues in the polity as different from the norm of regular politicians. Popularly called the common sense senator or the Twitter senator, Murray-Bruce who... Read More

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October 5, 2017

Water in a Basket V: Tam knows best

Salaries haven’t been paid to civil servants in the last 9 months. Sometime during the penniless lull, *Tam decided her job at the Ministry of Agriculture was not quite the catch after all. In fact, she decided a job as a hotel manager was more worthy of her dedication. So for a year, in a... Read More

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October 5, 2017

Water in a Basket IV: Relief is here, more to come

I am glad I experienced one of the few times reliefs were brought to the community, that faithful day in the afternoon, the news spread like wild fire. As though like everyone was expecting a guest. On bikes, in keke-napeps, and on feet proceeded to a muster point where trucks carrying all sorts; bags... Read More

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October 5, 2017

Water in a Basket III: Sewese’s fish business is sinking

Sewese, 37, is a civil servant at the Ministry of Information with a fish farming business on the side. Having gone without receiving remuneration for her day job for about 8 months, Sewese had lived satisfactorily with the revenue from her fish farming. She reared cat fish which are then sold to retailers and wholesalers.... Read More

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October 5, 2017

Water in a Basket II: Susan is too distressed to be stressed

Since the floods, Susan, 31, and her mother-in-law, 55, have lived in the IDP camp at the Ultramodern International market. Together with 3 of her kids and 2 brothers-in-law, the women have shared one of the 300 store-turned-rooms set aside for flood victims inside the market complex. The ultramodern market on Owners Occupiers road in... Read More

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October 5, 2017

Water in a Basket I: No one is even talking about rebuilding our homes yet

“Thank God no life was lost!” There are six structures in Moses’ compound – about 5km into Welfare Quarters, well known as a sodden area in Makurdi. Two of the buildings belong to his younger brother, who wasn’t around when the houses got flooded. “Thank God no life was lost”, Moses, a businessman... Read More

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October 5, 2017

Editor’s note: YNaija presents conversations with survivors of the Benue flooding to inspire you

We would have loved to say that it is with excitement that we bring you another one of YNaija’s citizenship stories but you’ll agree that it is extremely difficult to be excited about the plight of Nigerians in Benue State right now. There hasn’t been much cause for positive excitement in Nigeria’s food basket for close... Read More

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October 3, 2017

Melaye’s woes in the Senate continues | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

Dino Melaye’s travails in the Senate took a new turn last week with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) serving the Kogi West Senator with the recall notice at his office in the National Assembly. Melaye has made several attempts to frustrate the recall process by making himself unavailable for the documents to be served... Read More

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October 1, 2017

Yahaya Bello remains a disgrace to governance | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Aside from being the youngest governor currently in the country, Yahaya Bello of Kogi has really nothing else going for him. Bello became governor due to the untimely demise of Audu Abubakar hours before the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him (Abubakar) as Governor-elect. Since assuming office, Bello has done next to nothing but be... Read More

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September 30, 2017

#Impact365: The Dorcas Cancer Foundation is fighting cancer one child at a time

Nothing kills a child’s dream like the daily burden of checking in and out of hospitals seeking cure for an ailment that they don’t deserve. Statistics show that 43 children are diagnosed with cancer on a daily basis and 12 percent of these children do not survive. In these parts, cancer in children is mostly... Read More

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September 29, 2017

Gbenga Odunsi: The pains and torment of being a tenant in Abuja

by Gbenga Odunsi In advanced countries, housing is a form of social product, it is governmental provision for the citizenry, although not free, but the government has a technique of making it comfortable for her citizens. Here in Nigeria, the reverse is the case. A landlord could wake up one day and decide he wants... Read More

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September 27, 2017

Mercy Abang: Jail Time or Death— Pregnant women in Nigeria face unlikely sentence in hospitals

by Mercy Abang Mrs Audu, 33, had just given birth to her first child at the Asokoro General Hospital. She was ecstatic and could not wait to take her newborn home but her joy was short-lived. “We’ve been asked to stay here until we can pay”, looking at her newborn, she said, feigning indifference. “I... Read More

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September 25, 2017

Muyiwa Babarinde: How Ventures Platform is helping to build Nigeria’s technology future

***As Thrive Agric, Gerocare and other start-ups pitch solutions to everyday problem*** On the 15th of September, I was opportune to attend Ventures Platform second Demo Day which held at Genesis Deluxe Cinema, Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria. The seed fund and accelerator platform’s goal is to find, fund and support innovative companies solving real... Read More

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September 20, 2017

Yusuf Goje: What are Senator Hunkuyi and Honorable Mohammed Rabiu doing about these constituency projects?

by Yusuf Ishaku Goje In line with the letters and spirit of Section 4 (1-9) of the Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution as amended, the sole responsibility of the legislature is that of lawmaking and providing oversight on the executive arm of government. Due largely to the ignorance or rather poor performance of the capital budgets in... Read More

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September 20, 2017

Anambra 2017: Dr Tony Nwoye’s manifesto

by Tony Nwoye One of the best ways to tackle youth unemployment and support economic and social growth is through education – not just within the classroom, and at a young age – but long-term learning that focuses on skills development and growth. Despite the shortcomings of today’s educational system, Anambra state, without doubt, has... Read More

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September 19, 2017

#Impact365: Exquisite Magazine holds SMEARathon screening exercise for cervical cancer (PHOTOS)

The Exquisite Magazine Against Cancer (EMAC) Walk held on Saturday, 16 September at the Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos. The EMAC Walk which has held quarterly since 2006 aims to “increase the awareness for cervical, breast and prostate cancer and in the process promoting its partners and sponsors.” Attendees participated in a fitness training which... Read More

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September 18, 2017

Ikpeazu’s pro-activeness in averting bloodshed in Abia takes him to #1 on the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Tensions are high in the country at the moment and one wrong move from anyone in power can set the country ablaze. The Army’s Operation Python Dance II in the Southeast had every possibility of turning out bloody but for the prompt and well thought out action of Abia governor, Okezie Ikepazu. In the week... Read More

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September 15, 2017

#Impact365: How Zaynab Kassim of CASAF is restoring hope to children and teenagers in IDP camps

In this interview with YNaija’s Impact365, Zaynab Kassim lets us in on her childhood, the core values with which she was raised and how all of these fueled her deep passion for giving and rendering assistance to underprivileged children, especially those who have been displaced by the activities of insurgents in Nigeria’s North East. Tell... Read More

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So you think you know Lagos V: Ikoyi through Victoria Island – Where money goes to sleep and Afropolitans find a home

So you think you know Lagos IV: Lagos Island, Black Brazilians – The history is there; don’t change the story

So you think you know Lagos III: How demolition and eviction by LASG is tearing families apart, disrupting education

Melaye balling in Moscow, Abaribe seeks withdrawal as Nnamdi Kanu’s guarantor | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

So you think you know Lagos II: “Any way na way; any hustle na hustle” – The nightlife of Opebi-Allen and Fela Shrine

So you think you know Lagos I: The hidden jewels of Isheri, renovated Berger and the faces of Agege

Editor’s Note: YNaija presents Lagos like you’ve never seen it

Rochas Okorocha has finally lost it with this statue of Jacob Zuma | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

#Impact365: Onyeka Onwenu leads visit of hope to Badagry Prison

#Impact365: “Unemployment can only be curbed by action, not roundtable conversations” – Mayowa Ajibodu of #ShunUnemployment

YNaija Says: Every day is a #DayoftheGirl in Nigeria

Chude Jideonwo: What will happen in Liberia on Tuesday

When common sense failed its proponent, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

Water in a Basket V: Tam knows best

Water in a Basket IV: Relief is here, more to come

Water in a Basket III: Sewese’s fish business is sinking

Water in a Basket II: Susan is too distressed to be stressed

Water in a Basket I: No one is even talking about rebuilding our homes yet

Editor’s note: YNaija presents conversations with survivors of the Benue flooding to inspire you

Melaye’s woes in the Senate continues | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

Yahaya Bello remains a disgrace to governance | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

#Impact365: The Dorcas Cancer Foundation is fighting cancer one child at a time

Gbenga Odunsi: The pains and torment of being a tenant in Abuja

Mercy Abang: Jail Time or Death— Pregnant women in Nigeria face unlikely sentence in hospitals

Muyiwa Babarinde: How Ventures Platform is helping to build Nigeria’s technology future

Yusuf Goje: What are Senator Hunkuyi and Honorable Mohammed Rabiu doing about these constituency projects?

Anambra 2017: Dr Tony Nwoye’s manifesto

#Impact365: Exquisite Magazine holds SMEARathon screening exercise for cervical cancer (PHOTOS)

Ikpeazu’s pro-activeness in averting bloodshed in Abia takes him to #1 on the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

#Impact365: How Zaynab Kassim of CASAF is restoring hope to children and teenagers in IDP camps

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