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February 5, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 5th February

Telecoms subscribers have started paying more for calls and data services as the federal government, commenced the implementation of the 7.5 per cent VAT on February 1. The new VAT was increased from five per cent. According to ALTON, purchases of telecommunication products and services will be affected by the implementation of the VAT increase.... Read More

February 3, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 3rd February

The implementation of Lagos Traffic Law banning the operation of commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke Napep) in some LGAs in the state has made most Lagosians resorted to finding alternatives to convey themselves to work. It appears the old system of transportation is not indeed ancient as Lagosians bemoan the resuscitation of OHorse app.... Read More

January 31, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 31st January

Following the Lagos state government announcing a ban on motorcycles and tricycles across the state on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, a group of Gokada and MAX.ng riders in Lagos galvanised to protest a ban on commercial motorcycles. Although the mobility sector is in its early stages, the ban could mean the end for major players like... Read More

January 30, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 30th January

Social media has been abuzz with the #BuhariResign hashtag ever since Senator Abaribe asked for the resignation of President Buhari following his woeful performance. It’s becoming even more significant given that Buhari had asked for the resignation of former president Goodluck Jonathan during his tenure.

January 29, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 29th January 2020

It was a Money Crush Wednesday for serving members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as the Director-General of the scheme, Brigadier General Shuaibu Ibrahim announced that their monthly allowance has been increased to N33,000. Ibrahim who revealed this while addressing corps members during a working visit to the NYSC secretariat in Bauchi, said... Read More

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January 28, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 28th January

Fans of comedians Maraji and Taaoma took to Twitter today to decide who is boss. Both comedians have both distinguished themselves in a male-dominated industry, where comedy is routinely blemished with homophobia, misogyny and ableism. Although Maraji was first the new toast of comedy, she’s finding stiff competition in Taaoma, whose brand of slapstick comedy... Read More

January 27, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 27th January

The Federal High Court in Abuja, Monday sentenced Maryam Sanda to death by hanging for killing her husband Bilyaminu Bello. Justice Yusuf Halilu in delivering judgment on the protracted trial of Sanda on Monday, sentenced her after she was convicted for stabbing to death, Bilyaminu who is a son of former Acting National Chairman of... Read More

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January 24, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 24th January

The Oyo State Police Command today gave an update on the killing of trado-medical practitioner, Alhaji Fatai Yusuf, popularly known as ‘Oko Oloyun’. It will be recalled that the convoy of the deceased was attacked on Thursday on the Igbo-Ora-Eruwa road by gunmen who shot at his convoy from thick forest, with a bullet fatally... Read More

January 23, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 23rd January

Lagos State has assured residents that it is prepared for any eventuality on the fast-spreading Coronavirus from East Asia. The State health commissioner, Akin Abayomi in a statement Thursday said, “The State Government is very committed to the health and safety of her citizens and there is no cause for panic or alarm. China first... Read More

January 22, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 22nd January

On Today’s Cover, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, revealed that the South-West Security Network codenamed ‘Operation Amotekun’ is a laudable initiative but needs some operational and conceptual modifications or else it will fail. Tinubu said this in a statement on Wednesday, days after coming under intense criticism for failing to... Read More

January 21, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 21st January

Hope Uzodinma, the new governor of Imo state, has described the demonstration against his victory at the supreme court as an attempt to overthrow President Muhammadu Buhari. Only yesterday, hundreds of PDP members took to the streets to protest the judgement on the removal of Emeka Ihedioha, member of the opposition party, as governor of... Read More

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January 20, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 20th January

Members of Peoples Democratic Party are currently staging a peaceful protest at the Supreme Court in Abuja to express their anger over the judgment that sacked Emeka Ihedioha as governor of Imo State. The protesters were led by the National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus, former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe... Read More

January 17, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 17th January

The compulsory use of trousers as part of the NYSC uniform has been a concern for some religious faithful in the country – a group identified as Serve With Skirts Movement staged a protest in Abuja demanding the inclusion of skirts in the scheme’s dress code. Udochi Emmanuel, who is the group’s leader, said female... Read More

January 16, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 16th January 2020

Issues of legality and constitutionalism have continued to dominate the Nigerian political climate in the last 48 hours. From the Supreme Court judgement that removed Hon. Emeka Ihedioha from office as Governor of Imo State; replacing him with the candidate of the APC in the last elections – Senator Hope Uzodinma as the validly elected chief executive of the... Read More

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January 15, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 15th January

January 15 marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Nigerian Civil War and the official end of the short-lived Republic of Biafra. It is unlikely there will be any national event to mark the occasion other than the annual Remembrance Day ritual, which has become nothing but a cash cow for those involved... Read More

January 14, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 14th January

Naira Marley, the famed leader of the ‘Marlians’ as they so liked to be called has today been acquitted of the charges levelled against him by the Chief Magistrate, Tajudeen Elias. Naira Marley was charged with car theft, conspiracy, stealing and assaulting an officer. He was arrested alongside his two brothers, Idris and Babatunde and... Read More

January 10, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 10th January

Western Nigeria has resorted to self-help in providing additional security shield for its people with the official launch today in Ibadan of Western Nigeria Security Network code-named Operation Amotekun. Nigerians have been reacting to the creation of Amotekun, lauding the outfit as a good thing.

January 9, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 9th January

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the reversal of the suspension of the immediate past Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency, Damilola Ogunbiyi. Buhari ordered the reversal of the suspension on Tuesday, in clear overrule of an earlier directive given by the Minister of Power, Sale Mamman.

January 8, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 8th January

Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 from Tehran to Kyiv burst into flames and fell to the ground within minutes of taking off early Wednesday morning. All 176 passengers and crew members aboard the Boeing 737-800 were killed. The crash occurred within a few hours of Iran firing missiles at US forces in Iraq, raising questions... Read More

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January 7, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 7th January

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) will crown its 2019 Player of the year at its awards ceremony in the Egyptian coastal resort of Hurghada on Tuesday. Algeria’s Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez is up against the Liverpool duo of Sadio Mane of Senegal and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah for the prize. Mahrez won the award... Read More

January 6, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 6th January

The electricity distribution companies (DisCos) just announced that they will begin the implementation of a new tariff from April. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) had announced a review of the multi-year tariff order (MYTO) 2015 and the minimum remittance order (MRO). The regulator said it does not envisage an immediate increase in end-user tariffs until April... Read More

January 3, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 3rd January

Nigerians online have expressed outrage over a trending video showing cadets of the Nigerian Defence Academy blocking major highways in several parts of the country and insulting motorists in what appears to be a show of force. The act, which is a tradition known as Plumming 101, is usually perpetrated by cadets during the Christmas... Read More

January 2, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 2nd January

Twitter recently released a set of rules titled platform manipulation and spam policy, which ostensibly targets Twitter influencers who buy followers or likes with 3rd party apps while simultaneously growing their followers with giveaways or controversial tweets, creating a false narrative of influencer growth. It has caused a debate on Twitter about the ”imminent” extinction... Read More

December 24, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 24th December

The Nigerian Government has ordered the release of pro-democracy campaigner and journalist, Omoyele Sowore, and former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki. The order comes 18 days after Sowore was rearrested at the Federal High Court, Abuja, by operatives of Department of State Services.

December 20, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 20th December

Former Minister of Defence, retired General Theophilus Danjuma has expressed that if he reveals what is happening in the country, Nigerians will no longer sleep. He spoke yesterday at the University of Ibadan during the launch of a book, 70 Years of Progressive Journalism: The Story of the Nigerian Tribune and the presentation of Tribune’s... Read More

December 19, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 19th December

President Donald Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives in a near party-line vote Wednesday. That said, he is still the President depending on it the Senate decides to vote him out.

December 18, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 18th December

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved N37 billion for the renovation of the National Assembly complex. The amount, which is included in the 2020 budget, is however not part of the N128 billion allocated for the National Assembly for next year. The money is instead part of the 2020 budget of the Federal Capital Development Administration,... Read More

December 13, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 13th December

Edo State Government has placed a total and complete ban on all political rallies, demonstrations or procession in any part of the state. It directed all security agencies to deal firmly with all persons, no matter how highly placed who breached the directive. A statement signed by Secretary to the Edo State Government, Barr. Osarodion... Read More

December 12, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 12th December

Boris Johnson, prime minister of the United Kingdom, was seen on Wednesday sharing groceries in Leeds shortly before commencement of UK elections. The prime minister tweeted the video on his official Twitter handle, telling voters they would get more if they voted for his party. “Good morning folks! Up early delivering groceries in Leeds –... Read More

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