Cover Stories

Weak or Useless?: Nigerians debate The Naira | The #YNaijaCover

Like other discourses, Nigeria’s currency – naira – trended on social media Wednesday, March 24, 2021, after UK-Based Nigerian, Ogbeni Dipo, opined that the naira is not ‘useless’ but only ‘weak’. As at today, the currency rate for a dollar to naira is ₦ 380.5193, one pound converts to ₦ 521.111522. One wonders which among ‘useless’ or... Read More

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Leah Sharibu: Left Behind by country | The #YNaijaCover

Leah Sharibu. Remember her? Three years and five weeks since her abduction in Dapchi, Yobe State, a United States-based group, US-Nigeria Law Group, has lamented the plight of the abandoned Dapchi “heroine Christian” schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu, with a report she has given birth to a second child in captivity. It will be recalled that Leah,... Read More

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Security CrISIS: Alleged plot to infiltrate Southern Nigeria? | The #YNaijaCover

If there is any time where government must double up efforts to fulfil its constitutional duty of protecting lives and properties in Nigeria, that time has to be now. From kidnapping to banditry, and the decade-old insurgency in the North East, Nigeria’s entire security architecture appears to be upside down. This is inclusive of the... Read More

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Kwara Hijab Controversy: Think about the children! | The #YNaijaCover

Kwara is caught in the eye of a storm as airs of unrest continue to fester over the right of the Muslim girl-child to wear the Hijab in public schools in the North-Central state. While the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) tries to stand its ground on the need for the state government to hold... Read More

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Help! The President’s obsession with Niger Republic is expensive | The #YNaija Cover

Have you ever imagined that perhaps, the Republic of Niger could be Nigeria’s 37th state unknown to majority of our citizens? Have you also imagined that key persons in the President Muhammadu Buhari administration may not be Nigerians afterall, but Niger-ians? This may be happening before your very eyes. How? The Federal Government had barely... Read More

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USSD Charge: Does the CBN care about the ordinary Nigerian? | The #YNaijaCover

These are certainly not the best of times economically for majority of Nigerians. From increase in pump price of premium motor spirit (PMS) and its reversal to consistent fall of the naira against the dollar, it’s becoming a sorry tale daily. One can argue that Nigerians now go to bed daily with the hope of... Read More

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ASUU: Holiday is coming | The #YNaijaCover

It’s that time of the year unless you consider that the Academic Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) has changed its timetable for strike actions. It used to be an end of the year party, where the party planners go back and forth jeopardising the future of the attendees. In case you missed it and you... Read More

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Terrorism

No Strong Arsenal: The NSA revelation and the lack of weapons for soldiers | The #YNaijaCover

In a 2015 report by the BBC, stories of Nigerian soldiers fleeing from Boko Haram militants filled the media space. The report says a former soldier mentioned that they are being outgunned and overpowered. “Imagine me and you are fighting,” the soldier tells the BBC. “We both have guns but while you are wearing a... Read More

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Confessions of a Shopaholic: How did Nigeria’s National Assembly go so broke? | #YNaijaCover

“Until Nigerians believe that the appropriation that was made for the running of the National Assembly, which happened when naira was 160 to the dollar, is less now than what it used to be. The dollar equivalent of naira today has gone up to over N400. The purchasing power of the budget as it is... Read More

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IboriVest: The ‘Ibori Loot’ is almost here, alongside questions | The #YNaijaCover

On Tuesday, March 9, 2021, the United Kingdom, through the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing was known to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to return the sum of £4.2 million assets stolen by former Delta Governor, James Ibori to Nigeria. Prosecutors in the UK say he stole an estimated £117 million... Read More

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Gold diggers: Bandits abduct over 100 Zamfara miners | The #YNaijaCover

It would be difficult for any Nigerian to claim ignorance of the increasing rate of wanton killings, banditry, and kidnappings in recent months, across the northwest region and parts of the north central like Niger. Most alarming however, is the diverse dimensions it continue to assume almost on a daily basis. From kidnap of school... Read More

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Guardian Angel: Prince Harry joins Peter Okoye in Twitter NG hall of fame | The #YNaijaCover

The anticipation building up to the airing of Oprah Winfrey’s interview with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, was unique for many people. Yet, very few people could have envisaged it would ignite a conversation about spousal protection and as a result draw Peter and Omolola Okoye into the discussion.... Read More

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‘Then vs Now:’ Nigerians in Diaspora showcase transformation pictures in new trend | #YNaijaCover

Reminiscent of the popular January 2019 trend – #10YearChallenge, young Nigerians were greeted on the timelines with another powerful trend this Friday. Started mainly by citizens in the Diaspora, participants in the ‘Then vs. Now’ trend posted throwback images of themselves showcasing their transformation from the time of their residence in the country to their... Read More

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Peter Obi: ‘Teacher dey work, Bandit dey chop’ | The #YNaijaCover

Twitter NG was Thursday abuzz with quotes of former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi, on the state of the nation; especially with reference to banditry. The 2019 Vice Presidential candidate who was speaking at a book launch for Professor Stella Okunna, a former commissioner in Anambra, faulted the alleged payment of ransoms to rescue persons abducted... Read More

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#HaveABiteChallenge: Foodstuff, cattle dealers in Northern Nigeria open their baskets | The #YNaijaCover

The Northern Nigeria conversation as opposed to Southern Nigeria talk is up again. This time, politics is not the driver. It is food. Cattle and foodstuff traders in northern Nigeria under the aegis of Amalgamated Union of Foodstuff and Cattle Dealers of Nigeria went on strike last week asking the government to pay compensation to... Read More

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Sowore makes surprise appearance in court with ‘new SSA’ | The #YNaijaCover

Not many politicians outside the country’s major parties, journalists or activists pull up the kind of followership that Publisher of online news agency, Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore is capable of drawing up. One undisputable fact however, is that the Presidential Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in 2019 election is not one known to... Read More

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Hi-Target: Analysts debate as NOI’s resumes work at the WTO | #YNaijaCover

It’s the first day of the International Women’s Month and women in Nigeria and the continent had great reasons to raise their heads high. Global headlines as well as blogs across the country were screaming early Monday, with photos of newly elected Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as she resumed at its Geneva... Read More

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February 26, 2021

Commerce and Industry: Kidnap of Zamfara School Girls reinforces worrying thoughts on banditry | #YNaijaCover

All is far being well in a country where three mass kidnap of children can take place unchecked in three months. The manner in which the activities of so-called bandits who have continued to terrorise Nigerians across the North West and parts of the North Central geo-political zones in the country take place, should worry... Read More

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February 24, 2021

Is Ghana the emerging African Giant? | The #YNaijaCover

Ghana could well be an emerging African Giant. Or could it? In yet another first, since Africa’s spirited clamour for independence saw her emerge as the first independent African nation, Ghana becomes the first African country to receive a shipment of COVID-19 vaccines. The West African country famed for its rich culture and beautiful coastal... Read More

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February 23, 2021

Buhari De-Change: From failed Service Chiefs to ‘most competent’ Ambassadors-Designate | #YNaijaCover

Since May 29, 2015 when 4-time Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), assumed office as the country’s 15th President, one area he has consistently surprised Nigerians is in the area of appointment. Nepotistic considerations, scandal-ridden records, arguments on competence and constitutional breaches as well as other controversies are regular eyebrows that have been raised against... Read More

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February 22, 2021

Terrorist Governor: Is the ‘herdsomenia’ between Ortom and Muhammed going to end soon? | #YNaijaCover

The battle of words between Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue, and his Bauchi counterpart, Bala Muhammed, appears to be far from over. Following the latter’s comment on Thursday, 11th February that herders have no option but to carry AK-47 for self-defence because they are being attacked and killed by cattle rustlers, he has come under... Read More

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February 19, 2021

‘Breaking Generational Causes’ | The #YNaijaCover

Friday, 19th February saw the beginning of another generational war on microblogging platform, Twitter. This time it was the Gen Z army squaring up against their Generation Y counterparts; the Millenials. The battle which started on Thursday extended to Friday, and saw thousands of users across the respective generations exchange banters on the streets of... Read More

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February 18, 2021

O.Y.O. Empire: Nigeria’s Minister of Defence and his worrisome remedy for insecurity | #YNaijaCover

Nigerians are yet to get over the depressing stories of insurgent attacks, kidnappings on our highways and murderous activities of herders that continue to go on unchecked across the country. In light of this, one would think that the clear message from those saddled with the mandate of protecting lives and livelihood would be geared... Read More

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February 17, 2021

Kagara School Attack: Are we cuddling terrorists under the guise of banditry? | #YNaijaCover

Nigerians may largely be dramatic people, but subjecting the lives of over 200 million citizens to confusion and pain every other week (as a result of insensitive leadership), is the needless drama no one enjoys watching. Who would think that in the same country where 276 female students were kidnapped from a Secondary School in... Read More

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February 16, 2021

Met ‘Lil Bawa;’ Nigeria’s youngest Anti-corruption Czar? | The #YNaijaCover

We appear to be in the era of making history. It’s only 16th February and early signs indicate that it’s likely to be a year of shattering records. Barely 24 hours after world famous Nigerian economist, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, was unanimously elected first female Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), reports had emerged that... Read More

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February 15, 2021

Wonder Woman: Celebrating Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and her double historic win | The #YNaijaCover

The heavens could literally feel the excitement among Nigerians as erstwhile Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy and 2-time Finance Minister, was named Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Since 2019 when she first indicated interest to lead the international trade body, the 66-year old economist has been in the eyes in the storm; with... Read More

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February 12, 2021

Observation is a crime: The Fela Hall of Fame honour | #YNaijaCover

For the average Nigerian, if the current state of the nation is anything to consider, this might not be the best of times to be proud of the country. From issues of insecurity which continues to assume a deeply divisive dimension, to the worsening issue of the economy, dozens of worrisome policies as well as... Read More

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February 11, 2021

The Obalende Mortal Kombat | #YNaijaCover

It may be difficult to convince residents living in parts of Lagos these days that they aren’t engaging in some extreme sport. From cult clashes to robbery incidences and now street fights, residents in many parts of the country’s commercial capital now live in apprehension; not sure of what danger they would need to run... Read More

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February 9, 2021

#DefendLagos: Another old trick from the political handbook? | The #YNaijaCover

“If you make people uniform, you can control them. If you teach people to read, and think, and question things, you lose control. So, the best idea is to separate people if you wish to maintain a monetary system. It’s called divide and conquer. By dividing people, they’re not a threat, you can control them.”... Read More

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February 8, 2021

Protest on the beat: The #EndSARS reincarnation | #YNaijaCover

About three months after the infamous Lekki shootings where officers of the Nigerian Army opened fire at #EndSARS protesters on grounds of a supposed insurrection, the Lekki Concession Company (LCC) is seeking to reopen the Lekki tollgate. The argument of the LCC and members of the Lagos Judicial Panel who voted in favour of the... Read More

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