Category: Cover Stories

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 3rd of February

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I was also rumoured to have died 12 times – Obasanjo

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described those wishing President Muhammadu Buhari dead as callous. Obasanjo said this in a statement issued by his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, in Abeokuta on…

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About 50 percent of news online is fake – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has said the amount of fake news and misinformation in the country can bring it down. The minister stated this on Friday in…

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Zimbabweans to donate 150 cows for Pres. Mugabe’s birthday

Zimbabweans have reportedly been urged to donate at least 150 cattle towards President Robert Mugabe's 93rd birthday celebrations later this month. Over the past years, the long time ruler has…

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Tit-for-tat: Iran denies US wrestling team visas

Iran on Friday denied an American wrestling team visas after Donald Trump barred 7 predominantly Muslim countries for the US. “Considering the policies adopted by the new US administration, the…

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Trump promises to “totally destroy” law barring churches from politics

US President Donald Trump has promised to destroy a 1954 US law barring churches from politics. Trump promised to equally put an end to the ban on other religious institutions…

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Toke Makinwa ignores Maje Ayida’s threat, continues promoting ‘On Becoming’

Media personality, Toke Makinwa has continued to promote her book 'On Becoming' despite a letter of request asking her to immediately halt sales and promotion for the memoir. The letter…

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 3rd of February

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APC mobilising hatchet men to link DSP’s death to Wike – PDP

The Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has claimed that the All Progressives Congress was planning to link state Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike to the murder of DSP Muhammed Alkali…

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The Thread: “It has the hand of the world inside” | Hilarious reactions to Seun Egbegbe’s theft

It's agreed: Seun Egbegbe, Nigeria's no.1 con man needs help, but exactly of what sort remains up in the air. Let's run through a few. There's judicial help, where…

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Police has no legitimate reason to stop 2face’s rally – Fayose

Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose has condemned a plan by the police to stop a proposed nationwide rally led by pop singer, 2face. The Lagos Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni,…

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 2nd of February

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Nigerian Veterinary professor ‘discovers’ treatment, cure for HIV/AIDS

The Vice Chancellor (VC), Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Abia State, Prof Francis Otunta has said a professor in the institution has discovered a new drug for the treatment and…

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The Film Blog: Are you ready for more Kunle Afolayan?

Three times more, really. Apparently he's gotten a deal with MNet Africa to shoot 3 TV movies. Or at least they were originally meant to be TV movies, but he's…

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 2nd of February

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661 pump-action rifles: 2 wanted customs officers surrender

The two Customs officers who were declared wanted by the Nigeria Customs Service over the importation of 661 pump-action intercepted in Lagos. According to Punch, the suspects, Abdullahi I, with…

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Fayemi sues Fayose’s aides for libel

Former governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi has sued Lere Olayinka, the spokesperson for Governor Ayodele Fayose, to court for alleged libel. Fayemi joined a member of the Ekiti House…

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The Ynaija Cover this evening – the 1st of February

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Ex-President Jonathan partnered with us, Buhari should too – ex-militants

Former Niger Delta militants have said the Federal Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) must carry them along to show their sincerity about the development of the region.…

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49 escaped inmates re-arrested in Imo

The Nigerian Prisons Service has re-arrested 49 out of the 58 inmates that escaped from the Owerri State High Court premises on January 27. The Comptroller General of the Nigerian…

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The Thread: EnoughisEnough Nigeria says no to Governor Fayose

Ekiti state governor, Ayo Fayose has decided to throw his weight behind the February 5th protest organised by EnoughisEnough Nigeria and 2Baba.   One wonders if he did not see…

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Ambode signs death penalty for kidnappers into law

Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Wednesday signed the kidnapping prohibition bill which imposes a penalty of life imprisonment on kidnapping for ransom. The law also stipulates that where a victim…

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Harrysong has promised to apologise to Five Star Music – Kcee

Singer Kcee has said former label mate, Harrysong has promised to a press conference where he would apologize to Five Star Music, LIB reports. Harrysong had been arrested along side…

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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 1st of February

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I will return to Nigeria as soon as possible – Ibori

Former governor of Delta State, James Ibori has said he would return to Nigeria very soon. Ibori was released from a UK prison in December after being convicted of fraud…

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Dede Mabiaku walks out of interview after Femi Adesina asked him to shut up (WATCH)

Entertainer, Dede Mabiaku on Monday walked out of an interview with Lagos Talks FM 93.1, following a comment made by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity,…

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Saraki accepts Chief of Staff’s resignation

Senate President Bukola Saraki has accepted the resignation letter of his Chief of Staff, Senator Isa Galaudu. Galaudu announced his resignation in a letter on Tuesday. In a statement by his…

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The Ynaija Cover this evening – the 30th of January

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Reps to increase fuel price by N5 for roads maintenance

If the House of Representatives signs the current National Roads Fund bill into law, Nigerians may pay additional N5 for petroleum products. A technical committee set up by the House…

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I didn’t pay Kim Kardashian $1m – Darey Art-Alade

R&B singer, Darey Art-Alade has denied rumours that he paid Kim Kardashian $1 million to feature in the first edition of 'Love Like A Movie' concert. In a recent chat…

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