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Police arrest Mohammed Audu, eldest son of late Kogi governor
The Kogi State Police Command has arrested Mohammed Audu, the eldest son of a former Kogi state governor, Prince Abubakar Audu, The Punch reports. The late Audu was the governorship candidate of…
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No poisonous rice in Nigeria – FG
The National Biosafety Management Agency on Wednesday described as untrue claims that poisonous rice had found its way into the Nigerian market. It said such claims were the from mischief makers…
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WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM III: “We survived Shekau’s men, we can survive hunger”
by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram.…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Apple to unveil new iPhone 7 | Ahmad Salkida released | Fayose lies, says APC
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist Osinbajo: ‘Nigeria has been badly governed’ - YNaija 25,000 policemen, 550 patrol vehicles deployed for Edo guber - YNaija Shi'ites reveal what the…
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Boko Haram: DSS releases wanted journalist, Ahmad Salkida
The Department of State Security Services (DSS) has released Ahmad Salkida, the Nigerian journalist declared wanted by the Nigerian Army for having links with the Boko Haram terrorist group, according to…
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Is Buhari handling #ChibokGirls issue like Jonathan did?
One of the most difficult responsibilities passed on to the Muhammadu Buhari administration from the tenure of former President Goodluck Jonathan is to secure the release of over 200 Chibok schoolgirls…
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The Media Blog: Blood of GOD. Have you seen this crazy blog?
How has no one sued them to court? How has no one attempted to shut it down? How has no one noticed to bring everyone’s attention to the mainstream media?…
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You created Nigeria’s problems | Senator tells ex-NNPC bosses
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Sabi Abdullahi, has said former GMDs of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) are responsible for the non-functional state of…
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Nelson Mandela on fighting white supremacy, apartheid in his first ever TV interview (WATCH)
Former South African President, Nelson Mandela was well known for his anti-apartheid revolution in South Africa which led to his imprisonment for 27 years. Mandela lent his voice against the…
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The Media Blog: When it comes to top-banner ads, Premium Times is the new LIB
We never seem to talk about folks like Premium Times and Sahara Reporters when we speak of online media revenue models. Maybe for good reason, seeing as grants are a…
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PODCAST: Mark Zuckerberg visits Nigeria and other good news from Nigeria in the past week
We bring you another edition of #GoodVibesOnly! The only podcast in Nigeria that takes you around the far corners of the country to find the most positive stories that can only…
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Nigeria better off with Lagos than with Niger Delta – Sanusi Lamido
Emir of Kano HRH Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has said Nigeria is better off with Lagos than with the Niger Delta. The Emir made the remark on his Instagram page, @sanusilamidosanusi…
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Burna boy is underrated – Jidenna (WATCH)
Classic Man Jidenna has revealed that he grew up listening to the likes of music legend King Sunny Ade. The Nigerian-American star Jidenna Theodore Mobisson who is in the country…
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WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM II: F is for Fati, and Faith
by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram.…
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Nnamdi Kanu is ‘His Excellency, President of Biafra’ inside Kuje Prison – Charles Okah
Charles Okah, the mastermind of the October 1, 2010 bombing has said that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Nnamdi Kanu, is usually addressed as ‘His Excellency,…
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PDP denies shutting official Twitter handle
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has denied reports that it shutdown its official Twitter handle @pdpNigeria. The opposition party also denied that it sacked its Director of New Media, Deji…
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Relax Nigerians, ‘NNPC has no plans of increasing price of fuel’
The Federal Government has insisted that the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) will not be increased. The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu, and the Group…
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Buhari won’t spare cabinet members in fight against corruption – Amaechi
Minister of transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Monday said President Muhammadu Buhari will not spare anyone, even members of his cabinet in his fight against corruption. Amaechi said this while delivering…
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PDP must apologise to Nigerians – APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday asked the Peoples Demovratic Party (PDP) to apologise to Nigerians for "the unprecedented looting of the country's commonwealth" under its watch. This is…
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How OBJ unofficially launched Buhari’s re-election bid
The former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo is hellbent on staying in the political scene. He’s made it a point of call to comment on almost everything, after all, he…
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Wanted journalist, Ahmed Salkida ‘arrested’ at Abuja airport
The Nigerian journalist, Ahmed Salkida, who was declared wanted by the Nigerian Army over the latest Chibok girls video has been reportedly arrested. According to Sahara Reporters, Salkida was arrested…
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Tinubu has been disgraced, his political influence has declined – Okupe
The former senior special assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on public affairs, Doyin Okupe has said the political influence of the former governor of Lagos state, Bola Tinubu, has reduced. He…
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‘It was beautiful and challenging at the same time’ | The Voice Nigeria finalists share bitter-sweet experiences on Y! Talk
Season one of The Voice Nigeria captured hearts across the country as the quality of talents it showcased put the reality singing competition a step ahead of all other past…
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4 reasons Tinubu’s candidate lost APC guber primaries in Ondo
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ondo state held its primary elections last week amidst controversies that surrounded some of the candidates and party leaders. A former Senior Advocate of…
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Editor’s note: Why YNaija.com is telling stories you don’t hear about – from across Nigeria
This morning, we begin a story series on YNaija.com called ‘We Survived Boko Haram’. Over the past month, we have sent a reporter to the North-East of Nigeria to tell…
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WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM I: The boy from Bama
by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram.…
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Ondo APC primary was fraudulent – Oke
One of the aspirants in the just concluded governorship primary of the All Progressives Congress in Ondo State, Olusola Oke has kicked against the emergence of Rotimi Akeredolu stating that…
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Boko Haram insurgency is an international crisis | Lai Mohammed to U.S. Congressman
The federal government on Sunday said that the letter written by a United States of America congressman, Tom Marino calling for America to stop selling ammunition, and other military hardware…
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The YNaija Tracklist: North Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles | Nigeria’s situation now requires hard choices|FG enforces strict rule at LUTH
From the papers this morning- a Tracklist PDP says Oshiomhole sent government house policemen to intimidate our members - YNaija Kenyans, Nigerians continue to bicker on social media - YNaija This…
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SPECIAL SERIES: Sharing the stories of hope, strength and survival from North-East Nigeria
by Eromo Egbejule In an age where social media has made it increasingly urgent for newsrooms to break the news at, well, breakneck speed, and in a country where media…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy