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Sambo Dasuki vs The DSS: Everything you need to know

Governments come and governments go, politicians come and politicians go, but public institutions remain with us. It is the primary reason we must strive to strengthen them and make them stronger than any individual. Painfully, rather than strengthen our institutions and make them strong, we build men. We build men that become stronger than our institutions and... Read More

The Nigerian Ebola Story: The victors, the villains and the victims

In the midst of this apprehension however, a woman displayed bravery. Dr Adedevoh discharged her duties without fear or favor. She defied the odds, upheld standard practice, spurned intimidations and threats from various powers and put her life on the line just to save Nigeria from an impending catastrophe! She and her team remained undaunted... Read More

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Caleb Tochukwu Okereke: Black gods

One of the vital lessons I’ve learnt in my few years on this planet is the uncommon aptitude to learn things for myself, the uncommon aptitude to mutilate stereotypes. For the green years of my life, I have lived in a society tainted with many conceptions. Like a sheet of glass covered with a... Read More

#MTVMAMA2015: Full list of winners

Best Live Act Big Nuz (South Africa) Diamond (Tanzania) Flavour (Nigeria) Mi Casa (South Africa) Toofan (Togo) Best Group B4 (Angola) Beatenberg (South Africa) Black Motion (South Africa) P-Square (Nigeria) Sauti Sol (Kenya) Best Pop & Alternative Fuse ODG (Ghana) Jeremy Loops (South Africa) Jimmy Nevis (South Africa) Nneka (Nigeria) Prime Circle (South... Read More

#MTVMAMA2015: Who deserves the ‘Song of the Year’ award?

In the lead up to this year’s MAMAs, YNaija will be profiling the biggest categories in the event. Yesterday, we checked out the Video of the Year, today, we look at the ‘Song of the Year’ category Cassper Nyovest: “Doc Shebeleza” (South Africa) The high energy track and tribute to South African Kwaito... Read More

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#MTVMAMA2015: Who deserves the ‘Video of The Year’ award ?

In the lead up to this year’s MAMAs, YNaija will be profiling the two biggest categories in the event. Today, we look at the ‘video of the year’ category. “The Sound” – Davido Featuring Uhuru & DJ Buckz; Director: Sesan “Crazy” – Seyi Shay Featuring Wizkid; Director: Meji Alabi “Love You Everyday”... Read More

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Has Tolu Ogunlesi been appointed SA New Media?

According to Premium Times, Nigerian journalist Tolu Ogunlesi has been appointed as President Buhari’s Special Assistant on New Media. Officials at the presidency told PREMIUM TIMES Mr. Ogunlesi has undergone security screening and his appointment is to be announced in the coming days. Mr. Ogunlesi is one of Nigeria’s most active Twitter users, and was... Read More

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YNaija Editorial: A worrying Boko Haram resurgence needing to be tackled

In the six weeks before the last General Elections, the Nigerian military delivered crushing defeats in battles against the Boko Haram terrorist group in the North-Eastern states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe. In the process, Nigeria regained most of the territory that had been lost prior to the new offensive. Even though many people claimed... Read More

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Sunday Oliseh and the NFF marriage of convenience

Words by Aderonke Ogunleye-Bello Few days ago on my Facebook wall, and in my usual habit of dialogue with intellectuals on football matters in Nigeria, we discussed the appointment of Sunday Oliseh. It was full of mixed reactions as patriotic and passionate Nigerians on Super Eagles, their beloved team. My conclusion, Nigerians are desperate for... Read More

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Is the “Ojuelegba” remix any good?

Unless you live under a rock, you couldn’t have missed Drake premiering his collaboration with Wizkid on Beats 1 radio yesterday. Even if your “data” didn’t let you listen in live (suckers), you should have heard it on all the blogs now. If you haven’t, here you go… When drake jumps on ur record! big... Read More

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One Week Home

Chinedu’s car sinks into another pot hole as he deftly maneuvers his way through Glover Road heading toward Cameron Road. I am on the hunt for fresh vegetables and we are looking for a new supermarket that just opened its doors in Ikoyi. In a perfect world, our trip should have taken about 5 minutes.... Read More

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Favour Afolabi: Nigeria and the dearth of “Available Intellectualism”

Today marks 100 days (or so) since Muhammadu Buhari won the elections – and while I care about; and have made known my position so many times, about his non-composition of a Cabinet – perhaps the more worrying signal for me here is that “Our Polity has refused to even explore names in public discussions... Read More

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PDP pushing youth in Bayelsa and Kogi elections as it attempts to rebrand

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which was in power for 16years and now an opposition, is considering fielding young candidates for the forthcoming Bayelsa and Kogi elections in its desire to rebrand the party and get young people to become the new faces of the party. The party can best be described at the moment... Read More

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These are the alleged masterminds of Kaduna, Jos bomb blasts (PHOTOS)

On Wednesday, July 8, the Nigerian Army arrested the masterminds of the recent bomb blast in Kaduna and Jos states. Below are the faces of the arrested masterminds of the bombing as obtained from News Rescue.

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Dakwa youths ruin the solar electrification of their community

Yesterday, Mandela Washington fellow, Olusegun Odunaiya was set unveil his solar power project. He had successfully powered 50 houses via solar energy in the Dakwa Community in FCT. I will be hosting @ABlinken this morning at our project site (50 solar powered homes at Dakwa community) in Abuja Nigeria @WashFellowship — Olusegun Odunaiya (@Victorsegnov) July... Read More

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Opinion: Nigeria is chasing its tail with Boko Haram

My mum just returned from Jos a few days ago. She had been there for two weeks. The day after she returned Boko Haram struck with a vengeance. Nigerians in Jos, Maiduguri and Kaduna have become the latest victims in what is becoming a never ending circle of Boko Haram torment. It is become increasingly... Read More

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Opinion: We may all be bigots

‪ Bigot (noun) big·ot \ˈbi-gət\ {Merriam Webster Dictionary} : a person who strongly and unfairly dislikes other people, ideas, etc. : a bigoted person; especially : a person who hates or refuses to accept the members of a particular group (such as a racial or religious group) Bigotry [big-uh-tree]. Noun. Plural bigotries.{Dictionary.com} 1. Stubborn and... Read More

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Welcome to life after graduation

Independence seems to be a myth in the Nigerian home. Your parents want you to go to university and learn how to survive by yourself but the moment you get back into their household all those ‘survival’ skills you picked up at university are automatically expected to take a back seat. An inkling of your... Read More

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Leading Ladies Africa Interview: Amara Enyia

“More women will be encouraged to participate in politics, when they see more women participating in politics.” An inspiring sound bite from Amara Enyia, former Mayoral candidate for the City of Chicago, United States of America. She takes us on her journey of being a policy maker, participating in politics, and why her bi-cultural background... Read More

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YNaija Editorial: The impending disaster that is Radio Biafra

For the past few months, social media has been abuzz about a certain Nigerian by the name of Nnamdi Kanu, aka ‘Director’, owner of the broadcasting outfit Radio Biafra based in the United Kingdom. Nothing would have been special about a Nigerian broadcasting online from outside the country, except that Kanu’s outfit is attention-grabbing—and for... Read More

A critical assessment of Buhari’s 30 days in office (Part II)

It’s a little over 30 days in the saddle as President of Nigeria, and Muhammadu Buhari, has so far, lived up to his reputation of being incorruptible, erudite and disciplined, but at the same time, has left millions of Nigerians confused on the composition of his cabinet, owing to his delay in making key appointments.... Read More

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Oluwaseun Onigbinde: Dear Governors, revenue sources are no Monolith

by Oluwaseun Onigbinde However, we need to also think through how we intend to run our states’ finances sustainably in the long run. We are witnessing an era when a rise in oil prices is not guaranteed, and the movements in the oil price are neither primarily the concern of, nor influenced by Nigeria. In... Read More

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When will you “marrrray”?

Are Weddings now pop-culture? How is it that people are just able to say “yes” to someone ‘popping the question’ after just a few weeks? How can they comfortably say they want to spend the rest of their lives with another person after such a short period of time? Can they truly know what kind... Read More

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A critical assessment of Buhari’s 30 days in office (Part I)

It’s a little over 30 days in the saddle as President of Nigeria, and Muhammadu Buhari, has so far, lived up to his reputation of being incorruptible, erudite and disciplined, but at the same time, has left millions of Nigerians confused on the composition of his cabinet, owing to his delay in making key appointments.... Read More

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Your account doesn’t shut down without BVN, here’s what happens to it

The Bank Verification Number (BVN) exercise ends today people. Sadly, many Nigerians are yet to partake in the exercise and worse still Ibrahim Muazu, the director, corporate communications department, Central Bank of Nigeria, says the deadline will not be extended. The director, Corporate Communications, CBN, Ibrahim Mu’azu, in a chat with Leadership, said that the... Read More

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The top 10 one-hit wonders in Nigerian music

As much as we appreciate the constant hit makers, there’s always a special place in our hearts for those who only dropped one hit. 10. Jazzman Olofin – Raise The Roof

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Study: Acceptance of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people slowly increasing in Nigeria

A new poll conducted by NOI Polls in partnership with Bisi Alimi Foundation and The Initiative for Equal Rights in Nigeria, has mapped awareness, perception, and acceptance of lesbian, gay, and bisexual, people and same-sex relationships among the Nigerian population. While considerable opposition remains for lesbian, gay, and bisexual people and their relationships, the poll... Read More

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Chude Jideonwo: The extraordinary factors that make the impossible possible

Can we try some honesty? Many of us see Nigeria as a vision killer. We say it to our husbands, our boyfriends and girlfriends. We say it in the salons and we tell it to God in early morning prayers. We believe that this nation kills dreams and kills spirits. We see a country that... Read More

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