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Reps summon Emefiele over allocation of Forex to oil companies
The House of Representatives ad hoc committee on the review of price of petroleum on Monday summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Mr Godwin Emefiele to appear…
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Ifeanyi Dike Jr unveiled as host of eXploring season 2
Y! TV, the television production arm of RED has announced Ifeanyi Dike Jnr as host of Season 2 of the television series ‘eXploring’ on ONTV. ‘eXploring’ is a compelling 30-minute…
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Edwin Okolo: Day trip [NEW VOICES]
When we leave home, it is without a clear idea of where we're supposed to go. We only have one objective in mind, follow the champagne and the free booze.…
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Entertainment Roundup: Kanye West deletes all Trump tweets, Funke Adesiyan blasts politicians for selling a “two-faced tyrant” to Nigerians | More stories
Here are the top stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing on today's Entertainment Roundup. Kanye West may have withdrawn his support…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 7th of February
Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now!
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N2.9bn presidency honoraria budget can feed North-East IDPs – Ben Bruce
The senator representing Bayelsa East senatorial district, Ben Murray-Bruce says the N2.9b budgeted for honoraria for the presidency and its agencies will be enough to feed Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. FG orders investigation into claims of HIV cure The Federal Government has mandated the National Institute for Medical Research…
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Threat from radical Islamic terrorism real – Trump
US President, Donald Trump says the threat from radical Islamic terrorism is real. Trump stated this early Tuesday via his Twitter account citing the happenings in Europe and the Middle…
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The YNaja Tracklist: Presidency not being honest with Nigerians on Buhari’s health | Boko Haram attack Yobe villages | More stories
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. FG orders investigation into claims of HIV cure - YNaija Boko Haram attack Yobe villages - YNaija Plateau sacks 579 workers -…
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Presidency not being honest with Nigerians on Buhari’s health – Tsav
A Commissioner at the Public Compliant Commission in Benue State, Alhaji Abubakar Tsav on Monday expressed disappointment with the Presidency for refusing to tell Nigerians the health status of President…
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Plateau sacks 579 workers
The Plateau government has removed 579 workers from its payroll. Disclosing this on Monday in Jos, during the state’s monthly briefing, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr. Muhammad Nazif,…
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Boko Haram attacks Yobe villages
Armed men suspected to be members of the Boko Haram sect on Monday attacked Sasawa settlement in Damaturu Local Government Area of Yobe State, burning several buildings, The Nation reports.…
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FG orders investigation into claims of HIV cure
The Federal Government has mandated the National Institute for Medical Research and the College of Medicine, Ibadan to properly investigate the two claims to HIV cure in the country. The…
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The Thread: Best moments from #IStandWithNigeria national protest
After threats, challenges and cancellations, the #IStandWithNigeria national held successfully on the 6th of February 2017. See below our best moments from the protest: ;
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#BBNaija: Five housemates up for possible eviction + more highlights
It's the day after the very shocking eviction that saw the end the journey for housemates, Soma and Miyonse. The housemates were left to worry about their own fate and…
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Poetry: To love is to die
by Boluwatife Afolabi To love is to die every night hoping to wake up in a dream where love is a language, ecstasy; a song where prayers flow into rivers…
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The Thread: Nigerians are not taking Tinubu’s comments lightly
The #IStandWithNigeria national protest held today. The National theatre and Tinubu's Bourdillon home were some of the stops the protesters made. The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was…
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Chude Jideonwo: This is why we are all Cameroon
For a brief period last week across Young African Internet, we were all Cameroon. Young activists and social media users everywhere from neighbouring Nigeria to far away came together…
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“The President is hale and hearty” | Osinbajo speaks about his phone call with Buhari (WATCH)
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said he had a lengthy phone conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday. In a statement by Laolu Akande, Special Assistant on Media and Publicity,…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Shaquille O’Neal, Omojuwa, Gimba Kakanda, protesters and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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I have no plan to return N26m to EFCC – Fani-Kayode
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode has said he is not planning to return N26m to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) as widely reported. In a statement on…
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$7.5bn loan has been secured for Lagos–Kano rail line – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi on Monday said said the Federal Government had secured $7. 5bn loan for the construction of railways. Amaechi said this in Ilorin at the North…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 6th of February
Read the full stories and analyses here now!
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#Impact365: This NGO has been around for over 20 years and is still making great impact
Youth Empowerment Foundation (YEF) is one of the non-governmental bodies in Nigeria whose interests cuts across board. Youth education, health development, sports development, employability, apprenticeship, leadership and more. With over…
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Ibori denies being deported from the UK
Former Delta State governor, James Ibori has denied reports that he was deported from the United Kingdom. Ibori arrived Nigeria on Saturday after serving a 4 year jail term in…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today
These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. NIGERIANS IN THE UK TAKE TO HIGH COMMISSION, DEMAND TO SEE BUHARI (PHOTOS) Nigerians living in the United Kingdom besieged…
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“Your salary should be in Naira” | Tinubu responds to protests, says you have no business with the exchange rate
National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Monday addressed #IstandwithNigeria protesters in Lagos State. The protesters had marched to the Bourdillon home of the former governor…
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My ministry got only 53 per cent of its 2016 budget – Fashola
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has said the ministry received only 53 per cent of the over N300bn appropriated to it 2016. Fashola said this at the ongoing…
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I am in no position to disclose Buhari’s health status – Osinbajo
The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said he is not in a position to disclose the health status of President Muhammadu Buhari to Nigerians. Osinbajo spoke with State House…
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[The Presidential Blog] This Nigerian has proof the Presidency lied about the photos they posted
There's a storm gathering at the doorsteps of the Presidency - the President, his media team and the wife of the President. The Governor of Ogun State and Daisy Danjuma…
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