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Class of 2016: These are the 100 most influential Nigerians on Twitter
by Chi Ibe For the first time in a very long while, the conversation on TwitterNG has ceased to be monopolized and dominated by tweeps with thousands of followers who…
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35 killed in Istanbul nightclub New Year attack
A "terror" attack on Istanbul, Capital city of Turkey on Sunday has left at least 35 people dead and 40 wounded. It was learnt that gunmen disguising as Santa stormed…
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Leaked tapes: Wike is an embarrassment to Rivers – Peterside
The Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, Dr. Dakuku Peterside has said Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has continued to ridicule his office through his actions. He…
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Suicide bomber attacks Maiduguri on New Year’s eve
A suicide bomber attacked Maiduguri, Borno State capital on New Year's eve, Punch reports. The attack was confirmed by the spokesman of the police in the state, Victor Isuku. He…
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#YNaija2016Review: Solomon Dalung, Ben Murray-Bruce, Bobrisky… See the top 7 Nigerians who need to shut up in 2017
by Soma Oj. Keeping with the general theme of this listicle, we won't be saying too much. It's a new year and we don't want to have to deal with these…
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#YNaija2016Review: 7 things that need to change in Nigerian politics this year
by Roqeebah Olaoniye Politics in Nigeria last year was upside-down to say the least. We can count how many politicians did anything note-worthy all year. The recession hit really bad…
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#YNaija2016Review: Top 7 things that should change in Nigeria’s entertainment industry in 2017
by Tolu Omoyeni Nigeria's entertainment industry saw a palpable growth in 2016. Artistes worked harder, the hard work paid off for most, new artistes emerged, the shows got bigger, Nigerian…
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Farooq Kperogi: A Hopeless Budget and Capture of Sambisa Forest
By Farooq Kperogi Outgoing American Vice President Joe Biden once said, “Don't tell me what you value; show me your budget, and I'll tell you what you value.” What would…
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Kaduna killings: Police to set up mobile base
The Police on Saturday said it would set up a mobile police base in Kafanchan as part of efforts to stop killings in Southern part of Kaduna State. Inspector General…
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The Thread: Here’s how we will roll in 2017
Everyone is excited about 2017 which will begin in the next few hours. @Eromoegbejule narrates how he will be cruising into the New Year. ;
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The Film Blog: The Wedding Party just broke the biggest record of them all
Highest grossing film in Nigerian cinema history. Bar none. No qualifiers. No caveats. 200 million naira. Easily surpassing previous record holder, A Trip To Jamaica. And only 2 weeks after…
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The Thread: Lessons from 2016
2016 will be coming to an end in a few hours and it feels so good. It's common to see people tell what they learnt and also make resolutions for…
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Fact Check: Dear Godwin Emefiele, Nigeria doesn’t spend N1trillion on rice and wheat imports annually
by Ezinne Ajoku It was reported that Godwin Emefiele, the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, speaking last Thursday at the launch of CBN Anchor Borrowers Programme and 2016/2017…
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Eye on Ambode: Lagos state to transform Badagry in the next 18 months, more
Here's a recap of the activities of Lagos state's Governor Akinwunmi Ambode this past week. On Wednesday, Governor Ambode was at the week-long One Lagos Fiesta holding simultaneously in five…
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[The Presidential Blog] Maybe the President should actually be listening to Guru Maharaji
Satguru Maharaji ji, the founder of One Love Family sect, has called on President Buhari at a news conference in Ibadan which was part of activities to mark his 69th…
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The YNaija cover this evening – the 31st of December
Read the full stories and analyses here now.
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The Thread: This cool story by @JoeAbah exemplifies the Nigerian situation
You've heard this often through 2016: Nigeria is not working; Nigeria needs to be restructured. For the secessionists though, it's along the lines of "Let Biafra go". How simple are…
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Nigerian celebs should stop begging for money – Bisi Alimi
Gay right activist, Bisi Alimi has called on Nigerian celebrities to drop the habit of begging for money whenever they fall ill. Alimi, who stated this on Saturday via his…
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Opinion: 2017 goals | This is how the Nigerian music industry should evolve
by Adeoye Gboyega So daiz how I now henter this their twitter of a tin. There was fuss all over social media, people talking about Chemistry - the…
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Dogara collected $600,000 from Ibori – Jibrin
Suspended House of Representatives member, Abdulmumin Jbrin has called on speaker Yakubu Dogara to return the $600,000 he allegedly collected from former Delta governor, James Ibori, Jibrin stated this on…
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7 things we learnt from Buhari’s New Year speech
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday released his New Year message to Nigerians. The president called on Nigerians to embrace unity as he promised further onslaught on Boko Haram. 1. Kudos…
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Ololade Ajekigbe: My top 5 lessons of 2016
by Ololade Ajekigbe Since last year I started to document and do a post on the lessons I have taken away from each year. It's a form of…
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Ezinne Ajoku: The Customer Service fail [NEW VOICES]
2016 will be remembered for many things, and one of those things it will definitely be remembered for, thanks to falling oil prices, is the launch of the hashtag, #BuyNaijaToGrowTheNaira.…
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President Buhari preaches unity in New Year message (READ)
President Muhammadu Buhari has called for unity aong all Nigerians. Buhari stated this on Saturday in a statement to mark the beginning of a New Year. Quoting an African proverb…
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‘The biggest problem with 2016 AFRIFF was funding’ | Founder, Chioma Ude speaks on the success of the Festival
The 2016 Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) held about a month ago but it hasn't stopped generating buzz. The YNaija interview with the AFRIFF team was scheduled for last week…
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Where are they now? A look into the lives of former Big Brother Nigeria housemates
Flashback to 2006 when the very first edition of popular reality TV show, Big Brother, staged its Nigerian version. The show brought to the limelight 14 vibrant youth who entertained…
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#YNaija2016Review: Sack Dalung, Bring back Chibok girls + 5 other things Buhari can do to impress us next year
2016 has not been a great year for Nigeria. The only thing we've have had to cheer about is the success of our gallant troops against the terrorist sect, Boko…
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35 Russian diplomats, 1240 Boko Haram suspects | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
1,240 - The number of suspected Boko Haram terrorists arrested by the Nigerian Army in a mop-up operation carried out in Sambisa Forest. 35 - The United States government expelled…
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Funmi Iyanda’s Change-A-Life Annual TV Show hosts 2017 special edition [DETAILS]
In line with the focus of the Change-A-Life Foundation, Ms. Funmi Iyanda has for the last few years hosted an annual live TV show, which is broadcasted on one of…
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#YNaija2016Review: #TheOtherRoom, …merchants of dildo, fantastically corrupt… See the 10 WORST quotes of 2016
Somebody gag them, they need to shut it. Honestly... 10. “Don’t ask me about the house of rep ordering Peugeot 305 or 508 when the special assistants (SA) and personal…
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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