Nigeria’s debt profile rises to N32.2tn | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigeria’s debt profile rises to N32.2tn Nigeria’s public debt reached a total of N32.2tn at the end of September 2020. The announcement was made by the Debt Management Office Thursday, 31 December 2021. The data also indicates that Nigeria’s national debt profile rose by N1.19tn between the second and third quarters of 2020. The Minister... Read More

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2021 Budget, Budget of Rekindled hope, Nigeria's debt profile

January 1, 2021

New year, new … what? | The Daily Vulnerable

New you, yeah? Well, how has that worked for you all these years? For much of you, not very much. How about old you, getting better, making decisions to grow steadily? How about you, acknowledging that there is nothing wrong with essential you, and you don’t have to wait for some big thing that suddenly... Read More

The Daily Vulnerable

December 31, 2020

Good bye 2020! H..e..ello 2021? | The #YNaijaCover

What a year it has been. The fact that you’ve made it to today, truly and genuinely, you deserve accolades. It’s not been an easy year in the least bit. From watching the world shutdown to watching people dear to us leave this world, the year has been a brutal one. Little wonder, Nigerians took... Read More

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2020, 2021, The #YNaijaCover

December 31, 2020

#YNaija2020Review: Here are the 20 most read stories on YNaija.com this year

2020, for many people was the year which had almost everything about it influenced by the pandemic. For most people, the pandemic which led to a global lockdown, created a sense of emotion as we see with the stories that garnered the most views. The year also created the need to stay informed to events... Read More

2020 Review, Lists, Rankings

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December 31, 2020

YNaija Legislators’ Ranking: Here are our good, bad and worse performers for Q4, 2020

Nigerians are beginning to question the power and capability of the nation’s legislature. In the face of major insecurity, lawmakers were unable to hold the president accountable for the mismanagement of things. In fact, Members of the assembly had called on President Muhammadu Buhari, he did not show up, and they eventually resigned to ‘apologising’... Read More

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Akin Alabi, Alhaji Sani Musa, desmond elliot, Elisha Abbo, Hon Dennis Idahosa, Mojisola Alli-Macaulay, Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Senator Abiodun Olujimi, Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, Senator Basiru Ajibola

December 31, 2020

YNaija Governors’ Ranking: Makinde, Ganduje, Sanwo-Olu | Here’s how the state executives performed in Q4, 2020

A major theme that has differentiated the worst governors from the best is the management of insecurity crisis in their respective states. Most Northern leaders have shown to be, unfortunately, quite lacking in this field. Nevertheless, there were still a handful of governors worthy of praise for their significant strides in ensuring the development of... Read More

Rankings

Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, Adegboyega Oyetola, Aminu Bello Masari, BabaGana Umara, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Godwin Obaseki, Ifeanyi Okowa, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, Seyi Makinde, Yahaya Bello

December 31, 2020

The Worship Playlist: “I lost a baby last year,” Gospel Artist Nosa reveals on #WithChude

In a three-week conversation series titled The Worship Playlist, host of #WithChude and founder of human flourishing company Joy, Inc., Chude Jideonwo, unveiled the vulnerable side of some of the country’s favourite worship leaders. In his one-hour conversation with Chude, Gospel singer Nosa Omoregie made a revelation about losing a child and God’s faithfulness through... Read More

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Chude Jideonwo, nosa omoregie, The Gospel Playlist, WithChude

December 31, 2020

TV Host Biodun Laaro, Co-Founder Farm Crowdy, and other brilliant creatives revisit 2020 on the closing edition of The Hustle #WithChude Special

One of Nigeria’s most talked-about shows of 2020, #WithChude, closes the year with a big send-off featuring a special end of year edition of The Hustle – a TV special event that brings together young people from across industries to have the conversations that truly matter. Hosted by TV Host Biodun Laaro, the special episode... Read More

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the hustle, WithChude

December 31, 2020

Editorial: Why we chose ‘#EndSARS Protesters’ as YNaija Person of the Year 2020

Perhaps, like no other year in recent times, 2020 came with an unfathomable number of shocking developments within 12 calendar months. As if with a mission of its own, from January 1st, the sail was set for all the unpredictable events and developments to unfold. All of these producing a roller coaster of emotions. On... Read More

Lists, Specials, YNaija.com Person of the Year

#5For5, #EndSARS Protesters, #Endsars protests

December 31, 2020

#YNaija2020Review: #EndSARS, Don’t Rush Challenge, Don’t Leave Me Challenge… 10 Moments that broke the Internet

2020 really was that year. 20.10.2020 On October 20, between the state and federal governments, armed officers were deployed to the Lekki toll gate center where they opened fire on people who gathered to protest police brutality and demand good governance. According to Amnesty International, at least 12 people died with many more injured. The... Read More

2020 Review, Lists, Rankings

#EndSARS, #JusticeForUwa, #YNaija2020Review, 10 Moments that Broke the Internet, Barakat Bello, D’Banj vs Seyitan, Hushpuppi, Ifeyinwa Angbo, Josh2funny, NIN registration deadline for SIM cards, Ramon Abbas, Seyitan Babatayo, Vera Uwaila Omozuwa

December 31, 2020

Sanwo-Olu budgets N500m for PLWDs, to appoint SSA on Disability Affairs | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Sanwo-Olu budgets N500m for PLWDs, to appoint SSA on Disability Affairs Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has promised to appoint a Senior Special Assistant on Disability Affairs, adding that his administration earmarked N500 million for Persons Living With Disabilities, PLWDs in the 2021 budget. Sanwo-Olu State has promised to appoint a Senior Special Assistant... Read More

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Buhari, NCDC, Sanwo-Olu

December 31, 2020

Are you thriving emotionally or merely surviving? | The Daily Vulnerable

There is a concept from the research of human flourishing, that we call emotional survival at Joy, Inc. It is the idea that people think they are okay when they are merely surviving emotionally. Emotional survival is the woman living with her husband whom she doesn’t talk to. She can survive it, she can just... Read More

The Daily Vulnerable

Chude Jideonwo, The Daily Vulnerable

December 30, 2020

The real Stephanie, Dating in 2021, NIN Wahala | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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 issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. 1. Okay, noted! 2. Ladies, bookmark this tweet. 3. Lol… Wahala for who nor get NIN… 4. DYG??... Read More

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December 30, 2020

Fidelis makes debut with ‘Want This’

Canadian-based Nigerian singer Fidelis has released his debut single Want This just before 2020 grinds to a halt. Want This is a RnB song that finds Fidelis singing about not giving up on this dreams, and finding strength from within. ”For me, music has always been about passing on a message. Creating a space for... Read More

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Fidelis, Want This

December 30, 2020

Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) is Y! Africa Person of the Year 2020

The editorial board of Y! Africa is pleased to announce Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, as its pick for Person of the Year 2020. Chosen by a consensus of Y! Africa editors, Bobi Wine emerged overall winner amongst Fadji Zaouna Maïna, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Amadou Sall, Akinwunmi Adesina, President R. Wavel Ramkalawan, Elsa Majimbo, Winnie Byanyima, Tidjane Thiam and Kumi... Read More

Lists, Specials, YNaija.com Person of the Year

President Yoweri Museveni, Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, Y! Africa Person of the Year 2020

December 30, 2020

‘The #EndSARS Protesters’ is YNaija Person of the Year 2020

The editorial board of Y! (TV and Online) is pleased to announce the #EndSARS Protesters comprising all campaigners, promoters, online as well as offline protesters, as its pick for Person of the Year 2020. Chosen by a consensus of YNaija editors, #EndSARS Protesters emerged overall winner amongst Ezra Olubi and Shola Akinlade, H.E. Seyi Makinde, Dr. Sam... Read More

Lists, Specials, YNaija.com Person of the Year

#EndSARS Protesters, Akinwunmi Adesina, Chimamanda Adichie, Davido, Ezra Olubi, Israel Adesanya, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Olasunkanmi Opeifa, sam adeyemi, Seyi Makinde, Shola Akinlade, YNaija Person of the Year 2020

December 30, 2020

President Buhari ignores insecurity, asks Nigerians to take up farming

President Muhammadu Buhari, through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu Tuesday, advised Nigerians to go back to agriculture. He added that it is imperative for Nigerians to return to the farm as the oil sector which the country is overly dependent on is now in turmoil. From a progressive point of view, if... Read More

Deep Dive

Economic diversification, farming, Insecurity, President Muhammadu Buhari

December 30, 2020

#YNaija2020Review: Lekki Shootings, Buhari the unbothered…10 moments that painted Nigeria as a zoo

It is a dog-eat-dog world out here. But does it have to be? Arranged in alphabetical order. A Rapist in Government? Commissioner for Water Resources in Kogi State, Abdulmumuni Danga, brutalized and allegedly raped a lady for calling him out on Facebook. The lady, identified as Elizabeth Oyeniyi, had urged the commissioner on Facebook to... Read More

2020 Review, Lists, Rankings

#Endsars protests, #YNaija2020Review, Abdulmumuni Danga, Boss Mustapha, Covid-19 palliatives, Deborah Okezie, Deeper Life High School, desmond elliot, Elizabeth Oyeniyi, Kogi State, Mojisola Alli-Macaulay, Mudashiru Obasa, Nigeria Centre for Disease Control

December 30, 2020

NIMC adopts booking system for NIN enrolment | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

NIMC adopts booking system for NIN enrolment The National Identification Management Commission, NIMC, has adopted the booking system for NIN enrolment. A statement, yesterday, by the Commission’s Head of Corporate Communications, Mr Kayode Adegoke, said it adopted a couple of measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic while ensuring its services to Nigerians... Read More

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Femi Odekunle, Mr Kayode Adegoke, President Muhammadu Buhari, Samuel Aruwan

December 30, 2020

#YNaija2020Review: Abule-Ado explosion, Zabarmari Massacre, Rape Epidemic…10 Tragedies we won’t forget from 2020

Tragedies are constant. And in 2020, there were moments that broke our hearts immensely. From gruesome attacks to unexpected mishaps and events that claimed lives and properties, some of these tragedies raised questions about security in Nigeria. Here are 10 Tragedies we won’t forget from 2020. 1. Auno attack: On February 9, a group of... Read More

2020 Review, Lists, Rankings

#BringBackOurBoy, #OyigboMassacre, Abule-Ado explosion, Akure explosion, Auno attack, Ifako-Ijaye gas explosion, Kankara schoolboys abduction, Lekki Shootings, rape epidemic in Nigeria, Southern Kaduna killings, Zabarmari Genocide

December 29, 2020

If we needed more ‘Bishop Kukahs’ to call President Buhari to order; the time has come

Reactions have trailed Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah’s Christmas Day message where he recounted the many woes of Nigeria under the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration while calling the president to order. In a message titled “A Nation in search of Vindication,” Kukah spoke about the evident nepotism, unfavourable policies and several other loopholes in the president’s leadership style which... Read More

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Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, nigerians, president buhari

December 29, 2020

Star Radler rewards consumers with special makeover and shopping vouchers for Christmas

It’s Christmas and we believe everyone is feeling pumped and ready to create special moments and have super fun with friends, family, especially that exotic cuisine specially prepared to celebrate the season. Did we get your plan right? We know planning is not the easiest thing to do during the festive period, however, for 10... Read More

#YNaija2020Review: Chimamanda, Okonjo Iweala, Afrobeats to the world…10 Moments that made us proud this Year

Being Nigerian is hard enough. But these breakthroughs felt like collective wins and made it a little bit easier to believe in project Nigeria. Afrobeats to the World Nigerian music continued its quest for worldwide domination with wins erupting from several corners. Burna Boy scored a second straight Grammy nomination in the global music album... Read More

2020 Review, Lists, Rankings

#YNaija2020Review, 10 Moments that made us proud this Year, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Ezra Olubi, Fisayo Soyombo, Kiki Mordi, Olasunkanmi Opeifa, Olatunji Ololade, Oluwaseye Ogunsanya, Onyema Ogbuagu, Philip Obaji, Shola Akinlade, Taiwo Adebulu

December 29, 2020

#YNaija2020Review: Lai on DJ Switch, Pastor Chris on 5G, “Honorable minister it’s ok”…10 Worst Quotes we heard this Year

Just. Stop. Talking. 10. “The man in question, he has not been proven to be a serial woman beater. If he had a case which no competent court of jurisdiction had convicted him on that matter, why should the AGN be roped into it?”- Emeka Rollas President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) defending... Read More

2020 Review, Lists, Rankings

#Endsars protests, Benedicta Ehanire, desmond elliot, Emeka Rollas, Femi Adesina, Godswill Akpabio, Hadiza El Rufai, Hon. Thomas Ereyitomi, lai mohammed, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, President Muhammadu Buhari, Senator Elisha Abbo, Uwaila Omozuwa

December 29, 2020

NCAA to slam $3,500 fine on airlines for each defaulting passenger | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

NCAA to slam $3,500 fine on airlines for each defaulting passenger The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) will fine airlines $3,500 for each passenger that did not comply with the Federal Government’s rules concerning the United Kingdom (UK) and South Africa. Such airlines may be required to return non-Nigerian defaulting passengers to point of embarkation.... Read More

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Captain Musa Nuhu, NCAA, President Muhammadu Buhari

December 29, 2020

Coming short | The Daily Vulnerable

Shortcomings are not the best thing to think about at the end of the year – so we were made to believe. It is easier to think and talk about the successes we’ve recorded, and the perks that come with it. However, this year has thought us that we’ll be mistaken to take that approach.... Read More

The Daily Vulnerable

Chude Jideonwo, The Daily Vulnerable

December 28, 2020

David vs the Giant: What you need to know about the Davido, Burna Boy ‘clash’ | The #YNaijaCover

Twittersphere was set abuzz upon reports that the entertainer, Davido was involved in a brawl with Burna Boy at a nightclub in Ghana on Sunday. Accounts from individuals on social media suggest that the incident occurred at Twist nightclub in Ghana, with Wizkid also in attendance. In one of the videos that circulated the internet,... Read More

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Burna boy, Davido, Davido Davido, wizkid

December 28, 2020

Davido VS Burna Boy, Uber Drivers, WW1984 | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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 issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. 1. Wahala for who nor be content creator o 2. Got me at papa Ifeanyin… 3. Lol… 4.... Read More

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funny tweets

December 28, 2020

#YNaijaSportsExtra: Messi talks about Neymar and his need for a psychologist

Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi who rarely airs his opinions had the most personal interview we have seen of him with a Spanish TV station, La Sexta. Contents of the interview ranged from his current mindset, to what his future ideally holds. Prior to the La Liga 2020/2021 season kicking off, Messi came inches close to departing... Read More

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Athletico Madrid, Bracelona, Josep Maria Bartomeu, la liga, La Sexta, lionel messi, Luiz Suarez, manchester city, MLB, neymar, psg

December 28, 2020

#JusticeforDonDavis: What concerned authorities can do to stop the menace of sexual abuse in high schools

The story of the maltreatment of Don Davis, an 11-year-old Junior Secondary School (JSS) 1 student in Deeper Life High School, Uyo Campus, has left Nigerians horrified. With the hashtag, #JusticeforDonDavis, many Nigerians are now calling on the authorities to ensure that justice is served as no child deserves to be treated in such a manner. The... Read More

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#DeeperLifeHighSchool, #JusticeforDonDavis

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