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Itunuoluwa May 24, 2017

Pope Francis asks Melania what she feeds President Trump

by Itunuoluwa Adebo Pope Francis joked with the First Lady about President Trump's eating habits during their meeting at the Vatican. The Pope asked in Spanish, "what are you feeding…

Omoleye Omoruyi May 24, 2017

FG to include non-graduates in N-power scheme

The Federal Government says it will begin the non-graduates scheme component of the N-Power programme in July. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Job Creation (N-Power Scheme), Afolabi Imoukhuede said…

Omoleye Omoruyi May 24, 2017

Convert lower naira notes to coins to prevent extinction – Senate urges

The Nigerian Senate has, on Tuesday, asked the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to convert lower naira notes into coins in order to accommodate repetitive transactions in the country. Mustapha…

Omoleye Omoruyi May 24, 2017

UPDATE: Photos of the rifles found in Lagos

It was earlier reported that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) intercepted a container-load of arms and ammunition at the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos state on Monday. The NCS…

Itunuoluwa May 24, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Ambode receives four time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield

Lagos state Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode welcomed four time American heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield to Lagos Wednesday morning. The world heavyweight boxing Champion, Evander Holyfield is set to feature in a…

Omoleye Omoruyi May 24, 2017

Pedestrian bridge collapses in Osun (PHOTOS)

A pedestrian bridge in Ikire, Osun State, has collapsed at about 7pm on Tuesday, May 23. A Facebook user, Rasaq Adeshola Adeshina, who shared the pictures, confirmed that no lives…

Oluwatosin Adeshokan May 24, 2017

Music Review: Lady Donli’s Ice Cream will definitely remain on your playlist

Lady Donli born Zainab Donli is a Nigerian musician from Kaduna moving to the world via the UK. Currently finishing up with a law degree from the University of Surrey.…

Op-ed Editor May 24, 2017

The Media Blog: Kemi Adetiba continues to wow with King Women [WATCH]

We thought we would be tired by now. She kicked off exactly right with Taiwo Ajao-Lovett, wound it up a notch with Tara Fela-Durotoye, two of the others were a…

Omoleye Omoruyi May 24, 2017

I regret losing my relationship with Tinubu – Obanikoro

Former minister of state for defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, says he regrets having an estranged relationship with APC's national leader, Bola Tinubu. In an Interview with Punch, the former minister said…

Omoleye Omoruyi May 24, 2017

Police officer, siblings, murdered during masquerade festival in Lagos

A police inspector and two siblings were victims of a violent outbreak during a masquerade festival at Ilagbo community, on Saturday, 20th May in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State. According to…

Roqeebah May 24, 2017

Still on the matter: Are we really on the verge of a military takeover in Nigeria?

by Roqeebah Olaoniye For any Nigerian in their early twenties, the closest thing to memories of the brutality of military regime must be the sickening annulment of the "freest and fairest"…

Oluwatosin Adeshokan May 24, 2017

Music Review: Mojeed’s Westernised West-African mixtape tells a beautiful story

Aristokrat records Mojeed is a rapper in the mould of vintage MI with a little bit of Vector and a little bit of Ycee in him. This carefully curated salad…

Omoleye Omoruyi May 24, 2017

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Airforce Personnel invade UNIOSUN, students, lecturers injured Men of the Nigerian Airforce have reportedly invaded the University of…

Roqeebah May 24, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 24th of May

Follow these links to read our cover stories on YNaija today:

Itunuoluwa May 24, 2017

The World holds its breath as President Trump finally meets Pope Francis

by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump is on the fourth day of his nine-day trip abroad. After visiting Saudi-Arabia and Israel, visiting their sacred sites and taking part in symbolic rituals,…

Editor May 24, 2017

Office of the Citizen with Chude Jideonwo: The citizen is always right

by Chude Jideonwo During elections in Nigeria, and even across the world, many people focus on the politicians themselves - whether they are good or bad or whether they are…

Editor May 24, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog]: Best news we’ve seen all day

This isn't going to be on those winding, slightly judgy posts we tend to give you on the Sexuality Blog. Nope, this one is going to be short and sweet,…

Op-ed Editor May 24, 2017

[The Church Blog] Morning Devotion: When the Lord sets your heart of fire

We are still drunk on Victoria Orenze's anointing this week.

Tolu May 24, 2017

Who is Salman Abedi? The suicide bomber responsible for the Manchester Arena explosion

by Tolu Omoyeni British Prime Minister, Theresa May announced on Tuesday that the UK's terror alert level has been raised from 'severe' to 'critical' following a terrorist attack that…

Tolu May 24, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Ariana Grande arrived the US in tears after terror attack on her concert, Nicki Minaj and Nas are dating? | More stories

These are some of the biggest stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept - and are still buzzing today. Ariana Grande is back in the US after…