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‘For the second time in 2 weeks, President Buhari is dead’
by Azeez Adeniyi There have been rumours recently that President Muhammadu Buhari has died in London where he is currently on medical vacation. Buhari had returned to London on May…
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Supreme Court dismisses Sheriff’s motion to stop Makarfi’s appeal
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Supreme Court led by Justice Walter Onnoghen has struck out the application of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) chairman, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, asking the court…
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We have your receipts: So Trump has no issues receiving money from those who “want women as slaves and to kill gays”
by Roqeebah Olaoniye Not to visit the sins of the father on the son, but too often, the Trumps leave us no choice. Ivanka Trump has adamantly vouched for her father's…
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“Skepta is not a rapper, he’s an activist” | British-Nigerian singer at the forefront of the grime scene
by Rachel Ogbu 34-year-old Joseph Adenuga better known by his stage name Skepta just won the Songwriter of the Year award, and Best Contemporary Song for Man at the prestigious…
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Peregrino Brimah: Right of reply | Evidence that GEJ recovered most towns from Boko Haram before Buhari
by Peregrino Brimah In an attempted rebuttal of my recent article, "Jonathan defeated Boko Haram while Buhari mopped up," a certain "Anthony Kolawole," wrote the article captioned "Boko Haram: Of sugar…
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Just In: Tinubu warns military against alleged coup
by Omoleye Omoruyi The rumours about a potential coup is rattling cages all over Nigeria. National party leader of the APC, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has warned the military against any…
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An exhausted President Trump arrives in Israel
by Itunuoluwa Adebo One day in, and the President who once mockingly called Jeb Bush 'low energy' as a candidate seems to be having a hard time keeping his energy…
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1999 constitution cause of recession not Buhari – Bisi Akande
by Omoleye Omoruyi Former Osun State governor, Chief Bisi Akande, has blamed the current economic recession and poverty in Nigeria on the failure of the 1999 Nigerian constitution. Speaking in…
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The YNaija Editorial: A coup in Nigeria must not be allowed
Last week, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Tukur Buratai issued a warning against politicians who have been meeting army officers with a view to inciting them to carry…
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MASSOB pulls out of planned Biafra celebration
by Azeez Adeniyi The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign state of Biafra (MASSOB) has pulled out of the celebration scheduled for Monday. One of its leaders, Uchenna Madu…
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“The only thing limiting you or your business is you. What you think is what would manifest.” | Lady Boss Just Ibe answers #LLA’s 10 questions
When Just Ibe started out on the path of entrepreneurship, it seemed next to impossible that her brand could stand tall amidst already established competitions. Today, she has not only…
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The Church Blog] Morning Devotion: You haven’t seen worship like this before
Called 'The Return and held at the University of Lagos in December 2016, this is one of the most beautiful worship set we have ever seen. It's almost 3 hours,…
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Trump plans return trip to the Middle East with President of Egypt
by Itunuoluwa Adebo President Trump, Sunday, said that he is planning a return trip to the Middle East with Egypt as a primary stop. Trump said this at the Ritzaaaqq…
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Backstory: How Tinubu and Obanikoro’s relationship went sour over Lagos governorship battle
by Tolu Omoyeni Former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro recently sat with PUNCH newspaper in an interview that has gone viral in the nation's political sphere and is…
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Office of the Citizen with Chude Jideonwo: I am not you. I repeat: I am not you
by Chude Jideonwo From the middle of last year to early this year, a raft of my peers began to express disappointment with President Muhammadu Buhari, who they were actively…
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North Korea launches another ballistic missile
by Itunuoluwa Adebo North Korea, Sunday, launched its second missile into waters off its east coast. This would be the second missile test within a week. According to state news…
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Church Crawler: The Winners’ Chapel and the first timer’s dilemma
Church crawler duties took us to one of the most popular churches in the nation and beyond; The Living Faith Church a.k.a Winners Chapel, Tanke, Ilorin, and you don’t need…
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Ivanka Trump copycats Melania’s style in Saudi Arabia? [PHOTOS]
We cannot get enough of all the fashion that Melania Trump served during the just concluded Riyadh Summit, where Saudi royal King Abdulaziz hosted the United States first family--Donald Trump…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 22nd of May
Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija today:
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should monitor today
These are the top five stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Drake sweeps 13 awards at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards | Here is the full list of winners…
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The YNaija Tracklist: | Politicians go extra miles to ensure Buhari’s death – Media aide | Banks earn N138bn from alerts, e-services | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. We haven't started dealing with Nigeria's disease - Okorocha - YNaija Politicians go extra lengths to ensure Buhari's death - YNaija 'No shop in…
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Entertainment Roundup: Wizkid nabs four awards, Drake is the biggest winner at 2017 Billboard Music Awards; Beyonce unveils bare baby bump | More stories
Catch up on the top stories that rocked the entertainment world throughout the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept - and are still buzzing this Monday morning. Drake…
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Fact Check: Melania Trump did not defy King Salman by leaving her hair uncovered in Saudi Arabia
by Ezinne Ajoku News making the rounds is that Melania Trump rejected Saudi Kingdom's directive to wear a headscarf, as custom dictates that women should, on her visit to…
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Trump danced with swords; Melania “defied tradition” in style; here’s what Ivanka Trump did in Saudi
President Donald J Trump, completely flanked by his family - Melania, Ivanka and his son-in-law, Jared Kushner - embarked on his first foreign trip and made his first stop in…
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Drake sweeps 13 awards at the 2017 Billboard Awards | Here is the full list of winners
by Tolu Omoyeni [dropcap letter="T"]he 2017 Billboard Music Awards has come and gone but Hotline Bling rapper Drake killed it in the best way possible, winning a record-setting 13 awards to…
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Billboard Music Awards: See all the smashing looks from the magenta carpet
The 2017 Billboard Music Awards have just ended and as with every star-studded event like this one, the fashion is just …
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Airline slashes fares for Abuja-London route
by Omoleye Omoruyi British Airways Regional Commercial Manager, West Africa, Kola Olayinka has announced, on Sunday, in Lagos, that customers flying British Airways through its Abuja-London route (and vice versa)…
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Recruitment: Nigerian Army announces date for screening
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Nigerian Army, through the Chief of Administration, Major-General I. M. Alkali, has announced its zonal screening for the 76th regular recruitment intake for trades/non-trades men and…
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We haven’t started dealing with Nigeria’s disease – Okorocha
by Omoleye Omoruyi The Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha, has called for partnership with Northern Nigeria, in order that education be transferred to the North and farmers transferred to Southern Nigeria.…
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Politicians go extra lengths to ensure Buhari’s death – Media Aide
by Omoleye Omoruyi President Muhammadu Buhari’s Personal Assistant on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, on Sunday, alleged that some Nigerian politicians travelled to Niger Republic and India among other countries to hire marabouts,…
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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