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Idriss Déby Itno of Chad: Hero or villain? | The #YNaijaCover
The continent was in shock this Tuesday, as Chadian Army spokesperson announced the death of President Idriss Déby Itno, following injuries he sustained during clashes with rebels in the north…
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#PantamiResign: MURIC’s defence of the Minister and the implications | The #YNaijaCover
The battles of Communications Minister, Ali Isa Pantami, appear to be far from over, as calls for his resignation following revelations on his extreme views in the past, persist. Although…
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#PantamiResign: Haunting shadow for embattled Communications Minister or…? | #YNaijaCover
I once heard a famous preacher say: "Yesterday is in the tomb, tomorrow is in the womb, today is in your hands." For anyone this counsel is given, it definitely…
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Ex with Benefit: Ahmed Musa rejoins Kano Pillars | #TheYNaijaCover
28-year-old Captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, is in the news again and this time for a largely good reason.Although controversial, many Nigerians have hailed the decision by the…
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The Expendable: Why is the CCT Spokesman being axed in place of his street wrestler boss? | #YNaijaCover
Imagine passing through a street in your cousin's neighbourhood and you find a Judge sitting over a running case you have in court fighting messily in public. What are the…
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Jack of all ‘shades:’ Is Ghana or Nigeria, the Giant of Africa? | The #YNaijaCover
It's another sad day for patriots and citizens with firm belief and hope in Project Nigeria with the announcement of Twitter's African Headquarters opened in Ghana. The announcement had provoked…
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#Edo2020: Meet ‘Gagbe Water,’ Nigeria’s Swimming Queen | The #YNaijaCover
Swimming queen, Ifiezegbe Gagbe was the star performer on Day 8 of the ongoing National Sports Festival, as she clinched her sixth gold medal at the fiesta with a convincing performance…
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Daddy’s Day Out: The President’s absence at Aisha Buhari’s book launch | #YNaijaCover
State House Conference Centre, Abuja was the venue, 2023 Presidential hopeful, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was the chairman on the occasion, Hajo Sani is the author, Professor Fatai Aremu is the…
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Infinity War: Is Atiku an ‘alien’ or citizen? | The #YNaijaCover
“...reasoning of the lawmakers in ensuring that the persons to be the president of Nigeria is a citizen of Nigeria by birth is because such a person is the number…
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Adamu Out, Alkali In: Ultimate Betrayal? | The #YNaijaCover
The recent spate of insecurity in the country is enough to worry anyone especially as it spreads to the South Eastern geo-political zone of the country. This had definitely heightened…
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Gold diggers: Bandits abduct over 100 Zamfara miners | The #YNaijaCover
It would be difficult for any Nigerian to claim ignorance of the increasing rate of wanton killings, banditry, and kidnappings in recent months, across the northwest region and parts of…
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Is Ghana the emerging African Giant? | The #YNaijaCover
Ghana could well be an emerging African Giant. Or could it? In yet another first, since Africa’s spirited clamour for independence saw her emerge as the first independent African nation,…
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Buhari De-Change: From failed Service Chiefs to ‘most competent’ Ambassadors-Designate | #YNaijaCover
Since May 29, 2015 when 4-time Presidential candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), assumed office as the country's 15th President, one area he has consistently surprised Nigerians is in the area…
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Terrorist Governor: Is the ‘herdsomenia’ between Ortom and Muhammed going to end soon? | #YNaijaCover
The battle of words between Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue, and his Bauchi counterpart, Bala Muhammed, appears to be far from over. Following the latter's comment on Thursday, 11th February…
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‘Breaking Generational Causes’ | The #YNaijaCover
Friday, 19th February saw the beginning of another generational war on microblogging platform, Twitter. This time it was the Gen Z army squaring up against their Generation Y counterparts; the…
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O.Y.O. Empire: Nigeria’s Minister of Defence and his worrisome remedy for insecurity | #YNaijaCover
Nigerians are yet to get over the depressing stories of insurgent attacks, kidnappings on our highways and murderous activities of herders that continue to go on unchecked across the country.…
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Kagara School Attack: Are we cuddling terrorists under the guise of banditry? | #YNaijaCover
Nigerians may largely be dramatic people, but subjecting the lives of over 200 million citizens to confusion and pain every other week (as a result of insensitive leadership), is the…
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Met ‘Lil Bawa;’ Nigeria’s youngest Anti-corruption Czar? | The #YNaijaCover
We appear to be in the era of making history. It's only 16th February and early signs indicate that it's likely to be a year of shattering records.Barely 24 hours…
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The Obalende Mortal Kombat | #YNaijaCover
It may be difficult to convince residents living in parts of Lagos these days that they aren't engaging in some extreme sport. From cult clashes to robbery incidences and now…
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Ease of Undoing Business: Outrage greets CBN’s announcement on Cryptocurrencies | The #YNaijaCover
Friday, 5th February 2021 was another day of drama in Nigeria which is fast becoming a theatre of absurdities with recent events across the federation.Nigerians were still yet to come…
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The #YNaijaCover: The Nigeria Police has cuddled a monster that could become its albatross
The chicken has come home to roost for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) who whether wittingly or not, historically worked with and in so doing, emboldened the operations of the…
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Sunday Igboho in new round of battle; lambasts Ooni of Ife, Tinubu, others | The #YNaijaCover
Yoruba Nationalist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, appears to be upturning all tables possibly standing on the path to achieving his 'liberation mandate.' For those who have paid…
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NIN-SIM: Coconut Heads FC (3) – FG (1) | The #YNaijaCover
Ever been in situation where you have to turn in your assignment before a set deadline and your wishes at that time comes is that the teacher or lecturer forgets…
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Get thee behind us!: Governors’ Forum dissociate selves from ‘claim according to Yahaya Bello’ | The #YNaijaCover
It's common knowledge that Governor Yahaya Bello unsurprisingly, leads the pack of political leaders in Nigeria spinning conspiracy theories on COVID-19.In the mold of other conspiracy theorists, the need to…
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Rumble in the Jungle: The Presidency and Ondo Government clash over herdsmen | The #YNaijaCover
"As the Chief Law and Security Officer of the State, it is my constitutional obligation to do everything lawful to protect the lives and property of all residents of the…
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The #YNaijaCover: The ‘Pigeons have come home to roost’ | #ArmedForcesRemembranceDay2021
For thousand of years, white doves or pigeons release is known to be a popular custom in many cultures and world religions. From Egypt where the first known white dove releases…
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Mortal sin?: Adamu Garba’s Crowee faces acceptability ‘wahala’ on the streets of Twitter | The #YNaijaCover
When Music Journalist, Joey Akan, on Wednesday, highlighted the possible chance of blogging platform, Crowee, gaining acceptance among young Nigerians, some of us were beginning to sense a possible inroad…
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The Chronicles of Tunde Ednut; punished at the ‘mark’ | The #YNaijaCover
Celebrity blogger, Tunde Ednut, has been suspended by Instagram for the second time in the space of a month. He was initially suspended by Instagram late December, after his account…
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Eyes of the Gods: What can Mr. President see that mortal Nigerians can’t? | The #YNaijaCover
“It is because he is seeing things that critics are not seeing. He is seeing things most people don’t see.” “It is not a tenured appointment. There is no part…
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Labour Prefect, Apologies; Deputy Labour Minister launches Special Public Works Programme | The #YNaijaCover
The term 'tone-deaf' might very well have been forged in the same cauldron that produced Nigeria's perennially dysfunctional leading class. It is the only way one can begin to explain…
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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