Abuja

Terrorists attack presidential guards in Abuja, kill eight soldiers; Portable disqualified from Headies Awards | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Terrorists attack presidential guards in Abuja, kill eight soldiers Portable disqualified from Headies Awards ISWAP plots massive attacks on Lagos, Kaduna, others UK court grants Beatrice bail, denies Ike Ekweremadu FG is toying with an uprising like #EndSARS – NLC Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news... Read More

Abuja, Ekweremadu Ike, Headies awards, ISWAP, NLC Strike, Portable, terrorists, uk

FG: Over 600 inmates escaped in Kuje prison attack

On Tuesday evening, explosions and gunshots were heard from the direction of Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja, the nation’s capital. Boko Haram terrorists launched a ferocious attack on the correctional center deploying bombs, Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG), and General Purpose Machine Guns (GPMG), freeing no less than 600 inmates, including Boko Haram fighters detained at... Read More

Abuja, boko haram, Federal Government, Kuje Prison

Religious extremism

Another Nigerian stripped of fundamental human rights and killed for ‘blasphemy’ in Lugbe, Abuja

While we mourn the death of Deborah Samuel, who was killed for supposed blasphemy. She, as a Nigerian citizen, was accused of blasphemy, stoned and burnt to death, notwithstanding the Nigerian Constitution’s stance on murder. We mourn, but many are already forgetting her death, and the conversation is long gone. But, another has happened and... Read More

Abuja, blasphemy, Lugbe, Religion

October 15, 2021

Glo brings Battle of the Year to Nigeria

The World’s biggest dance reality television show, Battle of the Year in Nigeria has officially been unveiled in Nigeria by national telecommunications company Globacom. Widely regarded as the World Cup of breakdancing, Battle of the Year, an annual international breakdancing competition kicked off 20 years ago in Hannover, Germany. The regional qualifying tournaments are held... Read More

Extra, Reality TV

August 27, 2021

Broda Shaggi, Iyabo Ojo and Akpororo Turn Up with the Infinix Note10 Nationwide Caravan Tour

Earlier in June this year, Infinix unveiled the Note 10 series in a remarkable online launch featuring top celebrities and incredibly engaging activities. Now, it turned out to be an even more exciting experience with the caravan campaign tour. The event kicked off in Lagos at FINET in Ikeja and at the NYSC Camp in... Read More

Abuja, Akpororo, Broda Shaggi, delta state, Delta State University, FINET, Ibadan, Infinix, Infinix Note 10, Iyabo Ojo, lagos, nysc

2021 Heroes Award: Indomie Kick-off Nationwide Search for Extraordinary Children

– To institute other award categories In line with its corporate social responsibility initiative to honour heroic Nigerian children, Dufil Prima Foods Plc., makers of Indomie instant noodles has announced a nationwide search for the 13th Edition of the Indomie Independence Day Awards (IIDA). IIDA is a national award event that identifies, celebrates, and rewards... Read More

Abuja, Dufil Primal Foods, enugu, Indomie, Indomie Independence Day Awards (IIDA)., kaduna, kano, kwara, lagos, Osun, Rivers, Sukhman Kaur, Tope Ashiwaju

December 10, 2020

Maina follows in footsteps of NDDC’s Pondei, slumps in court

We are all, definitely, in pain – borrow your voice from Ayo Fayose. As the popular saying goes; “crime does not pay,” and law-abiding citizens of the world have held on to this notion, reassuring themselves that as long as they stay on the good side of the law, they are sure to be safe... Read More

Abdulrasheed Maina, Abuja, EFCC, Governor, Kuje Correctional Centre, nddc, Niger Republic, Pondei Kemebradikumo

December 7, 2020

#EndSARS: Yahaya Bello is out and about again or maybe tensed up too

From all indications, tension seems to be mounting among the political class as young Nigerians mobilise for a second phase of the #EndSARS protest. Not only have there been reports that the atmosphere in Lagos and Abuja are tensed with security operatives all over the place; Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi has also expressed worries over the protest. In a... Read More

#EndSARS, Abuja, Governor Yahaya Bello, lagos

November 11, 2020

FG, CBN disregard the law in attempt to stifle the #EndSARS influence because why not?

Every time you think there is a ray of hope for a truly democratic Nigeria, the government pulls a trick off its sleeves and reminds Nigerians how misplaced such thoughts of freedom in Nigeria may be. The frozen accounts of 20 #EndSARS protesters including Bolatito Olorunrinu Oduala, the #EndSARS campaigner, who was given a seat... Read More

#EndSARS, Abuja, Bolatito Olorunrinu Oduala, CBN, lagos, nigeria, UAE

November 6, 2020

Sowore’s resilience to the #EndSARS cause makes us ask questions about 2023

Looking back to every event that unfolded in October 2020, from the #EndSARS protests to the #LekkiShooting, it is safe to assume that this period will go down in Nigeria’s history books as a turning point in the nation’s evolution. For a good number of the protesters, most of which are the Nigerian youth, the... Read More

#EndBadGovernace, #EndSARS, Abuja, FSARS, nigeria, Police NG, Yele Sowore

November 2, 2020

More than early morning karate exercises, the new SWAT team needs psychological evaluation

Like the popular American one liner goes; “There’s a new Sheriff in town.” A quote often used to emphasize a change in order, except in this case there’s literally a new Sheriff in town. The Inspector General of Police, Muhammad Adamu, wasn’t playing around when he announced that the Federal Anti Robbery squad (FSARS) unit... Read More

Abuja, Adamu Mohammed, eggon, FSARS, Muhammad Dingyadi, Nasarawa, SWAT

End SARS

October 19, 2020

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: A divide among the youth is happening and it could harm the #EndSARS movement

If you are a millennial, you, no doubt, must have heard someone from an older generation refer to Nigeria as the Giant of Africa. While this may be a source of pride, evidence of its integrity can only be found in books and historic events. If Nigeria truly is a giant, the phrase ‘sleeping giant’... Read More

#EndSARS, Abuja, africa, nigeria, Protests

October 19, 2020

#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Either opportunist thugs or government tools are causing the mayhem in Benin and we don’t know which is worse | #EndSARS

If there is one lesson we can take from history, it’s how fickle patience is when a people begin to feel disdain. This single influence has been a reoccurring trend in humanities history books, and it has been the driving force behind a successful reform. Since the #EndSARS protests began on October 8, protesters have... Read More

#EndSARS, Abuja, Benin

October 15, 2020

#YNaijaEndSARSUpdate: Is the government fighting back with thugs? | #AlausaProtest

As we’ve seen historically, through countless cases, a peaceful protest is only a few violent acts away from turning to a national crisis. Protests are naturally a result of the dissatisfaction of a people stemming from a failure of the Government or some other administrative body to attend to the concerns of said people. The... Read More

#EndSARS, Abuja, alausa, Berger Bridge, protest

September 10, 2020

800k in Lagos or 150k in Abuja? All the reasons why you should think well before making a decision

Social media has become a haven for debates that cause actual changes in mindsets. You could learn how not to be stupid on social media, how to stay healthy during a pandemic, or how to be financially literate. The impact of social media has gone from being an entertaining extra to a fully integrated part of... Read More

Deep Dive, Thinking Through

Drive-in

Can the drive-in cinema experience save Nollywood’s movie going culture?

Over the weekend, two of the country’s biggest players in the Nollywood cineplex industry made some important announcements. They were setting up to experiment with Drive-in cinema as a way to keep cinema goers happy while honouring social distancing guidelines. View this post on Instagram Get ready to grease your wheels ?for a... Read More

Abuja, Drive-in cinemas, Genesis CInemas, Play Cinemas

The YNaija Cover – Weekend Roundup

Follow the links to read the stories on YNaija: The police raided Abuja nightclubs and arrested over 70 women, sexually assaulted them and we are furious Chico Ejiro is back with ‘Night Bus to Lagos,’ another Nollywood comedy because why not See other stories we brought your way over the weekend:... Read More

#ENDPOLICEBRUTALITY, Abuja, Chico Ejiro, nightclub, police

November 11, 2018

I was searched on arriving Nigeria – Atiku

Former Vice President and presidential flagbearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Abubakar Atiku on Sunday said he was searched by those he termed “agents of the state” in Abuja, the nation’s capital, who according to him are planning to intimidate him and members of his staff. He stated this via his official Twitter account,... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Abuja, atiku abubakar

Before Kaduna-Abuja rail line suffers failure of mismanagement

Passengers in their numbers on Sunday, August 5, 2018 were stranded at the Kaduna station of the newly commissioned Kaduna to Abuja rail services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation. The enraged passengers that waited to board the 4.00PM trip could not make the trip as tickets were not available. It was later discovered that... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Abuja, kaduna, NRC

Police

[The Injustice Blog] Abuja Police Killings: Fact or Farce?

On the third of July 2018 in a rather unusual manner, the Nigerian Police Force through the FCT commissioner of police, Sadiq Bello informed the press that seven police officers were killed by gunmen at Galadimawa Junction off the international airport road in Abuja. The “sad” event as expected generated a lot of reactions from... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Abuja, police, seven

The Big 5: House of Reps throws out Peace Corps Bill, Amnesty International accuses Nigerian Military of rights abuses and other stories

These are the major stories you should be monitoring today: The House of Representatives on Thursday has aligned itself with President Muhammadu Buhari’s refusal to assent to the Peace Corps establishment bill. President Buhari had in February declined his assent to the Nigerian Peace Corps Bill passed by the National Assembly in 2017, citing security... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, Abuja, Amnesty International, APC, House of Reps, Isaac Adewole, JOHESU, Joint Task Force, Muhammadu Buhari, Nigerian Peace Corps, NMA, Wole Soyinka

The Big 5: Reps increase 2018 budget to N9trn, FG releases N10bn to rebuild properties destroyed by crisis and other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: The 2018 budget has been increased to N9.1 trillion by the House of Representatives. The House of Representatives on Tuesday, announced an increase on the 2018 Appropriation Bill from its previous N8.6 trillion. The House committee chairman on Appropriation, Honourable Mustapha Dawaki, made the disclosure while presenting a... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

2018 budget, Abiola Ajimobi, Abuja, benue state, EFCC, FG, House of Representatives, Oyo state house of assembly, Yemi Osinbanjo

IDP

[The Injustice Blog] As if they’ve not done enough damage, Politicians now use Abuja IDPs as protesters

The precarious state of Internally Displaced Persons across the country has been addressed several times on this blog, international and local humanitarian organizations have also bemoaned the abysmal manner in which these persons have been treated, with government officials siphoning much needed supplies away from the IDP’s and often trafficking them or soliciting sex in... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Abuja, IDPs, politicians

Hands On Deck

[The Activism Blog] CSI Media moves Hands on Deck to Abuja to spread good will

2018 Good friday has come and gone, but the memory will remain unforgettable for the kids at Divine Wounds of Jesus Christ Orphanage home, Kubwa, Abuja as the Hands on Deck team brought smiles to their faces with gifts and a lot of other memorable experiences. Following the success of its first crowdpainting charity event... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Abuja, CSI, Hands on Deck

December 10, 2017

Buhari to depart Abuja for France on Monday

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday will depart Abuja for a summit in Paris, France. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, in a statement on Sunday said he would be accompanied by the governors of Adamawa, Kano and Ondo states, and the ministers of foreign affairs and environment. “The summit, jointly... Read More

Abuja, depart, France, President Muhammadu Buhari

Speech

December 3, 2017

No cause for alarm over alleged plot to bomb Abuja – FG

The Federal Government on Sunday has said there is no cause for alarm over alleged plans by Boko Haram to attack the Federal Capital Territory and elsewhere around the country. This was in a statement by Segun Adeyemi, Special Adviser to the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Sunday. Why it matters: The... Read More

Abuja, boko haram, Bomb, cause for alarm, FG, plot

December 3, 2017

Terrorists have threatened to attack Abuja | US, UK warn citizens

The United States and British governments have warned their citizens to stay away from Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over alleged threats by terrorist groups to carry out attacks during the festive season. According to Punch, the British government in its latest travel advice by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said its nationals should avoid crowded places... Read More

.US, Abuja, Attack, christmas, citizens, terrorists, uk

train

November 22, 2017

Across Nigeria by Train ‘Travel Beyond your dreams within your Reach’.

There are so many negative attributes to the Nigerian railway system, in spite of that, there is another that gives it hope. As against the old reviews, I think my trip is about to become a great tourism experience. The project has the sole aim of creating awareness and acting as a change agent to... Read More

Abuja, kaduna, Rigasa, Train, Train travel

November 10, 2017

Emerging political leaders set to storm Abuja on November 22

As the nation gears towards another electioneering year which will determine the state of the economy and eventually return the nation to its lost glory, the need to get it right cannot be overemphasized. In a bid to therefore install a new set of leaders with diverse orientation which must be channeled towards problem solving... Read More

Abuja, emerging, November 22], political leaders

October 24, 2017

Jidenna arrives Nigeria ahead of Heineken Live Your Music parties in Lagos and Abuja (PHOTOS)

Nigerian-born American artiste, Jidenna arrived Lagos today ahead of the Heineken Live Your Music parties. He is expected to perform on Friday 27th October at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja and on Saturday, October 28th at the Eko Atlantic in Lagos. Jidenna was announced as host at a press cocktail for the 2017 Heineken... Read More

Abuja, Heineken, Jidenna, lagos, Lagos Fashion and Design Week, Live your music, party

NEWER POSTS 1 2 3 … 33 OLDER POSTS

15 49.0138 8.38624 arrow 0 arrow 0 4000 1 0 horizontal https://ynaija.com 300 0 1