Naira Depreciates in the Black Market, Falls to ₦1,135/$; Pres. Tinubu Calls for Subsidy as He Halts Increase in Electricity Tariff | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Naira depreciates in the black market and falls to ₦1,135/$ The Nigerian currency has again dived in the parallel market as it depreciates against the US dollar. On Wednesday 8, the Naira depreciated to ₦1,135/$... Read More

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5 Things that Should Matter Today, Algeria, electricity tariff, naira, Nigeria airlines, Nigerian politics, President Tinubu, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed

August 27, 2021

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OPEC+ expected to stick to output hike as oil prices bounce back, Algeria to cut gas supplies to Morocco | 5 Things That Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Gunmen release dozens of Nigerian students abducted in May Nigerian gunmen have freed the remaining pupils from more than 100 kidnapped from an Islamic seminary in northwestern Niger State nearly three months ago, the school’s head teacher said on Thursday. – France24 reports.... Read More

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Algeria, IMF, kidnappers, Malawi, Morocco, Niger State, OPEC, Zambia

August 24, 2021

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Officers gunned down, Major kidnapped as bandits break into NDA; Zuma seeks public donations for his legal fight | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Officers Gunned Down, Major Kidnapped As Bandits Break Into NDA Bandits have invaded the Afaka barracks of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), Kaduna, killing two senior officers. The bandits were also said to have also kidnapped a senior officer. – DailyTrust reports. Algeria... Read More

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Algeria, bandits, jacob zuma, Morocco, NDA, Terror attack, uganda

August 18, 2021

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Masari to Katsina residents: Arm yourselves against bandits; Niger declares national mourning after killing of 37 people | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Arm yourselves against bandits, Masari tells Katsina residents Governor Aminu Masari has urged Katsina citizens resident in areas prone to activities of bandits to acquire weapons and defend themselves. – Punch reports. Algeria: 61 arrested after mob kills man falsely accused of starting... Read More

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Algeria, Banditry, Ebola, Governor Masari, ivory coast, katsina, Niger Republic, WHO, Wild Fires

August 13, 2021

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Freed Commissioner says his kidnap was a set-up that left gunmen in tears, UN Human Rights Council opposes Ghana’s anti-gay bill | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Freed Niger State Commissioner says his kidnap was a set-up that left gunmen in tears Niger State Commissioner for Information, Mohammed Idris, says his abduction by gunmen on the night of Sunday, August 8, 2021 was a setup. Idris was freed at about 9:30pm on Thursday.... Read More

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Algeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, United Nations, Wild Fire

August 12, 2021

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Shell to Pay $110 Million to End 30-Year Nigeria Oil Spill Case, Ghana’s president in tight spot over anti-LGBT law | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Shell to Pay $110 Million to End 30-Year Nigeria Oil Spill Case Royal Dutch Shell Plc’s Nigerian unit agreed to pay a community in the West African country more than $110 million to resolve a long-running dispute over an oil spill that occurred... Read More

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Algeria, Ghana, LGBTQ Ghanaians, nigeria, Oil spill, Royal Dutch Shell, Wild Fire, Zambia Election

August 11, 2021

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Sudan to hand ex-President Omar al-Bashir to ICC, Nigeria govt says to lift Twitter ban soon | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you should not miss: WHO says Guinea monitoring 155 contacts after confirmed Marburg case Health authorities in Guinea are monitoring 155 people who may have been in contact with a confirmed case of Marburg virus disease, a highly infectious haemorrhagic fever similar to Ebola, a World... Read More

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Algeria, Ethiopia, ICC, nigeria, Omar al-Bashir, Sudan, Twitter Ban

July 20, 2019

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ICYMI: See AFCON 2019 Best XI, top records and individual award winners

The 32nd edition of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) came to a climax late Friday after a very colourful closing ceremony as Les Fennecs of Algeria were crowned champions of the continent for the second time in their history, following their 1-0 victory over Senegal’s Terranga Lions at the Cairo Stadium in Egypt. #TotalAFCON2019 was... Read More

The News Blog, The Sports Blog

#AFCON2019, #AFCONFinal2019, #CelebrateAfrica, #TotalAFCON2019, AFCON, African Cup of Nations (AFCON), Algeria, caf, Les Fennecs, nigeria, Odion Jude Ighalo, senegal, super eagles

July 19, 2019

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BREAKING: 29 years after, Algeria are AFCON champions again

Les Fennecs of Algeria have emerged winners of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, beating the Terranga Lions of Senegal by 1-0 to clinch the prestigious trophy for the second time in their history. The Desert Foxes who had previously beaten the Senegalese by a lone goal in the group stage of this year’s tournament,... Read More

The News Blog, The Sports Blog

#AFCON2019Final, #ALGSEN, #SENALG, #TotalAFCON2019, AFCON, Algeria, Les Fennecs, senegal, Terranga Lions

July 15, 2019

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The YNaija Cover – the 15th of July

Follow the links to read our latest stories: Mary Remmy Njoku, the undisputed queen of Nollywood sells ROK to Canal+ Chillz: “We need to create more safe spaces for victims of rape and abuse to speak up” CAN in Abuja says: We stand with you, Biodun Fatoyinbo The Big 5: The responses to security challenges... Read More

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Algeria, Foxes, Mahrez, Muhammadu Buhari, nigeria, SARS, super eagles, Wole Soyinka

July 14, 2019

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BREAKING: Super Eagles lose to Algeria, to play Tunisia in losers final

The Super Eagles of Nigeria failed to qualify for the final of the ongoing African Cup of Nations hosted by Egypt, after a last gasp goal from Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez led the Foxes of Algeria to win the semi final clash between both teams by 2-1 at the Cairo International Stadium on Sunday.... Read More

The News Blog, The Sports Blog

#AFCON19, #ALGNGA, #NGAALG, AFCON, Algeria, Foxes of Algeria, Les Fennecs, nigeria, Odion ighalo, super eagles, VAR, William Troost-Ekong

July 11, 2019

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The Late 5: Viral video of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome saying men are ”masters” over women in marriage sparks outrage; Algeria qualify for #AFCON semi-finals | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Viral video of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome saying men are woman aren’t equal in marriage sparks outrage A viral video showing Pastor Chris Oyakhilome saying in a church sermon that men aren’t equal in marriage has sparked conversations online. Documents show INEC directed RECs to upload voter data... Read More

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Algeria, Obaseki, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, The Late 5

March 6, 2019

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Thousands Of Algerians demand that President Abdelaziz Boutiflika step down

Ten thousands of Algerians stormed the streets across the country on Friday, to protest, following the decision of President Abdelaziz Boutiflika to seek for re-election for a fifth term. The demonstration started in the previous week, but only gained massive attention after prayers on friday. The citizens of Algeria began to mobilize to protest, on... Read More

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Algeria, Nigerian youths, president boutiflika

December 12, 2017

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2018 World Cup: FIFA sanctions Nigeria, awards 3-0 victory to Algeria

World football governing body, FIFA has sanctioned the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for fielding an ineligible player in the match between Algeria and Nigeria on November 10. What happened: The NFF had fielded Abdullahi Shehu, who was booked to serve an automatic one-match suspension imposed on him. This was as a result of receiving a caution in two... Read More

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Algeria, fifa, nff, nigeria, world cup

November 12, 2016

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Nigeria defeats Algeria 3-1 in 2018 World Cup qualifier (WATCH)

Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Saturday defeated the desert foxes of Algeria 3-1 in a 2018 World Cup qualifying match in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital. Chelsea midfielder, Victor Moses scored the first goal in the 25th minute to put Nigeria a goal ahead. Captain John Mikel Obi got the second goal for Nigeria in the... Read More

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2018 World Cup qualifier, Algeria, nigeria

November 9, 2016

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Opinion: Just before Nigeria battles Algeria in Uyo

by Aderonke Bello Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has done well for himself since he took over the saddle – it has been a case of, so far, so good. The selection and performance of the Super Eagles players are yet to be faulted. We seem to have a coordinated team with passion and pride... Read More

Algeria, boko haram, nigeria, Nigeria Football Association, sports

August 28, 2016

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#IfAfricaWasASchool: Because some of the tweets will get you ready for Monday

Whoever starts these trends deserves a Nobel Prize. Or at least an AMVCA. Or something. Om Thursday, #IfAfricaWasASchool got us all reeling with uncontrollable laughter. We think it’s the ideal Sunday evening content so we’ve put together some of the most hilarious of these tweets to lighten your mood against the impending Nigerian work week.... Read More

Algeria, Ghana, hilarious, If Africa was a school, jokes, nigeria, twitter., Zimbabwe

July 30, 2016

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Buhari has defeated Boko Haram – Shehu Sani

The Senator representing Kaduna Central district, Shehu Sani, has said Nigeria, under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari, has defeated Boko Haram. Sani made the remark when he visited the Algerian Ambassador to Nigeria, Belkacem Smaili, at the Algerian Embassy in Abuja. He said, “Nigeria, just like Algeria, has been able to defeat terrorism. Algeria,... Read More

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Algeria, boko haram, President Muhammadu Buhari, Shehu Sani, terrorism, Turkey coup

December 12, 2015

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Nigeria beat Algeria to win Africa U-23 Championship

The Nigeria U-23 team has defeated Algeria to win the Africa U-23 Cup of Nations, holding in Dakar, Senegal. The Dream Team VI thrashed Algeria 2-1 on Saturday at the Leopold Sedar Senghor Stadium, to lift the trophy of the second edition of the tournament. Oghenekaro Etebo scored two goals for the Nigerian team in the first half while Segun Oduduwa... Read More

Algeria, nigeria, U-23 African Championship

May 12, 2015

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The day 14 foreign ambassadors visited Buhari (PHOTOS)

by James Sambo On Monday, May 11, 14 foreign ambassadors visited President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, at the Defence House in Abuja. The ambassadors brought along goodwill messages from their countries to congratulate Buhari on his emergence as President-elect. The ambassadors who visited Buhari are from; Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Serbia, Algeria, India, Qatar, Japan, Lebanon, Iraq, Korea,... Read More

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Algeria, Ambassadors, Defence House, denmark, Finland, India, Iraq, japan, Kenya, Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Muhammadu Buhari, Netherlands, qatar, serbia, Sweden, syria

September 29, 2014

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“Don’t travel to #Nigeria” – #America warns its citizens against coming this way

by Kolapo Olapoju The U.S State Department has issued a travel advisory to its citizens, warning them against travelling to certain countries, which includes Nigeria. The US Passport and International Travel Office says Americans should be wary of visiting countries with unstable government, ongoing civil war, violence, and frequent terrorists attacks. The warning stated, “We... Read More

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September 18, 2014

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Super Eagles will soon strike oil, team keeps drilling the depths of FIFA’s ranking

by Olorunwa Lawal The Super Eagles have dropped in the current FIFA ranking released on Thursday morning. The African champions moved down four places; from 34th in last month’s ranking to 37th, and from 3rd to 6th in Africa, behind Algeria, Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Ghana and Senegal. In recent times, Nigerian football has been troubled... Read More

AFCON 2015, african cup of nations, Algeria, fifa rankings, Ghana, ivory coast, senegal, super eagles, Tunisia

August 15, 2014

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The Nigerian footballer who died in the Air Algerie crash is coming home

by Olorunwa Lawal The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday assured that the remains of Emmanuel Ogbu, a Nigerian footballer who died in Air Algerie plane crash in Mali last month, would be brought home. The Director, Consular, in the ministry, Mr Abdulazeez Dankano, said that he had met the family of the deceased... Read More

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Air Algerie, Algeria, burkina faso, Emmanuel Ogbu, football, nigeria

July 30, 2014

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Should you fly? We break down the terror of flying by air these days (READ)

by Emmanuel Chidiogo 2014 has witnessed one too many crashes in one month for the aviation industry worldwide, than it has in the last two years. The month of July has so far witnessed four crashes, the most in a month since 2012, when 5 crashes were recorded in the same month of July... Read More

Air transportation, aircraft safety, Algeria, arrival, aviation, burkina faso, departure, lagos, MMIA, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, plane crash, Planes, Travel

April 3, 2014

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D’banj, Omawumi, Femi Kuti, others hit the farm in new video ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’ (WATCH)

by Akintomiwa Agbaje Catch D’banj ,Omawumi Victoria Kimani and others get their hands dirty in the farm in the new video whose aim is to raise awareness and increase African leaders investment in agriculture. ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’ was co-produced by Cobhams Asuquo and DeeVee of DB Records. It was directed by Godfather Productions and set in South Africa.... Read More

April 1, 2014

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D’banj, Omawumi, 17 other African stars launch ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’ to change the face of agriculture

by Akintomiwa Agbaje ONE.org today launched one of the continent’s biggest musical collaborations ever, ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’, in support of a new campaign to boost investments in agriculture: ‘Do Agric, It Pays’. Nineteen of the top recording artists from across Africa, including D’Banj and Femi Kuti from Nigeria, DR Congo’s Fally Ipupa, Cote d’Ivoire’s Tiken Jah Fakoly,... Read More

November 12, 2013

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Mondiu Jaiyesimi: Africa’s biggest crude oil reserves (Y! Policy Hub)

by Mondiu Jaiyesimi Projected rise in oil find by the Nigerian government has been held back by reduced investment in exploration by the oil majors due to insecurity and uncertainty surrounding the effect of the petroleum industry bill which is waiting to be passed into law by the legislature. Considering the ever present peak... Read More

Algeria, alternative, angola, British Gas, crude oil, libya, Modiu Jaiyesimi, nigeria, oil reserves, security, Sonangol, Sudan, Y! Policy Hub

September 3, 2013

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Mondiu Jaiyesimi: Key players in the global gas market – Facts and analysis (Y! Policy Hub)

by Mondiu Jaiyesimi Natural gas releases 30% and 40% less carbon dioxide than crude oil and coal respectively which makes it a more efficient option for consumers and policy makers. The global economy is fast becoming aware of the importance of energy efficiency and the negative impact of carbon emission. This is one of the... Read More

Algeria, Energy, Fuel, Mondiu Jaiyesimi, natural gas, nigeria, Oil, oli and gas, shale gas, Turkmenistan, USA, Y! Policy Hub

January 23, 2013

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Opinion: Nigerian troops and the Malian crisis: The issues to consider

by Theophilus Ilevbare Actually, Nigeria does not share its border with Mali. In-between there is Burkina Faso, Niger republic and Togo. If all these nations did not report terrorist immigrants, then on what basis did the COAS raise alarm that Mali trained terrorist had landed Nigeria shores? A ruse it turned out to justify the... Read More

AFISMA, Algeria, aqim, boko haram, ECOWAS, JTF, mali, nigeria

January 20, 2013

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Awful: 7 oil workers executed by Al Qaeda terrorists as 16 freed in raid by Algerian forces (WATCH, PHOTOS)

Seven hostages were executed today as Algeria’s four-day hostage stand-off came to a bloody end when the country’s special forces stormed the remote desert gas plant. The army killed 11 militants during the ‘final assault’ on Al Qaeda-linked gunmen, but not before they in turn executed seven hostages, the state news agency reported Defence Minister Philip Hammond... Read More

Algeria, bloody, crisis, hostage, terrorist, violence

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Officers gunned down, Major kidnapped as bandits break into NDA; Zuma seeks public donations for his legal fight | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Masari to Katsina residents: Arm yourselves against bandits; Niger declares national mourning after killing of 37 people | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Freed Commissioner says his kidnap was a set-up that left gunmen in tears, UN Human Rights Council opposes Ghana’s anti-gay bill | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Shell to Pay $110 Million to End 30-Year Nigeria Oil Spill Case, Ghana’s president in tight spot over anti-LGBT law | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Sudan to hand ex-President Omar al-Bashir to ICC, Nigeria govt says to lift Twitter ban soon | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

ICYMI: See AFCON 2019 Best XI, top records and individual award winners

BREAKING: 29 years after, Algeria are AFCON champions again

The YNaija Cover – the 15th of July

BREAKING: Super Eagles lose to Algeria, to play Tunisia in losers final

The Late 5: Viral video of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome saying men are ”masters” over women in marriage sparks outrage; Algeria qualify for #AFCON semi-finals | Other stories

Thousands Of Algerians demand that President Abdelaziz Boutiflika step down

2018 World Cup: FIFA sanctions Nigeria, awards 3-0 victory to Algeria

Nigeria defeats Algeria 3-1 in 2018 World Cup qualifier (WATCH)

Opinion: Just before Nigeria battles Algeria in Uyo

#IfAfricaWasASchool: Because some of the tweets will get you ready for Monday

Buhari has defeated Boko Haram – Shehu Sani

Nigeria beat Algeria to win Africa U-23 Championship

The day 14 foreign ambassadors visited Buhari (PHOTOS)

“Don’t travel to #Nigeria” – #America warns its citizens against coming this way

Super Eagles will soon strike oil, team keeps drilling the depths of FIFA’s ranking

The Nigerian footballer who died in the Air Algerie crash is coming home

Should you fly? We break down the terror of flying by air these days (READ)

D’banj, Omawumi, Femi Kuti, others hit the farm in new video ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’ (WATCH)

D’banj, Omawumi, 17 other African stars launch ‘Cocoa na Chocolate’ to change the face of agriculture

Mondiu Jaiyesimi: Africa’s biggest crude oil reserves (Y! Policy Hub)

Mondiu Jaiyesimi: Key players in the global gas market – Facts and analysis (Y! Policy Hub)

Opinion: Nigerian troops and the Malian crisis: The issues to consider

Awful: 7 oil workers executed by Al Qaeda terrorists as 16 freed in raid by Algerian forces (WATCH, PHOTOS)

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