Jonathan, Boko Haram and how this whole thing affects the rest of us

by Adedayo Ademuwagun Many people believe conspiracy theories even though they’re often baseless and almost certainly nonsense. But if there’s any conspiracy theory that resonates more with a lot of Nigerians, it is that Boko Haram was created by some disgruntled people in high places to make Nigeria “ungovernable” for Goodluck Jonathan. It has to... Read More

Abuja, boko haram, chibok, election, lagos, President Goodluck Jonathan

January 19, 2015

Opinion: My brother, my sister, how can you vote for Jonathan?

by Emmanuel Osanedum It ended with Chibok. Whatever benefit of doubt I had given President Goodluck Jonathan’s wobbly leadership before then completely evaporated after the daughters of Chibok went missing. 276 girls were kidnapped, and yet for 18 days our president was silent. I was in Abuja around that time, I found out personally that... Read More

"Streets of Calabar.", boko haram, chibok, Emmanuel Osanedum, President Goodluck Jonathan, reelection

January 16, 2015

Well done on Maiduguri trip, but you have many more to make – APC tells Jonathan

by James Sambo The All Progressives Congress (APC), while congratulating President Goodluck Jonathan on his long overdue visit to Maiduguri, has also told him that he has many more similar trips to make. The party issued a statement through its National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, in Makurdi on Friday, January 16, saying that the... Read More

abducted Chibok girls, APC, chibok, maiduguri, President Goodluck Jonathan

January 13, 2015

Opinion: Why we should all be activists this year

by Joel Pereyi You should be an activist because anything that isn’t working around you is a consequence of your silence. Literary gem, J.P Clark, in his celebrated poem; The Casualties, wrote:“The casualties are not only those who are dead. They are well out of it, though they await burial by installment. The casualties are not ... Read More

Abubakar Shekaus, Buni Yadi, chibok, Gani Fawehinmi Park, Joseph Konys, nigeria, Politics, protest, UNESCO, unity fountain

January 1, 2015

Opinion: 2015 – Sentiments will only leave us with no choice

by Ogundana Michael Rotimi Season`s greetings to all and sundry. It`s a season of love and a time for sober reflections. A time to come together as one, to stay together and to work together for a better nation. My sympathy goes to the citizens of Chibok community in North-Eastern part of Nigeria, most especially... Read More

APC, chibok, General Muhammadu Buhari, PDP, President Goodluck Jonathan

December 31, 2014

The Citizen-in-Chief: Obiageli Ezekwesili is the Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2014

by The Editors Surely, you know this, that as you celebrated Christmas on the 25th of December this year, perhaps safely with friends and family, a crew of citizens like you, and like us, gathered yet again on the streets of Abuja, under the aegis of the #BringBackOurGirls movement, to continue daily sit outs that... Read More

#BringBackOurGirls, boko haram, chibok, Citizen in Chief, nigeria, Oby Ezekwesili, Person of the Year, POTY, UNESCO, World Bank

December 23, 2014

Opinion: My worries about female suicide bombers

by Michael Egbejumi-David Why and how could a couple of teenage girls agree to go into a hair salon filled with people just like them who had come to braid their hair – people like their sisters, their mothers, their aunts, their friends – and detonate a bomb which killed everyone there including themselves. ... Read More

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December 18, 2014

Boko Haram abduct 185 women and children near Chibok

by James Sambo According to reports, Boko Haram insurgents kidnapped not less than 185 women and children, and killed 32 people in a raid in Gumsuri, Borno. The town, which is just north of Chibok, was reportedly besieged by gunmen in pickup trucks on Sunday, December 14, where they began shooting down men before... Read More

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abduction, boko haram, Borno, chibok, Gumsuri, Modu Kalli, terrorist attacks, Umar Ali, women and children

December 10, 2014

Femi Falana: This is what we must do to save Nigeria…

by Femi Falana The dreaded Boko Haram sect has continued to unleash mayhem on defenceless civilians including school children in the northeast region. In the last couple of months, the satanic society has annexed part of the territory of the Republic of Nigeria. In the circumstance, the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Dr.... Read More

chibok, femi falana, nigeria, opinion, ynaija

November 17, 2014

Ahanonu Kingsley: The many lies my president declared

by Ahanonu Kingsley …And ignorant of this, my president did not deem it courteous enough to hide these lies, but reeled them out in unbroken flow that insulted the sensitivities of discerning and humane Nigerians. On the 11th of November, 2011, I watched like many other keen observers as my president, Goodluck Jonathan made the long-awaited declaration... Read More

boko haram, Borno, chibok, Goodluck Jonathan, Namadi Sambo, ngozi okonjo iweala, nigeria, PDP, The Victim Support Fund

November 14, 2014

#BokoHaram capture Chibok town

by James Sambo Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram has captured Chibok community in Borno state, the town where it kidnapped over 200 Secondary school girls in April 2014. Reports say that the militants killed several villagers, while other residents escaped through bush parts and headed to Damboa after Nigerian troops fled the village. According to... Read More

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November 13, 2014

@Obyezeks: Dear GEJ, please bring back our girls

by Oby Ezekwesili #What are asking for? #The Truth…Nothing But the truth! If there is any currency that is in short supply in the governance of our country at the moment, it is Truth and invariably, trust. Trust that is founded on Truth is what ordinary citizens can repose in their government and leaders. The... Read More

@obyezeks, chibok, north-east, Oby Ezekwesili, opinion, ynaija

November 2, 2014

We can’t say when the Chibok girls will return – Abba Moro

by Akan Ido Abba Moro, the Minister of Interior has reiterated the efforts of the Federal Governor at securing the release of over 200 schoolgirls abducted in April from the Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State. Moro who was responding to questions from newsmen over the weekend in Makurdi, Benue State explained that it... Read More

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Abba Moro, boko haram, Borno, chibok, FG, Interior Minister, nigeria, Politics

October 30, 2014

#BringBackOurGirls defeats @PoliceNG in court

by Laila Ibrahim The High Court in Abuja has declared that the police do not have the power to prevent protests against the government’s handling of the abduction of over 200 schoolgirls from the Government Girls’ Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State six and a half months ago. Justice Ebenezer Aladetoyinbo ruled that the Act... Read More

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#BringBackOurGirls, Abuja, chibok, high court, Joseph Mbu

October 27, 2014

#BokoHaram survivors give shocking accounts of their ordeal

by Kolapo Olapoju A report by Human Rights Watch (HRW), claims that women and girls taken by Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, are used in combat operations, forced to lure men into ambush and to marry their abductors. The report was released on Monday, 27 October, after HRW interviewed former hostages of the militants, who recounted... Read More

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abduction, boko haram, chibok, Daniel Bekele, Escapees, Girls, human rights watch, insurgents, Militants, women

October 21, 2014

“I am sorry” – Audu Ogbeh apologises to #BringBackOurGirls for linking them to @APCNigeria

by Kolapo Olapoju Audu Ogbeh, Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has apologised to the BringBackOurGirls campaigners for insinuating that they are members of the opposition party. The former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, made the comments on Wednesday, 15 October, in Abuja when he told his audience at Muhammadu Buhari’s 2015... Read More

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Audu Ogbeh, chibok, nigeria

October 20, 2014

What was GEJ doing behind closed doors with Modu Sherriff?

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan and former Borno state Governor Ali Modu Sherriff, on Monday met behind closed doors at the Presidential villa Abuja. Their meeting may not be unconnected with the cease fire agreement reached with the Boko Haram sect. The Federal Government had last week signed a ceasefire agreement with the Islamic... Read More

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Ali Modu Sherriff, chibok, Goodluck Jonathan

October 17, 2014

“We are cautiously optimistic…”: #BringBackOurGirls group reacts to Boko Haram ceasefire

by Isi Esene The #BringBackOurGirls groyp which has agitated for the release of over 200 schoolgirls abducted from the Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State have reacted to news of a ceasefire agreed upon between the Boko Haram Islamic sect and the Federal Government. Reports indicate the deal which was struck in the Gulf... Read More

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Abuja, boko haram, Borno, chibok, FG, nigeria, Oby Ezekwesili, Politics, saudi arabia

October 17, 2014

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Oshiomhole doesn’t want to be president | EFCC requests the company of Edo lawmakers | GEJ says Buhari kinda lied | More stories

As you count down to the February General Elections, we show you what to read and what to skip today. Who is afraid of Buhari? Nation Buhari speaks about his bank statement… kinda. YNaija GEJ says Buhari kinda lied. Nation Oshiomhole doesn’t want to be president . Nation EFCC requests the company of Edo... Read More

Adams Oshiomhole, APC, chibok, Edo, EFCC, Goodluck Jonathan, nigeria, party politics, PDP, THE YNAIJA2015 TRACKLIST

October 14, 2014

“We can’t ignore this tragedy”: Alicia Keys calls out FG over rescue of Chibok girls

by Isi Esene Grammy Award winning artiste, Alicia Keys has signed the online petition calling on the government of Nigeria to do more towards rescuing over 200 schoolgirls abducted from Chibok, Borno in April. The girls were reportedly kidnapped from their school, Government Girls’ Secondary School by men believed to be members of the Boko... Read More

#BringBackOurGirls, alicia keys, Borno, chibok, Common, egypt, nigeria

October 14, 2014

#BringBackOurGirls campaigners repelled by security operatives in Abuja

by Kolapo Olapoju Reports reaching us say that the BringBackOurGirls campaigners have been repelled by security operatives in Abuja from nearing the presidential villa, in Aso Rock. Members of the group who are protesting the abduction of the Chibok girls, reportedly clashed with the security officials as they made their way to Aso Rock villa... Read More

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#BringBackOurGirls, Abuja, Aso Rock, campaign, chibok, Chibok mothers

October 14, 2014

Funmi Iyanda (@Funmilola): How to be human

by Funmi Iyanda He was a butcher or was he a farmer or a blacksmith? I no longer remember, it’s been too many moons, but l do remember other things about him rather well. He was a middle aged Muslim Yoruba man, my grandfather’s neighbour in Oyo. I don’t remember his name, we called him... Read More

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October 13, 2014

#BringBackOurGirls group to march on Aso Rock

by Isi Esene The Abuja family of the #BringBackOurGirls group has sent a letter of request to meet with President Goodluck Jonathan. According to statement released by the group, the meeting his aimed at pressing home their demand for the rescue of over 219 Chibok girls believed to be held captive by the Boko Haram... Read More

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#BringBackOurGirls, chibok, Global Week of Action, Goodluck Joanthan, nigeria

October 11, 2014

It’s 180 days since the Chibok girls were taken – this is Nollywood

by Jumoke Aruleba I have a confession to make. I love Nollywood movies. In fact I long for moments when all chores are done and everyone is asleep so I can put my legs up and watch a good ‘home video’. I particularly enjoy the Nigerian action movies, the ones where the gunshot rings several... Read More

chibok, nigeria, nollywood, Patience Jonathan

October 7, 2014

Jonathan travels to Niger republic to talk terrorism with leaders of neighbouring countries

by Laila Ibrahim President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria, will embark on a one-day official visit to Niamey, Niger Republic today, to participate in an ‘Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Lake Chad Basin Commission.’ According to a statement by Rueben Abati, the president’s spokesperson, “Jonathan and other participating Heads of State and... Read More

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October 6, 2014

Photo of the Day: Asari Dokubo stones Boko Haram, others in Mecca

by Akan Ido Ex-Niger Delta agitator, Asari Dokubo, is currently observing the hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The usually vocal ex-militant posted some pictures on his Facebook page while stoning the ‘devil’s wall’. But the caption accompanying the photos really got our attention and we bet you’d like it too. Check it out below and tell... Read More

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Asari Dokubo, boko haram, chibok, Mecca, saudi arabia, steve davis

September 28, 2014

“Sex hinders blessings” – Singer, Adokiye wants you to stop having sexual intercourse

by Kolapo Olapoju Budding singer, Adokiye Kyrian, is famous for repeatedly flaunting her supposed virgin-status. A while back, she was in the news after saying she would trade her virginity for the release of over 200 Chibok girls, kidnapped by the insurgents of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram. Most recently, she spoke with Vanguard, where she revealed that she... Read More

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September 25, 2014

It is true – Police confirm the finding of one of the #Chibok girls

by James Sambo The Nigeria Police has announced the release of one of the remaining 219 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents in a secondary school in Chibok, Borno state. Police spokesman, Emmanuel Ojukwu, told a press conference at the National Information Centre in Abuja that the girl was dropped off by the insurgents along... Read More

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September 25, 2014

#BringBackOurGirls! Comedian Bovi’s thought-provoking wishes for his birthday today

by S’ola Filani It’s not only Jim Iyke that is a year older today, one of Africa’s finest comedians, Bovi also clocked plus one. The best part is, the comedian and his cute daughter share the same birthday – while he is 35 today, his daughter is one. To mark their day, he shared some... Read More

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September 25, 2014

Another #Chibok girl found wandering in the bush

by S’ola Filani One of the female students, who was abducted by the Boko Haram sect from Government Secondary School, Chibok in Borno State last April, has been found by the police in Mubi, Adamawa State. According to the Chairman of the Chibok community in Abuja, Hosea Tsambido, , the young girl – Susanna Hauwa... Read More

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chibok, Chibok girls, Hauwa Ishaya, Hosea Tsambido, Oby Ezekwesili

Jonathan, Boko Haram and how this whole thing affects the rest of us

Opinion: My brother, my sister, how can you vote for Jonathan?

Well done on Maiduguri trip, but you have many more to make – APC tells Jonathan

Opinion: Why we should all be activists this year

Opinion: 2015 – Sentiments will only leave us with no choice

The Citizen-in-Chief: Obiageli Ezekwesili is the Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2014

Opinion: My worries about female suicide bombers

Boko Haram abduct 185 women and children near Chibok

Femi Falana: This is what we must do to save Nigeria…

Ahanonu Kingsley: The many lies my president declared

#BokoHaram capture Chibok town

@Obyezeks: Dear GEJ, please bring back our girls

We can’t say when the Chibok girls will return – Abba Moro

#BringBackOurGirls defeats @PoliceNG in court

#BokoHaram survivors give shocking accounts of their ordeal

“I am sorry” – Audu Ogbeh apologises to #BringBackOurGirls for linking them to @APCNigeria

What was GEJ doing behind closed doors with Modu Sherriff?

“We are cautiously optimistic…”: #BringBackOurGirls group reacts to Boko Haram ceasefire

THE 2015 TRACKLIST: Oshiomhole doesn’t want to be president | EFCC requests the company of Edo lawmakers | GEJ says Buhari kinda lied | More stories

“We can’t ignore this tragedy”: Alicia Keys calls out FG over rescue of Chibok girls

#BringBackOurGirls campaigners repelled by security operatives in Abuja

Funmi Iyanda (@Funmilola): How to be human

#BringBackOurGirls group to march on Aso Rock

It’s 180 days since the Chibok girls were taken – this is Nollywood

Jonathan travels to Niger republic to talk terrorism with leaders of neighbouring countries

Photo of the Day: Asari Dokubo stones Boko Haram, others in Mecca

“Sex hinders blessings” – Singer, Adokiye wants you to stop having sexual intercourse

It is true – Police confirm the finding of one of the #Chibok girls

#BringBackOurGirls! Comedian Bovi’s thought-provoking wishes for his birthday today

Another #Chibok girl found wandering in the bush

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