The YNaija Cover &#8211; 26th February

The YNaija Cover – 25th February

A Bill for an Act to alter section 308 of the 1999 Constitution to extend immunity to cover presiding officers of legislative institutions has passed second reading in the House of Representatives. They did it to Saraki and Ekwremadu and now they are trying to fortify any prosecution of Buhari’s guys who now head... Read More

February 24, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 24th February

At least three persons have been confirmed killed in Sagamu, Ogun, as angry young men and women took to the streets to protest the killing of a footballer named Tiyamiyu Kazeem by operatives of Special Anti-Robbery Squad. Kazeem was said to have been pushed from a SARS van on motion and onto a speeding car... Read More

February 19, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 19th Feburary

The Lagos State Government on Wednesday confirmed its first case of Lassa fever outbreak in the state, saying the patient has been isolated. Prof. Akin Abayomi, the State Commissioner for Health, who made this known in a statement, said that the patient was currently in isolation ward at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba.... Read More

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February 18, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 18th February

Nigeria’s national security adviser, Babagana Monguno, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari’s Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari, of undue and dangerous interference on national security matters. Consequently, Monguno has fired a warning memo to all service chiefs to desist from taking further directives from Kyari, Monguno said Kyari’s directives to service chiefs were sometimes issued without... Read More

The YNaija Cover – 17th February

Justice Anwuli Chikere of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, restrained Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from de-registering 31 political parties. Justice Chikere, in her ruling, said having failed to counter the application by the applicants, the affected political parties had the legal right which must be protected. This makes our YNaija Cover today.... Read More

February 14, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 14th February

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Duoye Diri, as the winner of the Bayelsa election. The INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, who made this announcement on Friday at the INEC headquarters in Abuja said the certificate of return will be issued immediately to the winner.... Read More

The YNaija Cover – 13th February

Barely 24 hours to the inuaguration of governor elect David Lyon of Bayelsa State, five justices of the Supreme Court presided over by JusticeMary Peter-Odili nullified the election of mister Lyon on the grounds that his deputy, Senator biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo provided false information to INEC. In a judgment delivered by Justice Ejembi Eko, the apex court... Read More

The YNaija Cover – 11th February

The First Lady Aisha Buhari, has met with her predecessor, Mrs Patience Jonathan at the Presidential Villa, Abuja and shared experiences on issues relating to women’s development in the country. The first lady said, their discussion centered on issues affecting the growth and development of women in the country, especially girl-child education, women’s participation in... Read More

The YNaija Cover – 10th January

Nigerians on Twitter have reacted to the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed’s request for a $500m to digitalize the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) to enable it compete with big players in media industry globally. The minister has sought the Nigeria Senate committee for Local and Foreign Loans for a sum of $500m out... Read More

The YNaija Cover – 6th January

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deregistered seventy-four political parties. This suggests that only eighteen political parties survived the deregistration process. The commission carried out a review of the performance of political parties after the 2019 general elections to see which parties qualify to exists. The Chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this... Read More

The YNaija Cover – 5th February

Telecoms subscribers have started paying more for calls and data services as the federal government, commenced the implementation of the 7.5 per cent VAT on February 1. The new VAT was increased from five per cent. According to ALTON, purchases of telecommunication products and services will be affected by the implementation of the VAT increase.... Read More

The YNaija Cover – 3rd February

The implementation of Lagos Traffic Law banning the operation of commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke Napep) in some LGAs in the state has made most Lagosians resorted to finding alternatives to convey themselves to work. It appears the old system of transportation is not indeed ancient as Lagosians bemoan the resuscitation of OHorse app.... Read More

The YNaija Cover – 31st January

Following the Lagos state government announcing a ban on motorcycles and tricycles across the state on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, a group of Gokada and MAX.ng riders in Lagos galvanised to protest a ban on commercial motorcycles. Although the mobility sector is in its early stages, the ban could mean the end for major players like... Read More

The YNaija Cover – 30th January

Social media has been abuzz with the #BuhariResign hashtag ever since Senator Abaribe asked for the resignation of President Buhari following his woeful performance. It’s becoming even more significant given that Buhari had asked for the resignation of former president Goodluck Jonathan during his tenure.

The YNaija Cover – 28th January

Fans of comedians Maraji and Taaoma took to Twitter today to decide who is boss. Both comedians have both distinguished themselves in a male-dominated industry, where comedy is routinely blemished with homophobia, misogyny and ableism. Although Maraji was first the new toast of comedy, she’s finding stiff competition in Taaoma, whose brand of slapstick comedy... Read More

The YNaija Cover – 27th January

The Federal High Court in Abuja, Monday sentenced Maryam Sanda to death by hanging for killing her husband Bilyaminu Bello. Justice Yusuf Halilu in delivering judgment on the protracted trial of Sanda on Monday, sentenced her after she was convicted for stabbing to death, Bilyaminu who is a son of former Acting National Chairman of... Read More

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January 24, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 24th January

The Oyo State Police Command today gave an update on the killing of trado-medical practitioner, Alhaji Fatai Yusuf, popularly known as ‘Oko Oloyun’. It will be recalled that the convoy of the deceased was attacked on Thursday on the Igbo-Ora-Eruwa road by gunmen who shot at his convoy from thick forest, with a bullet fatally... Read More

The YNaija Cover – 23rd January

Lagos State has assured residents that it is prepared for any eventuality on the fast-spreading Coronavirus from East Asia. The State health commissioner, Akin Abayomi in a statement Thursday said, “The State Government is very committed to the health and safety of her citizens and there is no cause for panic or alarm. China first... Read More

The YNaija Cover – 22nd January

On Today’s Cover, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, revealed that the South-West Security Network codenamed ‘Operation Amotekun’ is a laudable initiative but needs some operational and conceptual modifications or else it will fail. Tinubu said this in a statement on Wednesday, days after coming under intense criticism for failing to... Read More

The YNaija Cover – 21st January

Hope Uzodinma, the new governor of Imo state, has described the demonstration against his victory at the supreme court as an attempt to overthrow President Muhammadu Buhari. Only yesterday, hundreds of PDP members took to the streets to protest the judgement on the removal of Emeka Ihedioha, member of the opposition party, as governor of... Read More

The YNaija Cover – 20th January

Members of Peoples Democratic Party are currently staging a peaceful protest at the Supreme Court in Abuja to express their anger over the judgment that sacked Emeka Ihedioha as governor of Imo State. The protesters were led by the National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus, former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe... Read More

The YNaija Cover – 17th January

The compulsory use of trousers as part of the NYSC uniform has been a concern for some religious faithful in the country – a group identified as Serve With Skirts Movement staged a protest in Abuja demanding the inclusion of skirts in the scheme’s dress code. Udochi Emmanuel, who is the group’s leader, said female... Read More

The YNaija Cover – 15th January

January 15 marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Nigerian Civil War and the official end of the short-lived Republic of Biafra. It is unlikely there will be any national event to mark the occasion other than the annual Remembrance Day ritual, which has become nothing but a cash cow for those involved... Read More

The YNaija Cover – 14th January

Naira Marley, the famed leader of the ‘Marlians’ as they so liked to be called has today been acquitted of the charges levelled against him by the Chief Magistrate, Tajudeen Elias. Naira Marley was charged with car theft, conspiracy, stealing and assaulting an officer. He was arrested alongside his two brothers, Idris and Babatunde and... Read More

The YNaija Cover – 10th January

Western Nigeria has resorted to self-help in providing additional security shield for its people with the official launch today in Ibadan of Western Nigeria Security Network code-named Operation Amotekun. Nigerians have been reacting to the creation of Amotekun, lauding the outfit as a good thing.

The YNaija Cover – 9th January

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the reversal of the suspension of the immediate past Managing Director of Rural Electrification Agency, Damilola Ogunbiyi. Buhari ordered the reversal of the suspension on Tuesday, in clear overrule of an earlier directive given by the Minister of Power, Sale Mamman.

The YNaija Cover – 8th January

Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 from Tehran to Kyiv burst into flames and fell to the ground within minutes of taking off early Wednesday morning. All 176 passengers and crew members aboard the Boeing 737-800 were killed. The crash occurred within a few hours of Iran firing missiles at US forces in Iraq, raising questions... Read More

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January 7, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 7th January

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) will crown its 2019 Player of the year at its awards ceremony in the Egyptian coastal resort of Hurghada on Tuesday. Algeria’s Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez is up against the Liverpool duo of Sadio Mane of Senegal and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah for the prize. Mahrez won the award... Read More

The YNaija Cover – 6th January

The electricity distribution companies (DisCos) just announced that they will begin the implementation of a new tariff from April. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) had announced a review of the multi-year tariff order (MYTO) 2015 and the minimum remittance order (MRO). The regulator said it does not envisage an immediate increase in end-user tariffs until April... Read More