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Lekki-Ikoyi tollgate concessions + other headlines

Uroupa Kiakubu November 8, 2020

Army General agrees #LekkiShooting happened, reveals more details

It was George Washington who said that the “truth will ultimately prevail where there are pains to bring it to light.” This aptly captures the events surrounding the #LekkiMassacre. Despite…

Ayọ̀délé Ìbíyẹmí November 7, 2020

It appears difficult but this perennial ASUU ‘strike festival’ can be stopped

In what has now become almost an annual ritual, the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) embarked on an industrial action which has now lasted about 8 months. With no…

Ayọ̀délé Ìbíyẹmí November 5, 2020

Why FG’s planned VAT rate increase will do more harm than good

As part of the Federal Government’s revenue generation plan, the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Shamsuna Ahmed, announced the intention to increase the rate of Value Added…

Chinedu Okafor November 4, 2020

FG seeks to expand its loan foot prints to Latin America

It's another Wednesday being a Nigerian in Nigeria, and the daily reminder for today of this distressing fact is the news that the Federal Government of Nigeria is looking to…

Uroupa Kiakubu November 3, 2020

What the Federal Government can do to end the ASUU strike

With the way the Federal Government is handling the ASUU strike, one would think that it is a problem that defies solution. Meanwhile, possible resolutions to the long-standing impasse between…

Uroupa Kiakubu September 28, 2020

Organised Labour calls off planned strike but here’s how strike actions can become history

Constant strike actions are a disturbing phenomenon Nigerians are all too familiar with and are counter-productive to a nation’s economic growth because it paralyzes economic activities that result in the…

Uroupa Kiakubu September 14, 2020

4 reasons ASUU has insisted on not resuming

The place of education in the advancement and development of a nation cannot be overemphasised. According to Benjamin Franklin, “an investment in knowledge pays the best interest”. This is in…

Toluwanimi Onakoya September 10, 2020

Nigeria’s debt rises 8.3% to N31trn in 3 months, Gana: “Army learnt no lesson from murder of Boko Haram founder” | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Senator representing Benue North-East, Gabriel Suswam, has condemned Tuesday’s killing of Terwase Akwaza, better known as Gana alleged to be the most wanted criminal in the state. The former Benue…

Chinedu Okafor July 21, 2020

FG or Niger Deltans? Nigerians debate who to blame in NDDC saga

Politicians in Nigeria since our independence have struggled with moral decency. This in turn has caused a number of troubling issues. The oil issues of Southern Nigeria is a perfect…

Chinedu Okafor July 6, 2020

Lagosians lament as FG plans to shut Third Mainland Bridge for 6 months

For any red blooded Nigerian, the mention of mega city undoubtedly denotes one state in the country, and that is Lagos. The city of Lagos dating back to the 1960s…

Op-Ed Editor June 30, 2020

Governor Wike writes Buhari shocking love poem | The YNaijaCover

Nyesom Wike, governor of Rivers, recently invited President Muhammadu Buhari for a state visit. This is coming after the Federal Government approved the disbursement N78.9 billion as reimbursement for the…

Bernard Dayo July 22, 2019

The Late 5: IGP probes siege at the Dakolos’ residence, re-assigns petition to DIG; Deputy commissioner of police killed in Shiite, police clash | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: IGP probes siege at the Dakolos' residence, re-assigns petition to DIG Following the invasion of armed men storming the residence of the…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq July 9, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 9th of July

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Bernard Dayo June 19, 2019

The Late 5: FG debunks Ebola rumour in Nigeria; Buhari orders security agencies to end Taraba violence | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Disregard rumour of new Ebola case in Nigeria - FG The Federal Government has called on Nigerians to disregard rumour of a…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq May 24, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 24th of May

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Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq May 14, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 14th of May

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Bernard Dayo April 13, 2019

Amina Mohammed predicts female president after Buhari, Dispatch rider, one other killed as hoodlums clash in Fadeyi and other stories that made the headlines this week

Here are the ten stories that drove conversation this week: Senate condemns killings in the country, insists on state police Concerned by the increasing insecurity in the country, the Senate…

Bernard Dayo January 3, 2019

The Big 5: Black New Year: About 18 reportedly killed in fresh Zamfara attack; Rev. Fr. Mbaka predicts doom for Nigeria, endorses Buhari for second term | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: 18 killed in fresh Zamfara attack According to Premium Times, no fewer than 18 persons have allegedly been killed when armed…

Oludolapo Adelana November 23, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 23rd of November

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Oludolapo Adelana September 11, 2018

Na who wan kill Govnor Nyesom Wike?

"So, you de tink say di federal govment wan kee you?", na the kweshun wey, Cletus Ukpong, wey de work for Premium Times ask Rivers Govnor, Nyesom Wike for interview.…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq June 20, 2018

The Big 5: FG says Abacha’s $322 million loot to be disbursed to poorest Nigerians, finalises plans to set up 94 ranches in 10 states and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government is concluding plans to disburse $322 million fund repatriated from the accounts of former Head of State, late…

Oludolapo Adelana June 8, 2018

FG plotting to silence me – Obasanjo (READ)

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has accused the federal government of plotting to silence him from speaking against it. In a statement on Friday by his media aide Mr. Kehinde Akinyemi,…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq May 16, 2018

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…

Azeez March 27, 2018

The Big 5: Bill Gates criticises FG’s economic plan again, Russia threatens retaliation after expulsions, and other top stories

These are the top five Nigerian stories you should be monitoring today. President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said Nigeria's journey has been turbulent in the last three years. Buhari said…

Azeez March 24, 2018

The Late 5: FG responds to Bill Gates’ comment on the economy, Trump signs memorandum banning transgender people from the military, and other top stories

These are top five Nigerian stories that drove conversation today. About 30 parents of the Chibok girls still in captivity on Saturday visited the former President, Olusegun Obasanjo at the Olusegun…

Azeez February 27, 2018

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