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Gunmen kill 7 in Benue IDP Camp: Nigeria slides into State of mindlessness | The #YNaijaCover
For anyone living in Nigeria today, chances are very high that they are avoiding the headlines and news bulletin altogether. From kidnapping to attacks on police formations, officers of the…
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Internally displaced persons still matter during the Coronavirus lock down
There has been much talk about the effect the Coronavirus pandemic and the eventual lock down of basic services it has necessitated will affect the global economy. Already in the…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Reno Omokri, Suga Belly, Cindy, others
Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…
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From stolen dates to rotten rice, the story of how Nigeria maltreats its IDPs
At Tedx Ikeja in 2017, Busayo Morakinyo, one of the speakers who spoke on the topic “IDPs, it could be you” stated unequivocally that any human being can end up…
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Profiting from tears: The Buhari administration’s handling of the Nigerian IDP crisis
The humanitarian situation in Nigeria deteriorated significantly in the first half of 2018 as the conflict intensified in the North East which reflected in the increase of new displacements from…
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The Big 5: Suicide bomber attacks IDP camp, Senate summons IGP over Benue killings, and other top stories
These are the top five stories from Nigeria that you should be monitoring. About five people have been killed after a suicide bomber attacked an internally displaced persons (IDPs) camp in…
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The Late 5: Buhari congratulates Merkel; Peter Okoye says his brother threatened to kill his wife; and other top stories
Good evening Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversations today: President Muhammadu Buhari has joined other world leaders to congratulate German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her victory at the…
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The Big 5: Federal Government to prosecute over 2,500 Boko Haram members; Idyl wins The Voice Nigeria; and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government has announced its plan for a "special prosecution" of at least 2,541 suspected Boko…
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2Face Foundation, UNHCR intensifies efforts to raise funds for Internally Displaced Persons
As part of the partnership between The 2Face Foundation and United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) on Projects in Africa with Focus on IDP Intervention, both organisations have put…
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Where is Babachir Lawal? | The man who they call “the Presidency”
He's been called "the Presidency", "the cabal" and many more names he rarely ever denies. The only thing he's known to have denied is the knowledge of his suspension from…
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Boko Haram: Army arrests 126 members in IDP camp
by Omoleye Omoruyi 126 suspected Boko Haram members have been arrested by officers of the Nigerian Army on Wednesday, at the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Damboa, Borno. Maj.…
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[The Legislative Blog]: What’s Senate President Saraki doing in Borno today?
Not like we're stalking the Senate President. It's the weekend so feel free to travel, sir. We're just a tad curious about this "visit" to Borno with what looks like…
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YNaija Says: The Rann bombing victims deserve a lot better than N10,000 compensation
Almost two months after a military jet mistakenly bombed a camp for internally displaced persons in the town of Rann in Borno State, the Federal Government through the Presidential Committee…
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N18bn MMM loss, N3.5m donation | The 5 numbers that mattered this week
N1.3million - A suspected Boko Haram terrorist was found carrying this amount of cash and was arrested by the Nigerian Army in Borno while he was trying to gain entrance into…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 25th of February
Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now!
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Mercy Abang: The untold stories of farmer’s barn invasion in Niger state [PHOTOS]
by Mercy Abang In Sabondaga, a small village of predominantly farmers in Niger State, many of the locals are still counting their losses following the invasion of Fulani Herdsmen. The attacks have…
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YNaija Says: The government must go beyond taking responsibility for IDP camp bombing
When the news that the Nigerian Airforce had mistaken a camp for internally displaced persons in Rann, Kala Balge Local Government Area of Borno State for a terrorist camp and…
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Today’s noisemakers: The Nigerian military, Yahyah Jammeh, Michelle Obama and others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters,…
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Stanley Azuakola profiles Kashim Shettima: The Comforter-in-chief (Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 Nominee)
In late September 2016, the governor of Borno state, Kashim Shettima, gathered his closest aides and relocated to Bama town, 70 kilometres from Maiduguri, the state capital, with one promise…
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Fu’ad Lawal profiles Bukky Shonibare: The placard woman who makes sure we never forget (Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 Nominee)
It's a new day. Take a deep breath. Think about the Chibok girls that have gone. Think about all those who have returned. Think about their trauma. Give it an…
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Opinion: My three days experience of the humanitarian crisis in Borno
by Dozie Nwafor For more than 8 years now, Nigeria has battled insurgency from extremist group Boko Haram who has operated majorly in the North-East, killing thousands and destroying properties…
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Media organizations partner Union Bank and UN-OCHA to unveil WeCare4IDPs
As part of efforts to improve the conditions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country, notable media organizations in partnership with Union Bank have publicly announced the launch of…
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The Explainer: Understanding why SGF Babachir Lawal must go
by Roqeebah Olaoniye The most talked about person in the land today is easily Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr. Babachir Lawal. With the recommendation of some…
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YNaija Says: It will be a shame, Pres. Buhari, if your SGF does not resign
At the senate plenary on the 14th of December, the Senate made a startling revelation - that an official within the President’s government was siphoning money meant for the IDPs…
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The Thread: Corruption in the IDP camp
The mounting Humanitarian Crisis in the North East appears to be another opportunity for fraud. According to a document written in October, the Senate noted they were: "disturbed that already,…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Why Buhari jailed me for 18 months – Anenih | Denial of killings by military cowardice – IPOB
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. How Buhari jailed me for 18 months - Anenih - YNaija Army council approves 8 division in Sokoto - YNaija Millions of…
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It’s today! The Future Project and YNaija present Conversations on ‘We Survived Boko Haram’ stories
The Ford Foundation and The Future Project in partnership with Y!/YNaija.com will be holding a 2-hour program tagged Conversations on 'We Survived Boko Haram' stories. This is a gathering of…
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‘I am now an IDP’ – Salkida
Freelance journalist Ahmad Salkida on Wednesday declared himself as an Internally Displaced Person (IDP). Salkida who has accused the Federal Government of ruining his life and rendering his family homeless made the…
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LONG READ: What shall we do about the North East?
Surely you must have noticed, the North East of Nigeria has been on a multi-year war that had killed thousands and left millions homeless. Which is perhaps the problem –…
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WE SURVIVED BOKO HARAM XX: The receptionist
by Eromo Egbejule You hear a lot of stories about North-East Nigeria, a slice of the country that has been at war since 2009, at the hands of Boko Haram.…
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- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy