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Opinion: Nigeria is dying!
by Bayo Oluwasanmi Let those words sink in. 180 million people are without regular and steady power. No treated water. No roads. Hunger is prevalent. Food is expensive.…
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Olusegun Adeniyi: What exactly do we mean by Nigeria?
by Olusegun Adeniyi Let me begin by sharing this story of a teacher who got lost in a rural area, and please don’t ask me in which country because I…
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Why Nigeria will never break up – Oyedepo
General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo has said despite agitations, Nigeria will not disintegrate. He said this in a satellite telecast of the church’s prayer session…
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The Big 5: Buhari urges military to be loyal to ‘the centre’; Army to launch Operation Crocodile Smile in Ogun; and other top stories
Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: "Your loyalty ought to be to the centre, first." This was President Muhammadu Buhari's message to members…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 2nd of October
Follow these links to read our cover stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Simon Kolawole: Making a case for Nigeria’s unity
by Simon Kolawole Nigeria is 57, going by the year of independence, and the consensus in every corner is that we can be, and should have been, better than this.…
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Yahaya Bello remains a disgrace to governance | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors
Aside from being the youngest governor currently in the country, Yahaya Bello of Kogi has really nothing else going for him. Bello became governor due to the untimely demise of…
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Here we go… all the cheesy #IndependenceDay photos you don’t want to see
Every year, every landmark event, people, businesses - even those ones you have never heard of - choose to celebrate by producing or posing for thematic photographs which are more…
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Nigeria at 57: We must continue to work for the unity of our country – PDP
Opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the country's 57th Independence anniversary. In a statement issued in Abuja by the PDP National Publicity…
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BREAKING: Buhari celebrates Independence Day with troops in Borno
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital to celebrate Nigeria’s 57th Independence anniversary with troops fighting Boko Haram terrorists. Buhari had earlier praised the armed forces…
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[The Music Blog] Remembering King Sunny Ade’s call for unity, “Lift Nigeria”
It's hard to tell the mindset of the average Nigerian on 'Independence Day' as Nigeria marks its 57th year as a sovereign state. Beyond the customary public holiday and national…
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[The Church Blog] Missed the Special Hallelujah Challenge Night? We got you covered
The Special Hallelujah Challenge night organised by Nathaniel Instagram kicked off around 11:57pm and lasted for about one hour. It seemed short knowing we have intensely missed his live praise…
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Power remains a huge problem | 7 things we learnt from Buhari’s 57th Independence day speech
President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday addressed the nation in commemoration of Nigeria's 57th Independence anniversary. The President spoke on the ongoing agitations, corruption, the economy, security among other national issues.…
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I will not allow Nigeria break up during my administration – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has said he would never allow Nigeria disintegrate under his administration. Buhari made his position known in a national speech to mark the nation’s 57th independence anniversary…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Look who Bukola Saraki spent Friday evening with
It's TGIF! Literally... Senate President, Bukola Saraki was at the Presidential evening earlier this evening where he attended a special Juma'at service with President Muhammadu Buhari; Chief of Army Staff,…
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Nigeria at 57: FG declares Monday public holiday
The Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd.) on behalf of the Federal government in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Abubakar Magaji, has declared Monday, October 2, 2017,…
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The Thread: Nigerians are incredible sell-outs. Here is why
In a couple of days Nigeria will be celebrating its 57th Independence Anniversary, but is there really anything worth celebrating? Ango Abdullahi says that's a big no. This thread confirms…
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If I was marking Nigeria’s script at 57, I will grade her a failure – Ango Abdullahi
Spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF), Ango Abdullahi has said Nigeria is a failure, 57 years after it gained independence. In an interview with The Sun, Abdullahi said Nigeria has…
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Opinion: Why parents calling for the removal of Manyika’s Independence from JAMB list is deceptive
by Kenneth Osakwe A few days ago, a petition signed by Mrs. Fatima Mahmud-Oyekan, Head of Crescent schools, and Alhaji Aliyu Gudaji, Chairman, Parent-Teacher Association of the school was submitted…
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How my generation failed Nigeria – Obasanjo
by Azeez Adeniyi Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said his generation has failed Nigeria. Obasanjo spoke as the chairman of the 38th Kaduna International Trade Fair’s Seminar organised by the…
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Opinion: No room for kids
by Oluranti Fatoye Is there room for children in our society? Most of our culture is structured for adults, and children are unwelcome or even excluded. Children spend most…
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Adama Barrow worked as a security guard in the UK | 7 things you should know about Gambia’s new president
From the time Adama Barrow emerged winner of the Gambian presidential elections on December 1, he had been successfully upstaged by the now former President of the Gambia, Yahya Jammeh.…
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Adeboro Odunlami: Use your legs [NEW VOICES]
Dear Nigeria, All the decades you have lived, there's only one thing to say to you: you deserve better. On the operating table of colonialism and ease of administration, you…
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Lekan Olanrewaju: The youth will NOT save Nigeria [New Voices]
by Lekan Olanrewaju “The youths, who are supposed to ask their leaders questions are the ones carrying brief cases for them.” Besides the work-free day and a presidential address,…
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Opinion: As we crawl from self-governance to good governance
by Ogundana Michael Rotimi Nigeria is not 56 years old- it is a journey of 56 years post-colonial rule and every Independence Day affords us the opportunity to remember the…
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Opinion: In pursuit of the Nigerian dream
by Chuks Okeibunor It’s 2AM but he’s up. The future is bleak, the odds are against him but his bag is packed. His bus fare is about all the money…
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Nigeria at 56: Nothing to Celebrate
by Aduratomi Bolade Things are worse now than they were 56 years ago. The politicians and their supporters would want us to believe otherwise but they know it would be…
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Arit Okpo: Fighting to believe [New Voices]
I love Nigeria. I love Nigeria very much. But many times, I don’t think Nigeria loves me. Nigeria is like that bae who you do everything for and always put…
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Independence: There are reasons for us to celebrate despite challenges – Dogara
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, has felicitated with Nigerians on the occasion of the country's 56th independence anniversary. In a statement issued on Friday by…
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Tunde Bakare’s Latter Rain church has a short story about Nigeria at 56
As Nigeria celebrates its 56th independence anniversary, the Latter Rain church wrote a captivating story that perfectly describes Nigeria since independence. The Story was written by Omoaholo Omoakhalen. Read below:…
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The September Standard
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
YMonitor
- 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
The September Standard
- Uchay Joel Chima’s No Longer Afraid of Shadows Showing at Soto
- BBL vs. Size Zero: How The Era of Size Zero May Have been Trying To Save Women From Today’s Era of BBL
- This Week in Fashion: Our Favourite Looks From MET Gala, Bridgerton Premiere
- Top 5 Must-Visit Art Galleries in Nigeria This Weekend
- Cuppy Dazzles With Anthony Joshua & Naomi Campbell For Wedding of the Year
YMonitor
- 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