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COVID-19 is a crisis like no other, these are 10 effects the pandemic will have on Nigeria

By Isime Esene and Ifedayo Adeleye After it was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organisation in January, Coronavirus (widely known as COVID-19) has so far spread to…

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Today’s Noisemakers: Joachim MacEbong, Aisha Buhari, @OfficialEFCC 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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Joachim MacEbong: Nigeria vs. goals

by Joachim MacEbong Since 2013, I have run over 400 times and covered at least 3,500 kilometres in the process. In the beginning, I never knew that running would turn…

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Joachim MacEbong: The aftermath of Rio 2016 – What can Nigeria learn from Jamaica (and Britain)?

By Joachim MacEbong For over two weeks this month, Nigerians joined the rest of the world in marvelling at the feats of the best athletes on the surface of the earth.…

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Morning Devotion: A swap deal for the Chibok Girls?

Hope rises for a swap deal for the Chibok Girls; Dangote and Bono promise further assistance to the IDPs; and NFF still owes Siasia. Listen below:

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Morning Devotion: Sanusi’s warning to Buhari

On this edition of Morning Devotion, Emir Sanusi’s comments on Buhari’s handling of the economy are analysed. Also, the Lagos State Police Command appear to be getting serious about gang…

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Morning Devotion: Economic Stabilisation Bill explained

Details of measures by the Federal Government to stabilize the economy have been leaked to the press, but are they any good? Take a listen below:

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Morning Devotion: Who will save the IDPs?

This morning, Joachim notes that despite being fully aware of the plight of internally displaced persons in various parts of Borno, things have not gotten better at all. Take a…

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Morning Devotion: Has the end finally come for ‘omo onile’ in Lagos?

Joachim MacEbong wants to know if the end has finally come for ‘omo onile’ in Lagos? Take a listen below

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We want to hear YOUR unique story! Send in your personal essay for YNaija’s ‘Nigerian Voices’ and win N50,000

Starting this August, YNaija.com, the internet newspaper for young Nigerians wants to receive and share its readers’ unique experiences - and is launching a brand new vertical called 'Nigerian Voices'.…

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Morning Devotion: Why did the Army declare Ahmad Salkida wanted?

Following the release of the latest Boko Haram video showing the Chibok Girls, the Nigerian Army has declared a journalist, Ahmad Salkida, wanted. Why? Take a listen.

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Arese, winner of the debut season of The Voice Nigeria

Did A’rese deserve to win? Lala Akindoju, 3 other superfans of The Voice Nigeria discuss this and more in a YNaija special podcast (LISTEN)

With Agharese Emokpae aka A'rese being voted the winner of the debut edition of the reality TV singing competition - The Voice Nigeria, a lot of talk emerged on social media…

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Joachim MacEbong: Dear President Buhari, ‘it’s the economy, stupid!’

by Joachim MacEbong This morning, research firm NOI Polls released President Muhammadu Buhari’s job approval rating for June. It stands at 39%, a significant 9% decline over his rating for…

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Morning Devotion: Arms probe report, Buratai and emulating Dangote

This morning, Joachim MacEbong talks about the arms probe report, Buratai and emulating Dangote. Take a listen.

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Morning Devotion: Avoidable confusion in Abia State

This morning Joachim MacEbong talks about the avoidable confusion in Abia State. Take a listen.

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Morning Devotion: A float that is not really a float yet

As the second quarter of the year comes to end, Joachim MacEbong talks about the recent currency float by the CBN. Take a listen.

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Morning Devotion: Will Saraki and Ekweremadu be arrested for forgery?

Joachim MacEbong asks the burning question on most's lips, will Saraki and Ekweremadu be arrested for forgery? Take a listen.

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Morning Devotion: What LeBron and CBN have in common – #TheDecision

Joachim MacEbong talks about that LeBron and CBN have in common. #TheDecision Take a listen. [Recap from yesterday] Ban on rice importation causing hunger, Electricity operators take NERC to court, Buhari…

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Morning Devotion: Can FG afford school feeding programme? | Remembering June 12 | More stories

Joachim MacEbong asks the question, can the Federal government afford its school feeding programme? He further talks about keeping the memory of June 12 alive and appreciating our local coaches…

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Morning Devotion: Two reasons you don’t have electricity, Buhari sends names of ambassadors & more religious madness in Osun

Today, Joachim MacEbong tells you two reasons you don't have electricity, and then he talks about Buhari's released names of ambassadors and the continuous religious madness in Osun. Take a listen.

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Morning Devotion: RIP Stephen Keshi, Indian minister wants a ban on Nigerians & FG meets with South-South Governors

Today on Morning Devotion, Joachim Macebong mourns the loss of Nigerian football's great, Stephen Keshi. Also, Sokoto's plan to provide grazing reserves for herdsmen and FG's proposed meet with South-South Governors…

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Morning Devotion: GEJ in London, FG meddling in banks & lives lost at Elegushi

Joachim MacEbong discusses former president Goodluck Jonathan's London engagement as well as the continuous retrenchment by banks despite FG's warnings and also the sad new of two lives lost at…

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Morning Devotion: Is Buhari’s illness being handled properly?

This morning, Joachim MacEbong asks about President Buhari's current ailment and his need for a medical vacation. Take a listen.

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Morning Devotion: Another way to look at Buhari’s no-show & killing in the name of Allah

Joachim MacEbong takes on another look at President Buhari's consistence avoidance of making appearances and the killings in the name of Allah. Take a listen.

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Morning Devotion: Defections in PDP, the police is not your friend & artists and contracts

Joachim MacEbong discusses the current defection of PDP members to the ruling party APC, Police not exactly being one's friend contrary to popular belief and the problem with artistes wanting…

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Morning Devotion: Atiku for 2019?, Electronic voting in the House of Reps, No clarity on forex policy & Buhari meets with South East leaders

Atiku for 2019? Well Joachim MacEbong talks about that as well as the new electronic voting in the House of Reps, clarity on forex policy and Buhari's meet with South East leaders.…

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Morning Devotion: Bloody Biafra Day, A lesson in optics from Atiku, Buhari hails Jonathan & A focus on the ease of doing business

This morning on Morning Devotion, Joachim MacEbong discusses the recent killings by Biafra protesters, lessons from Past president, Atiku amongst other things. Take a listen below

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Morning Devotion: An analysis of Buhari’s presidential address

Joachim MacEbong takes on May 29th Democracy Day and President Muhammadu Buhari's one year in office. Take a listen.

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Morning Devotion: What to know about the Sharia Bill, Child Protection Agency & other legislative issues

Joachim MacEbong talks about Legislative issues on Morning Devotion today as well as the #ShariaBill and the establishment of a Child Protection Agency. Take a listen below.

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Morning Devotion: Another big announcement from Ambode, FG to put states on the right fiscal path & Nigeria to sign a visa free agreement with 8 countries

On this morning's episode, Joachim MacEbong discusses Ambode's new project, FG's plan to put states on the right fiscal path & Nigeria to sign a visa free agreement with 8…

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