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September 23, 2017

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 23rd of September

Read the full stories and analyses on YNaija: [The Sexuality Blog] Watch the ‘gay’ side of life in Nigeria according to Batta Box If I was marking Nigeria’s script at 57, I will grade her a failure – Ango Abdullahi Police release journalist arrested for reporting diversion of relief items

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March 17, 2017

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The Thread: Kemi Olunloyo has been arrested and Twitter NG doesn’t care?

CEO of HNN Africa, Kemi Olunloyo has been in prison in Port Harcourt since her arrest on Tuesday. #BREAKING 7.56am #Ibadan. The NPF just stormed my house arresting me taking me to CID for questioning. They say its NOT a criminal matter. pic.twitter.com/4eZ0ihYGWl — Dr Kemi Olunloyo🇳🇬 (@drkemiofnigeria) March 14, 2017 What is striking is... Read More

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February 20, 2017

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Buhari: Security operatives threaten to arrest journalist at Abuja House

by Dolapo Adelana A correspondent of The Guardian was threatened with an arrest when he visited the Abuja House in London where President Muhammadu Buhari is vacationing, the newspaper said. According to the newspaper, the correspondent was there on Sunday to interview the President but the security officer said he (President) was not there. The... Read More

The News Blog

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January 12, 2017

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Mercy Abang: A tale of resilience – Journalists working under the veil of Boko Haram

by Mercy Abang “A 9-year-old boy dressed for school, turns to say goodbye, within the twinkle of an eye, a bullet from an AK47 rifle makes its way through his body, I watched him drop dead immediately, his crime? He wore a school uniform and was headed for school” – 63-year-old veteran Journalist Ahmed Juba... Read More

The News Blog

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January 7, 2017

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Police arrest Akwa Ibom based journalist over Facebook post

Some operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a journalist based in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Jerry Edoho over a Facebook post involving a Dana Air crash. According to The Punch, the policemen whisked him away at the Akwa Ibom airport. After his arrest, Edoho, who is the Deputy Editor of Ibom Nation Newspaper,... Read More

The News Blog

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September 20, 2016

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Boko Haram: ‘I have no rights, FG has ruined my life’ – Ahmad Salkida

Freelance journalist Ahmad Salkida says his life is in danger. Salkida who is believed to have links with terrorist sect, Boko Haram made the disclosure on Tuesday via his Twitter account @ContactSalkida. He said the Federal Government has ruined his life and that of his family, and he has been rendered homeless. 'it was a... Read More

The News Blog

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September 15, 2016

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Stop the blame game: Bishop tells Buhari The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to stop blaming the past administration for the present problems. 2. Wike to Oshiomhole: Stop telling lies Rivers state governor Nyesom Wike has... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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September 11, 2016

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Between the journalist and the spokesperson – Reuben Abati

In the past few weeks, my colleagues who have taken over as spokespersons for the Muhammadu Buhari government and the All Progressives Congress have found themselves in the line of fire, as they are accused of destroying their old reputation as truth-tellers, courageous journalists and activists of the Fourth and Fifth Estates of the Realm.... Read More

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July 19, 2016

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Paul Le Guen: The NFF’s search for a manager is descending into a farce

After weeks of speculation about a new Super Eagles manager, the Nigerian Football Federation appeared to have come to the end of their search when they named Paul Le Guen as the new manager. https://twitter.com/thenff/status/755104161021263872 The French manager then spoke to L’Equipe journalist Herve Penot and said he will not become the Super Eagles manager,... Read More

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June 3, 2016

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EFCC ‘investigating bloggers, reporters’ that took money from Fani-Kayode

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission is reportedly investigating bloggers, newspapers and other journalists allegedly given money by the Director of Publicity for the Goodluck Jonathan Presidential campaign, Femi Fani-Kayode. This was contained in statement signed by the Special Assitant o Media to Fani-Kayode, Jude Ndukwe. The statement noted that the former Minister of Aviation... Read More

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May 31, 2016

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Kayode Ogundamisi makes a case for Nigerian journalists in 20 tweets

Emboldened by the institutional anomaly whereby government and private institutions divulge more information to foreign media than Nigerian media outfits, Twitter commentator and host of Politricks, Kayode Ogundamisi, in 20 tweets, makes a case for Nigerian journalists and media outfits. 1.They tell you Nigerian Journalists are lazy but they forget the bravery of Journalists such as... Read More

The News Blog

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September 14, 2015

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Brown envelopes: Al Jazeera exposes Nigerian journalists in this video (WATCH)

Brown envelopes a.k.a Per diem a.k.a Honorarium- known around these parts as Gbalamu, is not strange to journalists practising in Nigeria. Journalists in Nigeria, are known to wait behind and sometimes struggle for their brown envelopes after press conferences, gatherings and events. Recognising the trend, the folks at Al Jazeera have done a documentary to highlight how the acceptance of brown... Read More

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July 29, 2015

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Journalists barred from Oyo Governor’s office press centre

Governor of Oyo state, Abiola Ajimobi barred journalists from gaining entry into the popular press centre of the Governor’s office, Secretariat, Ibadan. Vanguard reports that the only journalists allowed access are from the Oyo State Broadcasting Corporation and few others. On Tuesday, July 28, a list of the selected few was pasted on the door of the press... Read More

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May 20, 2015

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Journalist arrested for collaborating with Boko Haram

by Temitope Onitiju A journalist and human rights activist, Moussa Tchangari has been arrested in Niger for working with Boko Haram insurgents. Tchangari was arrested on Monday and charged with criminal links to the terrorist group Boko Haram. Tchangari’s organisation Alternative Espace Citoyen has been critical of the humanitarian crisis in southeastern Niger, where the... Read More

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May 6, 2015

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Buhari Meets with Tunde Thompson, Journalist he Jailed in 1984 (LOOK)

by Damilola Jagun President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari, got to meet with Tunde Thompson, one of the journalists jailed for violating Decree 4 in 1984 when he was a military Head of State. On Tuesday, May 5, when Buhari hosted members of his Media Team and Social Media Influencers at the Defence House, Abuja, he had a brief... Read More

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October 26, 2014

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#TheYNaijaInterview: I am feminist, but we need to redefine that word – Adesuwa Onyenokwe

by Wilfred Okiche Adesuwa Onyenokwe, journalist, publisher, media mogul and all round superwoman recently celebrated TW magazine’s 7 year anniversary in grand style. We spoke with her about the tough, lonely world of magazine publishing, her dazzling return to television in the new talk show, Seriously Speaking and her thoughts on the whole feminist movement.... Read More

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October 14, 2014

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Another Al Jazeera journalist sentenced in Egypt

by Isi Esene One of Al Jazeera Arabic’s presenters, Ahmed Mansour, has been sentenced in absentia to 15 years imprisonment by a Cairo’s criminal court on the charge of torturing a lawyer in Tahrir Square during the 25 January 2011 revolution. This is coming after the sentencing of other Al Jazeera journalists this past year... Read More

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September 30, 2014

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@EmmaUgwuTheMan: Dimgba Igwe, my Cousin and others

by Emmanuel Ugwu Dimgba Igwe, a rock star of Nigerian tabloid journalism and one of the Nation’s finest columnists, set forth on a routine jogging exercise in his Lagos neighbourhood three Saturday mornings ago. And he died. A driver ran over the running Dimgba and accelerated away from his fallen bleeding victim. An innocent fitness... Read More

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September 10, 2014

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Are we still part of Nigeria? ‘Concerned Bama Indigenes’ want to know

by James Sambo Contrary to the Nigerian military’s claims that it has recaptured the town of Bama, Borno, from the insurgents of Islamic terrorist sect, Boko Haram, the indigenes of the town say the militants are still occupying their land. A press release dated Wednesday, 10 September, written by ‘Concerned Bama Indigenes Forum’, bemoaned the... Read More

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August 22, 2014

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She’s a FAKE! Phony female soldier arrested in Ondo

by Azubuike Azikiwe A phony female officer has been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Ondo State Command. Jemila Suleiman who had been going under the alias, ‘Angela Tonye Omieh’, was initially arrested on the 17 April, dressed in military fatigue, while attempting to get through a military check point in Akure, Ondo. While... Read More

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July 12, 2014

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Sad news: Assassins murder New Democrat journalist in Kaduna (Report)

by Kolapo Olapoju According to reports making the rounds, unknown gunmen have killed Mallam Yunus Ustaz, the General Manager of New Democrat Newspapers in Kaduna State. The journalist was reportedly shot dead by gunmen at his residence in Ungwan Dosa around 7:45pm on the night of Friday, July 11, 2014. One of his staff at... Read More

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February 27, 2014

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Opinion: This is my letter to you from prison

by Wubushet Taye The town is very hot. Nevertheless, 150 prisoners are held in one room here. As a result, it is unbelievable how easily insects and fleas move from person to person, reproducing fast. It doesn’t make me feel good to talk about this; but it isn’t a film, it’s a true story that... Read More

September 25, 2013

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Oh no, it didn’t! Cheeky ape grabs a handful of journalist’s BREAST on live TV (WATCH)

What a cheeky baboon. TV reporter Sabrina Rodriguez got groped during a live broadcast by a baboon who grabbed a handful of her breast and hung on. The Fox 40 journalist didn’t lose her cool and continued to extol the virtues of a local wine festival in Lodi, Calif., while smiling broadly. The baboon named... Read More

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September 17, 2013

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‘One thing you cannot escape in Nigeria’: British journalist narrates experience in the country (READ)

by Oge Okonkwo David Hayward, a British journalist and BBC reporter visited Nigeria this year for a short time despite the negative views he had heard about the country. His observation is rather interesting and it gives a glimpse of how the West African country and its citizens are perceived by foreigners. Read his findings... Read More

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August 30, 2013

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The Future Awards Africa Winners Spotlight: Shina Oyetayo (Journalist of the Year, 2007)

Shina Oyetayo is a journalist who won the Journalist of the Year prize at the 2007 edition of The Future Awards Africa. Oyetayo, who was working with TELL at the time, has also worked with other publications, including Punch Newspapers, where he was an entertainment reporter. Oyetayo, the first winner of this award, was also... Read More

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August 4, 2013

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NUJ car crash: Kafayat Odunsi, journalist who died in accident is laid to rest

by Oge Okonkwo Kafayat Odunsi, one of the three journalists who lost their lives in a car crash in Ilesha, Osun state, south-west Nigeria has been laid to rest. The remains of Kafayat, who was untill her death, a staff of the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA 10, was brought by an ambulance with registration number OS 67 A30... Read More

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April 24, 2013

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Alkasim Abdulkadir: Why the JTF is lost in the maze of rocks and hard places

by Alkassim Abdulkadir Goodluck Jonathan as the Commander-In-Chief must ensure Baga goes beyond just an investigation, any wrong doing should be tried along the sterling traditions of the Nigerian army. When the Joint Task Force (JTF) responded to the distress call that insurgents had stationed themselves in Baga, the quiet town on the edge of... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 19th of December

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 23rd of September

The Thread: Kemi Olunloyo has been arrested and Twitter NG doesn’t care?

Buhari: Security operatives threaten to arrest journalist at Abuja House

Mercy Abang: A tale of resilience – Journalists working under the veil of Boko Haram

Police arrest Akwa Ibom based journalist over Facebook post

Boko Haram: ‘I have no rights, FG has ruined my life’ – Ahmad Salkida

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Between the journalist and the spokesperson – Reuben Abati

The Media Blog: 3 tweets about NYT interns that should depress Nigerian journalists

Paul Le Guen: The NFF’s search for a manager is descending into a farce

EFCC ‘investigating bloggers, reporters’ that took money from Fani-Kayode

Kayode Ogundamisi makes a case for Nigerian journalists in 20 tweets

Brown envelopes: Al Jazeera exposes Nigerian journalists in this video (WATCH)

Journalists barred from Oyo Governor’s office press centre

Journalist arrested for collaborating with Boko Haram

Buhari Meets with Tunde Thompson, Journalist he Jailed in 1984 (LOOK)

#TheYNaijaInterview: I am feminist, but we need to redefine that word – Adesuwa Onyenokwe

Another Al Jazeera journalist sentenced in Egypt

@EmmaUgwuTheMan: Dimgba Igwe, my Cousin and others

Are we still part of Nigeria? ‘Concerned Bama Indigenes’ want to know

She’s a FAKE! Phony female soldier arrested in Ondo

Sad news: Assassins murder New Democrat journalist in Kaduna (Report)

Opinion: This is my letter to you from prison

Tunde Fagbenle: Conversations with Nelson Mandela

Oh no, it didn’t! Cheeky ape grabs a handful of journalist’s BREAST on live TV (WATCH)

‘One thing you cannot escape in Nigeria’: British journalist narrates experience in the country (READ)

The Future Awards Africa Winners Spotlight: Shina Oyetayo (Journalist of the Year, 2007)

NUJ car crash: Kafayat Odunsi, journalist who died in accident is laid to rest

Alkasim Abdulkadir: Why the JTF is lost in the maze of rocks and hard places

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