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Op-ed Editor March 16, 2017

Opinion: The appalling state of Nigerian airports

by Tony Ogunlowo From the 8th of March the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport, in Abuja, Nigeria’s second busiest airport closed for approximately six weeks for repairs. It is to enable…

Azeez March 13, 2017

1,890 passengers conveyed by road since closure of Abuja airport – FG

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government said it has conveyed 1,890 passengers to Kaduna by road since the closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe airport runway. This was revealed in a…

Op-ed Editor March 8, 2017

Opinion: The Kaduna International Trade Fair continues to sink to new depths

by Mallam Jibril L. Tafida The just concluded 2017 Kaduna International Trade Fair has come and gone, but the dust it has raised may remain in the horizon for…

Roqeebah February 28, 2017

Dear Obasanjo, maybe it’s you, and not your generation that failed Nigeria

Dear Olusegun Obasanjo, Abeokuta to Kaduna is a long trip to make but we know by now that making such trips constitutes no problems for you. Still, the people at…

Oludolapo Adelana February 26, 2017

Kaduna govt. confirms release of German archaeologists

by Dolapo Adelana The Kaduna government has confirmed the release of two German archaeologists kidnapped in the state on Wednesday. In a statement on Sunday by Special Assistant to the Governor…

Azeez February 25, 2017

“Don’t travel to Kaduna, Adamawa, others” | US, UK, Australia warn citizens

By Azeez Adeniyi The United States and two other countries have warned their citizens not to Kaduna and some other states in Nigeria. This is following the planned closure of…

Oludolapo Adelana February 23, 2017

Kaduna relaxes curfew in Jema’a and Kaura LGs

by Dolapo Adelana The Kaduna State Government has relaxed the 24-hour curfew in Jema'a and Kaura local government areas. A government statement, signed by Samuel Aruwan, Special Assistant, Media and…

Oludolapo Adelana February 23, 2017

Police deploy Special Forces to rescue kidnapped German archaeologists

by Dolapo Adelana The Nigerian police has deployed its special forces as it seeks to rescue two German archeologists, abducted in Kaduna on Wednesday. Professor Peter Breunig and his colleague, Johannes…

Oludolapo Adelana February 22, 2017

Gunmen abduct German professor, colleague in Kaduna

by Dolapo Adelana Gunmen have abducted two German nationals, Peter Breunij, a professor of archaeology, and Johannes Buringer, his colleague, at Jenjela village in Kagarko local government area of Kaduna,…

Oludolapo Adelana February 21, 2017

El-Rufai sacks 4 commissioners

by Dolapo Adelana Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, on Tuesday, sacked four commissioners from his cabinet. Those affected are the Commissioner of Justice and Attorney-General, Commissioner for Agriculture and Forestry, Commissioner for Women…

Roqeebah February 19, 2017

Analysis: Was there just cause to arrest Audu Maikori?

by Mark Amaza On Friday evening, entertainment mogul Audu Maikori was arrested by the Department of State Security (DSS) in Lagos and taken to Abuja. Although the reason for the…

Editor February 11, 2017

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 11th of February

Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now!

Op-ed Editor February 10, 2017

Opinion: Is Kaduna getting great again?

by John Danfulani "Make Kaduna Great Again" was Mr Nasir Ahmed El-rufa'i's 2015 campaign slogan.That catchy motto was created on the political boat of change that successfully navigated Nigeria turbulence…

Oludolapo Adelana February 8, 2017

Kaduna govt. bars FRSC

The Kaduna Government has barred personnel of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) from mounting checkpoints in Kaduna and other urban centres in the state. The government gave the directive…

Azeez February 4, 2017

Kaduna relaxes Zangon-Kataf curfew as clashes reduce

The Kaduna State Government on Saturday relaxed the 24-hour curfew on Zangon-Kataf Local Government Area. The Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Samuel Aruwan, said in a…

Isime Esene January 30, 2017

Nasir el-Rufai drops 5 points to 28 in the latest YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for governors

We are back with the latest governors effectiveness ranking. This week Gov. Nasir el-Rufai made the lowest drop from number 23 in last week's ranking to 28 this week. The…

Isime Esene January 30, 2017

#InnovationSeries: Nigeria’s innovation has found fertile ground in its tech hubs

by Ewin Okolo This feature is a part of the YNaija Innovation Special – a set of insightful stories that dig deep into the spirit of innovation, enterprise, and creativity…

Tolu January 27, 2017

Insiders: “Our government should stop being in denial about #SouthernKaduna killings”

The Southern Kaduna issue has become an albatross for the Federal government, there seems not to be any effective solution to address the issue, because in spite of the deployment…

Isime Esene January 27, 2017

YNaija Says: On Southern Kaduna killings, Audu Maikori is not the problem. The government is

For the past few months, the communities of the southern part of Kaduna State have been turned into killing fields due to attacks by militias of Fulani herdsmen followed in…

Oludolapo Adelana January 23, 2017

13-year-old boy killed in recent Kaduna attack

A 13-year-old boy, Yahaya Musa was killed over the weekend in the latest violence in Kaduna State. The tragic incident occurred in Zankan village, a Fulani settlement in Kaura Local Government Area…

Tolu January 21, 2017

N2.7 billion fighter jet fuel, 20000 deaths in Kaduna | The 5 numbers that mattered this week

N250 million - The Oyo and Osun state governments each paid this amount to LAUTECH to enable staff get back to work after the prolonged strike. 1.3 billion - On Wednesday,…

Isime Esene January 20, 2017

#InnovationSeries: A snapshot into the life of a tech unicorn

by Edwin Okolo This feature is a part of the YNaija Innovation Special – a set of insightful stories that dig deep into the spirit of innovation, enterprise, and creativity…

Azeez January 18, 2017

Over 20,000 people have been killed in Kaduna since 1980 – El-Rufai

Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai has said over 20,000 people have been killed in different crisis in the state since 1980. El-Rufai said this on Tuesday when he received a…

Tolu January 16, 2017

[The Legislative Blog]: Senator Shehu Sani to support small businesses in Kaduna

In a move very similar to Senate President Bukola Saraki's Made in Nigeria social media campaign, Senator Shehu Sani has "resolved" to support market traders in their businesses. In a…

Azeez January 9, 2017

The YNaija Tracklist: How an Igbo man can become Nigeria’s president – Kalu | Reps won’t rush passage of 2017 budget – Gbajabiamila | More stories

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist. How an Igbo man can become Nigeria’s president – Kalu - YNaija NUPENG to begin 3-day warning strike on Wednesday - YNaija…

Azeez January 3, 2017

EFCC arraigns Kaduna Perm Sec over fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned Permanent Secretary in the Katsina State civil service, Sule Saulawa over alleged N2.5m fertilizer contract fraud. Saulawa allegedly committed the fraud while…

Isime Esene January 2, 2017

YNaija Editorial: What President Buhari must do in 2017

At the start of every new year, there is a burst of hope and optimism that the year will be better than the ones before it. Goals are set and…

Tolu December 30, 2016

EXCLUSIVE: We will not watch while a generation is wiped out | Chocolate City boss, Audu Maikori speaks on the killings in Kaduna

The Catholic Archdiocese of Kafanchan has put the number of deaths to 808. In three local governments in Southern Kaduna, Fulani herdsmen who have become what the Federal Government of…

Oludolapo Adelana December 27, 2016

Audu Maikori: Not a very Merry Christmas for the people of Southern Kaduna

by Audu Maikori This Christmas there will be no big cheerful parties and gatherings, there will not be any "Goron" (traditional Christmas gifts of cash or kind) Christmas distributed to…

Isime Esene December 26, 2016

SPECIAL EDITORIAL: It appears Pres. Buhari doesn’t understand that things have fallen apart

Most people who voted in Buhari in 2015, if asked about the situation of things at present, would say it is not a reality they had expected. Things have either…

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