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2021 Heroes Award: Indomie Kick-off Nationwide Search for Extraordinary Children
- To institute other award categories In line with its corporate social responsibility initiative to honour heroic Nigerian children, Dufil Prima Foods Plc., makers of Indomie instant noodles has announced…
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#YNaijaMusic50: Don Jazzy, Davido, Ozedikus, Sunday Are, Simi…Here are the 50 Most Influential Nigerians in Music
For a country with numerous social issues, music is the one thing that manages to keep us sane. Every year, musical talents in Nigeria give us numerous hits to groove…
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3 young Nigerians reveal shocking takes on climate change
If you hear the names Vanessa Nakate or Greta Thunberg, does it ring a bell? If yes, congratulations you are an environmentally conscious Nigerian. If your answer is no, don’t…
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#EndSARS: Yahaya Bello is out and about again or maybe tensed up too
From all indications, tension seems to be mounting among the political class as young Nigerians mobilise for a second phase of the #EndSARS protest. Not only have there been reports that the…
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Policemen in Nigeria seem to be back to their old ways as they open fire on a crowd of market women
The year 2020 has been one big convoluted story with so many life changing twists and turns that would no doubt be discussed for generations to come. Asides a global…
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All you should know about the heinous abuses going on in Oyigbo
While Nigerians are still reeling from the grisly events of October 20 2020, where unarmed protesters were shot at and killed by men of the Nigerian army at the Lekki…
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FG, CBN disregard the law in attempt to stifle the #EndSARS influence because why not?
Every time you think there is a ray of hope for a truly democratic Nigeria, the government pulls a trick off its sleeves and reminds Nigerians how misplaced such thoughts…
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Pension for ex-governors may soon become a thing of the past in Lagos and it’s commendable
Pensions in Nigeria are a dreaded topic when they arise, especially as there's mostly a hassle when it comes time for payment. This has been the narrative in Nigeria for…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: Lagos lawmaker implies that protesters deserved to have been shot at
For Nigerians all over the world, particularly the ones resident in the country, the past three weeks have been nothing but one necessary belated conversation on police brutality. However, the…
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#YNaijaEndSARSupdates: How the reported absence of LASTMA officials is affecting Lagosians
In the aftermath of the #EndSARS protest, there has been a noticeable absence of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on the roads, according to reports. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and the police were also reported to have deserted...
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DJ Switch spread the #LekkiMassacre story to the world, and it’s not the first time she is fighting to #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria
Since the protest to end police brutality in Nigeria began, protesters have demanded that the movement remain leaderless. That way, no appointed leader or group of leaders will be bribed,…
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800k in Lagos or 150k in Abuja? All the reasons why you should think well before making a decision
Social media has become a haven for debates that cause actual changes in mindsets. You could learn how not to be stupid on social media, how to stay healthy during…
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Funsho Williams: 14 years after, conversation on unearthing murderers of Lagos politician resurfaces
Anthony Olufunsho Williams was an influential Lagos politician and former Commissioner under Colonel Olagunsoye Oyinlola's Military Administration in Lagos. Murdered in his Lagos home on the 27th of July, 2006,…
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Lagos Floods: Lekki residents are the brunt of the joke again
In what has gradually become an expected pattern to see videos and pictures of flooded streets in Lagos anytime the rainy season makes an appearance, it is no surprise that after…
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#BBNaija star Diane Russet is about to make her Nollywood debut | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
Big Brother Naija star Diane Russet is about to make her Nollywood debut in a movie titled Storm. The reality made this known recently via Instagram with an inscrutable teaser…
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345 in Lagos; Nigerians express shock at latest Coronavirus cases
by Toluwanimi Onakoya The first case of Coronavirus in the country was recorded in February. The patient, an Italian who predominantly worked in Lagos, had just returned from Milan when he…
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Is it possible to live and survive, earning 30K in Lagos?
A few years ago (Many few years ago, in fact), 30,000 Naira may have sounded like a big deal and anyone with 30K could probably say they have a lot.…
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Dino Melaye lands first Nollwood movie role in ”The Bean Shaped Superhero” | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
Dino Melaye has landed his first Nollywood movie in The Bean Shaped Superhero, and he would be playing the lead role of a man having to survive a kidney condition.…
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Gernot Rohr to continue as Super Eagles coach | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
Super Eagles coach Gernot Rohr has confirmed he has agreed on a new two-and-half-year contract extension with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). Gernot Rohr has been in charge of the…
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This Lagos ”breaking news” is the kind that will excite you | The @YNaija Cover –
The Lagos state government has announced the discharge of four Coronavirus patients. Meanwhile, 18 patients had earlier been discharged, after making full recovery from the novel respiratory virus. With this…
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COVID-19: Cases may be rising but Lagos is offering us wholesale hope amidst this scourge
To panic is human, yet what is even more so is to hope. Hope is the intoxicating chemical that successfully floated many human societies into surviving this long, and with…
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COVID-19: Presidency bursts the bubble of Nigerians | The #YNaijaCover
The last one week has been a hectic one for Nigerians all over as the COVID-19 pandemic reached a near-alarming rate in the country, following the confirmation by the National…
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The #YNaijaCover: Lagos shutdown
Wednesday was "hellish" for commuters in the 'centre of excellence' as they groaned in unexplainable gridlocks across the city. It didn't take long in the day before news broke out…
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Sanwo-Olu shows he is a true Lagos governor by banning kekes & okadas (again)
When Nigerian governments have a problem they cannot solve by ignoring it, they choose instead to ban it instead. We saw the federal government ban the production of codeine after…
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Somebody help! There’s fire on the mountain and all we see are commiserations
Between January 7 and January 10, 30 fire cases were reported in Osun, and 39 in Lagos state. This is outside of recent outbreaks in Edo were about 3 markets…
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Dear Governor; bad roads and not bad cars are the major causes of Lagos gridlocks
Lagos has a serious and historical problem with traffic congestion and gridlocks that often run for hours and has been known to cost commuters valuable time and resources in trying…
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#HotTakes: Is Babajide Sanwo-Olu ready to do the work?
No matter what side of the divide you are on, it is hard to dispute the sterling performance of Babatunde Raji Fashola. His years at the helm in Lagos can…
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The Big 5: Buhari billed to inaugurate five projects in Lagos; Court asked to declare Justice Muhammad unfit, order new selection | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Court asked to declare Justice Muhammad unfit, order new selection The Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has okayed…
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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
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