A large truck has caused a massive traffic gridlock at Western Avenue, Lagos, after it fell on the bridge in Ojuelegba. Movement of vehicles going towards Barracks and Ojuelegba bus stops from the National Stadium area have been constricted by the fallen truck. Efforts are being made however, to tow the truck away from the... Read More

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June 22, 2016

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Militants promise ‘tsunami’ of attacks in days to come

Days after the 2-week ceasefire agreed between the Federal Government and some Niger Delta militants, a group known as the Ultimate Warriors of the Niger Delta has accused the government of failing to kick-start negotiations at a round-table. The ceasefire came in place in order to make room for discussions that would lead to a long lasting... Read More

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May 21, 2016

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PDP not shocked that APC chieftain’s son was arrested for murder, kidnapping

The Nigerian Army has reportedly arrested the son of Deputy Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers, Peter Odike on charges of murder and kidnapping. The Rivers State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party reacted to the arrest by stating that it proves that the PDP had been right all along for blaming... Read More

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April 19, 2016

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Opinion: Nigerians! Rise up for change

I have taken time to sit back and relax from writing almost anything about everything that is wrong with this country for a couple of reasons. Chief of these reasons is the notion that I now strongly adhere to that Nigerians need to do more of doing than talking. Like President Obasanjo once said, Nigeria... Read More

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YNaija's 100 most influential people in politics | Photo: http://www.blacknaija.com/

April 2, 2016

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YNaija Special: Obasanjo, Buhari, Tinubu, Saraki among 100 most influential people in Nigerian politics

After careful analysis and a thorough scouring of the nation’s political landscape, YNaija has painstakingly compiled the list of 100 persons who are a force to reckon with -in Nigerian politics. They are the movers and shakers of the political space in Nigeria… nary a conversation on politics without these names popping up. Asides politics,... Read More

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March 29, 2016

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Opinion: Will Nigeria ever have an efficient public sector?

When global players in aviation industry pinned their hopes on twin-engine jetliners, experts believed it was a good bet. Jetliners like the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 Dreamliner proved super-efficient due to ground-breaking composite designs. But with the planes set to take over more and more transoceanic routes, there were genuine challenges ahead. To follow... Read More

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November 27, 2015

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Saraki inaugurated some Senate committees on Thursday (See Photos)

Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Thursday, November 26, presided over the inauguration of some Senate Committees. Saraki presided over the inauguration of the following committees; Judiciary, Drugs and Narcotics, Human Rights & Legal Matters, Ecology & Climate Change, Environment, Public Procurement, Solid Minerals, Local and Foreign Debts, National Identity & National Population. See pictures below:

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February 5, 2014

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Opinion: Is the National Conference truly the way forward for Nigeria?

by Onyebuchi Ogbaegbe Furthermore, considering the fact that NASS members are representing the people of Nigeria with an annual budget of over N150b as their share of national cake, it is disheartening as well as shameful that such assemblage of our representation cannot discuss the same issues to be tabled at the National Conference. The... Read More

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February 3, 2014

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Elnathan John: Why mob action is the most rewarding form of violence in Nigeria

by Elnathan John Now that our president has chosen to put the bright ideas of some legislators to paper in form of the Same Sex Marriage Prohibition Act, we have a new sexy reason to use mob action. Mob action against gays has to be the most rewarding act of violence for the blood loving... Read More

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February 2, 2014

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Soyombo Ayomikun: National Conference or a gathering of vultures? (Poetry)

by Soyombo Ayomikun We don’t want a gathering of vultures Devoid of passions or dreams We don’t want an assembly Of souls infested by greed At our National Confab 1.A solemn gathering Of minds burning for change Both young and old Seeking to light the path into tomorrow... Read More

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July 31, 2013

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Opinion: Nollywood – A blessing or curse?

by Chukwuemerie Uduchukwu It is a pity and unfortunate that the federal government honoured some of these actors and actresses with National honours and it was even reported that some billions of naira was budgeted for the industry. This action of the government is unnecessary. The movies and entertainment industries are meant to promote the... Read More

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March 18, 2013

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Giorgos Katidis banned from Greek national football team for life for giving Nazi salute (VIDEO)

Greek soccer player Giorgos Katidis has been banned from his national team for life after giving a Nazi salute while celebrating a goal in the topflight league. Greece’s soccer federation said Sunday in a statement that the AEK Athens midfielder’s gesture “is a deep insult to all victims of Nazi brutality.” The 20-year-old Katidis gave... Read More

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February 28, 2013

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Okechukwu Ofili: It’s a national crisis when a nation can’t spell nationality?

Ignoring the fact that the print quality on the immigration paper was not the greatest…I could not but help to notice that the word “NATIONALITY” had been misspelled “NATIONALLY.” That was August of 2012..fast forward to January of 2013 and I am handed the same form with the words “NATIONALITY” misspelled again and in the... Read More

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Fallen trailer causes massive gridlock in Lagos (PHOTOS)

Militants promise ‘tsunami’ of attacks in days to come

PDP not shocked that APC chieftain’s son was arrested for murder, kidnapping

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YNaija Special: Obasanjo, Buhari, Tinubu, Saraki among 100 most influential people in Nigerian politics

Opinion: Will Nigeria ever have an efficient public sector?

Saraki inaugurated some Senate committees on Thursday (See Photos)

Opinion: Is the National Conference truly the way forward for Nigeria?

Elnathan John: Why mob action is the most rewarding form of violence in Nigeria

Soyombo Ayomikun: National Conference or a gathering of vultures? (Poetry)

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