Opinion: Is the search for oil in the North-East a fool’s errand?

‘It makes no economic sense to discriminate’ – Ayo Sogunro

The second episode of Untold Facts aired yesterday, Thursday 28 July with host, Moses Omoghena, engaging guests in a discussion focused on the damaging effects of the anti-gay law and other forms of discriminating laws in Nigeria. Guests on this episode were Ijeoma Akwiwu, a legal practitioner, and Ayo Sogunro, a legal practitioner and human rights... Read More

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#Yabacon: Co-creation Hub and the growth of Yaba tech-cluster (WATCH)

Tunji Eleso, Managing Partner, Growth Capital by Cc-Hub, speaks to YNaija on the growth of Yaba technology cluster and the role played by Co-Creation Hub in spawning the cluster. Speaking on the advantage Yaba has as the center of innovation in Lagos, Tunji said the area has a great deal of advantage because of its access... Read More

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Opinion: On that Michelle Obama speech

by Ololade Ajekigbe “Our motto is: When they go low, we go high”– Michelle Obama I had all but concluded the piece for this week when I stumbled on a short clip of Michelle Obama’s Democratic National Convention speech. I immediately rued missing out on watching her give the speech live... Read More

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Just In: Buhari appoints heads of 5 strategic health institutions [See list]

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the appointment of heads of five strategic health institutions in the country. In a statement made by Bashir Ahmad, the Personal Assistant to the President on New Media, the health agencies with new heads are the Centre for Disease Control, National Agency for the Control of Aids, Nigerian Institute for Medical Research, National Primary... Read More

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YNaija Analysis: #SaveMayowa story shows why journalism trumps blogging

When Nigerians heard the story of Mayowa Ahmed, they were moved to give like they have given many times before, and they prayed for her recovery. Later, news came that the whole thing might have been a scam, that her family might have taken Nigerians for a ride. Was it true? This news came with... Read More

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. #SaveMayowa: Police begins investigation The Lagos state police has announced that it will begin investigations into the alleged scam. 2. ’17 schools in Nigeria were involved in failed coup in Turkey’ Seventeen Turkish schools in Nigeria were allegedly involved in the failed coup attempt in Turkey,... Read More

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’17 schools in Nigeria were involved in failed coup in Turkey’ – Ambassador

Seventeen Turkish schools in Nigeria were allegedly involved in the failed coup attempt in Turkey, says the Turkish ambassador to Nigeria, Hakan Cakil. The ambassador stated this on Wednesday when he was paid a visit by Shehu Sani, vice-chairman, senate committee on foreign affairs. Cakil called on the Nigerian government to shut down the school, noting... Read More

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July 28, 2016

Pete Edochie has a powerful message for Ekweremadu, APC governors

An unlikely player has forayed into the rift between the deputy senate president, Ike Ekweremadu and governors in the All Progressives Congress (APC). The governors, in a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari, had allegedly vowed to ensure that Ekweremadu is ousted from the seat of the senate presidency. Ekweremadu and the Senate President, Bukola Saraki... Read More

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July 28, 2016

4 times President Buhari showed us he is still in the past

According to Eleanor Brown, “There are times in our lives when we have to realize our past is precisely what it is, and we cannot change it.” One person who appears to disagree with Eleanor however, is President Muhammadu Buhari. The president has, in a little over one year of his democratic leadership, repeatedly taken ‘virtual’... Read More

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July 27, 2016

Dogara gives Jibrin 7 days to retract allegations against him

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Yakubu Dogara, has given a seven day ultimatum to Hon. Abdulmumin Jibrin to tender an unreserved apology to him and retract all allegations made against him or face legal action. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media & Public Affairs to the Speaker,... Read More

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July 27, 2016

Podcast: #GoodVibesOnly presents all the good news from Nigeria in the past one week

It’s the debut edition of #GoodVibesOnly, a podcast where the host takes you on a trip round the length and breath of the Nigerian media to find the most positive stories – those stories that will give you hope and strength. Take a listen and download the podcast below:

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July 27, 2016

‘If INEC can’t conduct election in one state, what will happen in 2019? -Fayose

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, on Monday, said that Nigerians and every lover of democracy should be worried over the way the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) under President Muhammadu Buhari is handling elections. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka. The governor... Read More

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Photos from Pres. Buhari’s meeting with APC governors today

Earlier today YNaija reported a meeting taking place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja with President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in attendance. The closed-door meeting which started at 2pm took place at the President’s office, but it is not immediately clear what the agenda of the meeting was. See... Read More

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Amaechi, Wike, others meet over Rivers re-run elections

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and his predecessor, Rotimi Amaechi were today in attendance at a meeting to chart a course for the peaceful conduct of the forthcoming elections into the Senate and the House of Representatives in the state. The Tuesday night meeting which was reportedly convened by the Acting Inspector General of... Read More

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The late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove the conversation today. 1. Buhari flags off Abuja-Kaduna rail project (DETAILS) President Muhammadu Buhari today commissioned the Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge rail project. 2. Stop parading yourself as a saint, Obasanjo Deputy Senate Leader, Bala Ibn Na’Allah, has disclosed that he rejected the N50 million bribe allegedly given to National Assembly... Read More

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Which President should get the credit for the Abuja-Kaduna railway?

by Joachim MacEbong The Abuja-Kaduna standard gauge railway was opened for business by President Buhari and other government officials today in Abuja, and they took a ride to Kaduna to commemorate it. While that was on however, Nigerian Twitter was busy debating about who should take credit for the achievement. Abuja – Kaduna Rail projectOBJ-... Read More

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We explored the evolution of #Yabacon in this 2-minute video

In less than five years, Yaba, a Lagos suburb has evolved to become one of the leading technology clusters in Africa, and home to a majority of Nigeria’s prominent tech companies. The growth of the area was mostly through citizen led activities. In this two-minute video, YNaija explored the tech cluster in Yaba and we learnt... Read More

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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘I will diversify the economy’- Buhari | ‘You cannot diversify in 4 years’- Okonjo-Iweala | Again, Michelle Obama stuns with her DNC speech

From the papers this morning- a tracklist Okonjo-Iweala declares diversification of the economy cannot happen over 4 years YNaija President Buhari insists he will diversify the economy YNaija Despite claims of diversification, presidency orders intensified search for oil in the north YNaija Lofty dreams as RCCG pastor’s kidnappers want N100 million for his release YNaija... Read More

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. ‘We will prosecute corrupt APC members’ – President Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has said that if any member of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) was found to be corrupt, he would not hesitate to turn them over to the law. 2. Buhari will... Read More

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‘Diversification cannot happen over four years’ | Okonjo-Iweala

Former Minister of Finance, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said that diversification of an economy doesn’t happen overnight, noting that it cannot happen within four years. Okonjo-Iweala, who is also the senior adviser of Lazard, stated this during an interview with Africa CEO Forum. While making reference to Dubai, the former minister stated that African countries are... Read More

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‘We will diversify Nigeria’s economy’ – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, said that Nigeria was learning how to diversify her economy and reduce its reliance on oil. The President stated this when he was paid a visit by a special envoy from the President of Islamic Republic of Iran, Mohammad Javad Zarif, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Buhari lauded the Iranian government... Read More

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‘Slow and steady, we will win the race eventually’ – President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has a retort for the critics of his administration- he believes in the long run he will be vindicated. Buhari, since his ascension to power was dubbed ‘Baba Go Slow’ for the seeming snail-pace with which his administration addresses challenges. In an interview with The Interview, the President explained that his watch... Read More

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FIFA President considers 2 more World Cup slots for Africa

FIFA President, Gianni Infantino who is currently on a visit to Nigeria said if the organisation should consider increasing the number of teams that will be participating in the World Cup, he would propose two more slots for Africa. Infantino made the promise on Monday while speaking with State House correspondents shortly after meeting President... Read More

Kaduna state releases 2016 proposed LGAs budget

Kaduna State Government has released the proposed budgets of all its 23 Local Government Areas, raising the bar of transparency at the local government councils. This is the first time any state government in recent years has put forward details of her Local Government budgets in public, raising the bar in an often-overlooked level of... Read More

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YNaija Editorial: The House of Representatives is a problem to be solved

Abdulmumin Jibrin’s outburst after leaving his position as Chairman of the House appropriations committee, has once again brought the disastrous handling of the 2016 budget process into full focus. His claims that the leadership of the House inserted thousands of constituency projects into the budget to the tune of N30billion, raises many issues, irrespective of... Read More

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Opinion: Youth leaders as change agents

By Manasseh Victor That Nigeria is suffering from leadership crisis is stating the obvious, 56 years after independence, the country is still grappling with the basics of nationhood, beset on all sides by low productivity, social injustice, insecurity and a deficient infrastructural base inter alia. The usual suspect and probable culprit is suboptimal leadership. When the... Read More

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Opinion: Death of a preacher – When religion becomes evil

By Bayo Oluwasanmi She didn’t have to die this way. Let me paint the picture for you. Saturday, July 9, began like any other day for Deaconess Eunice Elisha, wife of Pastor Olawale Elisha of the Divine Touch Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Old NEPA Road, Kubwa, a satellite town in Abuja, capital... Read More

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Opinion: Of cows, zebra crossings, taskforces and Japan

By Simon Utsu Some days ago, I was somewhere and someone joked about Cows in Nigeria being issued passports soon, I laughed. And then it occurred to me that the joke could soon be reality and I stopped laughing. I remembered that some days before that, I had seen images of a herd of cattle... Read More

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Jibrin accuses of Dogara of corruption Former chairman of the federal house of representatives committee on appropriations, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has accused the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, of corruption. 2. Ekweremadu refuses to resign The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, has said... Read More