Flashback: APC promised to create ‘3,000,000 jobs in one year’ (PHOTO)

Nigeria celebrated its Democracy day on Sunday May, 29, making it one year since President Muhammadu Buhari was inaugurated as the new leader of the nation. Amidst talk of campaign promises, Nigerian Netizens weren’t too pleased that the All Progressives Congress hadn’t fulfilled most of these promises and who would blame them? Images like the... Read More

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May 30, 2016

3 things we learned from Tinubu’s Democracy Day statement

The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Lagos state, Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, released a statement to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day. Here are 3 things we learnt from the statement which was entitled “We must not take our democracy for granted.” 1) Tinubu’s life is devoted to democracy “I... Read More

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May 29, 2016

Opinion: Are we thinking about 2050?

By Babatunde Oladosu In Spring 2009, I completed a two-week internship at the London office of Goldman Sachs. I was one of 8 Nigerian undergraduates who joined students from top universities in Europe on Goldman’s Spring Internship programme. Towards the end of the programme, some interns got together for lunch. During a discussion about graduation plans,... Read More

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May 29, 2016

Buhari’s 6 most controversial statements since he became president

If there’s one recurring theme since President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office, it’s his ability to make controversial statements that are often times misinterpreted, taken out of context or too literally. In the last year, President Buhari has kept away from the press preferring instead to speak through his spokespersons and other government officials. The few... Read More

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May 29, 2016

The YNaija Interview: What it’s like to be Pres. Buhari’s official photographer – Bayo Omoboriowo opens up

One year after President Muhammadu Buhari’s inauguration, YNaija keeps its focus on moments, pronouncements, and activities that define his administration and individuals who made these happen. One of such individuals is Bayo Omoboriowo, the multi-talented documentary photographer who brought President Buhari’s activities into our homes and social media platforms with iconic images that never fails... Read More

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May 29, 2016

Senator Babafemi Ojudu: A year spent cleaning the Augean stable

Today, May 29, 2016 marks President Muhammadu Buhari’s first year in office. It has indeed been an all-round exhilarating year, not only for the government but also for the generality of Nigerians. There is nobody in Nigeria today who does not agree that the current challenges that the government face stems from deep seated rot... Read More

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May 29, 2016

YNaija Editorial: Buhari’s 1 year in office – An assessment

Toward the end of his inaugural address, President Muhammadu Buhari referenced Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. He said: “Our situation somehow reminds one of a passage in Shakespeare’s Julius Ceasar: There is a tide in the affairs of men which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; Omitted, all the voyage of their life, Is bound in shallows... Read More

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May 29, 2016

Joseph and Adaeze Yobo honoured with chieftancy titles in Rivers (PHOTOS)

Former Super Eagles captain, Joseph Yobo and his wife, Adaeze were honoured with a Chieftaincy title at a ceremony in Rivers state on Saturday. The couple was bestowed with the titles- Mene Aborlo 1 and Waamene Aborlo 1 of Ogoni, Rivers. Yobo on Friday, bowed out of the sport in a testimonial game graced by... Read More

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May 29, 2016

Democracy Day Special (Live Blog)

Nigeria celebrates Democracy Day today Sunday, May 29th. President Muhammadu Buhari is curretnly giving the State of the Nation address on NTA. Watch below. https://youtu.be/nUHWaPByhNU

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May 29, 2016

Russia set to establish nuclear centre in Nigeria

The Russian government, on Saturday, announced its plan to establish a multi-functional scientific research nuclear centre in Nigeria. This was made known by the Ambassador to Nigeria, Nikolay Udovichenko, while speaking in Lagos at the Alumni Congress of the Soyuznik Alumni Association in Nigeria. The Russian Ambassador noted that Nigerian and Russian government have been... Read More

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May 28, 2016

So I met with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the #MediaForum yesterday…

by Isime Esene Meeting with political office holders always present opportunities to relate at close quarters and get a feel of the policy direction of any government. I’ve been lucky to engage with officials of the past administration and that of Pres. Muhammadu Buhari’s government so I believe I am well positioned to compare notes... Read More

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May 28, 2016

Opinion: Who is afraid of Fani-Kayode?

By Jude Ndukwe The current travails of Femi Fani-Kayode in the hands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had long been expected. In fact, with developments leading to his arrest, Fani-Kayode thinks the EFCC came too late. This is because owing to the current administration’s aversion to criticism even of the slightest and... Read More

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May 28, 2016

Buhari meets with Nduka Obaigbena and other Newspaper owners (PHOTOS)

President Muhammadu Buhari met with Newspaper Proprietors of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja on Friday. It must have been a good meeting going by the bright smile everyone had on. See photos below;

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May 27, 2016

Opinion: Is Nigerian Jollof rice going extinct?

by TY Legal The popular saying, ‘you don’t know the value of what you have till you lose it’ has come to play in Nigeria. Who would have thought that one day, tomatoes will be so cherished and craved for as it is today? Tomato is now so scarce and expensive in Nigeria and only the... Read More

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May 27, 2016

Garba Shehu: 9 key milestones in President Buhari’s first year

Twelve months ago, President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. He came to power following the decisive victory of his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC over the ruling People’s Democratic Party, PDP and its candidate, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. The... Read More

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May 27, 2016

Opinion: Nigeria’s Buhari, change and challenge of history

By Chido Nwangwu Citizens of Africa’s most influential country of 183 million will agree with me that Nigeria’s problems are compounded by the extraordinary scale of outright theft of oil and gas money by government officials, corporations and small mercenary/militant groups. Remarkably, mainly colorful and inflated accounting books were kept by these conniving gangs; full of... Read More

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May 27, 2016

Opinion: Tomorrow, my son

By Kingsley Charles Dear son, I’ve slunk into your cubbyhole this midnight hour to whisper this confession to your ears while you lie asleep, snoring softly. Where I lay on my bed, I could scarce sleep, for my heart was laden with grief. The evil that has become my habit haunted me. Son, as I... Read More

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May 27, 2016

Opinion: Buhari’s first year in office – Facts don’t lie

By Olalekan Waheed Adigun Even before Nigerians went to their polling boots on March 28, 2015 objective polls could safely predict a victory from opposition candidate, General Muhammadu Buhari. Little wonder the spontaneous jubilations that greeted his victory even when counting is still on. One year after, Nigerians are not too certain as to whether... Read More

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May 27, 2016

Before you can operate a drone in Nigeria, this is what you must do

The use of drones (also known as Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) in Nigeria, has increased in recent time, as some innovative business outfits and organizations have began to utilise the technology for their operations. Drones make things cheaper – remote sensing/mapping in Geology, could have helped us map the spread of Tuta Absoluta more efficiently. — Onye Nkuzi... Read More

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May 27, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Nigerian geeks to start making money | Colonel dupes church | Manchester United sign Mourinho | More

From the papers this morning – a tracklist. EFCC convicted 140 people in 6 months Premium Times Female student commits suicide YNaija Governor Amosun says Nigeria’s federalism is fraudulent Punch Colonel dupes church of N34m, gets 7 years behind bars Punch There is a plot to kill Benue people YNaija Nigerian Airforce redeploy top officers... Read More

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May 27, 2016

Morning Devotion: What to know about the Sharia Bill, Child Protection Agency & other legislative issues

Joachim MacEbong talks about Legislative issues on Morning Devotion today as well as the #ShariaBill and the establishment of a Child Protection Agency. Take a listen below. https://soundcloud.com/ynaijaonline/morning-devotion-episode-13

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May 27, 2016

Why Minister of Finance can’t guarantee full budget implementation

The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, has said that there is no guarantee that the Federal Government would implement the 2016 budget in full. The minister, yesterday, was summoned alongside the governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele by the National Assembly to give a reportage of the current situation of the country’s economy... Read More

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May 27, 2016

Reuben Abati: Tomato scarcity as metaphor

One of the major news items in circulation has been the scarcity of tomato. Incidentally, Nigeria is (was) the 14th largest producer of tomato in the world and the second largest producer in Africa, after Egypt, but our country hardly produces enough to meet the local demand of about 2.3 million tonnes, and lacks the... Read More

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May 27, 2016

Opinion: The travails of Chidi Duru

by Ikechukwu Amaechi Let me disclose from the outset that Nze Chidi Duru is my friend. I met him for the first time sometime in 1999 through a mutual friend who is now late, Tony Anyanwu, who represented my Federal Constituency, Ahiazu-Ezinihitte Mbaise, in the House of Representatives between 1999 and 2003. Both Chidi and... Read More

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May 26, 2016

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

As your day draws to an end, here are top 5 stories that drove th day. 1) PDP leaders meet to discuss party crisis The Peoples Democratic Part (PDP) has in recent months been embroiled in an internal crisis. However, the crisis took a different dimension following the party’s national convention that took place in... Read More

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May 26, 2016

Remember Lynxxx? He’s back and starting over… with God (READ)

Rapper, Lynxxx has been off the radar for the past couple of years – only being active on his Instagram page where he often shared inspirational, philosophical and religious-inclined messages. Upon his return from the 3-year hiatus, Lynxxx says he’s learnt so much in such a little time while stressing the fact that he’s starting... Read More

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May 26, 2016

“My father was the most successful farmer in our village” | Obasanjo is bullish on agriculture

by Olusegun Obasanjo Every year, thousands of young Africans join an exodus from their families’ small, often struggling farms in the countryside. Their dream – sometimes fulfilled, often not – is to find a more rewarding and stimulating life in the continent´s rapidly growing cities. Few return, but even fewer ever completely sever their ties.... Read More

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May 26, 2016

“Have you forgotten us?” | Graduate interns say Kemi Adeosun is owing them for 5 months

As civil servants are owed multiple months arrears worth of salaries, an intern of the Ministry of Finance Graduate Internship Scheme (GIS) has revealed that the graduates under the scheme are owed 5 months worth of allowances. In an open letter addressed to “The Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Finance (FMF)”, Ori Benjamin, the secretary... Read More

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May 26, 2016

In 7 tweets, the strongest argument for why religions should not set laws for countries #ShariaBill

With the latest discovery that the House of Representative is considering a bill on Sharia law, many have questioned the rationale for making a sectional belief a part of Nigeria’s constitution -considering that Nigeria is a secular state. Technology professional, Amara Nwakpa in these eight tweets explains why no religion, or sectional belief, should be... Read More

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May 26, 2016

Opinion: “If only Buhari were the President”

by Tama Peter In the weeks and months leading to April 30, 2015, when the Muhammadu Buhari bandwagon was on the offensive, wheeling in full force across Nigeria while fanning up electoral sentiments; maligning President Jonathan led administration, professing change and making promises to Nigerians, the feeling was surreal. It was safe to say that... Read More

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Flashback: APC promised to create ‘3,000,000 jobs in one year’ (PHOTO)

3 things we learned from Tinubu’s Democracy Day statement

Opinion: Are we thinking about 2050?

Buhari’s 6 most controversial statements since he became president

The YNaija Interview: What it’s like to be Pres. Buhari’s official photographer – Bayo Omoboriowo opens up

Senator Babafemi Ojudu: A year spent cleaning the Augean stable

YNaija Editorial: Buhari’s 1 year in office – An assessment

Joseph and Adaeze Yobo honoured with chieftancy titles in Rivers (PHOTOS)

Democracy Day Special (Live Blog)

Russia set to establish nuclear centre in Nigeria

So I met with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the #MediaForum yesterday…

Opinion: Who is afraid of Fani-Kayode?

Buhari meets with Nduka Obaigbena and other Newspaper owners (PHOTOS)

Opinion: Is Nigerian Jollof rice going extinct?

Garba Shehu: 9 key milestones in President Buhari’s first year

Opinion: Nigeria’s Buhari, change and challenge of history

Opinion: Tomorrow, my son

Opinion: Buhari’s first year in office – Facts don’t lie

Before you can operate a drone in Nigeria, this is what you must do

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Nigerian geeks to start making money | Colonel dupes church | Manchester United sign Mourinho | More

Morning Devotion: What to know about the Sharia Bill, Child Protection Agency & other legislative issues

Why Minister of Finance can’t guarantee full budget implementation

Reuben Abati: Tomato scarcity as metaphor

Opinion: The travails of Chidi Duru

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

Remember Lynxxx? He’s back and starting over… with God (READ)

“My father was the most successful farmer in our village” | Obasanjo is bullish on agriculture

“Have you forgotten us?” | Graduate interns say Kemi Adeosun is owing them for 5 months

In 7 tweets, the strongest argument for why religions should not set laws for countries #ShariaBill

Opinion: “If only Buhari were the President”

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