Boko Haram bomb factory destroyed by Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army, on Saturday, disclosed that it has destroyed a factory where Boko Haram terrorists make Improvised Explosive Device (IED) bombs in Wulwata village, Bama Local Government Area, Borno state. According to a statement signed by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, the troops attached to 155 Task Force Battalion... Read More

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April 2, 2016

Radio Biafra resumes transmission

In spite of the continued incarceration of founder, Nnamdi Kanu, pirate radio station, Radio Biafra, has started streaming live across the Nigerian airwaves, as stated by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). According to TheCable, the station is now live on Tune In, a radio service which operates on the Internet. The report further stated... Read More

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April 1, 2016

Northern Nigeria has more primary schools than South

Nigeria’s population is estimated at about 170 million, and is expected to grow beyond that in the coming years. Nigeria also has an estimated 61.3 percent literacy -with males accounting for more than half of this figure. According to a UNESCO report, about 10.6 Nigerian children are said to be out of school, with Northern... Read More

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April 1, 2016

Opinion: How to be a rich and successful pastor in Nigeria

The profligation of churches in Nigeria is getting to alarming stage where there would be more churches than members. New churches are springing up almost everyday; some in shops, kiosks, sitting rooms, etc until they eventually become big churches. God must have been having a hectic time “calling all these pastors to work in the... Read More

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April 1, 2016

Reuben Abati: It’s time for the APC government to put Nigeria first

This commentary is inspired by Olusegun Adeniyi’s “Of wailers, counterwailers and Buharideens” (ThisDay, March 31). In that piece, the ace journalist and public affairs commentator successfully defines the tri-polarities governing public responses to the Muhammadu Buhari administration. The take-away is that the biggest challenge that Nigeria faces at the moment is political partisanship, which has... Read More

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March 31, 2016

I have to study the 2016 budget before assenting – Buhari

In line with the aim of his journey to the United States of America, President Muhammadu Buhari has began talks with United States Secretary of State, John Kerry. President Buhari travelled to the USA on Wednesday, March 30, to attend the Nuclear Security Summit, which also has in attendance about 60 different world leaders. John... Read More

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March 31, 2016

Opinion: APC ‘Overlord’ – Japheth Omojuwa, lest we forget your hypocrisy

For the very first time, I chose to neglect the inflation that has caught across all section of the economy and dived the profligacy lane. In the light of expensive and at the same epileptic data service, I chose to open Omojuwa’s article not because of any presumed exceptional stand but wanted to see how... Read More

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March 31, 2016

Africa is not a total failure – Obasanjo

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has charged African leaders to set their sights on good governance that would effect growth and development in the continent. Obasanjo, speaking at the recently concluded Commonwealth Week in London, the United Kingdom, said there are good things in Africa and therefore, the people of the continent should be trained... Read More

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March 31, 2016

‘I’m being persecuted’ | Nnamdi Kanu writes British govt… to save him from detention

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Director of Radio Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has called on the British Government to lean on President Muhammadu Buhari to release him from prison. Kanu alongside two other Biafra proponents, Benjamin Madubugwu and David Nwawuisi, are facing treason charges. The IPOB leader wrote a letter dated March... Read More

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March 31, 2016

‘Tinubu’s courage saved Nigeria from falling apart’ – Fashola

Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, has saluted the ‘courage, passion and foresight’ of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. In a video tribute to commemorate Tinubu’s 64th birthday, Fashola said the former Lagos state governor made the impossible possible by making certain that several parties merged... Read More

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March 30, 2016

Race to 2019: Godswill Akpabio is an early bird

Senate Minority Leader and former Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Godswill Akpabio is already thinking of the 2019 general election. Barely a week after a faction of the All Progressives Congress declared that President Muhammadu Buhari must gear up for the general elections in 2019, Godswill Akpabio, a stalwart of the Peoples Democratic Party has... Read More

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March 30, 2016

YNaija Editorial: Now that the Budget has been passed

Three months after the 2016 Appropriation Bill was presented to a joint session of the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari, both the Senate and the House of Representatives individually passed the bill within the same day after they received the report on the budget from the respective committees on appropriations a day earlier. The... Read More

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March 29, 2016

Discover Nigeria with Denola Grey and Zina Anumudu in ‘eXploring’ (WATCH)

Do you want to know more about your city? How Nigerian do you think you are? Catch Zina Anumudu and Denola Grey on eXploring -the most interesting, innovative and entertaining show about your city. eXploring is a compelling 30 minutes show that promises interesting interview topics and investigations into the many entertaining sights, sounds and... Read More

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March 29, 2016

Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria’s dream dashed by Egypt

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will not participate in the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations for the second successive time after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Egypt on Tuesday. Going into Tuesday’s match, Nigeria had a chance to nick a qualification ticket if they could win the match in Alexandria thanks to the withdrawal of... Read More

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March 29, 2016

Nigerian Army clear out Boko Haram terrorists from Dipcheri

The Nigerian Military has recorded more successes in the fight to completely obliterate the menace of terrorist sect, Boko Haram. According to a statement released by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Kukasheka Usman, troops of the 155 Task Force Battalion, 21 Brigade launched a successful operation to clear out remnants of Boko... Read More

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March 29, 2016

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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March 29, 2016

Girl-child bomber caught in Cameroon ‘has no relationship with the Chibok girls’

Although it is highly unlikely that the potential suicide bomber caught in Cameroon last Friday is among the over 200 Chibok girls abducted in April 2014, the Federal Government has made available photographs of the girl-child for verification. Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said the pictures of the... Read More

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March 28, 2016

Nigerian Army to give N1m for information on ‘abducted Colonel’

In a bid to ensure the swift and safe return of the abducted military personnel, Colonel Samaila Inusa, the Nigerian Army has jerked up the reward for anyone with useful information to N1 million. In addition to the cash reward, the Nigerian Army promised to give adequate protection to such a person who provides useful... Read More

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March 28, 2016

Opinion: Who says we can’t survive without Fulani herdsmen and their beef?

One of President Buhari’s promises during his campaign was to restore peace and maximum security to Nigeria, something that was key in his successful election as his predecessor was unable to contain the insecurity challenges facing the nation. However, the insecurity in the country seem to be getting worse despite FG’s technical defeat of Boko... Read More

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March 28, 2016

‘Buhari must step up… and think very well before making policy statements’ – Fayose

The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has advised the presidency to go beyond apologizing to Nigerians for the wrong policies and actions made by the Muhammadu Buhari administration, saying that the President needs to step up. This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Idowu Adelusi. The governor... Read More

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March 27, 2016

Buhari is ‘limited by age, competence and exposure’ | 10 things Fayose harped on, in new interview

The EKiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, is known for his brazen and outspoken criticism of President Muhammadu Buhari and the ruling party, the All Progressive Congress. In this interview with Vanguard, Gov. Fayose, again, airs his view about the presidency, the National Economic Council, the Peoples Democratic Party and the state of the country. Here... Read More

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March 26, 2016

Dele Momodu: The lessons Nigerian leaders can learn from watching television

Fellow Nigerians, you must be wondering why I chose this title for my column today. If you wait a moment and you want to know the real reason, I shall explain in the next few lines. Television has become a most important platform in the world of media today. Its attraction derives from the simultaneous... Read More

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March 26, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Again, David Mark’s seat under threat | Bauchi govt after corrupt ghosts | More stories

Ghost workers in Bauchi would be prosecuted – Abubakar. Leadership We won’t conclude rerun in Rivers until it is safe – INEC. Vanguard Kachikwu says fuel scarcity will end in April. Leadership David Mark’s Senate seat under challenge Nation Al-Qaeda plans to attack Nigeria, says security expert. Vanguard PDP senators, ex-governors pass vote of confidence... Read More

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March 26, 2016

Studying medicine for 11 years will benefit Nigeria – Here’s why

The National Universities Commission’s decision to mandate medical students to spend 11 years getting trained, was met with some confusion and relative opposition. With the new curriculum, a medical student must have graduated in either Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology before being admitted for the actual clinical training and ultimately, an award of Doctor of Medicine.... Read More

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March 26, 2016

‘We are not where we used to be’ – Oyedepo

Founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel), Bishop David Oyedepo, says the problems bedeviling Nigeria are systemic rather than solely a function of government. Speaking on Friday, at the 5th anniversary of Landmark University (LMU), Omu-Aran, Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oyedepo said: “I don’t see the problems with the government.... Read More

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March 25, 2016

‘Don’t get carried away by Shekau’s video’ – Army

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ), on Thursday, warned Nigerians to be wary of the so called apology video that showed Boko Haram leader, Ibrahim Shekau, asking for ‘forgiveness’. The statement, which was signed by Brigadier General Rabe Abubakar, the Acting Director Defence Information, stated that the Nigerian Military will continue to fight to ensure that... Read More

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March 25, 2016

How Fire Service chief scammed two job seekers

A former Assistant Comptroller General of the Nigeria Fire Service, Dada Olatunji, has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for alleged criminal offences involving employment scam. According to a petition written by two job applicants, Robert Mathew and Theresa Abah, an official of the Nyanya division of the fire service, Christopher... Read More

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March 24, 2016

Opinion: These are the real enemies of Nigeria

We have over the years established enemies of Nigeria, we know them even if we do not acknowledge it, those of them who eat fat in corruption and have mansions in Lekki, Asokoro and Maitama, those whose kids are in schools in Paris and throw lavish parties in Los Angeles and at dawn clamour for... Read More

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March 23, 2016

Gender equality: Is the giant of Africa on the global stage?

In the past few weeks, one of the most important topics that has dominated the discourse among Nigerians is the unsuccessful passage of The Bill For An Act To Incorporate and Enforce Certain Provisions of The United Nations Convention On The Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women – the protocol to the African... Read More

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March 23, 2016

Opinion: By all means, be mediocre… but allow the rest of us be extraordinary

From the foundations of earth’s pillars, man has always tolerated elegant mediocrity. Yet, those who have broken the bounds and ties of the makeshifts of mediocrity have always found themselves at the precipice of man’s wrath. Goodness, truth, beauty, achievement, good reputation are merits demanding and truly deserving of the highest accolades in human society.... Read More

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Boko Haram bomb factory destroyed by Nigerian Army

Radio Biafra resumes transmission

Northern Nigeria has more primary schools than South

Opinion: How to be a rich and successful pastor in Nigeria

Reuben Abati: It’s time for the APC government to put Nigeria first

I have to study the 2016 budget before assenting – Buhari

Opinion: APC ‘Overlord’ – Japheth Omojuwa, lest we forget your hypocrisy

Africa is not a total failure – Obasanjo

‘I’m being persecuted’ | Nnamdi Kanu writes British govt… to save him from detention

‘Tinubu’s courage saved Nigeria from falling apart’ – Fashola

Race to 2019: Godswill Akpabio is an early bird

YNaija Editorial: Now that the Budget has been passed

Discover Nigeria with Denola Grey and Zina Anumudu in ‘eXploring’ (WATCH)

Africa Cup of Nations: Nigeria’s dream dashed by Egypt

Nigerian Army clear out Boko Haram terrorists from Dipcheri

Opinion: Will Nigeria ever have an efficient public sector?

Girl-child bomber caught in Cameroon ‘has no relationship with the Chibok girls’

Nigerian Army to give N1m for information on ‘abducted Colonel’

Opinion: Who says we can’t survive without Fulani herdsmen and their beef?

‘Buhari must step up… and think very well before making policy statements’ – Fayose

Buhari is ‘limited by age, competence and exposure’ | 10 things Fayose harped on, in new interview

Dele Momodu: The lessons Nigerian leaders can learn from watching television

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Again, David Mark’s seat under threat | Bauchi govt after corrupt ghosts | More stories

Studying medicine for 11 years will benefit Nigeria – Here’s why

‘We are not where we used to be’ – Oyedepo

‘Don’t get carried away by Shekau’s video’ – Army

How Fire Service chief scammed two job seekers

Opinion: These are the real enemies of Nigeria

Gender equality: Is the giant of Africa on the global stage?

Opinion: By all means, be mediocre… but allow the rest of us be extraordinary

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