Doyin Okupe says Buhari’s government must do this… to end fuel scarcity

Doyin Okupe, a Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has urged the federal government to remove all constraints and restrictions surrounding the importation of petroleum products. Okupe on Sunday, wrote on his Facebook page, what he believes is a surefire way the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration can put an end to... Read More

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March 13, 2016

Reuben Abati: What becomes of these angry children- inheritors of the poisoned chalice?

There is today in Nigeria an entire generation of Nigerian-passport wielding men and women who do not actually know, to borrow Achebe’s words that indeed “there was once a country”. These children born in a season of austerity, and raised during the years that the locusts ate, have become angry citizens. They are angry because... Read More

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March 13, 2016

Opinion: Nigeria – A nation of religious buffoons

N2.2Billion spent on prayers! The sheer number of zeros you have to add to get that amount was what first hit me. Then again, we spent N2.2 Billion on prayers and God gave us Baba Bubu, dwindling oil prices, a nation gradually being encased by insecurity from all quarters, and an economy in the toilet.... Read More

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March 12, 2016

Saraki to start wearing Aba-made clothes, purchases 29 fabrics

“On a serious note, we must all work together to help our local industries. A lot of people laugh about it, but it is a serious matter. I think that we should be very committed. ‎This is how other countries started and and have been able to succeed. So let us join hands in supporting... Read More

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March 12, 2016

Reno Omokri: Why must a woman be sexy, when she can simply be lovely?

As a young boy growing up in 1980s Nigeria, I knew Black women as lovely women who exuded charm and breeding in their dressing, their demeanor and in their mannerisms. In fact, the epitome of loveliness was Nigeria’s then First Lady, Maryam Babangida. Mariam was dark skinned and proud of it. She did not bleach... Read More

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March 11, 2016

Opinion: Before we lose sight of the past and mistake ‘change’ for ‘chains’

A nation that forgets its past can function no better than an individual with amnesia. – David McCullough “Maybe they were saying chains when we thought it was change”, blurted a certain social media senator, who has made the cyberspace his default “chamber”. And before you could say Jack Robinson, a hashtag, #ChangeToChains, metamorphosed on... Read More

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March 11, 2016

Opinion: Buharism and the crisis-ridden Nigerian economy – A call to rescue

For some of us who were ardent supporters of the Buhari/Osinbajo campaign team during the electioneering period, our faith in the team’s ability to swiftly turn around the socio-economic situation of the country is fast dwindling for reasons not so far-fetched. Firstly, the war against corruption, though enjoying a lot of media attention, is still... Read More

economy, nigeria, president buhari

March 10, 2016

‘Nigeria doesn’t need 36 governors, 36 ministers…’ – Emir of Kano

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has advised the country’s leaders to embrace ‘basic common sense’ and reduce the astronomical cost of governance. The former Central Bank Governor said the current structure sees the government spend 80-90 per cent of earnings on public officers and their litany of aides. Emir Sanusi made the assertion on... Read More

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March 9, 2016

Opinion: How to rehabilitate Nigeria’s IDPs

Internally Displaced Persons in Nigeria suffer disproportionately from different problems such as malnutrition, sickness, insecurity in the camps, lack of access to education, idles among others. The vulnerability of displaced persons is a major reason why sustainable strategies for rehabilitation must be considered and implemented at the shortest delay possible. These strategies will provide broad... Read More

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March 9, 2016

Unstable oil rises to $41.43, then settles at $39.84 per barrel

Oil prices appeared to have continued the positive momentum of Monday, as it rose again in the morning of Tuesday, but eventually ended the day at $39.84. After a surge of $39 per barrel between Sunday and Monday, the global price of crude oil on Tuesday, was shaky and unstable. Following a six-day gain period... Read More

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March 9, 2016

It’s in Nigeria’s best interest to join Islamic Coalition on terrorism – Shehu Sani

Senator Shehu Sani, the Vice Chairman, Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, has backed President Muhammadu Buhari’s decision to include Nigeria in the Saudi Arabia-led Islamic Coalition against terrorism. In a statement released on Tuesday, the Senator said terrorism is a global problem and as such, Nigerians should not attach any religious meaning to Buhari’s intentions.... Read More

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March 8, 2016

MTN responsible for increased Boko Haram attacks – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, stated that the reluctance of telecommunications giant, MTN, in deactivating unregistered lines contributed to the killings by the insurgent group, Boko Haram. Buhari said this during a joint press conference after holding closed door meeting with South African President, Jacob Zuma at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The President also said the severe... Read More

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March 8, 2016

‘Arunma Oteh, Tara Fela-Durotoye, Yasmine Belo-Osagie & more | These are Nigeria’s 100 Most Inspiring Women – #YWomen100 #LLA100Women

In its quest to inspire a generation of women to do greater things in diverse fields of endeavour, Y!/YNaija.com, in partnership with Leading Ladies Africa project brings you Nigeria’s 100 Most Influential Women – #YWomen100. In its second year, this list spotlights women who have made incredible strides in their personal and professional lives – overcoming... Read More

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March 8, 2016

$321m Abacha loot to be returned to Nigeria

A delegation led by the Switzerland Minister of Foreign Affairs, Didier Burkhalter, are expected to have a meeting with Vice-President Yemi Osinbaj and the Nigerian Minister on Foreign AFfairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, on Tuesday. According to Premium Times, the meeting would be centered on how to repatriate another $321 million looted by late Military Head of... Read More

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March 8, 2016

South Africa to send special forces to help Nigeria fight Boko Haram

South Africa will send its special forces to assist Nigeria in the war against Boko Haram insurgency. This was revealed on Monday by the Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan Ali, during a meeting with his South African counterpart, Nobise Mapisa-Nqakula, in Abuja. The Minister stated that discussions on the deployment of South Africa’s special forces... Read More

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March 8, 2016

I’ve said nothing about the state of Nigeria’s economy – Jonathan

Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has denied making any comments or releasing a statement regarding the economy of Nigeria. Jonathan described the reports as ‘falsehood’ which must have been imagined by the author of the story. Writing on his Facebook page, the former President urged Nigerians to ignore the said publication and focus on the collective... Read More

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March 7, 2016

‘Nigerians should support Islamic Coalition against terror’ – Minister

Following the recent public outcry over the announcement that President Muhammadu Buhari had agreed for Nigeria to become a member of the Islamic Coalition against terrorism under the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, on Monday, stated that the agreement had nothing to do with giving Nigeria an Islamic identity.... Read More

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March 7, 2016

Dangote to generate 12,000 megawatts for Nigeria

The richest African alive and also president of Dangote group, Aliko Dangote has predicted that his business estate would start selling foreign exchange to the Central Bank of Nigeria by 2020. Speaking at The Nigeria Summit hosted by The Economist, Dangote stated that the problems facing the Nigerian economy should not be blamed on the... Read More

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March 7, 2016

Kemi Adeosun: Financial discipline and shaping the future of Nigeria’s economy

Nigerians voted for change and to attain that change there is a need to do things differently, in the recognition that doing what we have always done will only result in more of the same. That change has started with the vital offensive against corruption, which has had a huge and adverse effect on our... Read More

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March 7, 2016

Judicial corruption: How Enugu judge ‘received N10m’ from litigant

The Enugu state chief judge, Justice I. A. Umezulike, has been queried by the National Judicial Council over an accusation that he accepted N10 million donation from a litigant who had a case before his court. This was contained in a petition filed by an Enugu legal practitioner, Peter N. Eze, on February 2016. According... Read More

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March 7, 2016

’16 villages in Akwa Ibom taken over by Cameroon’

The Republic of Cameroon is said to have taken over 16 mangrove island villages of Effiat clan in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The area, which is mainly a fishing settlement and has an abundance of oil and gas, lies west of Rio Del Ray estuary- the official borderline between Nigeria and... Read More

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March 6, 2016

‘Nigeria will be part of Islamic coalition against terrorism’ | Watch Buhari’s full interview on Al Jazeera

During his recent trip to Qatar, President Muhammadu Buhari was interviewed by Martine Dennis, on “Talk To Al Jazeera”. Over the course of the 26-minute long interview, Buhari spoke on oil prices, foreign exchange, devaluation of the naira, Boko Haram insurgency and the Biafra agitation. Watch below:

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March 6, 2016

Opinion: Corruption as the root of all of Nigeria’s problems

No question that in Nigeria unlike other similarly corrupt-ridden countries, the costs of corruption is much more higher: this is because in Nigeria, corruption doesn’t only exists as an act but widely accepted as a norm and a way of life. Studies have shown that corruption is the basis for poor pay to civil servants... Read More

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March 6, 2016

How Nnamdi Kanu’s wife almost lost her pregnancy over husband’s detention

Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, wife of detained leader of secessionist group Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has accused the government of the United Kingdom of abandoning her husband. Okwu-Kanu stated this in an interview granted to an American magazine, Newsweek. She said that her husband’s fundamental human rights has been violated as a court had... Read More

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March 5, 2016

Commentary: Donald Trump got his political training in Nigeria

For the past few years, United States President, Barack Obama mesmerized the world with his quick wit, starchy, yet frank, personality as he handles the affairs of the ‘world most powerful country’- either by giving speeches and/or playing host to children and elderly people. As the race for the White House gets intense- coupled with... Read More

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March 5, 2016

Opinion: Nigerians apathy and the result of ‘No Banking Day’

In September 2003, the National Association of Telecommunication Subscribers (NATCOM) and the Consumer Rights Project (CRP) spearheaded a campaign for Nigerians to switch off their mobile telephones in protest of the high tariffs charged by the two dominant networks back then – MTN and ECONET. The protest was as a result of the delay in... Read More

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March 4, 2016

Opinion: Breaking the exploitative habits of Nigerian universities

Before we proceed to digest the topic at hand, it is inevitable to note the contemporary knack for quantity at the expense of quality that dominates and generally defines our tertiary education sub-sector in particular and the education sector in general. We now boast of many universities that largely fall short not only of international... Read More

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March 4, 2016

N780bn fine: ‘Why N118.8bn was set aside’ – MTN

The management of telecommunications giant, MTN, has explained why it set aside N118.8bn (about $600 million) in its Group Financial results. The company says the action is in line with the Principle of Prudence – which involves the making of plans to cater to unforeseen liabilities. The funds set aside by MTN was widely believed... Read More

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March 4, 2016

Opinion: Poverty, separatism and a nation of desperate beggars

In any social order, the veracity of pluralism holds in diverse calling. Pluralism is a school of thought that clenches the universal belief of things existing in pair. In the world of algebra, Boolean is akin to pluralism. In any society therefore, this two of a kind trend exist, segregating the rich from the poor,... Read More

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March 4, 2016

YNaija Editorial: Nigeria needs to do more to protect citizens abroad

In May 2014, prominent sports journalist, Aisha Falode’s 19-year old son, Toba was killed in Dubai, United Arab Emirates when he fell off his 17th floor balcony. While his friends claim that his falling was an accident, Mrs. Falode alleges that it was a murder, and accused the Dubai Police of being part of the... Read More

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abroad, citizens, government, nigeria

Doyin Okupe says Buhari’s government must do this… to end fuel scarcity

Reuben Abati: What becomes of these angry children- inheritors of the poisoned chalice?

Opinion: Nigeria – A nation of religious buffoons

Saraki to start wearing Aba-made clothes, purchases 29 fabrics

Reno Omokri: Why must a woman be sexy, when she can simply be lovely?

Opinion: Before we lose sight of the past and mistake ‘change’ for ‘chains’

Opinion: Buharism and the crisis-ridden Nigerian economy – A call to rescue

‘Nigeria doesn’t need 36 governors, 36 ministers…’ – Emir of Kano

Opinion: How to rehabilitate Nigeria’s IDPs

Unstable oil rises to $41.43, then settles at $39.84 per barrel

It’s in Nigeria’s best interest to join Islamic Coalition on terrorism – Shehu Sani

MTN responsible for increased Boko Haram attacks – Buhari

‘Arunma Oteh, Tara Fela-Durotoye, Yasmine Belo-Osagie & more | These are Nigeria’s 100 Most Inspiring Women – #YWomen100 #LLA100Women

$321m Abacha loot to be returned to Nigeria

South Africa to send special forces to help Nigeria fight Boko Haram

I’ve said nothing about the state of Nigeria’s economy – Jonathan

‘Nigerians should support Islamic Coalition against terror’ – Minister

Dangote to generate 12,000 megawatts for Nigeria

Kemi Adeosun: Financial discipline and shaping the future of Nigeria’s economy

Judicial corruption: How Enugu judge ‘received N10m’ from litigant

’16 villages in Akwa Ibom taken over by Cameroon’

‘Nigeria will be part of Islamic coalition against terrorism’ | Watch Buhari’s full interview on Al Jazeera

Opinion: Corruption as the root of all of Nigeria’s problems

How Nnamdi Kanu’s wife almost lost her pregnancy over husband’s detention

Commentary: Donald Trump got his political training in Nigeria

Opinion: Nigerians apathy and the result of ‘No Banking Day’

Opinion: Breaking the exploitative habits of Nigerian universities

N780bn fine: ‘Why N118.8bn was set aside’ – MTN

Opinion: Poverty, separatism and a nation of desperate beggars

YNaija Editorial: Nigeria needs to do more to protect citizens abroad

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