These former generals are confusing Nigerians – but Buhari needs to listen to them

Issue a statement, then deny it, and later confirm that the denial was not to be issued but that the issues in the original statement cannot be denied- that’s how you know election season is in full gear. Nigerians were having a quiet Sunday until the statement written by Mr Kassim Afegbua on behalf of... Read More

Thinking Through

Buhari, Election season, IBB, nigeria, Politics

February 5, 2018

Fisayo Soyombo: Egotistical senate versus Hameed Ali and the rest of us

by ‘Fisayo Soyombo Big egos are a big part of the human nature. As man is naturally a political animal, egos are a big part of politics. Outside politics, egos are in high supply. In board rooms and the rest of the corporate world, for example, ego clashes are fueled by intellection and the contestation... Read More

Opinion

Customs, Hameed Ali, nigeria, opinion

February 1, 2018

[The Injustice Blog] Justice Theresa Uzokwe is the latest victim of a tradition of frustrating female office holders out of public service

The recent suspension of Justice Theresa Uzokwe by the Abia state house of assembly is just another in a long list of public officials who have been harassed by their colleagues and frustrated out of office partly because of their gender and ethnicity. It is a strong reminder that women in Nigeria have witnessed humiliation... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

female, Leadership, nigeria

January 24, 2018

Opinion: Is the Nigerian Senate finally getting it right on healthcare?

by Carl Ndukwe The timeless aphorism says that health is wealth yet one of the biggest challenges facing Nigeria since independence has been the country’s inability to guarantee affordable and universal health care to its citizens. Little wonder that we are consistently ranked in the comity of poor nations? Access to healthcare is not... Read More

Opinion

Healthcare system, nigeria, opinion, senate

January 16, 2018

[The Activism Blog] Paradigm Initiative 2018 Digital outlook shows Nigerians still have more challenge against digital rights awaiting them

Foremost digital rights organization, Paradigm Initiative has released its 2018 digital rights outlook for the country. In a release by Adebayo Adegoke a digital rights advocate with the group, he projected that the 2018 digital landscape of Nigeria might not be a clear departure from what exists in the year 2017. The year 2017 saw... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Internet, nigeria, pin

January 13, 2018

[The Injustice Blog] Goodluck Jonathan just threw away an opportunity to sell himself to Nigerians

Former President Goodluck Jonathan was the first President to loose a re-election bid in Nigeria. Going by the results of the 2015 Presidential elections, he lost due to the gross incompetence and the impunity that defined his six year tenure as President. Less than a year after leaving office he suddenly emerged as that beautiful... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Buhari, jonathan, nigeria

January 9, 2018

[The Injustice Blog] A yellow fever epidemic is spreading across Nigeria, and we are ill-equipped to stop it

How are we fighting with a disease outbreak as documented as Yellow fever in 2018, and how are we losing? 2017 was a trying year for the Nigerian healthcare industry. Apart from a slew of viral epidemics compounding our usual annual disease outbreaks and the slew of Nigerian doctors either relocating or planning to relocate... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Health, nigeria, Yellow Fever

January 8, 2018

Is God venting his anger on Buhari through Tunde Bakare?

Sooner or later, Tunde Bakare, fiery preacher and founder of The Latter Rain Assembly, will be running for president. This may be 2019 or 2023; it may even be 2027. After all, the man himself stated that in asking him to run for president, God had told him it would be done “at the appointed... Read More

Opinion

benue state, Buhari, Governor Ortom, nigeria

January 8, 2018

The Buhari indictment in Benue state

by Alexander O. Onukwue Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue did not mince words: “Let me be frank. The Federal Government has not done enough”, he said to Vanguard. In 2018, at least 44 persons have been killed in the state following raids by Fulani herdsmen and despite words of consolation from president Buhari that... Read More

Thinking Through

benue killings, Buhari, nigeria

January 6, 2018

[The Activism Blog] MOSOP wants you to know the Ogoni cleanup is taking too long

Two years after the Vice-President Professor Yemi Osinbajo flagged off the Ogoni oil spill cleanup at Boko town in Gokana local government area of Rivers state, the project has been a continuous source of controversy and disbelief between the residents of the area, stakeholders and the government. The federal government has been accused of faking... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

MOSOP, nigeria, Ogoni

January 4, 2018

Feyi Fawehinmi: War is good; Africa needs it

In 2017, YNaija committed a big part of its time and resources towards carefully documenting the big stories happening in the country and on the continent and highlighting the efforts of young Nigerians and Africans challenging the tired narratives around the continent through personal achievement and social good. Sometimes these stories are forgotten, buried under... Read More

Opinion

africa, Congo, Feyi Fawehinmi, Ghana, Long Read, nigeria, opinion, war

January 4, 2018

LONGREAD: Nigeria’s Fintech space needs a lot of education to achieve limitless penetration

Thinking Through

Financial sector, Fintech, innovation, Long Read, nigeria

January 1, 2018

Kingsley Moghalu: Moving Nigeria forward begins with us

Here is food for thought as the excitement of the New Year fades: as Nigerians, we are always on the lookout for a political messiah to sweep aside corruption and transform our country. It’s time to get real and realise that there is no one saviour to deliver us from petrol queues, lack of jobs, poor... Read More

Opinion

Governance, kingsley moghalu, nigeria, Politics

December 31, 2017

#YNaija2017Review: Abuja Twitter gets down and dirty; #5KBae wipes the floor with Pablo Ayodeji | See the top 10 Twitter fights of 2017

We really should have tagged this Top 10 Social Media fights because although Twitter gave us epic, historic throwdowns, Instagram, Snapchat and other social media platforms also gave us memorable ones and in some cases, the fights crossed over from Instagram to Twitter. It has to be said that these fights made Twitter lit, after... Read More

Reviews

Elnathan John vs Kayode Ogundamisi, nigeria, Saraki vs Sahara Reporters, Top 10 Twitter fights of 2017

December 31, 2017

The Mo’hits reunion; Calabar Carnival 2017 | See our top 10 photos from last week

Last week, fuel queues persisited across the nation; President Buhari’s son had a tragic accident and Davido’s concert recieved very poor reviews. See our top 10 photos from last week: OSINBAJO: THE BUMBLE BEE Vp Osinbajo was all over filling stations this week like a fly on garbage. He managed to thrill worn-out Nigerians who... Read More

Opinion

Davido and Wizkid, nigeria, top 10 photos

December 30, 2017

The Thread: “How I nearly died after rocking a cultist’s babe”

We’re seeing a new group of story tellers spring up on TwitterNG and we cannot get enough of their hilarious tales. Here’s another by @ItsUncleStephen. Enjoy: As a New year approaches, I remember when I, @UchennaNG and another friend, nearly died on my Birthday, because we went to a party and rocked some Cultist's babe... Read More

Gist

nigeria, The Thread, Twitter Stories

December 30, 2017

Dead to rights: Appointment gaffe is final proof of a pattern of Buhari’s mediocrity

by Alexander O. Onukwue Among the 1,258 persons whose names were published as new boards chairpersons and members are Honourable Garba Attahiru, Senator Francis Okpozo, a former deputy IGP Donald Ugbaja and the Reverend Christopher Utov. There is just one problem: these four men are dead. Hon Attahiru died in May 2016, Rev Utov died... Read More

Thinking Through

Appointment of dead men, Buhari's administration, incompetence, nigeria, Politics

December 30, 2017

[The Injustice Blog] Halimatu Idris is one of the few public servants recording actual success, she would have kept her job if she wasn’t a woman

Until 1999 ushered in a new democratic dispensation, there were scarcely any representation of women in positions of power and influence in Nigerian politics. Presidents like Goodluck Jonathan and Olusegun Obasanjo went to great lengths to create spaces for women to excel in politics in their governments. Today we have female deputy Governors, female Commissioners,... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Governor Masari, Halimatu Idris, nigeria, The Injustice Blog, The Inu

December 28, 2017

The Thread: This is why Nigerian men are intimidated by financially independent women

Patriarchy is still a thing in Nigeria, it will probably take a lot to dismantle the misguided mentalities that come with it- like the dynamics of women earning more than men in a relationship. The general viewpoint is that men are meant to “take care” of or “provide” for women, so whenever there’s a shift,... Read More

Opinion

dating, nigeria, patriarchy, Relationships, The Thread

December 26, 2017

4 talking points from the NNPC war room operation

by Alexander O. Onukwue An illegal fuel storage facility was discovered on Christmas Day following the coordinated efforts of the NNPC, DPR and Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC). TV Cameras followed the operation from the NNPC Headquarters on Monday morning were officers of the agency converged to fine-tune their plans, before they proceeded... Read More

Thinking Through

fuel scarcity, Ibe Kachikwu, nigeria, NNPC WAR ROOM, Osinbajo

December 25, 2017

YNaija Says: Buhari’s documentary is the greatest 55 minutes of deplorable adoration

by Alexander O. Onukwue Listen to a relaxed Chief Audu Ogbeh in nice blue jeans and attempt to share his wide-eyed enthusiasm in hailing Buhari’s temporary handover to Vice President Osinbajo earlier in the year as a ground-breaking achievement. Meditate on Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s effusive praise of Buhari’s “social justice” without your mind going... Read More

Thinking Through

Buhari's documentary, fuel scarcity, nigeria, Osinbajo, Politics

December 25, 2017

Fisayo Soyombo: Between Petroleum Minister, Buhari and ‘Fuel Scarcity Minister’, Kachikwu

by ‘Fisayo Soyombo “At home we face enormous challenges. Insecurity, pervasive corruption, the hitherto unending and seemingly impossible fuel and power shortages are the immediate concerns. We are going to tackle them head on. Nigerians will not regret that they have entrusted national responsibility to us.” — Muhammadu Buhari May 29, 2015. ... Read More

Opinion

Buhari and Kachikwu, fuel scarcity, nigeria, Petroleum Resouces, Politics

December 24, 2017

Timi Dakolo and his yard people; the #MadeInNigeria pimped out ride | See our top 10 photos from last week

Last week, fuel scarcity showed Nigerians shege and the madness continues. Still, Vice President Osinabjo thought it was a great time to release Christmas photos. Sigh. On the bright side, John Boyega is in town and we caught some of our celebrities famzing him. Petrol or not, guys, do find a way to have yourselves... Read More

Thinking Through

Abiola, christmas, fuel scarcity, nigeria, top 10 photos

December 24, 2017

The hilarious fuel scarcity video; The American embassy interview gone rogue | See our top 10 viral tweets from last week

Viral tweets just make Twitter utterly delightful; so we thought to curate our top 10 (there’s a bonus and then some) from last week. Some of the tweets will have you shedding a tear; others will make you bowl over with laughter; altogether they’ll give you an idea about what Twitter talked about during the... Read More

Opinion

fuel scarcity, nigeria, Scial media bants, The Thread, Top 10 vira tweets

December 23, 2017

I am convinced better days lie ahead for us – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has told Nigerians that better days are ahead on the country. The president said this in his Christmas message to Nigerians. “I am deeply convinced that better days lie ahead for us as a nation as we make progress on all the major fronts where we have set our energies to surmount... Read More

The News Blog

better days, nigeria, nigerians, President Muhammsdu Buhari

December 23, 2017

We must reject those who see Nigeria as a cash cow – Lai Mohammed

Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed has said some looters are now presenting themselves as saviours of the country. The minister said this in Abuja at the inauguration of the Anti-Corruption Situation Room (ACSR). Mohammed also said some of the people accusing the current administration of being selective in the war against corruption are apologists for treasury looters.... Read More

The News Blog

cash cow, lai mohammed, nigeria, reject

December 22, 2017

The Thread: “It promotes a healthy sex life” | 5 advantages of fuel scarcity

We know, we know, it is aggravating to speak of advantages of a problem every Nigeria is currently suffering. But don’t be angry; this is what oyibos call a silver lining. And we won’t be good Christians if we don’t thank God for little mercies. Enjoy: https://twitter.com/elnathan_john/status/944258847803396098 https://twitter.com/elnathan_john/status/944263889537073153 https://twitter.com/elnathan_john/status/944264079711105024 We’ll add the last one: it... Read More

Opinion

fuel scarcity, nigeria, The Thread, TwitterNG

December 22, 2017

YNaija Analysis: Following America’s new threat to the world, what should Nigeria prepare for?

by Alexander O. Onukwue “The United States will remember this day in which it was singled out for attack in the General Assembly for the very act of exercising our right as a sovereign nation. We will remember it when we are called upon to once again make the world’s largest contribution to the United... Read More

Opinion

America, Jerusalem, nigeria, Nikki Haley, trump, ynaija analysis

December 22, 2017

The Thread: “2019 is a choice between Buhari’s catastrophic leadership and the survival of Nigeria”

If we are being honest, we do not know what will happen in 2019. If 2015 is anything to go by, Buhari could actually be unseated and an Atiku or whoever else shows up at some point will take his place. Whoever else because people like Tinubu and co are still holding their cards close... Read More

Opinion

2019 Elections, Buhari, nigeria, political leadership, The Thread

These former generals are confusing Nigerians – but Buhari needs to listen to them

Fisayo Soyombo: Egotistical senate versus Hameed Ali and the rest of us

[The Injustice Blog] Justice Theresa Uzokwe is the latest victim of a tradition of frustrating female office holders out of public service

[The Injustice Blog] The government wants to illegally invade your privacy by monitoring your social media presence

Opinion: Is the Nigerian Senate finally getting it right on healthcare?

[The Activism Blog] Paradigm Initiative 2018 Digital outlook shows Nigerians still have more challenge against digital rights awaiting them

[The Injustice Blog] Goodluck Jonathan just threw away an opportunity to sell himself to Nigerians

[The Injustice Blog] A yellow fever epidemic is spreading across Nigeria, and we are ill-equipped to stop it

Is God venting his anger on Buhari through Tunde Bakare?

The Buhari indictment in Benue state

[The Activism Blog] MOSOP wants you to know the Ogoni cleanup is taking too long

Feyi Fawehinmi: War is good; Africa needs it

LONGREAD: Nigeria’s Fintech space needs a lot of education to achieve limitless penetration

Kingsley Moghalu: Moving Nigeria forward begins with us

#YNaija2017Review: Abuja Twitter gets down and dirty; #5KBae wipes the floor with Pablo Ayodeji | See the top 10 Twitter fights of 2017

The Mo’hits reunion; Calabar Carnival 2017 | See our top 10 photos from last week

The Thread: “How I nearly died after rocking a cultist’s babe”

Dead to rights: Appointment gaffe is final proof of a pattern of Buhari’s mediocrity

[The Injustice Blog] Halimatu Idris is one of the few public servants recording actual success, she would have kept her job if she wasn’t a woman

The Thread: This is why Nigerian men are intimidated by financially independent women

4 talking points from the NNPC war room operation

YNaija Says: Buhari’s documentary is the greatest 55 minutes of deplorable adoration

Fisayo Soyombo: Between Petroleum Minister, Buhari and ‘Fuel Scarcity Minister’, Kachikwu

Timi Dakolo and his yard people; the #MadeInNigeria pimped out ride | See our top 10 photos from last week

The hilarious fuel scarcity video; The American embassy interview gone rogue | See our top 10 viral tweets from last week

I am convinced better days lie ahead for us – Buhari

We must reject those who see Nigeria as a cash cow – Lai Mohammed

The Thread: “It promotes a healthy sex life” | 5 advantages of fuel scarcity

YNaija Analysis: Following America’s new threat to the world, what should Nigeria prepare for?

The Thread: “2019 is a choice between Buhari’s catastrophic leadership and the survival of Nigeria”

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