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January 13, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] Will Buhari be safe in Gambia?

The President was due in The Gambia on Wednesday the 11th but owing to several factors, the trip where he, President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf of Liberia and Chairperson of the Authority of Economic Community Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Heads of State and Government, President Ernest Koroma of Sierra Leone, and the immediate past President... Read More
The Presidential Blog
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January 13, 2017

#YNaija2016Review: Kiss Daniel, Toke Makinwa, and more… See the top 10 appearances on Rubbin’ Minds

by Seun Oluyemi Rubbin’ Minds on ChannelsTV has continued to drive buzz among young people who get to see their favourite celebrities talk frankly about their lives and careers. In this short piece, Seun Oluyemi, the producer of the premier youth talk show on TV, highlights the most exciting moments on the show in the past... Read More
Thinking Through
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January 13, 2017

[The Presidential Blog] What do you know about Nigeria’s new ‘One China’ subscription?

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu is in the news talking about how we still maintain a trade representation relationship with Taiwan. How “Taiwan trade office is the only Taiwanese representation in Nigeria and Nigeria’s trade office in Taipei is our only representation in Taiwan. And how... Read More
The Presidential Blog
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January 13, 2017

YNaija Exclusive: Say what you want but Mr. Eazi insists Ghana has an influence on Nigerian music

by Mazi Emeka Mr. Eazi has a scar, blackened and faded by time and age; it runs for about an inch or so from his left eye. They tell a story, his eyes, in the way he pulls down the corner of his eye while making an argument, his brows moving as though they had... Read More
Cover Stories, Thinking Through
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January 13, 2017

YNaija Says: On BBOG, this government still refuses to get it

Ever since the abduction of 287 schoolgirls from Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok in April 2014, the group Bring Back Our Girls has emerged as a pressure group to sustain pressure on the Federal Government to not relent in efforts to rescue the girls. The constant embarrassment they caused the administration of former President Goodluck... Read More
Opinion, Thinking Through
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January 13, 2017

If it’s your will to break Nigeria, break it now!, Oyedepo prays

Founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide International otherwise known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo has asked God to break Nigeria if it’s his will. Vanguard reports that the Bishop said this during one of his ministrations, where he rained curses on the sponsors of the Southern Kaduna Crisis. He reportedly said, “God sent... Read More
Cover Stories, The News Blog
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January 13, 2017

Femi Fani-Kayode: Nigeria’s deadly monsters [Part 1]

by Femi Fani-KayodeWhen you take everything away from a man or a people, including their humanity, their loved ones, their land, their possessions, their faith, their God, their self-respect, their identity and their dignity and you put them and theirs under the fire and sword morning, day and night you cannot expect them not to... Read More
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January 13, 2017

The YNaija Ranking: The Wedding Party is number 1 on our top 10 film countdown

With over N250 million in earnings, it is clear why this countdown debuts with The Wedding Party at number one. It has smashed every single film record in the history of Nigerian film, singularly elevating the possibilities of an entire industry of creators and filmmakers – and considering the still-sold-out cinemas in Surulere, Ikeja, iMax... Read More
Featured, The Film Blog
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January 12, 2017

Nigeria’s relationship with Taiwan unchanged – Presidency

The Presidency has dismissed what it called “incorrect media reports” stating a severing of ties between Nigeria and Taiwan. A statement by media aide to President Muhammadu said the relationship between both countries remained unchanged. “The correct position is that the official relationship between Nigeria and Taiwan has been at the level of trade representation... Read More
The News Blog
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January 12, 2017

Mercy Abang: A tale of resilience – Journalists working under the veil of Boko Haram

by Mercy Abang “A 9-year-old boy dressed for school, turns to say goodbye, within the twinkle of an eye, a bullet from an AK47 rifle makes its way through his body, I watched him drop dead immediately, his crime? He wore a school uniform and was headed for school” – 63-year-old veteran Journalist Ahmed Juba... Read More
The News Blog
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January 12, 2017

Opinion: This is how Information Communication Technology can impact Agriculture in Nigeria

Agriculture is an important economic sector, since it provides income and food for a large segment of the population in developing countries. Youths and women go into agriculture now more than ever before because of its derivable benefits, which are job creation and food availability. Global attention is turning to agricultural and rural development as... Read More
Opinion
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January 12, 2017

How ‘Mammy Market’ found around every Military Barracks nationwide got its name

Mammy Market is synonymous with military barracks spread across the country. It is a place filled with so much life especially in the night. Many Nigerians throng these place point and kill fish, smoked fish, bubbling music and assorted drinks and many more, but not many of them know how the market came about. Here, we... Read More
Opinion
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January 12, 2017

#InnovationSeries: Nigeria and the year of the Buzzfeed clones

by Edwin Okolo This feature is a part of the YNaija Innovation Special – a set of insightful stories that dig deep into the spirit of innovation, enterprise, and creativity oft-talked about but seldom told as stories in Nigerian media. The series which kicked off with the release of The New Establishment list, our annual... Read More
Citizenship, Thinking Through
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January 12, 2017

The Church Blog: The Nigerian Church needs the FRC Governance Code

Until Pastor E.A. Adeboye stepped down as the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), one of Nigeria’s largest and most influential leaders few days ago, very few Nigerians had heard of the Corporate Governance Code of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) which forced “Daddy G.O” to relinquish his office.... Read More
Church Culture, Thinking Through
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January 11, 2017

Pius Adesanmi: What do we do about young folks preoccupied with defending their political gods?

He comes inbox to call me an idiot. Of every 100 compatriots who insult me gratuitously, I ignore 99 on the ground that it is the price to pay for a life spent sending my mouth daily on weighty errands in the public sphere. I tell myself that it comes with the terrain and someone... Read More
Opinion
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January 11, 2017

Opinion: Why our lawmakers belong to the Personal Assembly of Nigeria

by Ibironke Oluwatobi The NASS continues to feign pro-democratic ethos. The lawmakers would rather have us believe that they represent the interest of the masses, while in fact, they prioritise their interests. The NASS has a long history of corruption, fraud and other criminal acts, recall the Farouk Lawan case, the Mania pension case, the Stella... Read More
Opinion
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January 11, 2017

Opinion: Why is ‘cooking gas’ costly in Nigeria?

by Adedamola The sudden high cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), cooking gas has made the news, compounding what has been a terrible year for many Nigerian’s disposable income. Sadly, there has been no official explanation for the rise. Probably the politicians don’t think it’s worth the stress. It does because the impact would be... Read More
Opinion
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January 11, 2017

#Impact365: HCD Centre provides mentorship for undergraduates as it aims to create global business leaders

Human Capital Development Centre has a major goal and that is to empower young undergraduates in Nigeria to become business leaders in their own rights. As easy as it sounds, penetrating Nigerian universities and gaining approval has been a challenge for Eyitayo Ogunmola, the Founder and Lead Partner at PM Hub, the umbrella company under... Read More
Featured, Thinking Through
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