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NLC and TUC Declare Nationwide Strike Starting November 14; Naira (₦) Ranks 96th Strongest Currency in the World | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

NLC and TUC declare a nationwide strike starting November 14 Federal government records ₦1.45 trillion saved from fuel subsidy removal Naira (₦) ranks 96th strongest currency in the world Nyesom…

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It’s a taboo to date a Nigerian in South Africa – Khosi #BBTitans

Khosi, a housemate on the reality show Big Brother Titans, has claimed that dating a Nigerian man is socially unacceptable in South Africa. Khosi, whose love interest in the house…

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Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…

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Here are the best Nigerian articles of the week

Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here…

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Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…

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Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social…

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Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…

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The Late 5: I’m Nigerian by birth – Atiku replies APC; We transmitted election results to INEC servers – presiding officers | Other stories

One of today's trending stories is Atiku Abubakar refuting the claim made by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that he is not a Nigerian by birth, and thus not fit…

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Atiku can’t believe APC’s claim that he’s not Nigerian, says he was almost crippled with shock

Responding to the claim that former vice president and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party Atiku Abubakar is Cameroonian and not Nigerian, contained in a statement filed through the…

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The most valuable player in the NBA wants you all to know he is 100% Nigerian

The NBA Milwaukee bucks point forward, Giannis Antetokounmpo, also known as the Greek freak, has in fact dispelled the popular opinion that he is Greek. In an interview with Marc…

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Accountability is Nigeria’s number one problem

If you've asked an average Nigerian the problems facing the country, their response would range from Venus to Mars. Everyone seems to have an opinion, based on personal experience or…

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Nigerian suicide bomber, Abdulmutallab sues US for ‘maltreating him’

Suicide bomber, Farouk Abdulmutallab, who is serving life sentence in a US prison has sued the government for “infringing on his rights and maltreating him”. Popularly known as “underwear bomber”, Farouk is…

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Another Nigerian killed by police in South Africa

Ibrahim Badmus, a 25-year-old Nigerian, has been killed during a police raid in Vaal near Johannesburg in South Africa. His death happened barely one-week Jelili Omoyele, also a Nigerian, was…

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Another Nigerian shot dead in South Africa

The Nigeria Union in South Africa has said a 35-year-old man, Jelili Omoyeke has been shot dead in Johannesburg on Saturday. President of the union, Adetola Olubajo said the phone…

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South African policemen kill another Nigerian

Clement Ofoma, a Nigerian based in South Africa has allegedly been tortured to death by Policemen in the country. The Nigerian community in South Africa confirmed the killing on Wednesday,…

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Lesson: Not giving a Rat’s Ass is the Nigerian problem that needs attention

by Alexander O. Onukwue After Mallam Garba Shehu made the comment that rats had made the physical office of the president unfit for habitation, he basically went on and said…

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“There are businessmen who are interested in politics. I’m not one of them” | 10 things we learnt from Dangote’s interview with Bloomberg

Nigerian businessman, Aliko Dangote owns Dangote Group and is worth $13 billion according to Forbes. He sat with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua to discuss his business conglomerate, his undying support for…

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EFCC arrests Nigerian traveling to Dubai with 849 ATM cards

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a Nigerian, Yasir Salihu Abdullahi, who was traveling to Dubai with 849 Automated Teller Machine cards of various Nigerian banks. According to…

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What makes the poor Nigerian get poorer

by Tosin Adesina The under development in Nigeria is not propelled by ethnic sentiment but a class war between the haves and the have not. The haves, irrespective of their…

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These 10 photos from John Boyega’s GQ feature are why he should be your Man Crush Everyday

Does John Boyega need any more introduction? The British-Nigerian actor who was raised and has lived all his life in Pec…

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Who is Henry Bello? The Nigerian doctor who opened fire on a New York hospital

A tragic shooting at the Bronx Lebanon hospital in New York on Friday left one person dead and six others severely wounded. The gunman has been identified as Henry Bello,…

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Nigerian files lawsuit compelling senate to determine Buhari’s health status

A Nigerian, Toyin Dawodu has filed a lawsuit compelling the senate to ascertain if President Muhammadu Buhari can discharge his constitutional duties. According to a statement dated June 28, Dawodu…

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UK deports 28 Nigerians over immigration offences

The United Kingdom on Thursday deported 28 Nigerians over immigration-related offences. This comes 48 hours after Spain deported 23 Nigerians  while 34 others were deported from Switzerland, Germany, Iceland, Austria, Belgium and…

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Any Nigerian is free to do business anywhere in the country – Wike

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has said nobody has the right to issue quit notice to any Nigerian. The governor spoke on Monday when the Rivers State Muslim Community paid…

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‘Every Nigerian is a Biafran’ | Ohanaeze replies Northern youth

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has berated Arewa youth leaders for insisting on the ultimatum given to Igbos in the North to leave. The youth leaders in a statement on Thursday had…

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Dammy Krane’s arrest: It’s not a publicity stunt, is it?

by Alex Onukwue Nigerian artist, Dammy Krane, is not going down without a fight, with the cloud of forgery and jail-time in his atmosphere. The Gbetiti man has been booked…

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Eba and Egusi is the secret of my success – Anthony Joshua (WATCH)

Nigerian-born British boxer, Anthony Joshua has credited his success to Nigerian dishes. In an interview with Nigerian journalist, Oma Akatugba, Joshua eating Pounded Yam, Eba and Egusi is the secret…

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Nigerian man shot dead in South Africa

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigeria Union in South Africa has confirmed the death of one Chinedu Eze, who was allegedly killed by a Somalian in the Western Cape Province. Chairman…

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Xenophobia: Killing of Nigerian in South Africa reprehensible – FG

The Federal Government has condemned the death of a Nigerian in South Africa, Rasaq Ajao as “reprehensible”. The auto mechanic was killed by a mob on Thursday on suspicion of…

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Xenophobic attacks: No Nigerian has been reported dead in South Africa – FG

by Azeez Adeniyi The Federal Government has said no Nigerian has been killed in the renewed xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Minister of State Foreign Affairs, Khadija Abba-Ibrahim said this…

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