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Ayo Sogunro: The moratorium on migration
by Ayo Sogunro “Our intelligence has recently provided us with awesome powers. It is not yet clear that we have the wisdom to avoid our own self-destruction. But many…
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The Thread: Trump’s presidency will be a lesson in democracy
Many Americans are feeling a loss of hope over Trump's entrance into the white house. And a for a good number of Nigerians, there is the reasoning that Trump will…
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Ezinne Ukoha: I hate Obama for giving me hope (I was good until he came along)
by Ezinne Ukoha This time eight years ago — I bought the lie that America could be great again. I allowed myself to bask in the Hollywood ending that never…
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The Thread: This has to be the most surprising day of Joe Biden’s life
The President of the United States, Barrack Obama, just awarded the Vice President of the United States, Joe Biden, with the highest American honour- the Presidential medal of Freedom. Joe…
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The Thread: Obama hip hop moments | #Obama farewell
January is already on a roll. And what this means for America is that their President will soon become a private citizen again, and the White House will then be occupied…
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Opinion: As Obama readies to bow out
by Jideofor Adibe Barrack Obama, the 44th President of the United States and the first African-American to hold the top American job, delivered his farewell address to Americans yesterday…
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5 things we learnt from Donald Trump’s first press conference
A few hours ago, soon-to-inaugurated 45th President of the United States of America, Donald Trump held his first Press Conference since winning the elections in November at the Trump Towers…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 10th of January
Read the full stories and analyses here now!
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Ayodotun Rotimi-Akinfenwa: Here is really why you need to chase your dreams [NEW VOICES]
by Ayodotun Rotimi- Akinfenwa You are holding people up. It’s that simple. Yes, we have heard many speakers tell us: Find your path!, “Follow your dreams!” and we received such…
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‘This candid editorial on the President’s economic leadership should be placed before him’
Sadly, it's no longer news that Nigeria is in a state of economic distress. The butterfly effect of the recession that was confirmed after several months of denial by the…
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Dangote visits Peter Okoye in his new home | Top 10 photos from last week
We bring you 10 of the most fascinating, touching and downright gory sights from last week. The beautiful moment President Barack Obama met with the 6-year-old boy who wrote an…
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Peregrino Brimah: Self-admitted super predator Wole Soyinka is no different from Donald Trump
by Peregrino Brimah The truth is, Wole Soyinka was no different and actually quite worse than T. B. Joshua, who predicted a Hillary Clinton win; and this is why he wagered on…
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#AmericaDecides: Pres. Obama didn’t mute a Trump win here, did he? [WATCH]
Last night, Buzzfeed posted an exclusive 2-minute long #electionnight speech from President Barack Obama. In the speech he says things like: "while we have certainly seen some new things…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Troops kill 13 terrorists in Borno | Kogi gov, Bello in Germany for eye surgery
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Kogi gov, Bello in Germany for eye surgery - YNaija Ajimobi reduces salaries of political appointees by half in Oyo - YNaija…
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Peregrino Brimah: As Wikileaks destroys Hillary, its time to return to handwritten letters
by Peregrino Brimah The Wikileaks revelations from the Podesta emails have been horrible. You can't look Hillary in the eye after seeing all of that. I doubt anyone with a conscience…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Resign now, Rivers PDP tells Amaechi | Released Chibok girls need psychological rehabilitation – Pope | Onaiyekan backs PMB’s anti-graft war
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist. Released Chibok girls need psychological rehabilitation – Pope - YNaija How ex-gov Yero spent N2.1bn on sweets, juice in 2014 – Commissioner…
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“You’re highly respected by world leaders, including myself” | See the top 10 quotes from last week
It was all praises for President Muhammadu Buhari this past week, from U.S. President Obama Obama to United Nation Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon. However, Lai Mohammed reminds Nigerians that the government…
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Moses Ochonu: Buhari’s problem is unhealthy personal loyalty
Buhari's problem can be summed up in two words: personal loyalty. He is loyal to a fault to those who are loyal or allied to him. He rewards loyalty with…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. 'Female IDPs are engaging in prostitution for survival' The Network of Civil Society Organisations in Borno State has raised concern over the…
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Cheta Nwanze: Mishandling an already bad situation
In the 1997 movie, Absolute Power, the President of the United States was involved in a murder. The murder had a silent witness, who, as time went on, began to…
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[The Presidential Blog]: How To Get Away With Plagiarism
“If anything goes wrong, I will take responsibility, and I will fix it. That is what it means to lead”. This is my premise. It is where I start this…
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The YNaija Tracklist: Trump in excellent health | Okorocha sacks commissioners
From the papers this morning - a tracklist Rio Paralympics: Iyiazi gets 12th medal for Team Nigeria - YNaija PDP factions submit different candidates’ names for Ondo gov. polls -…
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The YNaija Tracklist: 21 kids sue President Obama | MASSOB goes international
From the papers this morning - a Tracklist Ijaw leaders reject Clark’s N’Delta dialogue team - YNaija Police arrests undergraduate for defrauding 7 ladies via Facebook - YNaija FG not…
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Entertainment Roundup: Adichie makes another global list | Rapper, Desiigner in police trouble | Beyonce scores another win
Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup Panda crooner Desiigner arrested by police …
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Femi Fani-Kayode: Nigeria and the implications of a Donald Trump presidency (Part 1)
I support Mr. Donald J. Trump's presidential bid because he has admitted publicly that the American-inspired removal of Arab secularist leaders like Saddam Hussein, Muammar Ghadaffi, Hosni Mubarak and, more…
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The YNaija Tracklist: North Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles | Nigeria’s situation now requires hard choices|FG enforces strict rule at LUTH
From the papers this morning- a Tracklist PDP says Oshiomhole sent government house policemen to intimidate our members - YNaija Kenyans, Nigerians continue to bicker on social media - YNaija This…
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Opinion: Why Donald Trump will lose [A Rejoinder]
By Joseph Abiagom Yesterday, while reading my morning routine of YNaija articles, (you guys are doing a great job by the way), I came across Chineme Uzo’s article that suggested “Why…
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Reuben Abati: Endorsing Hilary Clinton in America’s historic election
by Reuben Abati If there was any hope that Donald Trump would change tactics and be more restrained after winning the Republican party Presidential nomination for the November 8 US…
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President Buhari congratulates RED co-founder, Adebola Williams on Mandela Washington Fellowship
Following the selection of co-founder, RED Media Africa, Adebola Williams for the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship, President Muhammadu Buhari has reached out with a congratulatory message. In a statement released by Shehu…
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THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Tinubu, Melaye bury the hatchet | EFCC goes after Obanikoro’s daughter | Ted Cruz and Donald Trump in sour love-hate show | More
DSS arrest lawmakers for plotting impeachment of Zamfara state governor YNaija Senate has summoned Kemi Adeosun to explain why the economy is in shamble YNaija It's a family affair now…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy