The editorial board of Y! – TV, Magazine & Online – has announced its pick for Person of the Year 2016 – and it is the Nigerian Paralympic team. The Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year is in its sixth year and is awarded to individuals who have most visibly influenced the Nigerian society for good in... Read More

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December 25, 2016

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YNaija’s 12 days of Christmas: The paralympics team

In a lot of ways, 2016 has been a very stressful year. Hopefully, it hasn’t been as stressful for you as it has been for our dear nation, Nigeria. Still, there is a lot to be thankful for. And so, in our special version of ’12 days of Christmas’, we’ll remind you – with the Good... Read More

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September 29, 2016

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#Unstoppable competition: 5 young Nigerians win N100,000 for sharing their success stories with Union Bank

Sometimes we are limited by adversities life throw at us. But there are those who rise above these seemingly insurmountable adversities, rewrite their own stories, and also inspire others. This was the singular aim of Union Bank’s #Unstoppable competition: to tell victory stories and inspire others to greatness. After sponsoring Team Nigeria to the 2016... Read More

Buhari applauds Paralympics team for outstanding performance

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigeria’s team to the Rio 2016 Paralympics games. Buhari said the team had an outstanding performance at the games in Brazil. This is contained in a statement signed on Monday by the senior special assistant to the president on Media, Mallam Garba. The statement reads in part, “President Buhari joins all... Read More

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September 18, 2016

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Just In: Paralympics team arrive Nigeria to warm reception

Nigeria’s team to the Rio 2016 Paralympics games on Sunday arrived the country to a warm reception. The team set a record as it won eight gold medals, and twelve in total. Aside the medals the team broke six World Records in the process. They were received at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International airport by scores... Read More

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September 16, 2016

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PODCAST: Nigeria wins big at Rio Paralympics and other good news from Nigeria in the past week

We bring you another edition of #GoodVibesOnly! The only podcast in Nigeria that takes you around the far corners of the country to find the most positive stories that can only fill you with hope and strength. Take a listen and download the podcast below:

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September 14, 2016

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Paralympics: Josephine Orji breaks World Record to win Nigeria’s 8th gold medal

Josephine Orji added another gold medal to Nigeria’s medal haul to eighth at the ongoing Rio 2016 Paralympics. In a impressive performance Orji broke the World Record to win the Women’s +86kg Powerlifting event. In a total display of dominance, Orji set a WR mark of 156kg. Her closest challengers Poland’s Marzena Zieba had a... Read More

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September 14, 2016

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Nigeria’s laudable performance at the Paralympics

Nigeria has been attending the Summer Paralympics since 1992, making this their 7th time at the multi sport event set aside for people with physical disabilities, ranging from amputations to hearing impairments and cerebral palsy. Nigeria’s performance has always been uplifting and this year is no exception. Actually, there has been an exception; the Nigerian... Read More

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September 13, 2016

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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five news stories to monitor today 1. Team Nigeria wins another Olympics Team Nigeria has landed their fifth and sixth gold medals at the ongoing Paralympics games in Rio, Brazil. 2. MASSOB to hold peaceful procession tomorrow The Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) has said that... Read More

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September 13, 2016

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The YNaija Tracklist: PDP women have joined their men in mischief | FG to focus on agro-industries in 2017 | Nigeria wins two more gold at Rio Paralympics

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist MASSOB to mark anniversary tomorrow, promises peaceful procession – YNaija Nwosu, Omolayo win 2 more gold medals for Nigeria – YNaija Wizkid, Falz the Bahd Guy, others announced NMVA award winners – YNaija Mob beats man for attempting to steal Sallah ram – YNaija Pilgrims defy new... Read More

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September 12, 2016

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Paralympics: Nwosu, Omolayo win 2 more gold medals for Nigeria

Team Nigeria on Monday landed their fifth and sixth gold medals at the ongoing Paralympics games in Rio. Ndidi Nwosu on Monday afternoon landed Nigeria’s fifth gold medal of the Rio 2016 Paralympics, beating the defending champion to win women’s -73kg Powerlifting event. Nwosu’s victory didn’t come easy as only seconds before all was set... Read More

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September 12, 2016

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The YNaija Tracklist: Ikpeazu goes back to court | NCC caution telecoms over spam messages

From the papers this morning – a Tracklist PDP: ‘Change’ is really with APC and their barrage of falsehood – YNaija Economic recession will be short-lived says Gov. Fayose – YNaija Lucy Ejike wins Nigeria’s 3rd gold in Paralympics – YNaija Telecoms firms get final caution on unsolicited messages – The Guardian Sallah: CAN, governors, others... Read More

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September 12, 2016

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Lucy Ejike wins Nigeria’s 3rd gold in Paralympics

Team Nigeria’s Captain at the ongoing Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, Lucy Ejike has won a third gold medal for the country. She achieved the feat by shattering the Paralympic and World Record three successive times to dominate the women’s 61kg event in Power-lifting. Ejike began her campaign to victory at the Riocentro Pavillion 2 on Sunday... Read More

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September 10, 2016

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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. Nigerian leaders also feel the pain of recession – Saraki Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has said that leaders in the country are also affected by the current economic recession. 2. EFCC driver, others arrested for burglary, fraud The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has arrested... Read More

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September 9, 2016

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Nigeria wins first medal at the Paralympics in Rio (WATCH)

Nigeria’s power lifter, Latifat Tijani has won the country’s first medal at the ongoing Rio Paralympics games. Tijani won silver in the women’s 45kg Power lifting, after lifting 106kg weight. Tijani’s third attempt gave her a silver medal in the games. Watch below:

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September 7, 2016

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2016 Summer Paralympics: Here are the Nigerian athletes (PHOTOS)

#RioOlympics 2016 is out the door and the Summer paralympics are trending. Nigeria has a team of 23 athletes representing us in three events (athletics, table-tennis and powerlifting). Of all the 22 sports that make up the Summer Paralympics, Nigeria has consistently stuck to the three that it has medal in and this year is not... Read More

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August 30, 2016

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#Rio2016: Nigeria’s track record at the Paralympics

The Paralympic Committee of Nigeria in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Sports, has just released a list of 23 athletes and 6 coaches that would be representing Nigeria at the forthcoming Rio 2016 Paralympic Games holding from the 7th to 18th 2016 in Brazil. Media Officer of the Committee, Patrick Ibeh who made the... Read More

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September 22, 2012

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Opinion: Thank you President Jonathan

by Cosmas Okoli Unfortunately, the then President Olusegun Obasanjo failed the athletes and indeed, the Nation by not only refusing to receive and reward the athletes, but also by not acknowledging their brilliant performance at the games. On behalf of over 22 million Nigerians with disabilities, I wish to thank President Goodluck Jonathan for the... Read More

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September 16, 2012

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“You have done well”: President Jonathan gives millions to victorious Paralympics team

by Stanley Azuakola It was a naira rain in Aso Rock yesterday as President Jonathan showed critics that he appreciated the efforts of the victorious Paralympics athletes and female Under 20 footballers, Falconets, who did the country proud. At a reception in their honour, President Goodluck Jonathan announced cash gifts of N1m for each Falconet,... Read More

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September 14, 2012

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Sonia Irabor: What’s your excuse? (30 Days, 30 Voices)

When I lost my friend Kunbi, I was shocked to my core. I had totally forgotten just how unpredictable life is and how essential every second, of every day is. I have always wanted to create my own path, carve my own niche. I’ve always been the sort of person to want to stand out... Read More

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September 10, 2012

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Lady Gaga flashes mega cleavage at Paralympics closing ceremony (See Photos)

by Reuben Daba Photographers had an eyeful at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games, and who else to show them than the eccentric Lady Gaga. Donning a dress that made her look as though she was getting married, Lady Gaga celebrated the closing ceremony showing off her cleavage and ink. And she sure... Read More

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August 30, 2012

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Yes we can: Nigerian Paralympic powerlifter Yakubu Adesokan wins gold, breaks world record

by Akan Ido Yakubu Adesokan has taken gold in the men’s 48kg power-lifting competition at the ongoing Paralympics taking place in London. The 33-year-old Nigerian won the category by lifting a 178kg weight, breaking the world record. This is according to a statement by sports minister, Bolaji Abdullahi released this evening by his technical assistant,... Read More

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The Paralympic Team is Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2016

YNaija’s 12 days of Christmas: The paralympics team

#Unstoppable competition: 5 young Nigerians win N100,000 for sharing their success stories with Union Bank

Buhari applauds Paralympics team for outstanding performance

Just In: Paralympics team arrive Nigeria to warm reception

PODCAST: Nigeria wins big at Rio Paralympics and other good news from Nigeria in the past week

Paralympics: Josephine Orji breaks World Record to win Nigeria’s 8th gold medal

Nigeria’s laudable performance at the Paralympics

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

The YNaija Tracklist: PDP women have joined their men in mischief | FG to focus on agro-industries in 2017 | Nigeria wins two more gold at Rio Paralympics

Paralympics: Nwosu, Omolayo win 2 more gold medals for Nigeria

The YNaija Tracklist: Ikpeazu goes back to court | NCC caution telecoms over spam messages

Lucy Ejike wins Nigeria’s 3rd gold in Paralympics

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Nigeria wins first medal at the Paralympics in Rio (WATCH)

2016 Summer Paralympics: Here are the Nigerian athletes (PHOTOS)

#Rio2016: Nigeria’s track record at the Paralympics

Opinion: Thank you President Jonathan

“You have done well”: President Jonathan gives millions to victorious Paralympics team

Sonia Irabor: What’s your excuse? (30 Days, 30 Voices)

Lady Gaga flashes mega cleavage at Paralympics closing ceremony (See Photos)

Yes we can: Nigerian Paralympic powerlifter Yakubu Adesokan wins gold, breaks world record

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