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Mazi Emeka September 19, 2016

Opinion: The Nigerian culture of expecting something from nothing

by Elvis Subor Team Nigeria poor performance at the Rio Olympics is a nightmare that most Nigerians do not want to remember. Now, the question that keeps bugging me is,…

Ada Igboanugo September 16, 2016

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…

Mazi Emeka September 16, 2016

Reuben Abati: Nigeria and the Rio Paralympics

Whoever came up with the aphorism that “like attracts like” deserves a special place in the Guinness Book of World Records. How true! Our country Nigeria went to the Rio…

Mazi Emeka September 13, 2016

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,…

Adebayo Emuleomo August 26, 2016

Opinion: These are the heroes of 2016 Rio Olympics

by Lolade Ajekigbe The 2016 Rio Olympics have come and gone, but like any other sporting event or tournament it has left us with memories. The good, and the not-so-good. There…

Mazi Emeka August 11, 2016

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

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Jonathan formed NDA -RNDA The Reformed Niger Delta Avengers CRNDA) has said that former President Goodluck Jonathan is the founder…

Adebayo Emuleomo August 10, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Buhari did not sign a padded budget | B’Haram members fleeing to Europe | Jonathan partied for 6 years- MEND | More

From the news this morning- a tracklist Budget padding controversy deepens as Presidency denies signing a padded copy- YNaija EFCC to invite Dogara over budget padding row after interrogating Jibrin-…

Oludolapo Adelana August 8, 2016

Rio Olympics: Nigeria beats Sweden 1-0, qualifies for quarter final

Nigeria's U-23 football team on Monday morning beat Sweden 1-0 to book a place in the quarter-final of the men's tournament. In the keenly contested encounter, the "Dream Team Six"…

Mazi Emeka August 7, 2016

The top 10 stories that made headlines this week

Here are the top ten stories that made headlines this weeks 1. Budget padding: Jibrin goes hard on Dogara The former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Jibrin Abdulmummin,…

Isime Esene August 5, 2016

YNaija Editorial: Why is Solomon Dalung still a minister?

20 years ago this week, Nigeria recorded one of its most remarkable sporting triumphs to win the gold medal in the Olympic football tournament, with improbable victories over first Brazil,…

July 13, 2014

Travelogue: YNaija’s Alex Yusuf recounts his ultimate World Cup 2014 experience from Brazil (Part 2)

by Alex Zaqwan Yusuf Wish I could tell all of my experience, but I’m sure you get the picture. Fun all the way. - Read Part 1 of…

July 12, 2014

Travelogue: YNaija’s Alex Yusuf recounts his ultimate World Cup 2014 experience from Brazil (Part 1)

by Alex Zaqwan Yusuf As the vehicle pulled out of the airport, initially I noticed that there wasn’t much difference from Nigerian cities... However, there was one distinct difference, the…

June 26, 2012

Jonathan, Rio 20 and the Environment

by Abba Dabo The point should be made that central to President Goodluck Jonathan’s agenda at the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development held recently, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil-RIO+20-,…

June 25, 2012

Opinion: To attract foreign investment, stay at home Mr President

...we need to put our house in order to attract foreign investment. In all factors mentioned, none is related to the number of times our President visits other countries. by Sheriffdeen A.…

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