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Sowore makes surprise appearance in court with ‘new SSA’ | The #YNaijaCover
Not many politicians outside the country's major parties, journalists or activists pull up the kind of followership that Publisher of online news agency, Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore is capable of…
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‘Audio-Fela:’ Burna Boy and Sowore clash on Twitter over #RevolutionNow protest | #TheYNaijaCover
Nigerians had a lot to say following the public clash between Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, and Nigerian music star, Burna Boy, on social media. Both parties had exchanged heated…
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PH and Lagos Harmattan, Sex on a gas cylinder | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians 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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The judge assigned to Omoyele Sowore’s suit has resigned, so what next?
the last 4 months, the entire country has followed with trepidation the case of journalist, activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. Sowore was first arrested in August by the Department…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Judge withdraws from Omoyele Sowore’s suit
Justice Ahmed Mohammed of the Federal High Court in Abuja has withdrawn from a lawsuit filed by Omoyele Sowore for his release from custody of the Department of State Service. The…
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YNaija Editorial: Muhammadu Buhari is playing with fire
The details don’t matter. Whatever you heard, from a blog, a WhatsApp group, from your neighbor downstairs, who saw snatches of it on television, or at the beer parlour down…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: DSS finally releases Sowore
The Department of State Services (DSS) has released the convener of #RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore. Sowore was released after a federal high court in Abuja gave Nigeria’s secret police a…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Court threatens to jail DSS DG over failure to release Sowore
Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu has threatened to jail the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) Yusuf Bichi, over failure to release the convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement Omoyele Sowore and Olawale Bakare,…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Ego Boyo’s ”The Ghost and The House of Truth” wins at the Urbanworld Film Festival 2019
It's always a good thing when Nollywood films are recognised at international film festivals, and the latest movie to bag an award through this medium is Ego Boyo's crime thriller…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Official statement from Bolt says the ride-hailing service wasn’t hacked
Yesterday, Bolt had Nigerians severely complaining about multiple debit alerts received for trips they took in the past, which spun a theory that the ride-hailing company had been hacked. Apparently,…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Omoyele Sowore to be arraigned at the Federal High Court today
According to activist Deji Adeyanju, Omoyele Sowore, the detained publisher of Sahara Reporters, will reportedly be arraigned at the Federal High Court in Abuja today Tuesday September 24th. Adeyanju made…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Beyoncé is releasing a behind-the-scenes documentary on ”The Lion King: The Gift”
The release of Disney's 2019 remake of The Lion King, and Beyoncé curating a soundtrack for the project, were two big cultural events this year has witnessed. And although the…
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5 Things that Should Matter Today: BamBam and Teddy A are on their way to becoming the first #BBNaija married couple
As far as BamBam is concerned, Teddy A has finally put a ring on it [cues in Beyoncé's Single Ladies]. On Sunday, social media was awash with congratulatory messages for…
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The YNaija Cover – the 14th of May
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The Big 5: I will pay N100,000 minimum wage if elected as president – Sowore; FG charges NBC boss, others with N2.5bn fraud | Other top stories
Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: INEC says only deployed card readers will read PVCs The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that only Smart…
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‘Small Doctor’, Sowore’s supporters and a stinking judiciary
A common saying in Nigeria is that the judiciary is the hope of the common man. However, like every other thing in the country, the word has actually lost its…
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Opinion: Let us not dismiss the PACT, they are the future
Social media amplifies social and political issues nowadays, making it easier for virality. Such was for PACT — Presidential Aspirants Coming Together, a coalition which was created to produce a consensus candidate…
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Opinion: These are Nigeria’s emerging political leaders that will dominate the 2019 election cycle
A strong indication of both the quality and failure of politics in Nigeria, as the people look forward to the next general elections in 2019, is the manner in which…
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Is Shittu’s ‘attack’ on Sowore part of the gimmicks old politicians like to play?
There should be more unstructured interviews between serving public officials and Nigerian citizens. For many good reasons, the exchange between Minister of ICT, Adebayo Shittu, and Omoyele Sowore, the SaharaReporters…
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Pius Adesanmi: Saraki, Sowore & Nigeria’s Barabbas moment
by Pius Adesanmi There are two problems bordering on abomination in my title. First problem: the names, Saraki and Sowore, are appearing in the same sentence. Second problem: Saraki’s name…
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The Thread: “The gods are angry with us” “Uncle Dino is high” | Nigerians are dumbfounded by Dino Melaye
It's official: Senator Dino Melaye, representing Kogi West constituency, has antics for days. He has kept the media space entertaining with his responses to the allegation that he is not…
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Opinion: Tukur Buratai, Fatai Owoseni are agents of ancient evils
by Bayo Oluwasanmi Like many Nigerians, I am emerging from the shock of the recent outbreak of ancient evils in the form of harassment and arrests of journalists, reminiscent…
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An Open Letter to President Muhammadu Buhari
Dear President Muhammadu Buhari, We are writing to express our deep concern over what appears to be an increase in harassment by security services of journalists going about their work.…
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Opinion: Blood thirsty Nigerian Police on rampage
by Bayo Oluwasanmi I knew this was going to happen sooner than later. Now that Aso Rock and the President's men, the senators, the reps, and the judges are feeling…
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Opinion: What is the matter with Sowore and Sahara Reporters sef?
by Temisan Jackson Now, Saharareporters’ hatred for Okonjo-Iweala is well documented, and no one should begrudge Sowore his freedom of grudge. But to be using a medium that is meant…
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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