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December 28, 2016

The Thread: The latest horror story from a Nigerian hospital

Nigeria has a brain drain crisis, and it’s no wonder. We take everything for granted here- sanctity of life, standard of living, pension benefits, name them. And we put politics and bureaucracy before everything. So our professionals would rather go abroad- being everywhere from Ghana to the beloved America- to practice. Today, we bring you... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

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Iyinoluwa Aboyeji: How Andela was founded

By Iyinoluwa Aboyeji Last week was a huge milestone for African startups. A company jointly founded in Nigeria and the U.S. is getting a significant investment and attention from Mark Zuckerberg — one of the most important people in Silicon Valley. During such a pivotal moment, it is important for me to share Andela’s history and inspire many... Read More

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Reuben Abati: The legend of Fela like you’ve never read before

On the occasion of his 80th birthday, Benson Idonije, who is arguably Nigeria’s most informed analyst of jazz music and an enthusiastic promoter of popular culture and music has released for public review and consideration an absolutely well-informed biography of Fela, the Afro-beat music maestro. The book is a useful contribution in my opinion. But... Read More

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Nigerian men arrested at Cambodian airport with drugs (PHOTOS)

Two Nigerian men were reportedly arrested at the Phnnom Penh International Airport on Monday, May 9 for attempting to transport 1.27 kilograms of cocaine after swallowing several pellets of the hard drug. Pictures of the men, Okafor Ifeanyi Anthony and Adibe Paschal have been released by Cambodian authorities. See below.

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February 1, 2016

Reno Omokri: The three consequences of the N50 stamp duty charge

The tail end of 2015 already gave discerning Nigerians a sign that the coming year would be challenging and many citizens expected the introduction of policy that would help ameliorate the difficulties of these austere times and the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration did not disappoint them. Commendably, the government reduced the price of premium... Read More

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January 21, 2016

Umari Ayim: Born Again (Episode 3)

THE CITY OF QU-STUL THE KINGDOM OF TA-SET 5,699 BC NOON Qalhatta stood in the middle of the temple sick house – a large open columned hall with walls wearing bright paintings of scenes depicting the king fighting in battle and performing rituals to the goddess. In the spaces between the columns lining the perimeter... Read More

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Prince Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi of the Giesi ruling house, is the new Ooni of Ife ~ YNaija.com

October 28, 2015

The journey of my life and my dream for Ile-Ife – New Ooni of Ife

I have a story to tell the world and most importantly the people of Ile-Ife. About 40 years ago, I was born into the Giesi Ruling House, Ojaja Royal Compound in the ancient city of Ile-Ife. From birth, my life has been a journey; one that I embarked on, saddled with great conscientiousness when I became... Read More

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January 29, 2015

#YNaijaFiction: The story of Rosaline and Frederick

by Amatesiro Dore ‘Now’ was un-Nigerian. Salaries were paid on time, expenses were reimbursed, editorial meetings were liberal and democratic, brown envelopes were made unnecessary to practise journalism… Rosaline received an email from revenge@madfriend.com: Fred came late Rose got caned And my girl came Nine months later Frederick received the same e-mail from Michael—their mutual... Read More

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Arome Ameh: The Ifeoluwa story – Episode 3 (#ShortStory)

by Aromeh Ameh EPISODE 3 The Jaws of Death That night after Amarachi had left; Lawani had tied my hands behind my back and punched me in the stomach for three hours. Afterward, I crawled to the bathroom and vomited blood, i managed to drive myself to the hospital -Read Episode 1 of this Compelling... Read More

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Umari Ayim: An angel and a reflection – Tamisho’s story (Episode 13)

by Umari Ayim Flirty Pictures, Pay back Lunch And The Shadows In The Nursery – Read Episode 1 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 2 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 3 of the compelling story HERE – Read Episode 4 of the compelling story HERE – Read Episode 5 of the compelling story HERE –... Read More

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Umari Ayim: An angel and a reflection – Tamisho’s story (Episode 12)

by Umari Ayim Episode 12 At The Salon, Chika’s News And The Parking Lot. – Read Episode 1 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 2 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 3 of the compelling story HERE – Read Episode 4 of the compelling story HERE – Read Episode 5 of the compelling story HERE –... Read More

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Tunji Andrews: Jonathan is a victim of unrealistic expectations

by Tunji Andrews If corrupt at all, President Goodluck cannot said to be the most corrupt out there, but I’d say his indecisiveness has caused a great deal of concern for Nigerians. In as much as making the right decision is key, leadership also calls for experience that can take tough and right decisions in... Read More

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Umari Ayim: An angel and a reflection – Tamisho’s story (Episode 5)

by Umari Ayim – Read Episode 1 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 2 of the compelling story HERE. – Read Episode 3 of the compelling story HERE –Read Episode 4 of the compelling story HERE Work, Surprise In Richard’s Office And Leaving My Room I slide my fingers over the keyboard of the laptop... Read More

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Opinion: Sanusi and the unfinished story

by Marcel Ojinaka This is one important lesson we must not fail to take away from the Sanusi debacle seeing how his saga has become another episode in the countless Nigerian dramas. Considering how quiet things have become in the past few weeks, I am afraid this might just be the conclusion of another seasonal... Read More

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You’ve seen this photo a million times, now read the story behind it (WATCH)

by Zara Mustapha Remember this photo which served as a default wallpaper on every desktop computer using the Windows XP operating system which was launched in 2001. The serene look titled “Bliss” is a shot of a grassy hill under a blue sky and thirteen years later this look will no longer be existent on... Read More

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January 27, 2014

Opinion: Attahiru Bafarawa – The story of an expired political general

by Maxwell Adeyemi Adeleye It is worth echoing that In 2011, Bafarawa did not win any Senatorial or Rep or State Assembly seat for the defunct ACN in Sokoto despite his claim of being the generalissimo of Sokoto Politics. Alhaji Attahiru Bafarawa, a former Governor of Sokoto State is a Politician of high-level mental... Read More

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January 10, 2014

Opinion: Prophecies can solve all Nigeria’s problems in 2014

by Ayiba Tare Ojukosin If you’re outside Nigeria, you may mistake this as just a denomination’s declaration for the year, but it’s not. These are prophesies expected to come to pass within the particular year of course as these special preachers like to add, “we all as a country, fast and pray to avert them.’’... Read More

October 23, 2013

‘The pictures lied’: Wizkid’s Abuja Invasion concert did not flop – Organisers (PHOTOS)

by Oge Okonkwo The ‘Wizkid Live Abuja Invasion’ concert which held at the International Conference Center at Abuja was said to have flopped due to low turnout of audience with some pictures as evidence including Wizkid’s tweet after the show. Kehinde Adegbite, the Manager and CEO of Yankee Entertainment, the organisers of the event while speaking... Read More

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October 22, 2013

Sylva Nze Ifedigbo: We are the story waiting to be told (30 days of Lagos)

by Sylva Nze Ifedigbo They are all around us. They come to us; these stories. We find them in the loud honking by ‘danfo’ drivers which to the untrained ear is noise, but which indicates drivers conversing with themselves. The world is in awe. Pundits have for long wondered what is in the air we breathe or... Read More

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October 14, 2013

“She doesn’t have any twins”: Nike Oshinowo’s estranged husband denies surrogacy story

by Oge Okonkwo Nike Oshinowo’s estranged husband, Tunde Soleye granted an interview with the popular magazine, Encomium, debunking rumours claiming the ex-beauty queen has a set of twins via surrogacy. [READ:Wow! Ex-beauty queen, Nike Oshinowo, 47, now mother of a set of twins] But according to sources, Oshinowo never denied the story when she was... Read More

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August 27, 2013

Africa Connected: Tell us your web success story (CLICK)

by Oge Okonkwo Every day, the web is changing lives in Africa. In the next five years, 7 out of the world’s 10 fastest growing economies will be from Africa. The web is playing an important part in this development. Today we’re launching a new initiative called ‘Africa Connected: Success stories powered by the web’,... Read More

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August 25, 2013

Opinion: Of Ese Walter, Pastor Fatoyinbo and the rest of us

by Adekoya Naomi The fact that he was playing mind games with her, and telling her not to expose him was the breaking point for me as a reader. If the story remains refuted, I will be inclined to believe that Ese was ‘jazzed’ she didn’t sleep with the pastor with clear eyes as my... Read More

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Nigeria’s number one online retailer presents ‘The Jumia story’ (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo JUMIA, Nigeria’s number 1 retailer, brings to you ‘The Jumia Story’. In celebrating its 1st year and 1 year of online retail in Nigeria, a cast made up of staff used the opportunity to say thank and let its customers know their value to the JUMIA family. In rounding off an exemplary 1... Read More

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Mofolusade Sonaike: Reach out and touch someone – A call for help (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Mofolusade Sonaike The simplest acts of Kindness are by far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer. I got to church a bit late today. One of the girls in my class, Jane* (name changed) said to me, aunty please I need to speak with you after class. Another girl was there... Read More

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Adegbenga Adeyemi: Let me tell you a story about failure (30 Days, 30 Voices)

by Adegbenga Adeyemi Let me tell you a story of failure. Why failure? It is a far better teacher than success. How? When you fail, you strive to succeed but when you succeed, you get cocky and when you get too cocky, you fail. I used to top class in Primary and straight through Secondary... Read More

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My mother-in-law, the murderer: Horrific story of arranged marriage, murder and awesome courage (READ)

For seven utterly terrifying years, I lived with a woman who had planned and executed a cold-blooded murder. She was my mother-in-law — and I feared that at any moment I’d become her next victim. Why didn’t I contact the police? Well, of course I did — though I was far too scared just to... Read More

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READ: Former lesbian shares her story of falling in love with a man

Chirlane McCray, the wife of New York Candidate for Mayor, Bill de Blasio, has spoken with Essence magazine, about how it feels to fall in love with a man after being a lesbian. McCray says her change from lesbianism to being heteros*xual was just as natural as the feelings she first had when she became... Read More

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