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Month: July 2019
Today’s Noisemakers: Maki Spoke, Eromo Egbejule, Tolu Saba
Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…
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The Late 5: WAEC official disowns Buhari’s Cambridge credentials; Shiite group suspends protests, drags FG to court over proscription | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Your policies can break up Nigeria, Afenifere tells Osinbajo The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has asked the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to make…
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The Set-up’s Masque Ball themed Movie Premiere: One Night. One Look. Three features for a Stylist/Designer
What happens when the sun goes down? The stars come out to play. ‘The Set-Up’, a movie set to premiere at IMAX Filmhouse Cinema in Lekki on the 4th of…
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Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) announces third cohort of AIG Scholarship Recipients
Opens 2020-2021 AIG Scholarships Application Window Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) has announced the recipients of the third round of the AIG Scholarships. Every year since 2017, AIG has awarded…
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Caster Semenya barred from competing at World Championships
The antagonism towards South African intersex athlete Caster Semenya doesn't seem to end as she has just been barred from competing in the World Championships, after a Swiss court stood behind…
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The Big 5: Real Boko Haram defeated – Presidency; 626 killed during 2019 Nigerian election – Civil Society Situation Room | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Don't set Edo ablaze, Obaseki tells Senate The Senate, on Tuesday, instructed the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, to issue…
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The Late 5: Senate confirms all Buhari’s 43 ministerial nominees; Shiites will now be treated as terrorists – IGP | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Senate confirms all Buhari's 43 minsterial nominees The Senate on Tuesday confirmed all 43 ministerial nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari. The screening…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Davido, FK Abudu, Tobi Smith, Ebele, others
Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…
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Photos: The latest #BBNaija Eviction Party through the lenses of the OPPO F11 Pro
Saturday night will definitely be one to remember for the first five evicted housemates of this year’s BBNaija ‘Pepper Dem’ season - Avala, Isilomo, Ella, KimOprah and Tuoyo, as Biggie…
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British-Nigerian actress Deborah Ayorinde to star in upcoming Amazon Studios horror series ”Them”
British-Nigerian actress Deborah Ayorinde is set to star in the upcoming anthology horror series Them: Covenant, the latest offering from Amazon Studios and helmed by Emmy-winning actor, producer and writer…
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The Big 5: Gbajabiamila meets doctors over planned strike; PDP demands EFCC probe of ministerial screening | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: PDP demands EFCC probe of ministerial screening The Senate will on Tuesday (today) confirm the appointment of ministerial nominees who…
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The Late 5: Nigeria needs N10 trillion infrastructure bond – Fashola; We won’t call any witness to defend Atiku’s petition – INEC | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: INEC chairman should be appointed by the judiciary - Atiku Atiku Abubakar, former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Davido, Olanrewaju Max, Sandra Ezekwesili, others
Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…
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Zenith Bank introduces SAVE4ME – A high interest target savings account
Foremost Nigerian Financial Institution, Zenith Bank Plc., has introduced a new product called SAVE4ME target savings account, to enable its customers plan and save towards their aspirations and needs conveniently.…
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Period Pains: How monthly cycle keeps young girls out of school and kills their dreams
She couldn’t wrap her head around the question being asked of her. She couldn’t fathom the interest in her private business. Try as she may – even with constant nudging…
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Check out the new movie poster for dramatic thriller ”Elevator Baby” starring Toyin Abraham and Timini Egbuson
Niyi Akinmolyayan is having a busy 2019. Already, the filmmaker has three upcoming projects including the animated movie Malika: Warrior Queen, and Elevator Baby adds onto the stack. The movie…
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Profile: The Internet is waking up to Osita Iheme. What good can come out of it?
It has taken Osita Iheme seventeen years to achieve overnight success. At least as far as the internet is concerned. On Facebook stories, Twitter threads and on Instagram timelines, Iheme…
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The Big 5: INEC opens defense on Atiku’s petition; Don’t reappoint Ngige as Labour minister, NLC warns Buhari | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Three Nigerians ask Supreme Court to nullify Buhari's election for allegedly lying on oath Three Nigerians have filed a suit at the…
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The YNaija Cover – Weekend Roundup
See links below to read our latest weekend stories and recap of top stories last week:
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#BBNaija: Gedoni doesn’t love Khafi and it’s time for her to wake up and play this game
Although the fourth season of Big Brother Naija doesn't have the pairing system that defined last season, the housemates have begun to couple with each other but it's been nothing…
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Theatre Review: Forget Game of Thrones, Jagagba is the real deal
The winning play of the second edition of the Bikiya Graham-Douglas run Beeta Universal Arts Foundation playwright competition was staged over the weekend at the Agip recital hall of the…
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Three Nigerian authors make 2019 Booker Prize longlist, Buhari sends ministerial nominees to Senate, Air Peace aircraft crash lands at Lagos airport – Here’s everything that happened this week
Here are the stories that drove conversation this week: 12 reportedly killed in Shiites protest as IGP Adamu meets Buhari A Shiite protest that turned violent on Monday was the major…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Ogbeni Dipo, Onye Nkuzi, The Vunderkind, others
Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…
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FCMB rewards hundreds of customers in the second draws of “Millionaire Promo Season 6’’
On Wednesday, July 24, 2019, another set of 644 customers of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) emerged winners in the ongoing bumper reward scheme of the Bank tagged, “FCMB Millionaire…
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The Late 5: Justice Tsoho sworn in as Acting Chief Judge of Federal High Court; WAEC withholds results of 180,205 candidates | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: CJN Tanko Muhammad appoints new Chief Judge of the Federal High Court The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad, on…
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Check out the books Asa is currently reading before her album drops
While we wait for Asa to release her much-anticipated album, for which we have already been blessed with two singles already, the singer tweeted the books she was reading at…
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”Daughters of Chibok” will be screening at the 76th Venice International Film Festival
The Chibok kidnap of 2014, wherein more than 200 schoolgirls where whisked away by militant group Boko Haram from their school in Chibok, Borno, has transcended beyond tragedy and has…
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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