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December 3, 2019

Prestige Anchor International set to empower Campus Entrepreneurs as registration kicks off

The organizers of Prestige Anchor Campus Entrepreneurship Empowerment Award under the auspices of Prestige Anchor Leadership, Empowerment and Capacity Building Awards and Student Leadership and Entrepreneurship Conference have commenced the registration of Campus entrepreneurs through the nation especially from the South East Campuses in Nigeria. With entrepreneurs, student leaders, organizational executives from the South Eastern... Read More
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December 3, 2019

Sowore, Tony Rapu, Busola Dakolo, Corper Stephen Teru, others make Y!/YNaija.com shortlist for Person of the Year. Voting starts now!

In its ninth year, The editorial board of  Y!/YNaija.com announces a shortlist for its 2019 Person of the Year, following the decision of editors as well as feedback from readers and social media audiences. The Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year has since inception, been awarded to individuals of Nigerian origin as a way of recognizing... Read More
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December 3, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Super Falcons star Chiamaka Nnadozie named Best Female Goalkeeper in Africa

Kano government transmits fresh bill on creation of four new emirates  Weeks after a Kano State High Court nullified the creation of four emirates by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, the Kano State Governor has transmitted a fresh bill for the creation of four new emirates. The Governor who said that the Kano state executive council discussed an “age-long... Read More
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December 2, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 2nd December

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized the passport of Allen Onyema, chief executive officer of Air Peace, over alleged bank fraud and money laundering in the US. The Nation reports that Onyema’s passports will be in custody of the anti-graft commission as investigations continue and his movements, temporarily restricted.
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December 2, 2019

PEPSI Nigeria presents the Ultimate Music Experiences this December!

In preparation for the end of 2019, Pepsi Nigeria has announced plans to lift up the spirit of Nigerians for the forthcoming holiday, via the ‘We Got Taste’ campaign. This concept will host the best shows, party experience and concerts this Christmas like Pepsi Rhythm Unplugged, Livespot X Festival featuring Cardi B, Star Boy Wizkid... Read More
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December 2, 2019

Top 5 movies we are looking forward to in December

2019 has been an interesting year for Nollywood. The Lionheart Oscar controversy, Ramsey Nouah making his directorial debut with the Living In Bondage sequel, Abba Makama churning out arthouse film The Lost Okoroshi, Funmi Iyanda producing the adaptation of Jude Dibia’s 2005 novel Walking With Shadows, and Netflix witnessing a surge of Nollywood cinema landing... Read More
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December 2, 2019

It’s Basketmouth today but are Nigerian comedians ready to take notes on accountability?

For the Nigerian entertainment industry, accountability is a relatively new concept. The idea that endorsing, promoting and even reaping off certain toxic world views, thoughts, sentiments and opinions could cost much more than some heated clap-backs on social media, is still gaining some footing. No problem. We can wait. However, no other part of the... Read More
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December 2, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: EFCC interrogates Air Peace Boss Allen Onyema

Detectives at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have grilled Allen Onyema, the chairman of Air Peace Airline, over his indictment in a $44.9m fraud by the US government. A source in the antigraft agency who spoke with the Nation, said Onyema was interrogated on Wednesday November 27th and has been placed on administrative bail.... Read More
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November 30, 2019

Here are the 5 events we loved in November, ranked

With the month of December just on the horizon, and the avalanche of shows and events we are going to witness (Detty December!), it’s time to take stock on what happened in November. Also, this is a ranking of our favourite events: 5. AFRIMA 2019 The sixth annual All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) took place last night... Read More
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November 29, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors congratulates winners of The Future Awards Africa 2019, Africa’s biggest youth awards

 The Future Awards Africa held last Sunday in spectacular fashion with major support from Massilia Motors sole distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in Nigeria. At the event, the heritage automobile company showcased its Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and the Eclipse Cross, and also gave guests and nominees the opportunity to experience the exquisite interior of both vehicles. According... Read More
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November 29, 2019

Nigeria’s mental health problem runs deeper

On November 11, the Human Rights Watch published a mental health report, from an on-the-ground investigation that began in August 2018. The report focuses on the gross dehumanization of mental health patients in both state and religious institutions, catered to “rehabilitating”, “curing” and in some cases “delivering” patients from their mental illness. In this intensely... Read More
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November 29, 2019

The Future Africa Awards 2019 celebrates a new generation of innovators, creatives, and achievers

With the objective to promote talent, excellence, and service among young Nigerians, Africa’s biggest youth awards, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) celebrated a new generation of young, innovative achievers between ages 18 – 31 years, who are driving the narrative and leading the charge in their industries locally and internationally. Themed ‘Nigeria’s New Tribe’, the... Read More
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November 29, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 29th November

Unai Emery has been sacked as Arsenal manager after 18 months in charge. The Spaniard, who previously led Paris St-Germain to the French league title and won three Europa Leagues with Sevilla, was appointed Gunners boss in May 2018, succeeding Arsene Wenger. He has been replaced on a temporary basis by assistant and former Arsenal... Read More
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November 29, 2019

#BlackFriday: Get a VIP ticket to Future Live in Lagos Concert for just N50 (Here’s how!)

Unbelievable, right? Well, to celebrate great deals this Black Friday and countdown to Future Live in Concert holding on the 29th of December 2019, ticketing platform Nairabox has introduced an amazing Black Friday Hunt for fans of Future to get the VIP ticket for an unbelievable price of N100000 N50 (yes, wazo.) Future Live in... Read More
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November 29, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Fireboy DML’s ”Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps” is out now

YNBL’s buzziest star Fireboy DML has just released his highly anticipated debut album Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps. Fireboy DML, who enjoyed massive fame with his rapturous single Jealous, has also cemented himself into the Afrobeats landscape with a couple of equally enjoyable singles. Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps bristles with thirteen tracks with no guest features... Read More
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November 28, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 28th November

Former military President, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has condemned the Hate Speech Bill, sponsored by Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi. Babangida declared that nobody can muzzle Nigerians and deny them freedom of speech. Speaking in his Minna Uphill residence while hosting the National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Chief Christopher Isiguzo, Babangida said there... Read More
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November 28, 2019

Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: Imagine a brother named Cornelius stealing your girl lmaooo!! Aruuuuuuuuuuuuuu —... Read More
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November 28, 2019

The BBC is leading a new path in African music history and we are here for it

For the longest time, the African music scene has been of dazzling fascination to the outside gaze. However, it has remained amongst many things for us, a means to outperform pre-existing standards, to create rebelliously and maintain the vibrant, transitional music ecosystem we have now. In line with this constant evolution and to open more... Read More
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November 28, 2019

Johnny’s Room Live set to hold in Abuja and Benin in December

Following the success of the first leg of the Johnny’s Room Live 2019 concert held in Lagos in October, sensational Folk/ Alternative-rock singer, Johnny Drille is set to hold the Abuja and Benin editions of Johnny’s Room Live. The Federal Capital Territory will yet again have a feel of Johnny Drille’s musical prowess, dexterity, and emotive... Read More
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November 28, 2019

‘Fela’s Republic and the Kalakuta Queens’ hits Terra Kulture in December 

Following the success of ‘Fela and the Kalakuta Queens’ in Lagos, Abuja, Cairo and Pretoria, Bolanle Austen-Peters Productions has announced the return of a sequel – ‘Fela’s Republic and the Kalakuta Queens’ to Terra Kulture this December. While ‘Fela and the Kalakuta Queens’ was majorly an exploration of the life of Fela Kuti and his... Read More
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November 28, 2019

Shady, exciting; the latest episode of Rubbin’ Minds Plus reviewing the fashion at TFAA 2019 is a must-watch

In this new episode of Rubbin’ Minds Plus, YouTuber and red carpet host for The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) 2019 Gaffy and show host Desmond Ekunwe, talk about their most dazzling and underwhelming fashion moments on The Future Awards red carpet. With blistering shade and infectious enthusiasm, they review, analyse, praise and give honest opinions... Read More
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