Day: 8 July 2020

Church Closure: “We can’t CAN anymore” | The #YNaijaCover

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) today asked state governments where churches are still closed to relax the COVID-19 restrictions to allow reopening of worship centres. CAN president, Samson Ayokunle, in…

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Coronavirus Hushpuppi, How Nigerian men shower | 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 rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…

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Ciroma or Umar; Nigerians in suspense over appointment of possible successor for Magu

A German proverb often quoted quips that "people talk about something until it actually happens." It seems as though Nigerians are taking to that notion; willing the appointment of a…

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Drug Convos

ICYMI: Ten quotes that will make you wish you were at MTN’s Drug Convos

If for whatever reason, you were unable to attend MTN’s Drug Convos on June 26, we apologise on your behalf. How could you miss such awesomeness?! Except it was a…

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Election drama shifts to Ondo Assembly as lawmakers suspend Deputy Speaker, 2 others

Akin to volcanic heat, the political atmosphere in Ondo State is blazing. The latest update reveals that the State House of Assembly suspended three lawmakers; raising tensions. According to news…

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Fans ignite ‘battle of the best’ between Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham

Nigeria for the longest time has battled with the idea of inclusion. In almost any industry, there is an imbalance in female representation, raising issues of inclusion. Thankfully we are…

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#Edo2020: ‘We’ll ‘chop’ your dollar and send you into coma’ | Wike fires back at Ganduje

What is Nigerian politics without some occasional drama? The war of words between the Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) Campaign Council for the Edo State Governorship election, Nyesom…

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Abia State

God’s Own State, Abia is trending for housing a ‘Church of Satan’ and more

South-Eastern State, Abia, is on the lips of many following a report of an arrested man who happened to be the leader of a different kind of church that many…

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Netflix Naija

Exclusive: Netflix Africa executives Dorothy Ghettuba and Ben Amadasun tease projects in the pipeline for Netflix Naija

In February, a high-profile team of Netflix executives including chief content officer, Ted Sarandos visited Lagos to meet with filmmakers and potential partners. The streaming platform took the opportunity to…

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774,000 Jobs: Drama between Keyamo and NASS enters new ‘season’

The drama that comes with politics is one thing that many Twitter users live for, judging by the reactions on the microblogging site as the matters arise. In recent days,…

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#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Tacha apologises for her actions in the house | Reunion Day 22

It's day 22 of the Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ Reunion show and more issues were 'resurrected' Elozonam and Diane Just when we thought the drama between Elozonam and Diane…

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REDx celebrates one year of impacting the next generation of media leaders

REDx, the media and creative training school of leading media company, RED | For Africa, yesterday marked its one year anniversary. With over 4,000 applicants, 200 graduates, and 5 training…

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Skin

Film Review: The triumphs and layered questions of Daniel Etim Effiong’s Skin

 Skin, the buzzy documentary produced by Beverly Naya and directed by Daniel Etim Effiong is the kind of well-intentioned project that arrives every once in a while. You know the…

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Tobi Bakre

Tobi Bakre & Maurice Sam return to the small screen with ‘Lara Of Lagos’

Long time no see Maurice Sam. The actor who made his name in Nollywood bringing to life characters on shows like EbonyLife's "On The Real" and Multichoice's "Hustle" is back…

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Wole Soyinka

Wole Soyinka is calling out the NBC on its new broadcasting code | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Wole Soyinka has reacted to the amended 6th broadcasting code by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), which has ignited a controversy in the last few weeks. Soyinka described the amended code…

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Harassment

At long last, the Sexual Harassment Bill 2020 has been passed

It has taken several years and the concerted efforts of activists across the country, but the Sexual Harassment Bill 2020 has finally cleared its third reading and been passed into…

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