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Places To Be This Weekend In Lagos (August 9-11)

Places To Be This Weekend In Lagos (August 9-11)

It's the weekend again; we're glad to be in our space for the next two days. What things do you have on your to-do list this weekend? Would you rather…

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Lifts Suspension of Arik Air’s Operations

FG lifts suspension of Arik Air’s operations Nigeria ranked ninth African investment destination Naira trades at ₦1,596/$ as forex inflows hit $25 billion New cement company offers Nigerians cement for…

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Chidinma Adetshina Withdraws From South African Beauty Pageant 2024

Chidinma Adetshina Withdraws From South African Beauty Pageant 2024

Chidinma Adetshina, a contestant in the South African pageantry, has withdrawn her participation in the pageant show amid the social media controversy and a government investigation into her family. Chidinma…

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8 Ways To Get Over Your Heartbreak

8 Ways To Get Over Your Heartbreak

Lately, something in the air has been putting what God joined together asunder. Heartbreak is a common phenomenon for all who have dared to share their feelings with someone else,…

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | #EndBadGovernance Organisers Declare Three Days to Mourn Slain Protesters

#EndBadGovernance organisers declare three days to mourn slain protesters CBN auctions $876m to 26 banks Oil Marketers claim fuel queues may last longer than a week D’Tigress lost to the…

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D'Tigress women's basketball team at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Nigerian Athletes With A Chance of Earning A Medal At The 2024 Paris Olympics

The 2024 Olympics is happening in Paris, France, the city of love and the heart of Europe. This year's Olympics has taken a turn of events, as athletes from participating…

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Nollywood Nostalgia with Movie in the Park and Osita Iheme this Summer

Movie In The Park Experience (Meme Edition) Returns on August 17

Hey movie lovers, Movie in the Park Experience has some news for you! This summer, we are back for the summer edition with Pawpaw (Osita lheme). We've missed you so…

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Wale Edun Assures that Nigeria has Saved ₦20 billion from Tinubu's Policies

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Minister of Finance Claims 4.3 Million Nigerians Benefitted from Direct Money Transfers from the Gov’t

Minister of Finance claims 4.3 million Nigerians benefitted from direct money transfers from the govt CBN approves the merger of Providus Bank and Unity Bank NCC instructs Telecoms to divulge…

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"Freedom Way" by Afolabi Olalekan.

Afolabi Olalekan’s “Freedom Way” Set for World Premiere at TIFF on September 7

Nigerian filmmaker Afolabi Olalekan’s directorial debut movie, “Freedom Way”, is set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on September 7, 2024. Blessing Uzzi wrote and produced the…

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Enterprise Development Centre and Mastercard Foundation Announce the Fifth Year of the Transforming Nigerian Youth Program

The Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation is excited to announce the commencement of the fifth year of the Transforming Nigerian Youth (TNY) program. This innovative…

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All of Us series

Watch | “All of Us” Trailer Released as Series Coming Out August 30

The much-awaited trailer of the upcoming “All of Us” series will star a crew of friends called “The Geng,” in which Enioluwa will play the role of a student. The…

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#EndBadGovernance Organisers Declare Three Days to Mourn Slain Protesters

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | #EndHunger Protest: Curfew Placed in Kaduna, Bauchi, Plateau as Lagos and Other States Resume Business Activities

#EndHunger protest: curfew placed in Kaduna, Bauchi, Plateau as Lagos and other States resume business activities  The national grid collapses for the fifth time this year Overland Airways announces plans…

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Nollywood Movies and Series Coming Out This August So Far

This year, Nollywood filmmakers have blessed Nigerians by releasing several movies that have left us with so many positive emotions. Eight months into 2024, the film industry has proven that…

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Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | Bobrisky, Big Brother Naija, Paris 2024 Olympics, Asake

Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | Bobrisky, Big Brother Naija, D’Tigress Olympics, Asake

Bobrisky is released from Kirikiri prison  “Tami” duo leave Big Brother Naija in its first eviction show Nigeria's D’Tigress first African basketball team to reach Olympics quarterfinals Asake enlists Wizkid,…

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | #EndBadGovernance Protest: Tinubu Addresses Protesters, Reads Leaked Speech and Lists Achievements

#EndBadGovernance Protest: Tinubu addresses protesters, reads leaked speech and lists achievements #EndBadGovernance Protest: Nigerians begin to queue for fuel as marketers refuse to sell Protesters in Plateau threaten business owners…

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Salamatu's Rhapsody

A Young Girl is Stuck Between Chasing Her Dreams and Adhering to Traditions in “Salamatu’s Rhapsody”

Traditions can be challenging to follow when you have your dreams to chase, and this becomes the plight of a young girl stuck between fulfilling her father's wish of honouring…

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Lowkey Relatable podcast

Top 5 Podcasts of the Week | Nigeria

This week, we have all been entertained by our favourite podcasters, updating us about their real-life experiences, mistakes, and lessons learned. Listening to podcasts has been described as therapeutic by…

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Day 2 Recap of Protest: Anambra State Refuses to Participate in Nationwide Protest

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Day 2 Recap of Protest: Anambra State Refuses to Participate in Nationwide Protest

Day 2 recap of protest: Anambra State refuses to participate in nationwide protest Military threatens to intervene in #EndBadGovernance protest if violence persists Kaduna Electric disconnects Kaduna Government electricity over…

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Tems and Cast of “All of Us” Series Postpone Videos In Support of #EndBadGovernance Protest

Tems and Cast of “All of Us” Series Postpone Videos In Support of #EndBadGovernance Protest

Nigerian singer Tems and the cast of the upcoming series starring Enioluwa, Priscilla Ojo and more have chosen to postpone the release of their music video and official trailer of…

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Weekend watchlist

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and…

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Day 1 Recap of #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Nationwide Protest

Day 1 Recap of #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Nationwide Protest Governments of Borno, Kano, Katsina and Yobe declare 24 hour curfew Telecom operators reveal that over 30 million GSM lines have not correctly…

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Subscribers Demand an Upgrade of Telecom Services in Light of Tariff Hike

Absence of Network Coverage in Nigeria as Nigerians Take to the Streets for #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protest

Starting the protest on August 1, the day of the long-awaited #EndBadGovernanceInNigera protest, Nigerians complained about their network being slow and inactive. Lamenting on the internet, the people have wondered…

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Top Ten Best Films and Series Released in 2024 So Far (House of Ga'a)

Top Ten Best Films and Series Released in 2024 So Far

Now that July has ended and we are seven months into 2024, it is time to review the past months in movies as we at YNaija list our favourite films…

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Nationwide Protest Begins Today, August 1

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nationwide Protest Begins Today, August 1

Nationwide protest begins today, August 1 Two courts restrict protesters to Abuja Stadium and four locations in Ogun State Vice Chancellors claim students might begin to pay ₦80k for electricity…

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Netflix Acquires Kayode Kasem's Movie, “Something Like Gold” To Be on the Platform from August 16

Netflix Acquires Kayode Kasum’s Movie, “Something Like Gold” To Be on the Platform from August 16

Global streaming platform Netflix has acquired the rights to view Kayode Kasum's 2023 romance film “Something Like Gold”. “Something Like Gold” premiered in cinemas across Nigeria in September 2023, starring…

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National Assembly approves of emergency rule, Tinubu applauds their efforts Ibok-Ete Ibas assumes the role of sole administrator in Rivers State, demands civility Nigerian passport rises in global ranks, secures 91st position Atiku announces coalition of parties against 2027 general election Minister of Interior reveals that FG pardoned 4,000 prisoners, saving ₦1 billion on feeding Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn't miss. National Assembly approves of emergency rule, Tinubu applauds their efforts The National Assembly has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to impose emergency rule in Rivers State, leading to the dissolution of the state government and the appointment of a sole administrator for a six-month period. In response, President Tinubu expressed appreciation to the National Assembly for what he described as a “patriotic decision.” His comments were shared in a statement released by his special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga. “The situation in Rivers State had reached a critical point, posing a serious threat to essential oil and gas infrastructure security. This instability risked undermining the national economy and jeopardising the progress achieved through the reforms implemented since our administration began in May 2023,” Tinubu stated. Ibok-Ete Ibas assumes the role of sole administrator in Rivers State, demands civility Ibok-Ete Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers State, has warned that his administration will not allow anyone to disrupt the peace and stability of the state. Speaking in a state-wide address from Port Harcourt, the state capital, Ibas said there would be no place for disorder under his leadership. He explained that his main goal is to bring back law and order while creating the right conditions for democracy to return to the state. “Let me be clear, under my leadership, people’s rights and freedoms will be respected and protected. The rule of law will be strictly followed,” Ibas said. Nigerian passport rises in global ranks, secures 91st position Nigeria has climbed one spot to 91st place in the latest global passport ranking out of 199 countries. While this marks a small improvement in the country’s global standing, travel remains challenging for Nigerian citizens, as visa-free access is still limited to 45 countries, the same as last year. According to the Henley Passport Index for 2025, Nigeria shares the 91st position with Ethiopia and Myanmar, both of which are dealing with conflicts involving armed groups. Atiku announces coalition of parties against 2027 general election Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has announced forming a coalition to remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from office in the 2027 elections. Speaking at a meeting of key opposition leaders in Abuja, Atiku made the declaration during a press conference attended by several opposition figures, including former APC members who have defected. When asked if this new coalition would serve as the main opposition against the APC in 2027, Atiku responded, “Yes, this marks the beginning of the opposition coalition ahead of 2027.” Minister of Interior reveals that FG pardoned 4,000 prisoners, saving ₦1 billion on feeding The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that the Federal Government released over 4,000 inmates from correctional facilities as part of efforts to reduce overcrowding, saving ₦1 billion in feeding costs. Tunji-Ojo explained that many of those released had been jailed over minor fines, and the initiative ensured their swift freedom. “Last year, just over 4,000 inmates were released in one day. We conducted a detailed analysis and found that many inmates were there due to petty fines. This project allowed us to release over 4,082 inmates, saving the government ₦1 billion in feeding costs,” he stated.

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigerian Passport Gains Visa-free Access to 45 Countries in Global Ranking, Rises to 92nd

Nigerian passport gains visa-free access to 45 countries in global ranking, rises to 92nd NCS suspends import duties and tax on critical food items Nigeria requests for $500m from World…

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Co-founder of Inkblot, Zulu Oyibo, Announces New Movie “The Betrayed” Coming to Cinemas on August 2

Co-founder of Inkblot, Zulu Oyibo, Announces New Movie “The Betrayed” Coming to Cinemas on August 2

Zulumoke Oyibo, the co-founder of Nigerian film production company Inkblot, has officially completed the trifecta by announcing her directorial debut movie titled “The Betrayed”. “The Betrayed” is set to be…

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Absence of Network Coverage in Nigeria as Nigerians Take to the Streets for #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protest

The August Nationwide Protest: Why Are Nigerians Protesting?

The people have announced that there will be a nationwide protest starting from August 1 - 10 as they seek to end the bad governance and hunger in Nigeria. Nigeria…

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Orders NNPC to Sell Crude Oil to Dangote Refinery in Naira

Tinubu orders NNPC to sell crude oil to Dangote Refinery in naira Tinubu signs ₦70,000 minimum wage into law Nigerians attack MTN office in Lagos over barred lines NCC orders…

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Get Acquainted with Housemates of the Big Brother Naija (BBN) “No Loose Guard”

Get Acquainted with Housemates of the Big Brother Naija (BBN) “No Loose Guard”

The Big Brother Naija (BBN) returned for a season 9 on Sunday, July 28, with new faces and an all-new template for the “No Loose Guard” season. Unlike all other…

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