Author: YNaija

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Wande Coal’s upcoming EP ‘Realms’ arrives in March 2020

Wande Coal has been off the music radar for a while, but it's good to know he's getting his groove back with a new EP called Realms, which will be…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Naira Marley reacts to car theft allegation

Naira Marley has reacted to the car theft allegation leveled against him. Yesterday, a Magistrate court in Lagos ordered the police to arrest and bring him to court  for immediate…

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The YNaija Cover – 16th December

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: EFCC marks properties of convicted ex-Abia governor Orji Uzor Kalu

The EFCC, on Saturday, December 14th, marked properties belonging to former Abia State governor, Orji Uzor Kalu. In a statement released, the antigraft agency says the marking is to ensure…

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The YNaija Cover – 13th December

Edo State Government has placed a total and complete ban on all political rallies, demonstrations or procession in any part of the state. It directed all security agencies to deal…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Naira Marley’s trial adjourned till February 27 and 28

Naira Marley who has been standing trial over an alleged criminal conspiracy and credit card fraud will be rearraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on February 27, 2020.…

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The YNaija Cover – 12th December

Boris Johnson, prime minister of the United Kingdom, was seen on Wednesday sharing groceries in Leeds shortly before commencement of UK elections. The prime minister tweeted the video on his…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Anthony Joshua to present world championship belts to President Buhari

World boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will soon present his belts to President Buhari, a presidential aide disclosed on Wednesday in Abuja. Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to…

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The YNaija Cover – 11th December

Punch Newspaper in its editorial published on Wednesday criticized the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari for its disobedience to court orders. In an editorial titled ‘Buhari’s lawlessness: Our stand,’ Punch…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Naira Marley’s debut EP ‘LOL’ is out December 18th

Naira Marley has just recently announced the release date of his debut EP, 'LOL', out December 18th “LOL” EP out 18th of December. Marlians save that date in your note…

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The YNaija Cover – 10th December

Rotimi Akeredolu, governor of Ondo state, has  condemned the manner in which operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) stormed the court to rearrest Omoyele Sowore on Friday. The…

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The breakout Nigerian artistes of 2019

Arguably, and for the Nigerian music landscape, Beyonce's Lion King album featuring Afrobeats heavyweights was an exciting peak of 2019. It was also the year of the Burna Boy eclipse…

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Maltina 1000 Smiles: Here are top 3 stories guaranteed to make you happy today

Have you been lacking some premium happiness? Well, the Maltina Happiness Team has been working to share happiness and capture 1000 smiles across Nigeria with Noble Igwe, celebrity style influencer…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: DSS finally releases Sowore

The Department of State Services (DSS) has released the convener of #RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore. Sowore was released after a federal high court in Abuja gave Nigeria’s secret police  a…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Phyno has launched a new line of earphones in collaboration with NewAge

Aside music, Nigerian artistes are starting to explore merchandising as a new stream of income. There was Burna Boy's Burna Bank in partnership with streaming platform Spotify, Wizkid's Starboy merch,…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Anthony Joshua set to pocket $85million from his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jnr

The purses for Saturday night's world heavyweight championship rematch between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jnr in Saudi Arabia have been revealed. According to Riyadh Newsflash, Anthony Joshua will pocket…

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The YNaija Cover – 3rd December

President Donald Trump has expressed delight at his portrait drawn by a Nigerian-born artist, creative_doks. The artist had tweeted the American president’s portrait via his Twitter handle @Doks_Art recently. The…

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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 funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social…

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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.…

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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…

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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.…

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The YNaija top 10 gospel artistes for November

2019 is grinding to a halt and of course, December will have your favourite gospel artistes busy with concerts and church experiences. Not to mention The Experience, one of the…

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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…

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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…

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The YNaija Cover – 27th November

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has approved the appointment of 513 additional aides to serve as his “technical assistants”. The governor’ principal secretary, Clement Nweke, who made this known in…

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The YNaija Cover – 26th November

Former governors, deputy governors, and other political office holders in Zamfara State will no longer enjoy the payment of pension and other entitlements. This development comes on the heels of…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Probe of Air Peace CEO, Allen Onyema’s $44.9m wire deal link with Amnesty cash begins

A probe to establish a link between the $44.9 million wire deal traced to Air Peace chairman Allen Onyema in the United States and the Presidential Amnesty Office has reportedly began. It was…

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5 Things that Should Matter Today: Alleged Port Harcourt serial killer changes plea to not guilty

Alleged Port Harcourt serial killer, Gracious David West, has changed his plea to 'not guilty' after confessing to luring his victims to hotels in Port Harcourt, drugging and murdering them.…

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The YNaija Cover – 20th November

Afro-fusion star Burna Boy has made the list of nominees for 2020 Grammy Awards. The organisers of the Grammy Awards had on Wednesday released the list of artists nominated for…

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The YNaija Cover – 19th November

The Department of State Services (DSS) says it will not release Omoyele Sowore, convener of #RevolutionNow Movement to a mob. Peter Afunanya, DSS spokesman, said this on Tuesday while addressing…

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