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Bernard Dayo
October 14, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 14th October

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has finally declared a state of emergency on various dilapidated highways and roads in Lagos. And that’s why he makes today’s YNaija Cover. His spokesman, Gboyega Akosile, in a statement noted that Sanwo-Olu ordered the commencement of major construction work on the identified highways considered critical to reduce traffic congestion bringing pain... Read More
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October 14, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Jude Idada has won the 2019 NLNG Prize for Literature for his children’s book ‘Boom, Boom’

Jude Idada has been announced as the winner of the 2019 NLNG Prize for Literature, clinching US$100,000 for his children’s book Boom, Boom, a riveting story focusing on the sickle cell illness through the lens of an eight-year-old boy. “This award is for everyone; the last three finalists, the 12-year-old girl that was also a... Read More
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October 13, 2019

Here are the best Nigerians articles of the week

Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are the ones that caught our attention: A 20 years old Memory of Mugabe’s Zimbabwe – Wale Okediran ”In spite of the notoriety attributed to... Read More
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October 11, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Wizkid plans to launch a music streaming app soon

In a recent interview with UK radio station Capital Xtra, Wizkid revealed that he’s planning to launch a music streaming app. And soon. The Afrobeats star will partner with United Bank for Africa on the project. Wizkid was responding to a question about his future business plans when he revealed the information. “My team and... Read More
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October 10, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: UNILAG has set up a panel encouraging more students to speak out on #SexForGrades

Following the allegations of sex-for-grades against two of its lecturers, the management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has set up a panel to investigate the scandal. Boniface Igbeneghu, a senior lecturer, and Samuel Oladipo, a lecturer in the department of economics, were caught in a documentary on sexual harassment released by the BBC Africa Eye.... Read More
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October 9, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori says he has no doubts about committing his future to England over Nigeria

Promising Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori insists he has had no doubts about committing his international future to England after being called up by Gareth Southgate. Tomori has impressed for Chelsea this season and has been rewarded with a call-up to the England squad for this month’s European Qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Bulgaria. The... Read More
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October 8, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: University of Lagos has shut down the ”Cold Room” where lecturers sexually harass female students

Following the BBC Africa Eye investigation that unearthed sexual harassment in West African universities, the University of Lagos announced the shut down of the ‘Cold Room’, where lecturers reportedly harass students sexually. This was disclosed by Taiwo Oloyede, the Principal Assistant Registrar (Communication Unit) of the university. The ‘Cold Room’ was mentioned by a lecturer... Read More
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October 7, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 7th October

Follow the links below to check out our latest stories The BBC Africa Eye exposé on sexual harassment in West African universities is what we need right now Has Konbini bowed out from Nigeria? 5 Things that Should Matter Today: The Trade Union Congress (TUC) won’t warn FG before going on strike over minimum wage... Read More
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October 7, 2019

The BBC Africa Eye exposé on sexual harassment in West African universities is what we need right now

It’s been a year since BBC Africa Eye’s groundbreaking documentary Sweet Sweet Codeine was released, receiving a 2019 Emmy nod and continues to be the ”magnum opus” from the media platform. But in the twilight of yesterday’s Big Brother Naija, journalist Kiki Mordi dropped a bombshell: an explosive documentary from BBC Africa Eye going undercover... Read More
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October 7, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: The Trade Union Congress (TUC) won’t warn FG before going on strike over minimum wage

President of the Trade Union Congress, Quadri Olaleye, has said that the organisation had commenced mobilisation of members ahead of a nationwide protest, adding that they would not embark on a warning strike. The TUC’s position comes after the failure of the Nigerian Government to implement the new minimum wage of N30,000. In a statement, the... Read More
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October 6, 2019

Here are the best Nigerian articles of the week

Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are the ones that caught our attention: It’s not just Greta Thurnberg: why are we ignoring the developing world’s inspiring activists? – Chika Unigwe ”This... Read More
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October 4, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Teni and Burna Boy have been nominated for the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards

Burna Boy and Teni have been nominated for the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards. The Nigerian acts will also be competing for the ‘Best African Act’ category against the likes of South Africa’s Nasty C, Tanzania’s Harmonize and Togo’s duo Toofan. The award ceremony is expected to hold on Sunday, November 3, at the FIBES... Read More
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October 3, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Genevieve Nnaji’s ”Lionheart” announced as Nigeria’s submission for Oscars 2020

The Nigerian Oscars Selection Committee (NOSC) on Wednesday announced that Genevieve Nnaji’s Lionheart will be the country’s submission in the International Feature Film category of the 2020 editiion of Oscar Awards. The 12-man NOSC team which has some notable Nollywood stakeholders of international standing as its members,  picked ‘Lionheart’ for its considerable shots at the rules.... Read More
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October 2, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 2nd October

Follow the links to check to check out our latest stories: Adele and Skepta’s dating rumours had men hyping the ”Nigerian penis,” and here’s why it’s problematic 5 Things that Should Matter Today: Busola Dakolo has dared Pastor Fatoyinbo to submit himself to court  
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October 2, 2019

Adele and Skepta’s dating rumours had men hyping the ”Nigerian penis,” and here’s why it’s problematic

Adele dating Skepta is, perhaps, the most random celebrity pairings we have had in a long time, as allegedly reported by British news outlets on Tuesday. Adele, ROLLING IN THE DEEP? Yes, that Adele, who wears her heart over her songs with all the emotional touchmarks and heartbreaks. Fresh off her divorce from Simon Konecki,... Read More
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October 2, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Busola Dakolo has dared Pastor Fatoyinbo to submit himself to court

According to a report from NAN, Biodun Dakolo has dared Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, Founder and Senior Pastor, Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) to submit himself to court. She filed a counter to Rev. Biodun Fatoyinbo’s Preliminary Objection stating that her court action is not statute barred and that the argument that her suit is out of... Read More
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October 1, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: President Buhari wants Nigerians to change their lawless habits to achieve the change we want #NigeriaAt59

As Nigeria marks its 59th Independence Anniversary, President Buhari this morning addressed the nation by routinely giving his Independence message in a broadcast. In the end, he asked all Nigerians to change their bad habits so we can all experience the much desired change in Nigeria. “This change can only be delivered if we are... Read More
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September 30, 2019

‘The Wives’ stage play, Lagos Comic-Con, LCA Film Festival: Here are the top events we loved in September

The month of September was brimming with events, from music to film and culture, most notably the just-concluded Light Camera Africa Film Festival that had Abba Makama’s The Lost Okoroshi screening in Nigeria for the first time, after its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. There was also Lagos Comic Convention. Here are... Read More
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September 30, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Nigerian magical girl manga ‘Adorned By Chi’ is being developed into film and animation

The world of anime/manga still lacks diversity and this is understandable – these mediums of art are inherently Japanese and a creative response to American cartoons. But things are changing. Netflix’s western series Cannon Busters is populated with black characters, and more recently, Adorned By Chi, a ‘Nigerian magical girl’ manga created by Nigerian-American writer... Read More
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