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Never mind Nigeria’s closed borders, we have a new visa policy
Nigeria is quite the country of contradictions. Mid-2019, the Nigerian Customs authority, with express consent from the Presidency chose to close Nigeria's land borders. The reason Commander Hameed Ali, head…
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What censors? – Toolz and Gbemi are bringing back ‘Off Air’
Rejoice lovers of radio, youtube and podcasting, our favourite duo (aside Jollz and FK) are back on the air for a second season of their hit radio show/podcast 'Off Air'.…
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Yemi Alade, Bez & La Meme Gang are going to SXSW 2020
The South by South West Festival (SXSW) is easily one of the biggest media festivals in the world. It is also well known for discovering new musical acts and cross…
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Tobacco is coming under the microscope with new regulations & enforcement
A few days ago, people across the world commemorated World Cancer Day. While activities to mark the day in Nigeria were pretty muted (because we seem to have more pressing…
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Jola Ayeye wants you to join her Cash Madam Collective
It's criminal that you haven't heard of Jola Ayeye. Thankfully we've been on top of thing here at YNaija. We first featured her in our 2018 New Establishment list as…
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Olatunji Omirin is the latest Nigerian journalist to be arrested by Nigerian forces
At this point, it has become common place to hear of Nigerian journalists, arrested either by the DSS or Nigerian Army, abducted by unnamed assailants or charged with terrorism or…
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The 2020 AKO Caine Prize has a new roster of judges
Unless you haven't been paying attention, the AKO Caine Prize is the definitive short story prize for Africans on the continent and in the diaspora. Fraught with its own criticisms,…
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Dividends of Democracy: Gokada lays off most of its staff
The Lagos State government will have you believe its sudden ban on micro transport (motorcycles and kekenapeps) was done for the 'good' of Greater Lagos. This is the mantra it…
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Honourable Ado Doguwa wants you to know he is a strong man
The last thing anyone could have thought was that the newly elected senate would make Nigerians nostalgic for the active, progressive national assembly under Senator Bukola Saraki. Sure the senate…
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Kugali Media is taking African comics and animation offline
This week on the internet, I came across a tweet from Kugali media that made me very happy. Hey guys, we're having a meet up next week Tuesday for…
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Joseph Odok, charged with terrorism by Ben Ayade finally gets bail
Terrorism seems like a ridiculous charge to bring against a lawyer, but this is the Nigeria we are living in under president Buhari. It is even more disappointing when you…
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Ganduje continues in Kano as Supreme Court affirms his election
Many hopes were dashed this morning as the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirmed the re-election of Governor Umar Ganduje of Kano state. The governor's re-election campaign had been challenged as…
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#ImoWantsIhedioha: The South-East protests to reject the Supreme Court ruling on Imo state
Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. #imowantsihedioha ???? — Mundus (@mundus01) January 19, 2020 This is one of several dozens of videos that have been published on…
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Maybe Kano can learn a thing or two from Jigawa’s Hisbah board
Hisbah, the para-security organizations created to implement Shari'a law in many of the Northern Nigerian states has gotten a bad rep over the last few years. Particularly in Kano state…
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Nigeria remains one of the most dangerous places to work for journalists
Yesterday, journalist Maxwell Nashan lost his life. Nashan worked with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and was preparing for his wedding in Vunokilan, in the Girei Local Government…
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Nigeria might be getting its ‘The Bachelor’ with ‘Ultimate Love’
Considering how many seasons of The Bachelor we have collectively consumed as a nation, it is a bit of a surprise that Nigeria is only getting back into the 'Find Love on…
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On this Armed Forces Remembrance Day, we cannot forget the war we are yet to win
On the 15th of January every year, we remember the members of the Nigerian armed forces, who have for the last 100 plus years, given their very lives for the…
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Hanan Buhari is not having a great week in the media
For most of General Buhari's first term as president, his son Yusuf Buhari and his daughter Zahra Buhari spent a lot of time under the scrutiny of the Nigerian electorate…
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The Opera News bubble has burst, but is anyone really surprised?
If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Hundreds of Nigerian journalists and writers across the country were reminded of the universality of this statement when they…
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Chude Jideonwo’s list of the 150 most interesting people in the culture [2019]
It’s not enough to be famous. Not even to be (economically) successful. In fact, you don’t even need to be famous. This list is for those who are at the…
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From Our Editors: Why Omoyele Sowore is the Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2019
(This editorial was written on 13 December after we made our Editor’s Choice decision for this recognition. We have left it as is because the sentiments remain despite Sowore’s release,…
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Omoyele Sowore is Y!/YNaija.com’s Person of the Year 2019
The editorial board of Y! (TV, Magazine & Online) is pleased to announce pro-democracy campaigner, rights activist and founder of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore as its pick for Person of…
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See who won the popular vote for the Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2019 | Overall winner (Editor’s Pick) to be announced January 1st 2020
It has taken us the larger part of the month to collate all of your votes, but we finally have a winner – at least for the popular vote. And…
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Chude Jideonwo: Why Naira Marley is the Culture Icon of the Year
Naira Marley can smell your fear. He can smell your desperate need to be liked and approved of. He can smell the desire to be part of polite society, to maintain the appearances…
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‘Segun’s life affirms that there is integrity in enabling others’ | Raphael Duntoye profiles Segun Agbaje (Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year 2019 Nominee)
This year, Guaranty Trust Bank welcomed hundreds of vendors and thousands of guests to shop, network and engage in with its financial innovations outside of a banking hall. An estimated…
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Shina Peters, Dbanj, Wande Coal and Zlatan join Alibaba January 1st 2020 concert
The growing list of A list artists confirmed for Alibaba's January 1st 2020 retro themed concert continue to swell, legendary multiple Sir Shina Peters, Dbanji and Wande Coal and Zanku…
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Tiwa Savage, Davido, Adekunle Gold, Mayorkun, 9ice to perform at #2babaLive today!
A formidable lineup of Nigerian music heavyweights have been unveiled to perform at the heavily anticipated concert 2baba Live holding today, December 28 2019 at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko…
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Financial Services Innovators launches first Nigerian Industry Innovation Sandbox with backing from Flourish, EFInA, NIBSS, and CBN
The Financial Services Innovators (FSI), a community of fintech enthusiasts passionate about driving innovation in the financial services industry, announced today the launch of the Nigerian Industry Innovation Sandbox, at…
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Cardi B’s Livespot performance is proof there is no place for ‘World Tours’ that don’t include Nigeria
Last week, Belcalis Alamanzar, known to you as Cardi B, visited Nigeria for the first time. She was brought here by Livespot Entertainment, owned by Deola Ayeni Alade, as the…
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YNaija Editorial: Muhammadu Buhari is playing with fire
The details don’t matter. Whatever you heard, from a blog, a WhatsApp group, from your neighbor downstairs, who saw snatches of it on television, or at the beer parlour down…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy