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Tekno has some very interesting ideas on how to make a comeback
Many people have been wondering what is going on with former Made Men Group singer Tekno. He fell off the radar in mid-2018, rarely performing or releasing music. Following the…
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Hallelujah, Tinder is finally looking out for the gays
Dating app Tinder has really caught on in Nigeria. It has gone from this dodgy app expatriates use to solicit for sex workers into a proper avenue for people who…
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Joey Akan is giving the international reviewer thing a second try at The Fader
Since Joey Akan left his very controversial position as the head music reviewer at Pulse.NG, everyone's been speculating where he would pop up next. Using the power and position of…
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In a move that surprises no one; CAN publicly disowns solidarity visit to COZA
On Sunday, the 14th of July 2019, the Abuja branch of the Commonwealth Of Zion Assembly received a purported solidarity visit from Reverend Dr. Israel Akanji, the chairman of the…
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Mary Remmy Njoku, the undisputed queen of Nollywood sells ROK to Canal+
In what is arguably the biggest boss move in Nollywood history, Mary Remmy Njoku, the CEO of the ROK group, which includes three ROK cable channels has just sold her…
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CAN in Abuja says: We stand with you, Biodun Fatoyinbo
The Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) had two special guests at yesterday's Sunday service. The first was Reverend Dr. Jonah Samson, the chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)…
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EXCLUSIVE: Biodun Fatoyinbo decides to launch attack on Busola, others … invites DaddyFreeze to interview him
We have received news that Pastors Biodun and Modele Fatoyinbo are preparing to wrest control of the narrative around the COZA scandal and are currently shopping for journalists to interview…
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‘I don’t think she is unaware’: A second survivor comes forward with her experience with Biodun Fatoyinbo and the tacit guilt of a pastor’s wife
To understand how much fear Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo inspires in the subject of our next interview; we will tell you how much censoring we had to concede to get the…
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This is bigger than Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo and COZA
This morning, YNaija TV released a four part series of an interview between Chude Jideonwo and Busola Dakolo about her time at the Biodun Fatoyinbo led Commonwealth of Zion Assembly…
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‘Nobody ignores me’; we break down the Y!TV exclusive with Busola Dakolo on being sexually assaulted by Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo
After six years of chasing rumours about the cases of sexual assault and rape and the public humiliation of Ese Walter-Ark, another high profile victim of Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, the…
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Sanwo-Olu is saying all the right things, but we’ve been through this before
Dear Lagosians, we have identified short, medium and long term projects across the state that require swift attention. Today, @drobafemihamzat and I inspected the roads on the Badagry expressway corridor…
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Daydream Esoterica is Victor Ehikhamenor’s homecoming and an homage to Lagos
If there is one principle that has consistently defined Victor Ehikhamenor’s art practice, it is the idea that the art he creates (and all art) is autonomous. Art is sentient…
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The age of the ‘active muse’ is over; its time for Nigerian stylists to get serious
At the 2017 and 2018 Lagos Fashion Week (LFWNG) showcases, commissioned stylists were conspicuously absent. Their absence was obvious because LFWNG is arguably the biggest platform for fashion creatives to…
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Native Media is revisiting the origins of Nigerian popular music with ‘Roots’ their new exhibition
Native Media has been on the cutting edge of documenting contemporary Nigerian music and the culture that has grown around it. With print and online platforms and 'NativeLand', their annual…
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Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints about to become Nigeria’s first gay friendly church?
If there is anything the body of Christ in Nigeria is well known for, it is their vehement rejection of persons on the LGBT spectrum. This manifests in many ways,…
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It is time women in Igbo land to have their #MeToo moment
If you have been following the news from Nigeria, then you have most certainly heard about the #ArewaMetoo movement. Inspired the sexual assault and rape of underaged girls in Kaduna,…
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2019 was the election year Nigerian celebrities really stood up to be counted
Everyone by now has heard the almost fantastical story of Banky W's run for the Eti-Osa House Of Representatives seat. For those who haven't, Olubankole Wellington, a musician and actor…
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Quddus King, Benita Nnachortam, Jekein Lato-Unah, Mary Edoro: Here is the Y!/YNaija 2019 New Establishment List
With each year, it becomes clearer to the editorial board at YNaija, the premium our annual New Establishment list places on the work of young emerging players in diverse field…
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Revolutionizing volunteering in Nigeria is tough, but Be The Difference has it covered
On the 13th of February 2019, volunteer non-profit Be The Difference announced via Instagram that it was partnering with the global accountability platform Accountability Labs. It is a huge step…
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Segun ‘@Segalink’ Awosanya is the editor’s pick for Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2018
The editorial board of Y!/YNaija.com has chosen Segun 'Segalink' Awosanya as the editor's pick for the YNaija 2018 Person of the year. Awosanya was chosen from a shortlist that included…
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BB Sasore and Momo Spaine talk ‘God calling’ and the art of film making
Film making is no easy feat in Nigeria, and while the Nigerian Film industry aka Nollywood churns out a number of movies, kudos should be extended to the writers, producers,…
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With “Dead Lions Don’t Roar”, Tolu Akinyemi opts for relatable simplicity
Poetry can be likened to spades, whose ability to dig deep and unearth largely depends on who is handling it. It's fairly obvious, but the fate of a line or…
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Meet Famzy: Falz steals the show in this captivating final teaser for ‘Chief Daddy’
In true EbonyLife fashion, the final teaser for Chief Daddy is nothing short of exceptional. The long-awaited teaser reveals the eccentric character, ‘Famzy’. Played by award-winning rapper, entertainer and actor,…
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The wait is killing us for Chief Daddy, but at least there’s a new teaser
This is the great and terrible thing about an extensive press rollout, you get to really get a feel for the film in question and it kind of gets you…
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The rumours are true, Mama Chibok, Obiageli Ezekwesili is running for president next year
According a news report posted by the international news platform Reuters, Mama Chibok and Nobel Peace Prize nominee Oby Ezekwesili has just announced that she is indeed running for President…
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Need yourself a dose of Chigurl? Check out the new ‘Chief Daddy’ teaser
It literally feels like everyone who is anyone in comedy is in the new film from Ebony Life Films, 'Chief Daddy'. The Holiday blockbuster already boasts of veterans Nkem Owoh…
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Mark your calendars people, Ebony Life just announced the premiere date for ‘Chief Daddy’
Following the recent release of the first teaser of the movie, Chief Daddy, EbonyLife Films has announced the date of the movie’s premiere, set for 2nd December 2018. The highly…
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‘I Be Man’ is challenging stereotypes around masculinity in our own schools
From our social media timeline as the alter Ego Cleopatra to our very daring madam Gold, Actor , Online comedian and Content Creator Steven Chuks takes to stage with the…
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Nkem Owoh & Patience Ozokwor continue their comeback in Ebony Life’s ‘Chief Daddy’
Contrary to popular convention, their Golden age of Nollywood (circa 1999 - 2012) never really faded into obscurity. Long before the new Gen-Z obsession with that era of Nollywood began…
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Tanzania is waging war on ‘slay queens’ by banning artificial nails and eyelashes in its parliament
Africa really is a country, especially when matters of female autonomy and the policing of women's bodies is involved. Across the continent, there are overt and covert efforts to censor…
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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