The Critics Reached Tribeca Without Nollywood. What Did They Get Right?

A documentary about five cousins from Kaduna opened at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York on 5 June. The film is called Crocodile. It premiered at the Berlinale in February. Idris Elba is the executive producer. The Hollywood Reporter reviewed it. International critics sat through the Q&A. Raymond, Richard and Ronald Yusuff, and Godwin... Read More

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entertainment

June 6, 2026

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Kidnappers of Ex-Army General Demand Release of Livestock and Members in New Video The kidnappers holding retired Major General Maharazu Tsiga have released a fresh video in which they demanded the release of their members, whom they claim are in government custody, alongside other conditions for the former military officer’s freedom. In the footage, Tsiga... Read More

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entertainment, nigeria, Politics

June 6, 2026

Mainland to Island: The Raves Redefining the Lagos Weekend

Lagos nightlife is expanding past the traditional club model. For a long time, weekend options meant spending heavily on VIP tables or dealing with mainstream radio loops. Right now, a growing community of ravers and music purists is opening up new spaces. These underground events centre on a distinct Afrocentric wave, blending familiar local rhythms... Read More

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entertainment

June 5, 2026

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FCT Police Enforce Tinted Glass Ban, Seize Over 30 Vehicles The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified enforcement of Nigeria’s tinted glass regulations, impounding more than 30 vehicles during a special operation across Abuja. According to the police, many of the affected vehicles were found using heavily tinted windows without the required authorisation,... Read More

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entertainment, nigeria, sports

June 5, 2026

Who Is Actually Paying for All These World Cup Songs?

Shakira and Burna Boy, Tyla and Future, Anitta, LISA and Rema have all released theme songs for one event: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And while the tunes are undeniably banging, two questions keep coming up. Why are there so many World Cup songs? And more importantly, who is footing the bill — is this... Read More

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Police Service Commission Introduces Whistle-Blower Policy to Curb Recruitment Corruption

June 4, 2026

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Police Arrest Suspect Behind Doctored Tinubu Voice Note The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a suspect allegedly linked to the creation and circulation of a manipulated audio recording falsely attributed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to police authorities, forensic investigations traced the viral voice note to the suspect, who is accused of digitally altering... Read More

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entertainment, nigeria, Politics

June 4, 2026

Which way is the Correct Way to Watch Spider-Noir?

Amazon caused a lot of confusion on the timeline by dropping Nicolas Cage’s new series, Spider-Noir, in two separate formats. If you log into your Prime Video app right now, you will notice two duplicate rows for the exact same show. One is a classic 1930s black-and-white print, and the other is a standard full-color... Read More

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movies

June 3, 2026

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Court Sentences Four to Death Over Owo Church Massacre A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four men to death by hanging for their roles in the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, which killed more than 40 worshippers and injured over 100 others during a... Read More

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entertainment, nigeria, Politics, sports

June 3, 2026

Who Is Buying Celebrity Silence on National Issues?

Nigeria’s creator economy is no longer just about exporting Afrobeats to global platforms. It has become a primary target for domestic media manipulation. Political media management on our timeline has shifted toward a completely new playbook, moving far away from the usual public debates over state policy. Political influencers are now using a coordinated push... Read More

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nigeria, opinion

June 2, 2026

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Independent National Electoral Commission Probes Voter Data Leak, Traces User Account INEC has launched an investigation into the alleged unauthorised access and release of voter information from its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database after personal details linked to a candidate in a recent political primary surfaced online. The commission said preliminary audit findings traced the... Read More

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entertainment, nigeria, Politics

June 1, 2026

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Babachir Lawal Dumps ADC, Says Atiku’s Primary Win Was Rigged Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging that the party’s presidential primary was heavily manipulated in favour of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Lawal said he could not remain in a party where,... Read More

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entertainment, nigeria, Politics

June 1, 2026

Davido Says He’s Not “City Boy.” The Question Is Whether That Distinction Holds.

Davido spent Saturday telling Nigerian entertainers, himself included, that they have stayed too quiet on insecurity. “We dey fuck up, I won’t lie, including me. We need to speak up. It’s too much injustice going on. Our country don go,” he wrote, joining the wave of reactions to the abduction of teachers and students in... Read More

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nigeria, opinion

May 30, 2026

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NGF Discloses Governors Are Considering N100,000 Minimum Wage The Nigeria Governors’ Forum is considering a new national minimum wage of N100,000. Inflation and the soaring cost of living prompted the proposal, which would raise the current monthly baseline from N70,000. NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq announced the plan on Saturday, noting that... Read More

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Business, entertainment, nigeria

May 29, 2026

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Defense Minister Dismisses October Coup Plotters as Foolhardy and Lacking Support Defence Minister Christopher Musa dismissed the October 2025 coup plotters as a confused and isolated group that ordinary civilians could have easily overpowered. Speaking on the ongoing court martial, Musa revealed that the entire plot stemmed from a disgruntled colonel who failed his promotion... Read More

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entertainment, Politics, sports

May 29, 2026

What to Expect From Ojude Oba Today

The Ijebu-Ode timeline is currently unmatched. Ojude Oba is live right now, and the festival grounds are already filled with heavy hand-woven Aso-Oke. It stands out easily as one of the traditional festivals every Nigerian should know about. If your post notifications are on, expect a massive flood of competitive family flyness as the different... Read More

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entertainment

May 28, 2026

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Atiku visits Amaechi after ADC presidential primary Newly emerged African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar visited his main primary rival, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, at his Abuja residence on Thursday. Atiku, accompanied by former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal and other party leaders, initiated the closed-door meeting as a reconciliation effort following the... Read More

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entertainment, nigeria, Politics, sports

May 28, 2026

Why the Off Campus Series Is Pure Fiction for Nigerian Students

The way the timeline is currently shaking because of the Off Campus premiere is interesting. Students are busy shouting “God when” over Garrett Graham and Hannah Wells. Some might think that Uni life is about hosting massive house parties and falling in love over chemistry notes. The truth is simple. Replicating that whole Briar U... Read More

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entertainment

May 27, 2026

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Oyo school attack: Abducted teachers, students will be back home soon – Makinde Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde assured citizens that his administration is working around the clock to secure the release of teachers and students kidnapped in the Oriire Local Government Area. Gunmen abducted the victims from three separate schools nearly two weeks ago.... Read More

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entertainment, nigeria, Politics

May 27, 2026

Was the BNXN AI Saga a Real Threat or Just a Marketing Stunt?

The intense timeline friction surrounding BNXN’s recent public stance against artificial intelligence cover art exposes a broader pattern of corporate misdirection. His team’s highly publicised outrage regarding digital replicas and intellectual property theft presented itself as a principled defence of artistic integrity. The strategic timing of the controversy suggests a far more cynical objective. The... Read More

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Music

May 26, 2026

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Atiku takes early lead in ADC presidential primaries, wins five states Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has established an early lead in the African Democratic Congress presidential primaries, securing victories in Gombe, Abia, Ebonyi, Sokoto, and Zamfara states. In the race to decide the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 presidential election, Atiku dominates early vote... Read More

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entertainment, nigeria, Politics, sports

May 26, 2026

Phyna’s Crash-Out Isn’t Just Drama, It’s a Gen Z Financial Wake-Up Call

Phyna’s emotional breakdown on TikTok Live on Saturday exposed the destructive nature of the Black-Tax-Meets-Sudden-Fame Pipeline. Sobbing before her audience, the former Big Brother Naija winner revealed she distributed her N100M prize money without making a single investment. She now faces severe financial strain alongside the deep grief of losing her late sister. This public... Read More

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entertainment

May 25, 2026

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FG Declares Wednesday, Thursday Public Holidays for Eid-el-Kabir The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir (Eid-ul-Adha) celebration. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the decision in a statement issued through the ministry, describing the festival as a period rooted in sacrifice,... Read More

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entertainment, nigeria, Politics

May 25, 2026

Does “Pity My Soul” Reveal Chike’s Guilt, or Is He Just Using His Soft-Boy Voice to Clean Up the Mess?

Chike bypassed the standard corporate public relations statement during the explosive fallout from the leaked recordings. He chose instead to release his latest single, Pity My Soul, on May 19, 2026, delivering premium tears over a slow melody right when the timeline expected formal legal clarity. The sudden arrival of the track leaves the audience... Read More

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entertainment

May 23, 2026

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Peter Obi Says He Is “Not Running” From Atiku Abubakar Peter Obi has dismissed speculation that he is avoiding former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential race, insisting that the two remain politically close despite recent rumours of tension within opposition circles. Speaking on the sidelines of the Spier Dialogue 2026 in... Read More

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entertainment, nigeria, Politics, sports

May 23, 2026

My Father’s Shadow Proves AMVCA Laurels and Cannes Acclaim Can Actually Fill Nigerian Cinema Seats

The concurrent success of high-concept Nigerian cinema across international and domestic circuits indicates a fundamental shift in how Nollywood measures commercial viability. At the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, the Esiri twins are drawing significant global acclaim for Clarissa, a Lagos-set reimagining of Virginia Woolf’s Mrs Dalloway. Simultaneously, director Akinola Davies Jr.’s My Father’s Shadow has... Read More

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entertainment, movies

May 22, 2026

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NDC Unveils 20-Member Panel for Governorship, National Assembly Primaries The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has constituted a 20-member electoral panel to oversee its governorship and National Assembly primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, as the party intensifies preparations amid ongoing defections and coalition talks. According to party officials, the committee will be responsible for... Read More

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entertainment, nigeria, Politics, sports

May 22, 2026

BET Awards: Why Wizkid and Asake’s ‘Best Group’ Nomination Changes the Rules for African Music

The 2026 BET Awards nominations announced on May 19 introduced a significant structural shift for African music. Wizkid and Asake secured a joint nomination in the Best Group category following their collaborative work on REAL Vol. 1. This decision moves past the standard industry practice of isolating African talent within geographic silos or temporary guest... Read More

May 21, 2026

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Tinubu Appoints 39-Year-Old Professor as New JAMB Registrar President Bola Tinubu has appointed 39-year-old Professor Bashiru Aremu as the new Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), making him one of the youngest individuals ever to head the examination body. Aremu, a professor of Mathematics and former Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the Federal University... Read More

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education, entertainment, nigeria, Politics

May 21, 2026

Why The Timeline Chooses Edoho Over Ogbomoso

The internet spent the mid-May timeline dissecting two distinct domestic crises. The first involved media personality Frank Edoho and his estranged wife exchanging highly public allegations of infidelity and abuse. The second featured a UK-based tech professional named Ugo detailing the legal dissolution of his marriage following viral claims of infidelity. Both topics generated millions... Read More

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entertainment, nigeria, opinion

May 20, 2026

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Cubana Chief Priest Says Tinubu Still Doesn’t Fully Trust Him Over Peter Obi Support Celebrity barman and socialite Cubana Chief Priest has claimed that President Bola Tinubu still views him with suspicion because he supported Peter Obi during the 2023 presidential election. Speaking during a livestream with streamer Peller, the businessman said he believes both... Read More

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entertainment, nigeria, Politics, sports

The Critics Reached Tribeca Without Nollywood. What Did They Get Right?

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Mainland to Island: The Raves Redefining the Lagos Weekend

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Who Is Actually Paying for All These World Cup Songs?

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Which way is the Correct Way to Watch Spider-Noir?

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Who Is Buying Celebrity Silence on National Issues?

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Davido Says He’s Not “City Boy.” The Question Is Whether That Distinction Holds.

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

What to Expect From Ojude Oba Today

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Why the Off Campus Series Is Pure Fiction for Nigerian Students

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Was the BNXN AI Saga a Real Threat or Just a Marketing Stunt?

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Phyna’s Crash-Out Isn’t Just Drama, It’s a Gen Z Financial Wake-Up Call

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Does “Pity My Soul” Reveal Chike’s Guilt, or Is He Just Using His Soft-Boy Voice to Clean Up the Mess?

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

My Father’s Shadow Proves AMVCA Laurels and Cannes Acclaim Can Actually Fill Nigerian Cinema Seats

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

BET Awards: Why Wizkid and Asake’s ‘Best Group’ Nomination Changes the Rules for African Music

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Why The Timeline Chooses Edoho Over Ogbomoso

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