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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 15th of April
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The Media Blog: The first episode of Inspector K is pretty cool
Well, Inspector K is here and it's a considerably unorthodox type of show for Nigerian audiences. It embraces absurdity and playfulness in a way that risks being dismissed as 'unrealistic'. But…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 15th of April
Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now.
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YNaija Analysis: A National Agency for Foreign Assistance is a pointless, silly idea
In August 2015, a bill for the establishment of a National Agency for Foreign Assistance (NAFFA) was sponsored in the House of Representatives by Hon. Gideon Lucas Gwani (PDP –…
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Insiders: The Malabu figures are lies only to be taken seriously by illiterates
The Malabu oil scandal has pitched the Insiders into two camps of those that are for investigations and those that just see this as another media trial and propaganda. “The…
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“The value of that land is huge” | Inside the tragic attack and demolition of #OtodoGbame
By Mazi Emeka Sporadic gunshots and the choking smell of tear-gas wake the “peaceful” fishing settlement of Otodo-Gbame, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos state, on Sunday March 9, 2017. Minutes later, Daniel Aya (20 years…
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The Media Blog: Our Best Friend’s Wedding did a great job of normalizing female masturbation and no one noticed
It's lasts barely longer than a second, but it's clear. Kemi (played by Gbemi Olateru-Olagbegi) the radio host whose husband (interestingly, a pilot - remind you of another radio host?)…
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BEYOND BIAFRA: The Onitsha market where dreams refuse to die
by Victor Akhidenor That there is no visible sign post announcing the Onitsha Main Market does not stop anyone from finding it when they want to. Interestingly, most streets around…
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EXPLAINER: What exactly is the Malabu Oil controversy and how did it come to be?
The Malabu Oil controversy is not exactly breaking news as it has raged on and off for more than a decade. But from time to time, a new piece of…
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The Media Blog: To his eternal shame, Nigerians now know that Reuben Abati is a breast man
At what point do we draw the line between the personal and public lives of our celebrities? Question as old as time. It's even more dicey when the people in…
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BEYOND BIAFRA: In Enugu State, young people look from education to enterprise
by Victor Akhidenor Nkechi Nwobodo looks glum right now and it’s for one simple reason: NYSC. More specifically, she’s unhappy with her call-up letter from the National Youth Service Corps.…
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Demola Olarewaju: The seven key reasons I think Efe won #BBNaija
by Demola Olarewaju Hate to do stuff like this at a time when it will be what everyone else is doing but hope I can bring some fresh insight into…
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The Media Blog: There’s a trailer for Mildred Okwo’s next project
It's a TV series created by Tunde Babalola called Bankers NGR. It stars Rita Dominic (as is typical of projects she co-produces with Mildred Okwo at this point) as well…
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The Media Blog: Wait, Eku Edewor works as a stylist now?
This Day Style listed TV star and actor Eku Edewor as the stylist of this Ego Boyo photoshoot, which was shot by her partner, Chini Wellbrook. We were confused a little,…
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EXPLAINER: What exactly is going on at Otodo-Gbame?
Until early March, not many people including those resident in Lagos had ever heard of Otodo-Gbame, a sleepy fishing community outside Lekki that is quite easy to miss. However, it…
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The Film Blog: It looks like we were totally right about the Ego Boyo resurgence
From behind the scenes shots of her on set, we finally have a clip of Ego Boyo in the upcoming Mildred Okwo produced (and directed) TV series, Bankers NGR. It's…
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The Church Blog: Word for the week
Be appreciative to God for where you are and what you have. Always. Say to yourself “Who I Be?” not based on logistics this time but based on the word…
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YNaija Editorial: Does Governor Yari of Zamfara State realize he is being a complete disgrace?
For the past few weeks, a meningitis epidemic has been spreading across Nigeria with quite deadly effects; as at the last count, the epidemic had covered 109 local government areas…
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Reading material: What you should be reading if you work in media content this week
1. How does a feminist make the case against feminism? 2. So Donald Trump actually helped CNN? 3. Immersive Journalism as exercise in debauchery? 4. Trumps' Inauguration was even…
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Dino Melaye is unstoppable as the worst Senator in Nigeria | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking
Senator Dino Melaye has, at this point, convinced us he might remain the worst Senator in Nigeria, at least until he leaves office. And even then, it might be difficult…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 8th of April
Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here!
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Minister Aisha Al-Hassan might be a little confused about her job | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking
Yet again our Ministers go unseen. Kudos to Aisha Alhassan, Minister of Women Affairs for at least coming out of the woodwork and making her presence known the past week.…
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Governor Yari of Zamfara State is the worst Governor in Nigeria | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking
Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State has had his position as the worst in Nigeria taken over by his colleague from Zamfara State. [Read Also: The Dummies Guide to understanding meningitis |…
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The Film Blog: Are you here for Tonto Dikeh’s filmmaking insights?
If you are, you can catch Tonto Dikeh at the 2017 edition of the Nigerian Entertainment Conference. People might find this comical, but let's be real. Tonto Dikeh is, by many…
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Film review: Patience Ozokwor makes a spectacular return to form in Kunle Afolayan’s Omugwo
by Wilfred Okiche When the most influential filmmaker of a generation decides to join forces with the continent’s most important platform for small screen content to make a major feature…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 8th of April
Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here.
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BEYOND BIAFRA: Young people strike gold in Ariaria
by Victor Akhidenor 16 years ago, Jude Okereke decided to become an entrepreneur. After learning the ropes from his elder brother, he took the plunge and became a manufacturer of…
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The Film Blog: The first full trailer for Isoken is here!
Should we just book our tickets now?
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The Media Blog: People blaming Kendall for that Pepsi ad are either being silly or simply don’t get it
Kendall Jenner is not the problem with that Pepsi ad. Not her as a human being, not the fact she's a Jenner (or related to the Kardashians,) not the fact…
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#Throwback: From Beyoncé to Beckham, here are 3 Pepsi ads we can all agree we love (WATCH)
Yeah, Pepsi messed up big time with the Kendall Jenner ad, but it's easy to forget they've given us some great ads in the past. Take this one (our personal…
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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