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Brave Women: The melon business women of Agyragu
by Festus Iyorah It’s a Friday—the busiest market day at the Agyragu melon market, Nasarawa. The market is dominated by women of Agyragu attending to potential customers from Lagos, Onitsha,…
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The Film Blog: The CEO and A Trip To Jamaica were shut out from the AMVCAs and we couldn’t be more pleased
It's a small victory, but on a night where we had many things to upset about, we're glad that we were reminded the world still makes a little bit of…
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The Media Blog: The Johnsons won an AMVCA and we are tired of everything
Congratulations to everyone involved with the show on what we're sure is hard work but The Johnsons is a terrible terrible show that needs to be completely overhauled and deserves…
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Dino Melaye slips further down, Bukola Saraki rises again | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators
Senator Bukola Saraki rises along with Senator Chukwuka Utazi on this week's YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for senators. Both Senators enter the top 10 thanks to a strong and necessary statement…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 4th of March
Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here now!
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#LTF2017 Theatre Review: From Lagos to the world
by Wilfred Okiche In Ayetoro, a sleepy rural settlement somewhere in Abeokuta, a young man with hunger in his soul, and fire in his loins prepares for the near inescapable…
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Lai Mohammed makes a leap into the top 20 on the latest YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers
Lai Mohammed cedes the bottom spot to Solomon Dalung, benefiting largely from his relative silence, confirming the saying that, if you don't have anything good or sensible to say, it's…
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The Media Blog: Angelina Jolie stuns in first post-divorce role (WATCH)
It's only a perfume commercial, but she looks so good in it, we wish it was something more. Plus, it's her first 'acting' role since divorcing Brad Pitt, so it's good…
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Ambode retains the number one position for yet another week, Aregbesola makes it into the top 20 | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors
Even if we hadn't seen this wonderful video of Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode engaging veteran table tennis player Funke Oshinaike in a game, he would likely still be retaining his…
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The YNaija Cover this morning – the 4th of March
Read the full stories and analyses here, here and here!
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YouTube hosts cocktail to celebrate Nigeria’s top Content Creators
Gathering at an event on March 2nd in Lagos, Nigerian YouTube creators Sisi Yemmie, Dimma Umeh (ThatIgboChic), Naija’s Craziest, Akah Nnani, Bellarose Okojie, Misstechy, Dodos, Frank Donga, Yomi Black came together…
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The Film Blog: The AMVCAs are tomorrow and our only wish is that A Trip To Jamaica leaves empty-handed
We suggested before that the AMVCAs might need to do some soul searching after all, what could explain the presence of the atrocious A Trip To Jamaica on the list of…
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“He is certainly not the man for the future” | Insiders speak on a Tinubu presidential bid
Even though Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has come out to deny claims in the media that he has an ambition for 2019 or that he was misinterpreted, the fact still…
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The Economist is right, Buhari needs to stay away
The Economist decided to come for our President today and honestly, who can disagree with them? The missive ends with the statement “perhaps the best thing for the country right now…
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Life 101 Premieres: Malta Guiness partners EbonyLife TV in new campus youth drama
On the 1st of March, 2017 at FilmHouse IMAX Cinemas, Lekki phase 1, EbonyLife TV & Malta Guinness premieres new campus youth drama titled ‘Life 101’. Life 101 talks…
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Insiders: Obasanjo is a professional lamenter
Most of our Insiders agree with former President Olusegun Obasanjo that his generation has failed Nigeria. Some believe the former President had the opportunity to correct the situation when he…
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Brave Women: Tara Fela-Durotoye is a trailblazer
In Nigeria, the beauty industry has grown by leaps and bounds. A report by Euromonitor projected the Nigerian beauty and wellness market to value about $3 billion in 2017. Beyond…
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Are you a Lagos State resident under the age of 30? Join our Lagos State Citizen’s Assessment now
Are you a Lagos State resident under the age of 30? If yes, we invite you to join our Citizen's Assessment today! We're looking for 50 citizens to assess and…
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YNaija Says: The DSS is in need of urgent reform
The Department of State Security has been in the news a lot recently, and unfortunately, for the wrong reasons. First, it was the arrest of entertainment mogul Audu Maikori, taking…
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Analysis: Delaying Onnoghen’s nomination as Chief Justice has cost President Buhari a lot
by Mark Amaza Yesterday, Justice Walter Onnoghen was finally confirmed as the Chief Justice of Nigeria by the Senate, ending months of suspense and controversy of Justice Onnoghen not being…
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PROFILE: What manner of prophet is Apostle Johnson Suleman?
by Wilfred Okiche Nothing spells end of year season quite like the rash of prophecies and messages from influential members of the religious constituency. Taking advantage of the expectant mood…
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Brave Women: Benedicta is limitless (Part II)
Click here for part I of this story. -- by Festus Iyorah Benedicta is impaired, not impeded In Nigeria, tertiary education is not meant for able-bodied students alone, visually impaired…
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The Media Blog: On Becoming… an international star
Yeah, it's BBC Africa, but it's still international, right? Lawsuits be damned, it's clear now that Toke is going to push this book as hard as is humanly possible. We're tired…
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The Film Blog: The Wedding Party proves no one is safe from piracy
You'e not safe. Not even if you're literally the biggest and most successful movie in Nigerian history. Sure, it makes sense to expect that pirates would set their sights on…
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Union Bank launches 5 upgraded branches in Edo State
To celebrate its 100-year milestone while delivering on its promise to provide consistent banking solutions, Union Bank, one of the longest-standing innovative banks in Nigeria, recently launched five state-of-the-art branches in…
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Etisalat Valentine Offer still on till the end of March
Etisalat Nigeria has announced that its special valentine gift offer will be available till March 30, 2017. So how do you enjoy this special offer? Just walk into an Etisalat…
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Brave Women: Benedicta is limitless (Part I)
One afternoon in 2003, Benedicta Ogbonna was reading a novel when she lost sight in her right eye after scratching it slightly. In a bid to prevent the second eye…
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Editor’s Note: Introducing Brave Women, a special citizenship series celebrating women all month on YNaija.com
Today we launch the YNaija.com Brave Women series - a special collection of stories inspired by this year's theme for International Women's Day, celebrating bravery in Nigerian women and the…
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SPECIAL SERIES: Sharing stories of bravery, strength and innovation from women across Nigeria
by Festus Iyorah In a country where bad news of crisis are often promoted by media managers because they are sellable or they can drive more traffic—good stories, news are…
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Office Of The Citizen with Chude Jideonwo: Why I am an entrepreneur in the business of nation building (2)
by Chude Jideonwo Then there is the long-term advantage – and this is the more important one for the future of our nation: what roles can business thinking and the…
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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