Vector unites rappers in the video for “King Kong Remix” featuring Phyno & Reminisce

Nigeria’s very own rap king, Vector Tha Viper drops the highly anticipated video for the first remix of his certified rap anthem, “King Kong” featuring Nigerian rap heavyweights- Phyno and Reminisce, as well as highly rated rappers- Classiq and Uzi. Directed by MattMax, the video was shot in Lagos and is packed with eye-catching graphics... Read More

King Kong, Phyno, Vector

July 10, 2015

Karrueche “doesn’t know” if she’ll get back with Chris Brown

The 27-year-old model ended her on/off relationship with the ‘Loyal’ hitmaker when it emerged he had fathered a baby girl, Royalty, now 13 months, earlier this year and though she is currently happy being single, she hasn’t ruled out reuniting with the 26-year-old singer again in the future. She said: “Us getting back together…I can’t... Read More

Chris Brown, Karrueche Tran

July 10, 2015

Policemen severely beat unarmed man for going the wrong way (VIDEO)

According to the video description, On April 3 at approximately 7:30 p.m. Tyree Carroll, 22, was riding his bike on Locust Avenue in Germantown–near his home where he lives with his grandmother Nancy Carroll. According to family members, Tyree was stopped by a police officer for going the wrong way on a one-way street. When... Read More

Philadelphia Police, police brutality, Racism, Tyree Carroll

July 9, 2015

On Femi Fani-Kayode, saying “yes” when you mean “no”

Words by Olalekan Adigun When the All Progressives Congress (APC) was formed, one immediate challenge that came up was dealing with the ultra-conservatives elements that have found their way into its ranks. At that point the party could not provide satisfactory answers to the question of the presence of reactionary elements like Femi Fani-Kayode within... Read More

APC, Femi Fani-Kayode, NASS crisis

July 9, 2015

NSA: Military maintains essential checkpoints

Looks like the President has taken a lighter stance on this roadblock issue. Contrary to earlier reports, all military roadblocks won’t be dismantled. According to a PR Nigeria release made available to YNaija.com: The National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd) told PRNigeria after a meeting with top military and security officers in his office... Read More

Military Checkpoints, president buhari, Sambo Dansuki

July 7, 2015

Kate Henshaw looked like “bae” at the DoGood premiere

AfricaMagic’s new show, DoGood, premiered last night and Kate Henshaw looked so gorgeous at the Red Carpet premiere. As for the show itself, The series is based on the charismatic DoGood, a mechanic who saw his dreams of fortune fail dismally overseas. Now back in Nigeria, he pursues the love of his life, Enem, who... Read More

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July 7, 2015

Alleged rapist Bill Cosby admitted to being “rapey”

The Associated Press has secured some documents from Bill Cosby’s 2005 rape case. In the documents, Cosby admits under oath that he bought Quaaludes with the intention of giving them to women he wanted to fornicate with. The 77-year-old comedian was testifying under oath in a lawsuit filed by a former Temple University employee. He... Read More

Bill Cosby, Bill cosby rape, rape

July 6, 2015

Kris Jenner meets Dalai Lama

Kris Jenner found meeting the Dalai Lama an “incredible honour”. The ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ star and her friend Melanie Griffith were among the guests at the Buddhist leader’s 80th birthday celebrations in California yesterday (07.05.15) and felt “blessed” to be there. Alongside a photo of herself and Melanie, 57, she wrote on Instagram:... Read More

Dalai Lama, Kardashians, kris jenner

July 6, 2015

Bobbi Kristina Brown’s hospice is in “lock down mode”

Bobbi Kristina Brown’s hospice is in “lock down mode” following the leaking of a photo of her in her hospital bed. The 22-year-old aspiring actress was found five months ago face down and unresponsive in a bath tub and security has been increased at her treatment facility after someone allegedly took a photograph of her... Read More

Bobbi Kristina Brown, Leolah Brown7

July 6, 2015

Nigerian “style icon”, Kcee, shows off his… crocs

Over the weekend, Kcee wanted to give his fans a little glance at his shoe collection and in the process he exposed something more sinister. Kcee wears Crocs. Yes, guys. Our fashion icon wears crocs. These things… Oh, no.

crocs, KCee, Limpopo

July 5, 2015

Bolanle Olukanni, Toke Makinwa, and Michelle Dede headline Moments with Mo spinoff

Mo hasn’t been on the show in forever and these guys have been holding it down for a while now, but I guess this makes it official. Read the full release below, LAGOS, NIGERIA (2015); As EbonyLife TV clocks 2 on July 1st, the channel has perfected plans to launch spin-offs of Moments with Mo... Read More

Bolanle Olukanni, Michelle Dede, Moments with Mo, toke makinwa

The assignment of ministerial portfolios is dependent on official confirmation by the senate | YNaija.com

July 5, 2015

Yusuph Olaniyonu: The Senate beyond the noise

It is just three weeks since the Eight Senate was inaugurated on the proclamation prepared by President Muhammadu Buhari. Since then, a lot has happened within the institution which under normal circumstances should have attracted positive attention from members of the public, including the ardent critic of the nation’s legislature. However, all the developments in... Read More

Bukola Saraki, NASS, senate, Senate President

July 3, 2015

YNaija Editorial: The impending disaster that is Radio Biafra

For the past few months, social media has been abuzz about a certain Nigerian by the name of Nnamdi Kanu, aka ‘Director’, owner of the broadcasting outfit Radio Biafra based in the United Kingdom. Nothing would have been special about a Nigerian broadcasting online from outside the country, except that Kanu’s outfit is attention-grabbing—and for... Read More

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July 3, 2015

Opinion: Fani-Kayode’s triumph over a weak and directionless EFCC

One of the profiled achievements of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan was that under his leadership, the Economic & Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, pursued and obtained judgements in several cases of fraud and financial malfeasance it prosecuted. Ordinarily, such “achievements” shouldn’t be considered hallmark of an administration because the war against corruption should be strong and brutal... Read More

EFCC, Femi Fani-Kayode

July 2, 2015

President Buhari appoints Lawal Musa Daura as DG of the DSS

You called him “Baba Go Slow“, now the appointments are coming with the swiftness. In a release signed by Haruna R. Imrana, the Director of Communications for the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Lawal Musa Daura has be appointed as the new DG of the Department of State Security Service (DSS). President Muhamadu... Read More

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DSS, Lawal Musa Daura, president buhari

July 2, 2015

Robots kill worker in Volkswagen plant

Skynet is real. At a Volkswagen plant in Germany, a robotics worker was killed when an assembly robot in the plant grabbed the man and pressed him against a metal plate. Gruesome. Via CTV News: The man died Monday at the plant in Baunatal, about 100 kilometres (62 miles) north of Frankfurt, VW spokesman Heiko... Read More

Germany, robots, Skynet, Volkswagen

July 1, 2015

What on earth is wrong with Femi Adesina?

When the Presidency streamlined their new media strategy, was this what they meant? If PDP has begun to cry wolf where there was none on INEC chairman, then they should be set for louder lamentations. The wailing wailers. — Femi Adesina (@FemAdesina) July 1, 2015 The elections are over. Get on with the governance.

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July 1, 2015

Davido and Yemi Alade to perform at #MTVMAMA2015

MTV Base has revealed that Davido, Yemi Alade, Diamond Platnumz, Bucie and Cassper Nyovest, have been added to the sizzling performer line-up for the MTV Africa Music Awards KwaZulu-Natal 2015. The five African artistes join US R&B star Ne-Yo at the fifth edition of the MAMA on 18 July. This will be a first time... Read More

#MTVMAMA2015, mama, MTV

July 1, 2015

Mozambique decriminalises same-sex relationships

Mozambique has joined the tiny league of African countries without any criminal ramifications for same-sex relationships. The revised code, in force from Wednesday, drops a colonial-era clause outlawing “vices against nature”. There were no prosecutions under that clause but rights activists have said this change is a symbolic victory. It comes as other African countries... Read More

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Mozambique, same-sex relationships

July 1, 2015

The National Emergency Management Agency is fed up!

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is tired of your shenanigans, #NigerianTwitter. It all started with this small request. And clap back season began, Tense. I’m pretty sure this is unprofessional. I might be wrong though. Caps locked to death by our National Emergency agency? Damn, son.... Read More

National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA

July 1, 2015

Gov. Ambode set to launch “People Friendly” traffic regime

Perhaps he’s more than the photoshoots suggest. One of the Governor’s aides dropped this in our email. Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode is set to drastically change the face of Lagos traffic by introducing a world class traffic information and management system. The globally tested traffic system, which has worked for many cities similar... Read More

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Akinwumi Ambode, ambode, Apapa Traffic, lagos traffic

June 30, 2015

Cuba stops mother-child HIV transmission

Early this week, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Cuba has become the first country in the world to stop the transmission of the HIV virus, as well as syphillis, from mothers to their offspring. Via NBCNews: “Eliminating transmission of a virus is one of the greatest public health achievements possible,” said WHO Director-General... Read More

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hiv, Syphillis, WHO

June 30, 2015

#BeingFemaleInNigeria hashtag brings out the village idiots

A group of wonderful women on Twitter decided to share their terrible experiences as women in Nigeria. The wise move for most should have been to let them have the floor and share their struggles. Not these idiots, however. If only half the girls tweeting on #beingfemaleinnigeria were upright I wld have sympathised. Fucking hoes... Read More

#BeingFemaleInNigeria, twitter.

June 30, 2015

New Ebola case reported in Liberia

Over a month after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Liberia Ebola-free, Liberian health authorities have reported a new case. A 17-year-old boy has died and been buried. Via NYTimes: The case occurred in a small waterside village just outside Monrovia. The family of the 17-year-old, who died over the weekend, called a burial team... Read More

Ebola, liberia

June 30, 2015

The top 10 one-hit wonders in Nigerian music

As much as we appreciate the constant hit makers, there’s always a special place in our hearts for those who only dropped one hit. 10. Jazzman Olofin – Raise The Roof

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June 30, 2015

Gov. Fayose might not pay your salary, but he’ll carry your babies

These politicians really need better Social Media people because some of these Tweets are so cringeworthy. Carrying a boy that was about falling at a market in Ikere Ekiti. Governance is about caring for the helpless. pic.twitter.com/5GkiI2lnGa — Peter Ayodele Fayose (@GovAyoFayose) June 29, 2015 Please, pay your salaries, sir. @GovAyoFayose Today is Tuesday we... Read More

Ayo Fayose

June 30, 2015

Rihanna causes frenzy at the 2015 BET Awards

She lived up to this reputation at the BET Awards that held at Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, US last sunday when she appeared at the ceremony with a roll of duct tape, which she playfully stuck over the mouth of her seat partner, Floyd Mayweather. As though that was not enough, the 27-year-old singer... Read More

2015 BET Awards, bet, Rihanna

June 30, 2015

Study: Acceptance of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people slowly increasing in Nigeria

A new poll conducted by NOI Polls in partnership with Bisi Alimi Foundation and The Initiative for Equal Rights in Nigeria, has mapped awareness, perception, and acceptance of lesbian, gay, and bisexual, people and same-sex relationships among the Nigerian population. While considerable opposition remains for lesbian, gay, and bisexual people and their relationships, the poll... Read More

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LGBT rights, same sex marriage

June 30, 2015

P. Diddy jokes about his fall at the 2015 BET Awards

Fans of Bad Boy rapper, P. Diddy must have felt pity for him when he slipped off the stage during his performance at the BET Awards held at Microsoft Theatre Los Angeles yesterday. But guess what, the rapper isn’t moved at all but rather having a little fun with the epic fall, ‘I was getting... Read More

2015 BET Awards, bet, BET Awards, Diddy, P Diddy

June 30, 2015

Wizkid loses BET Award to Ghanaian you’ve never heard of

Ghana’s Dancehall star Stonebwoy has triumphed at the 2015 BET Awards, winning the award for Best International Act: Africa at last night’s star-studded ceremony in LA Stonebwoy saw off stiff competition from Aka (South Africa), Fally Ipupa (Dr Congo), Sarkodie (Ghana), Sauti Sol (Kenya), The Soil (South Africa), Wizkid (Nigeria) and Yemi Alade (Nigeria) to... Read More

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Vector unites rappers in the video for “King Kong Remix” featuring Phyno & Reminisce

Karrueche “doesn’t know” if she’ll get back with Chris Brown

Policemen severely beat unarmed man for going the wrong way (VIDEO)

On Femi Fani-Kayode, saying “yes” when you mean “no”

NSA: Military maintains essential checkpoints

Kate Henshaw looked like “bae” at the DoGood premiere

Alleged rapist Bill Cosby admitted to being “rapey”

Kris Jenner meets Dalai Lama

Bobbi Kristina Brown’s hospice is in “lock down mode”

Nigerian “style icon”, Kcee, shows off his… crocs

Bolanle Olukanni, Toke Makinwa, and Michelle Dede headline Moments with Mo spinoff

Yusuph Olaniyonu: The Senate beyond the noise

YNaija Editorial: The impending disaster that is Radio Biafra

Opinion: Fani-Kayode’s triumph over a weak and directionless EFCC

President Buhari appoints Lawal Musa Daura as DG of the DSS

Robots kill worker in Volkswagen plant

What on earth is wrong with Femi Adesina?

Davido and Yemi Alade to perform at #MTVMAMA2015

Mozambique decriminalises same-sex relationships

The National Emergency Management Agency is fed up!

Gov. Ambode set to launch “People Friendly” traffic regime

Cuba stops mother-child HIV transmission

#BeingFemaleInNigeria hashtag brings out the village idiots

New Ebola case reported in Liberia

The top 10 one-hit wonders in Nigerian music

Gov. Fayose might not pay your salary, but he’ll carry your babies

Rihanna causes frenzy at the 2015 BET Awards

Study: Acceptance of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people slowly increasing in Nigeria

P. Diddy jokes about his fall at the 2015 BET Awards

Wizkid loses BET Award to Ghanaian you’ve never heard of

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