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As with other elections that have happened in the past, the 2023 general elections is as serious as it gets. In fact, before now, there were talks that the election would never happen and Nigeria, as a single entity, would become history. Conversations like that bordered on increased calls for Biafra to become a reality,... Read More
Having listed Nigerians who are aspirants of the presidential seat in the 2023 general elections, the PDP heavyweights, and the APC candidates, we highlight the four biggest candidates across four political parties. These are men who, for different reasons, have become the most mentioned names in the political sphere and who have the political capacity... Read More
Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Yahaya Bello
Orji Kalu
Rochas Okorocha
David Umahi
Ibinabo Joy Dokubo
Rotimi Amaechi Read More
Hon. Dr. Ugochukwu Williams
Atiku Abubakar
Bala Mohammed
Peter Obi
Nyesom Wike
Anyim Pius Anyim
Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa
Udom Emmanuel
Bukola Saraki
Aminu Tambuwal
Nwachukwu Anakwenze
Muhammad Hayatudeen
Ayodele Fayose Read More
An early goal from Thomas Partey was enough to secure Ghana’s place at the 2022 Qatar World Cup as they beat Nigeria on away goals after a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their qualifying play-off. William Troost-Ekong’s penalty was not enough to stop the Black Stars from recording a famous victory. The game... Read More
Afrobeats to the world. This vote of confidence in the crossover potential of Nigeria’s music industry has been a thing for some time now. An affirmation that music created in modest studios across the country can be enjoyed in spaces around the world. It makes sense then, that in the year in which this prediction... Read More
The editorial board of Y! (TV and Online) is pleased to announce music superstar, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as ‘Wizkid’ as its pick for Person of the Year 2021. Wizkid, chosen by a consensus of YNaija editors as overall winner amongst ten outstanding nominees announced by the board earlier in December; is the first honoree... Read More
Abimbola Adebakin, one of the country’s foremost purveyors of medical solutions has emerged popular vote winner in a poll conducted by YNaija.com; Africa’s foremost youth-centered web and social media platform, for its 2021 Person of the Year. The development follows the close of polls on Wednesday, 29th December 2021 after voting for the recognition had... Read More
The great Spanish artist; Pablo Picasso once said, “the young do not know enough to be prudent and therefore they attempt the impossible and achieve it, generation after generation.” In recent times, the Nigerian youth have been attempting the seemingly impossible task of making Nigeria a free nation, and it appears to be slowly becoming... Read More
Within the entertainment business in Africa, very few (if any at all), can make boast of enjoying as much success as Mo Abudu in the year 2021. From initiating programmes for young aspiring filmmakers to building a tower of epic proportion, there was no slowing down for the business tycoon. Mo Abudu’s rise to prominence... Read More
If you ever in search of a single word to describe this personality, it will be ‘transcendent.’ Taking a cue from Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Wizkid has been the single biggest driving force in the evolution of the music genre. While artistes like Burna Boy and Davido have made major contributions to its growth, it... Read More
Honorable Justice Doris Okuwobi (Rtd.) is a highly accomplished legal practitioner, who since the start of her career has made major strides within the Nigerian legal system. Lately, her name found itself on the lips of many Nigerians owing to her appointment as Chairperson of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry for Restitution for Victims of... Read More
A Nigerian entrepreneur and investor in the Africa tech ecosystem, Dr. Akintoye Akindele is very passionate about the development and growth of entrepreneurs in Africa. He is Founder and Chairman of Platform Capital; a venture capital firm focused on providing principal investment as well as advisory for startups firms in Africa, and current CEO of... Read More
Few years ago, Basketball icon, LeBron James took a political stand against racism in the United States; leading journalist, Laura Ingraham to famously issue him a reply, “Shut up and dribble.” The Nigerian female basketball team, D’Tigress, faced a similar plight. Over the years, they’ve taken stands on some major issues affecting them, and the... Read More
As the popular saying which emphasises the importance of music goes, “music is medicine for the soul.” Nowhere in the world could this be more literal than in this part of the woods. Not only is Nigerian music one of the thin threads keeping youths from falling off the edge, it has been a source... Read More
With a career spanning the length and breadth of the health sector, Abimbola Adebakin has become one of the country’s foremost purveyors of medical solutions. A highly innovative health practitioner, who has taken a tech driven approach to addressing some major health concerns within the country, she is the Chief Executive Officer for Advantage Health... Read More
There’s momentary greatness and there’s lasting greatness; one so immense and sure to go down in the history books. Following Kamaru Usman’s accomplishments this year, it’s safe to say that he is on a fast track to the latter. There was hardly any Mixed Martial Artist in the world that had a year comparable to... Read More
When you speak about inspiration to women, it doesn’t get any higher than what Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala represents. A volley of success, having excelled at every venture she’s been in, as well as every appointment she’s accepted. The latest being her rise to become Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO); a position that... Read More
Even we cannot believe all of this mess. 10. Governor’s aide caught doing fraud Abidemi Rufai, erstwhile aide to governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state was arrested in New York while heading to Nigeria in May. He was said to have used the identities of more than 100 American residents to steal more than $350,000 in unemployment... Read More
Just. Stop. Talking. 10. “Are you in PDP? Are you a wolf in sheep’s clothing?”- Senator Oluremi Tinubu This was Senator Remi Tinubu’s flippant response to a genuine concern by her same political party colleague about the dismal state of the country’s security architecture. How hard can it be to see beyond the privilege of... Read More
Let there be carnage! 10. Tonto Dikeh vs Bobrisky Sometime actor, Tonto Dikeh and let’s face it, sometime actor too Bobrisky used to be thick as thieves claiming only death could put an end to their friendship. They are both alive today, but their friendship unraveled quickly. They would pick up on subs, unfollow and... Read More
We could not stop talking. Or Tweeting (until they stopped us.) Coronation of Olu of Warri There wasn’t a lot of good news to unite Nigerians across differences on social media this year but the splashy coronation of the 21st Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III managed to do just that. Streamed live on... Read More
#YNaija2021Review: Simi’s Woman, Ladipoe’s Running, Essence … Peep the 10 Best Music Videos of the Year 2021 was a year of recovery. Sometimes it seemed like music was all we had to get us through the most trying times of the year. These were the best of the best of the music videos. 10. Obim-... Read More
2021 was a year of recovery. Sometimes it seemed like music was all we had to get us through the most trying times of the year. Thanks to stats made available by YouTube, these were the biggest and most popular videos of the year. Beyond viewership which obviously was the biggest criterion, YouTube considered other... Read More
2021 was a year of recovery. Sometimes it seemed like music was all we had to get us through the most trying times of the year. This year end list is arrived at by considering streaming numbers across reports by four of the major streaming platforms- Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Boom Play and Audiomack- cultural... Read More
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