Just In: Court reduces Dariye’s “excessive” jail term to 10 years

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has reduced the jail term of the former governor of Plateau, Joshua Dariye from 14 years to 10 years, saying the previous sentence was excessive because the appellant is a first-time offender. According to the panel, the lower court which had earlier found Dariye not guilty for the charge should not... Read More

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November 16, 2018

#YNaijaPowerList2018: Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin, Victor Ugo, Serah Makka-Ugbagbe… see the 10 most powerful names in Advocacy

For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the hard tasking world of advocacy. From visible spokespersons representing minority communities to environmentalists and health interventionists, these are the 10 that matter the most. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi... Read More

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#YNaijaPowerList, #YNaijaPowerList2018, Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin, Ayodeji Osowobi, Francesca Uriri, Imrana Alhaji Buba, Nela Duke, Pamela Adie, Samson Itodo, Serah Makka-Ugbabe, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, Victor Ugo, YNaija Power list

November 16, 2018

Jim Iyke goes bald in Moses Inyang’s upcoming movie ‘Cold Feet’

Jim Iyke has played every role out there – lover boy, casanova, criminal, fraudster, cheating husband and in AY Makun’s Merry Men, a Yoruba Demon. Critically, his Nollywood footprint is largely typecasted but in Moses Inyang forthcoming movie Cold Feet, Iyke plays an ex-military veteran called Colonel Mayowa. And yes, he goes bald for the... Read More

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Cold Feet, Jim Iyke, Moses Inyang

November 16, 2018

Kunle Afolayan is working on adapting Ngugi Thiong’o’s classic novel ‘Matigari’ to film

Despite the great morass of African literature in the context of novels that verges on the African experience, not much has been adapted for film. We aren’t talking about biopics. One distinguishing feature between Hollywood and African cinema is how the former relentlessly scraps for movies from literature and comics. The Harry Potter franchise, Twilight series,... Read More

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Kunle Afolayan, Matigari, Ngugi Thiong'o

November 16, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Nelly sued for sexual assault; Zayn Malik says he is no longer Muslim | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still today. Efe says he has just N75,000 remaining from his BBNaija winnings Former Big Brother Naija housemate Efe has said on Hot FM, Lagos, that he only has N75,000 left from his N25 million in the 2017... Read More

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November 16, 2018

The Big 5: Oshiomhole, Saraki exchange words over bribery allegation; FG, ASUU meeting end without resolution | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is investigating the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) over an alleged misapplication of N2.5 billion seed grant released to the agency by the federal government for its digital switch-over programme. The commission, in a statement signed by its... Read More

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Adams Oshiomhole, asuu strike, Bukola Saraki, icpc, INEC, NBC, Nigerian military

November 15, 2018

Maraji, Yagazie Emezi, Femi Bakre… we present the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Social Media

For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the social media space. From influential photographers commissioned worldwide to celebrities making moves from sheer clout, these are the 10 that you should be following. Ademola Adetona... Read More

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November 15, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 15th of November

Follow the links to read up the stories and analyses on YNaija: Is John Abayomi the founder of popular news outlet Instablog9ja? Kemi Adetiba’s King of Boys grosses N100m at the cinemas Minimum Wage: We can only pay N30,000 if we downsize workers nationwide – Governors Forum

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November 15, 2018

The Late 5: APC says South East leaders endorsement of Atiku is an affront to Igbo people; Ganduje slams N3bn suit on publisher of alleged bribery videos | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Kano Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has dragged online medium, Daily Nigerian, and its publisher, Ja’afar Ja’afar before a Federal High Court in Kano, instituting a N3billion suit against them for alleged defamation of character, slander and libel through publications and release of video clips alleging that the governor was involved in... Read More

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Abdullahi Ganduje, Adams Oshiomhole, APC, atiku abubakar, Ayuba Wabba, Bukola Saraki, Daily Nigerian, EFCC, icpc, Ja’afar Ja’afar, Kola Ologbondiyan, Lanre Issa-Onilu, Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), PDP

November 15, 2018

#YNaijaPolitico: We have only 2 godfathers in Nigeria | Akoje Kevin speaks on his 2019 candidacy

Youth participation in Nigerian politics has been a cause for concern because there is the belief that young people possess the creative capacity to effect the required change that Nigeria needs – of course, with the guidance of the older generation; but they have consciously been left out.

Kemi Adetiba’s King of Boys grosses N100m at the cinemas

AY Makun’s Merry Men and Kemi Adetiba’s King of Boys are leading the pack for the highest grossing Nollywood movies this year. This is according to FilmHouse Cinemas which declared that Merry Men had amassed N230million in the past 7 weeks while King of Boys, released late last month has grossed N100million at the cinemas... Read More

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November 15, 2018

Adaku Ufere-Awoonor, Chris Ogunlowo, Owen Omogiafo… see the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Corporate Nigeria

As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 7th consecutive year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are giving the term white collar job a whole new meaning. From boardrooms to high rise hotel lobbies, business class flights and multi-city stopovers, these guys and gals operate at the highest levels. Adaku Ufere-Awoonor... Read More

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#YNaijaPowerList, Adaku Ufere-Awoonor, Aminu Umar-Sadiq, Chinwe Egwim, Chris Ogunlowo, Corporate, Kemi Onabanjo, Nichole Onome Yembra, O’tega Ogra, Obabiyi Fagade, Owen Omogiafo, Power List, Rimini Makama, YNaija Power list

November 15, 2018

Is John Abayomi the founder of popular news outlet Instablog9ja?

For years, there’s been a mysteriousness about who owns popular news outlet Instablog9ja. It’s also slightly part of the appeal of the platform, which exploded into popular imagination in 2015 and currently boasts of a hefty followership base of 1.8 million. Early this morning, controversial, top-tier blogger Linda Ikeji revealed an exclusive on her eponymous... Read More

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@instablog9ja, John Abayomi, Linda Ikeji

November 15, 2018

Minimum Wage: We can only pay N30,000 if we downsize workers nationwide – Governors Forum

The Nigerian Governors Forum has constituted a committee to re-strategise and dialogue with President Muhammadu Buhari on the proposed N30, 000 minimum wage, with the aim of working out a formula to quickly resolve the issues associated with it. Speaking to newsmen after an emergency meeting of the forum late Wednesday in Abuja, Chairman of the forum and... Read More

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November 15, 2018

Oga Bello’s highly anticipated Yoruba series ‘Alágbára’ set to premiere on StarTimes

Since October, Nollywood stalwart Adebayo Salami a.k.a. Oga Bello has been in the news for his buzzy new Yoruba series Alagbara. Alagbara is a 26-episode series that, according to him, focuses on the power, influence and manipulative abilities of women. “The series shall address diverse societal issues and entails lessons for everyone from all walks... Read More

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Adebayo Salami, Alagbara, Oga Bello, Startimes

November 15, 2018

AFRIFF 2018: Here are the 30 Nollywood movies that made it to the final screening selection

The ongoing African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) kicked off officially on Sunday at the Genesis Deluxe Cinemas, Lekki, and it’s been a melting pot of African cinema and for film practitioners to converge. Opening with the visually arresting South African movie Sew the Winter to My Skin, the festival will close on November 16 with... Read More

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afriff, Faraday Okoro, Nigerian Prince, The Delivery Boy

November 15, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Eko Atlantic responds to Davido’s complaints; Olamide confirms OLIC 5 date | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still today. Eko Atlantic replies Davido’s complaints The singer had complained that the officials at Eko Atlantic refused to allow him use the place for his show: So my show this December at eko Atlantic Was not approved …... Read More

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November 15, 2018

Chiwetel Ejiofor’s directorial debut ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’ is heading to Netflix

Streaming giant Netflix is constantly proving why it’s the most dominant player in the streaming market, still expanding and updating its content library with original programming. According to Variety, Chiwetel Ejiofor’s directorial debut The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind has been picked up by Netflix. Ejiofor wrote the script adapted from the William Kamkwamba bestselling... Read More

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November 15, 2018

The Big 5: South East Leaders say Atiku/Obi candidacy is for the survival of the Igbo race; ASUU blasts Fayemi over statement on professors salaries | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Some Igbo leaders comprising members of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Igbo Leaders of Thought, the intelligentsia among others, on Wednesday, resolved to support the candidacy of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) presidential flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Peter Obi in the 2019 election. According to the... Read More

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November 14, 2018

The Late 5: Court orders Nnamdi Kanu’s surety, Senator Abaribe to pay N100m over his disappearance; ICPC says it will handle petition against Oshiomhole | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: An Abuja High Court has ordered the Senator representing Abia-South, Enyinnaya Abaribe and two others who stood as sureties for the leader of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to deposit N100 million each as bail bond into the court’s account within two months.. Justice Binta... Read More

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Abubakar Magaji, Adams Oshiomhole, APC, Enyinnaya Abaribe, Hope Democratic Party (HDP), House of Representatives, Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC), INEC, Late 5, Nnamdi Kanu, PDP, Yemi Osinbajo

November 14, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 14th of November

Follow the links to read up the stories on YNaija: Tony Nwulu, Eunice Atuejide, Adebo Ogundoyin… see the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Politics #YNaijaPowerList2018: Davido, Genevieve Nnaji, Wizkid… These are the 10 most powerful people in entertainment

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November 14, 2018

Nigeria is lagging behind on all fronts | Here’s what the 2018 Africa Energy Review has to say

by Mondiu Jaiyesimi and Jibril Ojolowo Background This report is a snapshot of Africa’s current energy industry using data from the recently published BP Statistical Review of World Energy as well as the data banks of the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA) and Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)) aimed at highlighting trends, challenges... Read More

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November 14, 2018

Tony Nwulu, Eunice Atuejide, Adebo Ogundoyin… see the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Politics

For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the political arena. From high powered legislators passing game-changing bills to presidential aspirants, these 10 aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty. Eunice Atuejide Feminists may scoff... Read More

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#YNaijaPowerList, Abdul-Malik Bungudu Zubairu, Abdussamad Dasuki, Adebo Ogundoyin, Aminu Abdullahi Shagali, Damilola Emmanuel, Eunice Atuejide, Omosede Igbinedion, Politics, Power List, Samaila Suleiman, Sunday Udeh-Okoye, Tony Nwulu, YNaija Power list

November 14, 2018

#YNaijaPowerList2018: Davido, Genevieve Nnaji, Wizkid… These are the 10 most powerful people in entertainment

For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in entertainment. From singers taking indigenous sounds to the other side, to movie stars attempting a third act, these are the 10 that matter the most. Temidayo Abudu... Read More

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#YNaijaPowerList, #YNaijaPowerList2018, Chinedu “Chin’’ Okeke, Davido, falz, Genevieve Nnaji, Kenneth Gyang, Naz Onuzo, Olamide, Temidayo Abudu, Tunde Aladese, wizkid, YNaija Power list

November 14, 2018

Between Akeredolu’s highhandedness and the dismissed journalists lies a hatred for press freedom

Ondo governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria was a former president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), a position of influence in Nigeria’s legal profession. On many occasions in the past before his entrant into mainstream politics, he championed the cause and defended the rights of deprived Nigerians. But that seems to be a... Read More

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November 14, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: #GameOfThrones brings ‘winter’ in April; Stan Lee and daughter created one more superhero before he died | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still today. Winter is coming in April! HBO revealed in a promotional video Tuesday, that the new eighth installment and final season for the hit fantasy series “Game of Thrones” will arrive in April 2019, with no specific date offered. It is... Read More

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black-ish, Entertainment news, Game of Thrones, Prince, Stan Lee

November 14, 2018

The Big 5: Those criticising my choice of running mate didn’t vote for me – El-Rufai; 2,045 PVCs stolen from INEC office in Akwa Ibom | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna on Tuesday reacted to criticisms trailing his choice of Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, a fellow Muslim, as his running mate in the 2019 governorship election in the state, saying she was considered most competent for the job. The governor, who disclosed this... Read More

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November 14, 2018

Three years after, the Buhari administration’s war against the judiciary remains unabated

In the build-up to the 2015 Presidential elections, a recurrent issue about the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammadu Buhari was his ability to conform to the dictates of democracy. There was a general fear by all stakeholders as Buhari’s public record negates all that democracy represents. During his time as military Head of... Read More

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November 13, 2018

The Late 5: Define restructuring and we’ll look into it – Buhari; APC says PDP, Atiku are cash strapped ahead of campaigns | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The All Progressives Congress (APC) says available information from the recent strategy meeting of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), reveals that the party and its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, are currently cash strapped and in a dilemma on how to source... Read More

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November 13, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 13th of November

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Just In: Buhari reportedly admits seeing Ganduje’s alleged bribery videos Goodluck Jonathan to release autobiography on his final moments as president

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Just In: Court reduces Dariye’s “excessive” jail term to 10 years

#YNaijaPowerList2018: Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin, Victor Ugo, Serah Makka-Ugbagbe… see the 10 most powerful names in Advocacy

Jim Iyke goes bald in Moses Inyang’s upcoming movie ‘Cold Feet’

Kunle Afolayan is working on adapting Ngugi Thiong’o’s classic novel ‘Matigari’ to film

Entertainment Roundup: Nelly sued for sexual assault; Zayn Malik says he is no longer Muslim | Other top stories

The Big 5: Oshiomhole, Saraki exchange words over bribery allegation; FG, ASUU meeting end without resolution | Other top stories

Maraji, Yagazie Emezi, Femi Bakre… we present the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Social Media

The YNaija Cover – the 15th of November

The Late 5: APC says South East leaders endorsement of Atiku is an affront to Igbo people; Ganduje slams N3bn suit on publisher of alleged bribery videos | Other top stories

#YNaijaPolitico: We have only 2 godfathers in Nigeria | Akoje Kevin speaks on his 2019 candidacy

Kemi Adetiba’s King of Boys grosses N100m at the cinemas

Adaku Ufere-Awoonor, Chris Ogunlowo, Owen Omogiafo… see the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Corporate Nigeria

Is John Abayomi the founder of popular news outlet Instablog9ja?

Minimum Wage: We can only pay N30,000 if we downsize workers nationwide – Governors Forum

Oga Bello’s highly anticipated Yoruba series ‘Alágbára’ set to premiere on StarTimes

AFRIFF 2018: Here are the 30 Nollywood movies that made it to the final screening selection

Entertainment Roundup: Eko Atlantic responds to Davido’s complaints; Olamide confirms OLIC 5 date | Other top stories

Chiwetel Ejiofor’s directorial debut ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’ is heading to Netflix

The Big 5: South East Leaders say Atiku/Obi candidacy is for the survival of the Igbo race; ASUU blasts Fayemi over statement on professors salaries | Other top stories

The Late 5: Court orders Nnamdi Kanu’s surety, Senator Abaribe to pay N100m over his disappearance; ICPC says it will handle petition against Oshiomhole | Other top stories

The YNaija Cover – the 14th of November

Nigeria is lagging behind on all fronts | Here’s what the 2018 Africa Energy Review has to say

Tony Nwulu, Eunice Atuejide, Adebo Ogundoyin… see the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Politics

#YNaijaPowerList2018: Davido, Genevieve Nnaji, Wizkid… These are the 10 most powerful people in entertainment

Between Akeredolu’s highhandedness and the dismissed journalists lies a hatred for press freedom

Entertainment Roundup: #GameOfThrones brings ‘winter’ in April; Stan Lee and daughter created one more superhero before he died | Other top stories

The Big 5: Those criticising my choice of running mate didn’t vote for me – El-Rufai; 2,045 PVCs stolen from INEC office in Akwa Ibom | Other top stories

Three years after, the Buhari administration’s war against the judiciary remains unabated

The Late 5: Define restructuring and we’ll look into it – Buhari; APC says PDP, Atiku are cash strapped ahead of campaigns | Other top stories

The YNaija Cover – the 13th of November

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