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Beyoncé’s voice teased as Nala in The Lion King, Jessica Jones, Ad Astra – Here’s your movie trailer roundup
Apropos of nothing, we are constantly inundated with the new movie trailers. OK, this is personal. At the moment, I have Netflix fatigue so I'm self-recommending a much-needed detox. That…
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Fresh Abacha loot uncovered in Channel Island, AIT/Raypower shut down by NBC, #BBNaija premieres June 30 – Here’s everything that went down this week
This week was a rollercoaster of buzzy stories, from politics to pop culture and while we routinely reported each of these stories from our YNaija desk, here's a roundup of…
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The Late 5: Court rebukes INEC, orders Okorocha be given certificate; Governors yet to take a position on state police – Fayemi | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court rebukes INEC, orders Okorocha be given certificate An Abuja Division of the Federal High Court has nullified the decision of the…
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The Big 5: Kano govt queries Emir Sanusi for allegedly misappropriating N3.4 billion; You can’t cage the media – PDP hits FG over action against AIT | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Kano govt queries Emir Sanusi for allegedly misappropriating N3.4 billion The Kano State Government has asked the Emir of Kano,…
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The Late 5: Goje pulls out of senate presidency race after meeting Buhari; Lawmakers say farewell to Saraki as 8th National Assembly holds valedictory session | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation: Goje pulls out of senate presidency race after meeting Buhari Danjuma Goje, senator representing Gombe central, has withdrawn from the race to head…
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Dorcas Shola Fapson’s adaptation of ”I Got Flowers Today” will move you, but it doesn’t hold men accountable for domestic violence
Dorcas Shola Fapson will probably won't make it in the list of in-demand actresses. And, admit it, many of you didn't know who she was until her 2018 Taxify saga,…
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The Big 5: Ihedioha has no programme, only want to squander N42.5bn I left behind – Okorocha; We’ve not endorsed any speakership candidate – PDP caucus | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: We've not endorsed any speakership candidate - PDP caucus The caucus of the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has…
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The Big 5: FCT residents didn’t vote for me but I’ll secure them – Buhari; Fresh trouble for Gbaja as court summons him on eve of speakership contest | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: FG lauds emergence of Muhammad-Bande as UNGA president The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has applauded the emergence of Prof. Tijjani…
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The Big 5: Buhari has not approved state police – Presidency; Ihedioha gives Okorocha 24 hours to handover | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Buhari has not approved state police - Presidency President Muhammadu Buhari has not approved the formation of state police structures…
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Sanwo-Olu is saying all the right things, but we’ve been through this before
Dear Lagosians, we have identified short, medium and long term projects across the state that require swift attention. Today, @drobafemihamzat and I inspected the roads on the Badagry expressway corridor…
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The Big 5: Don’t attack Buhari, obey constituted authorities and shun violence, Kumuyi tells Christians; US demands social media handles from visa applicants | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Don't attack Buhari, obey constituted authorities and shun violence, Kumuyi tells Christians The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life…
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Rambo: Last Blood, Jessica Jones season 3, The Goldfinch – Here are the movie trailers you might have missed during the week
It was a whirlwind of movie trailers during the week. Case in point: Pixar's new animation film Onward, which imagines Chris Pratt and Tom Holland as elf brothers. A new…
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Court grants Naira Marley N2m bail; Oshiomhole ordered away for breaching protocol at presidential inauguration and other stories that made the headlines this week
Here are the stories that drove conversation this week: SEC bars Oando’s Wale Tinubu, five others from public companies The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has barred Wale Tinubu, chief executive…
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The Timi Dakolo backlash for alleging Pastor Fatoyinbo sexually abuses COZA members shows that churches aren’t ready for #MeToo
The internet on Thursday was all about Timi Dakolo spilling some tea on his Instagram, wherein he called out a certain pastor for ''leaving a trail of broken women, sexually…
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The Big 5: Sanwo-Olu signs executive order on refuse, traffic management; EFCC to arraign JAMB official who claimed snake swallowed N35m | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Sanwo-Olu signs executive order on refuse, traffic management New governor of Lagos Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed an executive order to…
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The Big 5: Oyo can’t afford N30,000 minimum wage – Makinde; Singapore’s Supreme Court frees Nigerian on death row | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Oyo can't afford N30,000 minimum wage - Makinde Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, says the state cannot afford to pay…
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#HotTakes: Is Babajide Sanwo-Olu ready to do the work?
No matter what side of the divide you are on, it is hard to dispute the sterling performance of Babatunde Raji Fashola. His years at the helm in Lagos can…
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World Health Organisation (WHO) removes transgender from list of mental disorders and we stan
The World Health Organization has officially decided to stop classifying transgender people as mentally ill. Given the decision of Kenya's High Court not to decriminalise homosexuality last week, WHO deciding…
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The Big 5: 5 people killed, 12 houses burnt in fresh Plateau crisis; Expose criminals in your neighbourhood – Buhari | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: 5 people killed, 12 houses burnt in fresh Plateau crisis No fewer than five persons were killed and 12 houses burnt on…
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NSIP: Aisha Buhari is our most vocal first lady, but where are her priorities?
We have never had a first lady as vocal as Aisha Buhari. Not even Patience Jonathan, who was often in the news for the wrong reasons was never as vocal…
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Aki and Pawpaw have been rejuvenated as memes on Twitter and we absolutely love it
Something I have noticed on Twitter lately: the re-entry of actors Osita Iheme and Chinedu Ikedieze into the online meme factory. The erstwhile comedic duo have warmed their way back…
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The Big 5: Minimum wage will be paid from April 18 – Ngige; Four persons critically injured as building collapses in Imo | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Ganduje inaugurates 33 new permanent secretaries Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano on Sunday inaugurated 36 new permanent secretaries in the…
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From Rema’s ‘Dumebi’ to the surprise drop of ‘Tradition’ by Runtown, here are the videos and trailers you might have missed during the week
Here are the biggest stories you may have missed in entertainment during the week and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Paramount Pictures release…
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Bulkachuwa steps down from Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, Buhari confirms Mohammed Adamu as IGP and other stories that made the headlines this week
Here are the stories that drove conversation this week: Court fixes June 24 for Saraki’s suit against EFCC Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday fixed June…
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The Big 5: Court fixes June 24 for Saraki’s suit against EFCC; CAN, JNI clash over FG’s radio station for herdsmen | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: CAN, JNI clash over FG's radio station for herdsmen The Southern and Middle Belt Leaders Forum and the Christian Association of Nigeria…
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The Big 5: Electricity generation falls to 2,616MW, six plants idle; Soldiers die, six missing as Boko Haram attacks army base in Borno | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: I'm optimistic Buhari will appoint ministers on time - Emefiele Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s Governor, Godwin Emefiele, has said…
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The Big 5: Wike offered me billions to compromise Rivers polls – General Jamil Sarham; Suspected herdsmen kill one, injure another in Delta | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Don't use our party to seek relevance - PDP tells Tinubu The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Tuesday, accused national leader…
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The Big 5: INEC withdraws 25 certificates of return issued to candidates; Buhari sacks FAAN MD, appoints Rabiu Yadudu | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: FG unveils details of May 29, June 12 celebrations Presidential inauguration on 29 May 2019, activities leading to the inauguration of President…
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The Big 5: Buhari incapable of stopping Boko Haram and herdsmen killings – Obasanjo; Lai Mohammed accuses PDP of attempts to sabotage Buhari’s govt | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Atuku, PDP dismisses INEC's denials, demand access to servers, results The Peoples Democratic Party and its candidate in the February…
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Long Read: What Kizz Daniel’s #FvckYouChallenge says about all of us
What does it take to get Nigerians excited in 2019? The singer formerly known as Kiss Daniel certainly has some ideas. They include sex, infidelity and the bitter dissolution of…
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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