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I have not seen any of the new naira notes – Ortom

In spite of his position, Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has admitted that he has not yet seen the new naira notes. He made the comment on Wednesday while supporting efforts to extend the deadline for switching from old to new naira notes. Since many people in rural areas are unaware of the shift and... Read More

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BBNaija’s Nina Ivy allegedly welcomes second child, three months after marriage saga

According to reports, former Big Brother Nigeria housemate Nina Ivy has given birth to her second child and is presently recovering from the complications she had during childbirth. Nina, who has been absent on social media for weeks, welcomed her second child just three months after marrying an African-American, Chris Miller. The pair reportedly started dating... Read More

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Jim Iyke sex scene almost got me kicked out of college – Lilian Afegbai

According to Lilian Afegbai, she was almost kicked out of school for acting in a sex scene with Jim Iyke. In an interview, the film actress recounted her early experiences with acting. Afegbai stated that she had to face a disciplinary tribunal at Benson Idahosa University (BIU) in Edo state’s Benin. She stated that the... Read More

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Atiku did not ask me to campaign for him – Wike; Peter Obi attacked after rally in Katsina | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Atiku did not ask me to campaign for him – Wike Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has stated that PDP presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar is not involved in the ongoing campaign for PDP candidates in the... Read More

Full list: Tems makes history with Oscars nomination

Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, has again made the country proud with her historic nomination in the 2023 Oscars for her contribution as a songwriter on ‘Lift Me Up’, one of the soundtracks on Marvel’s “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”. Tems co-wrote “Lift Me Up” with global singer, Rihanna; music producer, Ludwig Göransson; and Black Panther’s director,... Read More

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I will never leave my marriage because of infidelity – Patience Ozokwor

Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, has revealed why she will never leave her marriage over infidelity. The actress made this known during a recent interview on Mercy Johnson’s weekly cook show, ‘Mercy’s Menu’. Mercy asked her what was her opinion on infidelity, she replied saying, “She was not going to leave her marriage for anyone.” The... Read More

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‘It’s disrespectful to label female BBNaija stars sluts’ – Kess slams Nedu

Kess, or BBNaija housemate Kesiena Adjekpovu, has taken a subtle jab at radio host Nedu Wazobia. On Tuesday, Kess resorted to Twitter to confront the frequent sexism and harassment aimed at the female BBNija housemates. This tweet was posted after the most recent edition of the “Honest Bunch” podcast, in which Nedu discussed the lavish... Read More

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We will not change the January 31st deadline for Old Naira Notes – Emefiele

In order to combat inflation, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has increased the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 16.5% to 17.5%. This was stated by CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele on Tuesday in Abuja, following a Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting. The MPC increased the monetary policy rate by 100 basis points to 17.5% and... Read More

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PDP begins court process to disqualify Tinubu, cites US conviction for sale and distribution of narcotics

The Atiku-Okowa Presidential Campaign of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has initiated legal procedures to disqualify Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, based on his conviction and sentence for drug trafficking in the United States. However, the APC PCC challenged the PDP quickly, stating that the party not only lacked... Read More

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Buhari inaugurates Lekki deep seaport, Imota rice mill in Lagos; NCDC confirms 123 Diphtheria cases, 38 death | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Buhari inaugurates Lekki deep seaport, Imota rice mill in Lagos On Monday, President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the Lekki deep seaport and the Imota rice mill in Lagos. The deep seaport was finished in 2022, and the... Read More

Frank Lampard sacked by Everton after defeat at West Ham

Frank Lampard has been fired as Everton’s manager with the team wallowing in 19th place in the Premier League and losing eight of their past nine games across all competitions. The former England midfielder was sacked after Saturday’s disastrous 2-0 loss to West Ham. Everton is now two points behind the safety zone and has... Read More

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Tinubu has Alzheimer’s, cannot hold a cup of tea – APC Ex-Campaign Director

Hajia Naja’atu Muhammad, the former Director of Civil Society in the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate for the 2023 election, Bola Tinubu, stated that Tinubu exhibited clear symptoms of dementia when she visited him in London, United Kingdom for a private meeting. Muhammad elaborated on her reasons... Read More

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Artistes to watch out for in 2023

–Oyekunle Tamilore 2022 was a great year in the Nigerian music industry, full of surprises, streaming, publicity, chart toppings, and heartbreaking losses. It had terrific breakouts in the likes of Asake, Pheelz, and YoungJonn. The torch has been passed on to 2023, and 2023 promises to be even better. Here, we are looking at some... Read More

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International Passengers Stranded As Lagos Airport Ground Handlers Strike

On Monday, ground handlers of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) began strike action, leaving a large number of foreign travelers detained at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The protesting ground handlers are requesting higher wages and other welfare improvements. According to reports, NAHCO had gone to court and got an injunction prohibiting... Read More

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Chidi Mokeme reveals how facial paralysis forced him to take sabbatical from film industry

Actor Chidi Mokeme of Nollywood has said that he took time off to recover from Bell’s palsy, which he says is the reason for his extended absence from the industry. The actor discussed his time away from performing for treatment in an interview with Channels TV. Medically speaking, Bell’s palsy is a condition that causes... Read More

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You have what it takes to run Nigeria—Emir of Dutse tells Tinubu; North must return Tinubu’s support—Shettima | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: You have what it takes to run Nigeria—Emir of Dutse tells Tinubu HRH Alhaji Nuhu Mohammed Sanusi, Emir of Dutse in Jigawa State, has stated that All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has... Read More

JULIET IBRAHIM, SHARON OOJA, YOMI CASUAL AMONGST OTHERS STEP OUT IN STYLE FOR THE PHANTOM X2 LAUNCH

The galaxy ran short of stars as a good number of the stars graced the blue carpet at the TECNO PHANTOM X2 launch, the brands first device with retractable portrait lens. The launch featured appearances from bigwigs across entertainment, technology, and other industries. The launch happened on the 20th of January at the Jewel Aeida... Read More

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Banks hoarding new notes to give politicians during elections – Shehu Sani

Former lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani has alleged that banks are hoarding the redesigned Naira notes for politicians in the February elections. There has been outrage across the country over the scarcity of new notes as banks continue to dispense the old notes despite the approaching deadline. The Central Bank of Nigeria, which earlier directed that... Read More

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Nancy Isime comments on nude scene in Netflix’s ‘Shanty Town’

The Nollywood actress Nancy Isime has commented on a controversial scene in the recently released Netflix series “Shanty Town.” ‘Shanty Town’ premiered on Netflix on Friday. The movie is about a gang of courtesans (prostitutes) who want independence from a notorious kingpin. However, they quickly understand that this will be exceedingly difficult due to political corruption... Read More

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LASTMA announces traffic restriction for Buhari’s two-day Lagos visit

The Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be restricted on Monday with a diversion on the Island on Tuesday for the visit of President Muhammadu Buhari. Commissioner for Transportation, Frederic Oladeinde said alternative routes have been mapped to manage traffic flow during the two-day visit. Oladehinde assured that the Lagos State Traffic Management... Read More

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I Want To Create Better Nigeria For My Son – Banky W

Singer, actor, and politician Oluwabankole Wellington, best known by his stage as Banky W, has expressed a desire to improve Nigeria for the sake of his son. The celebrity, who is running for the Lagos Eti-Osa Federal Constituency in the National Assembly in 2023, stated this in an interview with Daily Trust. He acknowledged that... Read More

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Tunde Ednut celebrates his birthday in Atlanta, Russia, London, South Africa, and 10 Nigerian states

Tunde Ednut, a well-known Nigerian musician who became a blogger, had parties for his 37th birthday today in about 15 locations around the world. The famous blogger wanted to celebrate his new age, so he had his friends kill cows and throw parties in his honor in 10 Nigerian states: Lagos, Abuja, Benin, Port Harcourt, Anambra, Owerri,... Read More

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APC explains Osibanjo’s absence at Tinubu rallies; FG denies fuel pump price hike as scarcity persists | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: APC explains Osibanjo’s absence at Tinubu rallies The All Progressives Congress has disclosed the reasons why Vice-President Yemi Osibanjo and some other stakeholders in the party are not involved in the campaign of the party’s presidential... Read More

The Weekend Watchlist: Here are 6 movies/series you need to see this weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. So, again, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is “no dull moment.” So, here are six movies... Read More

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Former Barcelona Defender Dani Alves detained for sexually assaulting a woman at a club

The Brazilian defender Dani Alves has been detained on suspicion of sexually assaulting a lady in Spain. The alleged crime occurred on December 31 inside a Barcelona nightclub, according to the Associated Press. Now, Alves will appear before a judge, who will determine the charges. In Spain, the allegation of sexual abuse can encompass everything... Read More

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Burna Boy, Wizkid, Asake nominated for 2023 Soundcity MVP Awards – See Full List

Nominees for the Tingo Mobile-Soundcity MVP Awards 2023 have been announced by Soundcity radio and television. Several prominent figures from the Nigerian music industry are represented here, including Burna Boy, Asake, Rema, Ayra Starr, Ruger, and Wizkid. The organizers claimed in a statement that Burna Boy led this year’s edition with eight nominations across seven... Read More

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Yemi friend-zones Khosi only days after their passionate kiss #BBTitans

Yemi Cregx has extended the hand of friendship to fellow housemate Khosi. What a stunning change of events, considering that the two had been the subject of much speculation and anticipation in the hopes that they will soon establish a clear romantic partnership. Yemi begs Khosi to be his friend without any pretense of an... Read More

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You are unstable – APC blasts Pastor Tunde Bakare

Otunba Biodun Ajiboye, the Assistant Director of Publicity for the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), has criticized Pastor Tunde Bakare of Citadel Global Community Church as an “inconsistently unstable individual” ahead of the 2023 general elections. Ajiboye warned Pastor Bakare not to become involved in politics and instead to focus on his... Read More