Best Photography From The Ojude Oba Festival

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Defense Minister Dismisses October Coup Plotters as Foolhardy and Lacking Support Defence Minister Christopher Musa dismissed the October 2025 coup plotters as a confused and isolated group that ordinary civilians could have easily overpowered. Speaking on the ongoing court martial, Musa revealed that the entire plot stemmed from a disgruntled colonel who failed his promotion... Read More

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The 2026 BET Awards Removed The International Category And Put African Artists In the Main Race. Is This Progress Or A Trap?

The 2026 BET nominations were announced, as the event will take place on June 28th, 2026, and notably absent was the “International” category, as African artists are now included in the main categories, which has us wondering: what was the motivation behind the move, and does this count as progress for African artists or a... Read More

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Events Happening In Lagos This Weekend (May 29th-May 31st)

This weekend in Lagos is filled with fun events, from raves and movie raves to game nights and playgrounds for adults. There is something for everyone this weekend. Celebrate the end of the month of May at the Big Birthday Party happening on May 29 at the Landmark Towers, Oniru, VI. Why stay indoors all... Read More

Lifestyle

Events in Lagos, Games night, Lagos lifestyle, Ludo, parties, Weekend events

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, 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... Read More

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What to Expect From Ojude Oba Today

The Ijebu-Ode timeline is currently unmatched. Ojude Oba is live right now, and the festival grounds are already filled with heavy hand-woven Aso-Oke. It stands out easily as one of the traditional festivals every Nigerian should know about. If your post notifications are on, expect a massive flood of competitive family flyness as the different... Read More

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NCDC Places Lagos, Abuja, and Other States on High Ebola Alert

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Atiku visits Amaechi after ADC presidential primary Newly emerged African Democratic Congress presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar visited his main primary rival, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi, at his Abuja residence on Thursday. Atiku, accompanied by former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal and other party leaders, initiated the closed-door meeting as a reconciliation effort following the... Read More

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May 28, 2026

Un-Happy Children’s Day: Nigeria Mourns Its Missing Children While Tinubu Makes ‘Promises’

Yesterday was Children’s Day, yet some children have been in captivity for almost two weeks, casting doubt on the holiday’s celebration. May 27, 2026, was not only Children’s Day but also Eid-el-Kabir. While one half was celebrating, another was in chaos, struggling with the fear of not knowing if their loved ones were safe from... Read More

Top 8 Outfits From Muslim Celebrities This Eid Holiday

It’s the Eid al-Adha holiday, and some of our favorite Muslim celebrities and influencers have shown up and shown out in their festival outfits. We compiled a list of our top 8 outfits. Which looks are your favorites? Actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe took a simplistic approach to her Eid outfit for this year. She... Read More

Fashion

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May 28, 2026

Why the Off Campus Series Is Pure Fiction for Nigerian Students

The way the timeline is currently shaking because of the Off Campus premiere is interesting. Students are busy shouting “God when” over Garrett Graham and Hannah Wells. Some might think that Uni life is about hosting massive house parties and falling in love over chemistry notes. The truth is simple. Replicating that whole Briar U... Read More

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lawmaker Claims Jonathan is Set to Contest for Presidency in 2027

May 28, 2026

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Oyo school attack: Abducted teachers, students will be back home soon – Makinde Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde assured citizens that his administration is working around the clock to secure the release of teachers and students kidnapped in the Oriire Local Government Area. Gunmen abducted the victims from three separate schools nearly two weeks ago.... Read More

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2026 American Music Awards: How Did Tyla Win Over Nigerian Artists Again?

The 2026 AMAs took place just two days ago and ended with Tyla taking home wins for Best Afrobeats Artist and Social Song of the Year. Tyla’s win sparked conversations on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), with Nigerians wondering why the South African artist has consistently won the award despite stating that her... Read More

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Afrobeats, AMAs, America Music Awards, Best Afrobeats Artist, entertainment, Music, music industry

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Children’s Day 2026: 10 Nigerian Child Stars to Watch and Celebrate

We talk about stars in Nigeria all the time, but it is also important to highlight child stars who have been in the industry for much of their young lives. These children can be found in the comedic scene, the modelling scene, the music industry, and most often, the film industry. These are 10 child... Read More

For The Culture

Was the BNXN AI Saga a Real Threat or Just a Marketing Stunt?

The intense timeline friction surrounding BNXN’s recent public stance against artificial intelligence cover art exposes a broader pattern of corporate misdirection. His team’s highly publicised outrage regarding digital replicas and intellectual property theft presented itself as a principled defence of artistic integrity. The strategic timing of the controversy suggests a far more cynical objective. The... Read More

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | US Report Says 30,000 Armed Fulani Militants Operating Across Nigeria

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Atiku takes early lead in ADC presidential primaries, wins five states Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has established an early lead in the African Democratic Congress presidential primaries, securing victories in Gombe, Abia, Ebonyi, Sokoto, and Zamfara states. In the race to decide the party’s flagbearer for the 2027 presidential election, Atiku dominates early vote... Read More

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Should More Music Video Directors Venture Into Filmmaking?

There has been a noticeable shift towards filmmaking among video directors in Nigeria, most recently Dammy Twitch. His journey into the film-making industry began with “Call of My Life,” a film that, after only 10 days, has surpassed ₦200 million at the box office, giving it both commercial and social media success. However, Dammy Twitch... Read More

The Film Blog

Call of my life, directors, filmmaking, music video directors, nollywood

Here Are Our 10 Best-Dressed at the 2026 AMAs; Don’t Agree With Number 1?

The American Music Awards (AMAs) 2026 was turned into more than just a celebration of music; it also became a night filled with stunning fashion that captured everyone’s attention. Even before the performances and speeches began, the red carpet was buzzing with a variety of styles and fashions. Here are our best-dressed at the 2026... Read More

Fashion

AMAs, American Music Awards, award night, fashion, memorial day, Music Award show

Phyna’s Crash-Out Isn’t Just Drama, It’s a Gen Z Financial Wake-Up Call

Phyna’s emotional breakdown on TikTok Live on Saturday exposed the destructive nature of the Black-Tax-Meets-Sudden-Fame Pipeline. Sobbing before her audience, the former Big Brother Naija winner revealed she distributed her N100M prize money without making a single investment. She now faces severe financial strain alongside the deep grief of losing her late sister. This public... Read More

BTS, Bruno Mars, Cardi B Received the Most Awards at 2026 AMAs

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FG Declares Wednesday, Thursday Public Holidays for Eid-el-Kabir The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 28, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir (Eid-ul-Adha) celebration. Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the decision in a statement issued through the ministry, describing the festival as a period rooted in sacrifice,... Read More

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10 Nollywood Films Based on True Life Stories You Probably Didn’t Know About

A lot of Nollywood films have drawn inspiration from real-life events, whether from the early ’20s, the military regime, or Nigeria’s history. In this article, we list 10 films you probably didn’t know were inspired by real-life events. This 2016 film is a masterpiece retelling of Nigeria’s successful containment of the 2014 Ebola outbreak. The... Read More

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based on true life story, entertainment, films, movies, nigerian realities, nollywood films

5 Collaborations Between Nigerian And International Artists That Actually Worked

Nigerian artists have slowly but steadily made a name for themselves through collaborations with international artists, with most of these collaborations becoming global hits that put Afrobeat on the map. Some of these songs have won a Grammy, while others have climbed to unexpected heights on streaming platforms; all of these feats have done a... Read More

Music

Chris Brown, Davido, entertainment, Music, music industry, Rema, Selena Gomez, wizkid

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend

This weekend in the international and Nigerian media was filled with news from the political sector, football news, financial tensions and a return back to the cinemas for the most awarded AMVCA film in 2026. Tinubu Awarded APC 2027 Presidential Ticket Ahead of the 2027 Presidential Elections, Nigeria’s sitting president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged... Read More

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Bukky Wright, My father’s shadow, nigeria, nollywood, Tinubu

Does “Pity My Soul” Reveal Chike’s Guilt, or Is He Just Using His Soft-Boy Voice to Clean Up the Mess?

Chike bypassed the standard corporate public relations statement during the explosive fallout from the leaked recordings. He chose instead to release his latest single, Pity My Soul, on May 19, 2026, delivering premium tears over a slow melody right when the timeline expected formal legal clarity. The sudden arrival of the track leaves the audience... Read More

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