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Steven Ndukwu Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist
Stephen Anthony Ndukwu, professionally known as Steven Ndukwu, is a Nigerian filmmaker, media entrepreneur, and content curator. He began his career as a graphic designer, web designer, and videographer, using YouTube to teach himself filmmaking and how to use the equipment. In 2017, Steven launched his YouTube channel, where he taught others how to create... Read More
Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NAFDAC Destroys ₦8bn Worth of Fake and Banned Products in North-Central
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NAFDAC destroys ₦8bn worth of fake and banned products in North-Central The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed fake, adulterated and banned products worth over ₦8 billion seized across... Read More
We Have Found A Gem in SNL UK Skits and Here’s Some of Our Favourites 
SNL UK has been trending in Nigerian media and film after recreating the beloved musical ‘Wicked’ for the Y2K Nollywood film scene.  The “Wicked: LGBTQ” skit, spearheaded by Cynthia Erivo and Ayoade Bamgboye, led us down a rabbit hole of other great SNL UK skits, and in this article, we share some of our favourites.... Read More
Chinazaekpere Chukwu Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist
Chinazaekpere Abigail Chukwu is an award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, screenwriter, director and content strategist. She began her career in tech after graduating as a computer science genius; she went from writing code to writing content for Nollywood. With over a decade in the industry, she has built a career in television, short films, and digital platforms... Read More
Chude Jideonwo Releases #Before2027, a Documentary on the Nigeria We Want and the Future We Face
Media entrepreneur and host of the viral talk show #WithChude, Chude Jideonwo, has released part one of #Before2027, a new documentary that travels across Nigeria to examine how Nigerians across different communities are thinking about the next general elections. The documentary has already been screened across different geopolitical zones, including at KADIFF in Kaduna, the... Read More
Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Atiku Slams ₦70,000 Transport Allowance as Inadequate Amid Rising Costs
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Atiku slams ₦70,000 transport allowance as inadequate amid rising costs Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Federal Government’s ₦70,000 monthly transport allowance for public servants, calling it insufficient to ease Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis. In... Read More
Ofunne Azinge Has Been Added To The YNaija Masterlist
Ofunne Azinge is a 28-year-old contemporary Nigerian-British painter and artist whose artistic pursuit merges painting, photography, and image transfer to explore cultural identity and the politics of representation.  Ofunne began her career in photography to process her upbringing, shaped by a diverse cultural identity, grief, and belonging, a process she also brought into her work... Read More
Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lagos Sets December Deadline for Residents to Get Health Insurance
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Lagos sets December deadline for residents to get health insurance Lagos residents have until December 31, 2026, to obtain health insurance before the state begins enforcing mandatory coverage on January 1, 2027. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu... Read More
Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Ebola Patient Arrives in Switzerland for Treatment as Husband Is Isolated
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Ebola patient arrives in Switzerland for treatment as husband is isolated Nigeria’s Ebola index patient has arrived safely in Switzerland with her husband, who has been placed in isolation, according to Health Minister Prof Ali... Read More
This weekend was filled with drama both positive, and negative from the Nigerian media and entertainment space, from marital celebrations, to a great loss, and the possibility of reconciliation, it was a busy weekend.  Nollywood Veteran Actor, Francis Duru, Has Passed Away  Nigerian veteran actor, and 2007 United Nations Ambassador of Peace award winner, Francis... Read More
Top 5 Stories Of The Day | APC Youth Leader Faces Backlash Over Reported Gift of 2026 Prado SUVs
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. APC youth leader faces backlash over reported gift of 2026 Prado SUVs Dayo Israel, the All Progressives Congress (APC) national youth leader, has faced criticism after announcing he gave brand-new 2026 Toyota Prado SUVs to... Read More
7 Easy Steps To Protect Yourself From Ebola
News of a suspected or confirmed Ebola case can understandably cause concern, especially when misinformation begins spreading across social media. However, understanding how the virus spreads and following verified public health advice can help you protect yourself without succumbing to panic. Ebola is a serious viral disease that spreads mainly through direct contact with the... Read More
TFAA Announced Its 2026 Nominees and Here Are Their Names
The 20th edition of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) is scheduled for November 2026, under the theme “Celebrating the Redefiners: Africa AI Generation.” The nominees were announced on 19 October, recognising young Africans making an impact across 26 categories, including technology and innovation, entrepreneurship, arts, public service, sports, law, agriculture, and music. From emerging entertainment... Read More
Tope Alabi threatens legal action over defamatory claims linking her to singer’s death Nigerian gospel singer Tope Alabi has threatened legal action against individuals spreading allegedly false claims about her involvement in the death of fellow singer Toluwanisings. The warning, issued on Friday by her solicitors, Oakmount Legal Practitioners, followed a Facebook post by a... Read More
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
Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nollywood Mourns as Veteran Actor Francis Duru Dies at 57
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Nollywood mourns as veteran actor Francis Duru dies at 57 Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has died at 57 after a brief illness, his family announced in a statement shared on his official Instagram page... Read More
A yet-to-be-released Bollywood film, ‘Ramayana,’ is trending and has caught the attention of an international audience, and with the success Indian movies have seen on Netflix this year, we are wondering when Bollywood left Nollywood behind.  In the early 2000s, Bollywood was watched by nearly every household in Nigeria, and as streaming services like DSTV... Read More
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