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RPG Bandits, Weird food combinations, Family history | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…

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TECNO’s Blue Valentine delivered on its generous promises

For some weird reason, this year’s Valentine came with a bigger buzz than it usually does. Everyone everywhere was talking about Valentine days before it actually arrived; what they would…

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“Most people in marriages are unhappy” – Ric Hassani, Pamilerin, Korty EO, others discuss love, sex and marriage on Valentine special #WithChude

It's another exciting quarter on The Hustle - a #WithChude special where some of the trendiest millennials gather to talk about modern life and modern living. The conversations on this…

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Malami advocates agency for herdsmen activities, Nigerian COVID-19 variant discovered in the UK | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Malami advocates agency for herdsmen activities The Attorney-General of Nigeria and Minister of…

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The Daily Vulnerable

Feel your emotions all the way | The Daily Vulnerable

Korty: So, Eni said you shouldn’t cry in front of a man [if he breaks-up the relationship]. However, let me tell you something. Cry! If you don’t have the motivation,…

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Met ‘Lil Bawa;’ Nigeria’s youngest Anti-corruption Czar? | The #YNaijaCover

We appear to be in the era of making history. It's only 16th February and early signs indicate that it's likely to be a year of shattering records.Barely 24 hours…

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‘Girls with Period Initiative’ announces WildFlower PR’s ‘Oma Areh as Board Chair

Not-for-Profit organisation, ‘Girls With Period’ has announced the appointment of PR, Media expert and TV Producer, Ifeoma ‘Oma Areh, as the chairperson of it’s board. The announcement was made at…

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In search of God: The place of Gay Christians in Christendom

When writer and curator, Nelson C. J., went in search of church as a queer Nigerian, he found something that fell just short of his desire of an affirming church…

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How to chase clout, EFCC new chairman | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…

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No Hiding Here

NBC regulations may stop this South African gay romcom from showing on Showmax Nigeria

Although it's past Valentine, Showmax still has something up its sleeves: South African romantic comedy No Hiding Here arrives on the streamer exclusively on February 18, about a beloved, gay,…

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Ikeja City Mall, Tinapa Shopping Centre, and Jabi Lake Mall… Here are the top 10 biggest malls in Nigeria | From The Masterlist

Shut your eyes and imagine a mall- any mall. One thing you can be sure to see is a bustling crowd, several stores and various products on sale. Shopping malls…

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#BeLikeNgoziChallenge

The #BeLikeNgoziChallenge has been weaponised to hold women to a standard of appearance

Yesterday's announcement of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the Director-General of the World Trade Organisation was a huge feat for the renowned, Harvard-trained economist, who had been in the race since…

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The Daily Vulnerable

Be a happy person before you step into a relationship | The Daily Vulnerable

One of the things I learnt from the conversation we had over the weekend is this: come into a relationship with your full self, as much as you can. It was a…

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Invictus Obi

U.S. Court to sentence fraudster; Invictus Obi, ‘COVID-19 vaccines risky’ – NCDC | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest things you shouldn't miss out on: U.S. Court to sentence fraudster, Invictus Obi Nigerian American-based fraudster, Invictus Obinwanne Okeke…

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Wonder Woman: Celebrating Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and her double historic win | The #YNaijaCover

The heavens could literally feel the excitement among Nigerians as erstwhile Co-ordinating Minister of the Economy and 2-time Finance Minister, was named Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO). Since…

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Learning to marry your sister from Churchill, The day after Valentine | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…

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On virtual events, 70.8% of our consumer panel think the experience can be better

With social distancing, new working environments, and much uncertainty, the world is rapidly transforming into a ‘new normal’. The screen has become both a window to the world and our stage for…

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Nigerian gay couple share how they spent Valentine’s Day

Public discourse about romance in Nigeria never goes beyond the socially acceptable love of cis-heterosexual (cis-het) Nigerians, and why not? Nigeria is still foot-dragging where it isn’t violently opposed to…

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Don Jazzy, Iyabo Ojo, and Taaooma… Here are the top 10 Nigerian TikTok influencers | From The Masterlist

The video-sharing app, TikTok, has slowly become a popular entertainment platform amongst Nigeria’s youths. Researchers and trend watchers have predicted that the app would be taking a sizeable bunch of…

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What’s next after the #OccupyLekkiTollGate protests?

Saturday's turn of events on the #OccupyLekkiTollGate protests confirmed what we already know: that the government would mount a resistance. The police in anti-protest gear and the army had occupied…

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Stefflon Don

Afrobeats’ best Rema and Tiwa Savage tapped for Stefflon Don’s ‘Can’t Let You Go’ remix

Stefflon Don has enlisted Tiwa Savage and Rema, two of Afrobeats' homegrown mascots, for the remix of her single Can't Let You Go released last year October. The song is…

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Public Eye: Funmi Iyanda discusses the all too important issue of Mental Health in Nigeria

“No one can defend you because the people who should protect you are the ones abusing you. What do Nigerians have to be happy about?” - Amanda Iheme on Public…

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Shasha

Here’s what we know about the violent ethnic clash in Oyo

The state of Oyo has been seized by violent clashes between Hausa and Yoruba residents in Shasha area of Ibadan, the state capital. This has disrupted business for traders in…

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Angola’s criminalisation of homophobia is a homegrown template for African nations

There is no defense beyond a myopic understanding of the two imperialist imported Abrahamic faiths – Christianity and Islam, for the harmful laws against gay people.

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icytooicy

Ictooicy is making cool, minimalist music. Enter her world

From the churning landscape of SoundCloud where music genres hardly stick to a definite shape emerges Ictooicy, the 19-year-old singer-rapper detailing teenage angst, discontent and aspirations through zany lyrics. Sometimes…

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Observation is a crime: The Fela Hall of Fame honour | #YNaijaCover

For the average Nigerian, if the current state of the nation is anything to consider, this might not be the best of times to be proud of the country.From issues…

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Funny Tweets

AK-47 for every Nigerian, Tinubu vs Lateef Jakande, Fela Forever | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

Every day on the Nigerian Internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…

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Going for the #OccupyLekkiTollGate protests? | Here’s what you should bring along

As Nigerians peacefully protest the reopening of the Lekki Toll Gate tomorrow with #OccupyLekkiTollGate, it is important we take lessons from the previous wave of protests that led us here.…

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Don Jazzy, Bizzle Osikoya, and Joey Akan… Check out the top 10 Afro-pop influencers in Nigeria | From The Masterlist

Afro-pop, also known as African popular music, has travelled across the world and planted roots in many hearts. Music, Afro-pop music, is one of Nigeria’s biggest exports. Nigerian musicians and…

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“Everything was unclear,” – Perri Edwards (Shakes-Dayton) narrates on MTV Base’s Celebrity Bumps

On this week’s episode of MTV Base’ Mike + Perri Celebrity Bumps, plans go south for the new parents, Mike Edwards and Perri Shakes-Dayton, as Perri goes into labour two…

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