Wizkid’s level, Masterclass on fainting, 33k Uber fee | Funny posts we saw from Nigerians today

Every day Nigerians take to social media to have a good laugh. Here are some of the posts that had people cracking up. 1. Don’t flex if your bank account ain’t built like that. 2. Probably. Lol. 3. Ladies, let’s hear it? 4. Especially when the work was too much. 5. Kids do the dandest... Read More

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funny posts, funny tweets, Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

June 11, 2021

‘Charge and Bail’, ‘Superstar’ – here’s the 2021 movie slate from Inkblot Productions

Following a blockbuster 2020 which saw the releases of Who’s The Boss, Quam’s Money and D.O.D – Day of Destiny, Inkblot Productions, Nigeria’s leading production powerhouse, is back with its 2021 theatrical slate in collaboration with its frequent partner Film One Entertainment. First up is Charge and Bail, a comedy drama set for October 2021, which... Read More

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Charge and Bail, Inkblot productions, Inkblot Productions 2021 movie slate, superstar

June 11, 2021

Rema is all about sex in the visuals for new single ‘Soundgasm’

In anticipation for Rema‘s debut album, of which we have no detail about, the Mavin golden boy has dropped another single Soundgasm to herald the project. This is coming after the February release of bubbly single Bounce. London is credited as the producer for Soundgasm, and with Rema recently labelling his sound as Afrorave, it... Read More

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June 11, 2021

The best shopping centres in Kogi

One of the most interesting things about Kogi is that it is the only state in the country that borders ten other states. It is nicknamed the “Confluence State” as the confluence of the River Niger and the River Benue occurs in its capital, Lokoja. Kogi is also a key centre of commercial trade in... Read More

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Shopping centres in Kogi

June 11, 2021

South Africa’s Zamani Mbatha stars in Netflix original dance series, JIVA!

Zamani Mbatha (born in KwaMashu, Northwest Durban on April 7, 1998) is a South African actor. He is best known for his character in the Mzansi Magic Isithembiso telenovela as Zamani on Isithembiso telenovela aired on Mzansi Magic, where he first made his debut screen appearance in 2017.

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Zamani Mbatha

June 11, 2021

N55m Up for Grabs in Union Bank’s Save & Win Palli Promo

Union Bank has announced a nationwide campaign to give away 55 Million Naira to new and existing customers in its ‘Save & Win Palli’ promo. This is another way the Bank is offering Nigerians some relief (a.k.a. ‘palliative’) from the economic hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and other issues. During the promo period... Read More

FG abandons Twitter for Koo, CBN to launch its own cryptocurrency | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top stories you should not miss. FG declares Monday public holiday In commemoration of this year’s Democracy Day, the Federal Government has declared Monday, June 14, as public holiday. Interior Minister, Rauf Aregbesola, made the announcement on Thursday urging Nigerians to shun all... Read More

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June 10, 2021

The Language Professor: Yet again, President Buhari to teach bandits “in the language they understand”| #YNaijaCover

Barely one week after President Muhammadu Buhari’s statement in a tweet threatening to deal with members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in “the language they understand,” he has restated same warning to bandits and kidnappers in the North West. “The problem is the North West. The same people, same culture, killing each other,... Read More

Cover Stories, Satire

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June 10, 2021

Two rounds of drilling, Fate of Yahoo relationships | Funny posts we saw from Nigerians today

Every day we take to social media to catch a few laughs, here are some of the funniest posts that got people cracking up. Yikes! 2. Two rounds of what? Someone should please explain. 3. E choke. Lol 4. Pants down and red handed. Lol 5. Not even sure if this is funny or scary.... Read More

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June 10, 2021

#PrideMonth: The Sacristy, Sex and Sexuality; A personal essay on self-acceptance

By Marian Nwakolo Growing up, I was the child who dragged her parents to school to fight the management for making me an assistant class monitor while a boy was made class monitor, even though I came first in class. I was the child who refused to do the dishes because my mother said girls... Read More

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Church, Gay pride, gay rights, lesbian, lesbianism, LGBT Pride, sexuality

June 10, 2021

Trendupp Awards 2021: Nigeria’s first ever influencers and content creators award unveil nominees

Popular social media influencers/content creators Mr Macaroni, Taooma, Don Jazzy, Diana Eneje, Tayo Aina, Lasisi Elenu, Iyabo Ojo, Don Jazzy amongst others have been unveiled in the recently released nominees list for Trendupp Awards 2021. The award which is slated to hold on 27th June, 2021 seeks to recognize and celebrate content creators, influencers and... Read More

Arise TV Interview: “IPOB is just a dot in the circle” | 4 things President Buhari said about the South East and nepotism in appointments

For political watchers in Nigeria, it is common knowledge that President Muhammadu Buhari has been described by aides and party chieftains as operating a leadership style that makes him avoid interviews, urgent national broadcasts and effective communication ultimately. Due to this rigid position on issues, he’s largely been absent in person or unheard of amidst... Read More

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Arise TV, Operation Lafiya Dole, President Muhammadu Buhari, south east

June 10, 2021

Arise TV: 10 hot takes from the President Buhari Interview [Restructuring, Security, Poverty & Corruption]

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June 10, 2021

Netflix acquires two films by Cameroon actress, Syndy Emade

About a month ago, Netflix acquired two Cameroon movies “Broken” and ”A Man For The Weekend”. The actress broke the news of the acquisition of the films produced under her production house Blue Rain Entertainment, saying “It can only be God”.

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Syndy Emade

June 10, 2021

What it means when we tell LGBT+ Nigerians: “Keep it to yourselves, no one cares”

If you have ever had the strength to challenge a Nigerian to a discourse on their complacency in the systemic oppression of LGBT+ Nigerians, then you’ve at least once had this retort fired back at you, “I don’t care what LGBT+ people do, just keep it away from me.” If you are an LGBT+ person... Read More

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gay rights, Homophobia, human rights violation, LGBT+, violence

June 10, 2021

These are the most popular billboards in Abuja

Interestingly, before billboards became a phenomenon, some city planners, experts and consumers argued that they could distract drivers and cause accidents; among many other concerns. Thanks to progressives, that was overruled. As countries begin to reopen, marketing teams and experts are also back to leveraging billboards for their brand campaigns and product launch. To decide,... Read More

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billboards in Abuja

June 10, 2021

Ayra Starr travels to the future in sultry visuals for ‘Sare’

It was back in January that Don Jazzy announced the signing of Ayra Starr to his Marvin empire, the 18-year-old talent who hijacked industry attention with her earnest, billowing vocals and star persona. It helps that Starr is in terminal teenagehood, able to harvest experiences around romantic relationships as candidly as writing them in a... Read More

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Ayra Starr, Don Jazzy, Sare video

June 10, 2021

The visuals for Chike’s ‘Roju’ is a romantic ode to weddings across cultures

From his debut album Boo of The Booless released last year, singer-songwriter Chike has released the visuals for Roju, a romantic ode to cherished love. This is totally expected from an artiste who first cut his teeth on the inaugural season of The Voice Nigeria. By taken the names of hallowed Shakespearean characters Romeo and... Read More

Blogs, The Music Blog

Boo of the booless, Chike, Roju Chike, Roju video

June 10, 2021

Trophy Extra Special Band Season 2 begins with an entertaining round of auditions

This week was audition week for the second season of the Trophy Extra Special Band competition and it was all the rave! With the hopes of experiencing performances strong enough to turn them into fans, the judges (2Baba, Timi Dakolo and Cobhams Asuquo) were tasked with the responsibility of determining which of the bands will... Read More

Nigeria’s population hit 211m, Judiciary workers suspend strike | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top stories that should not escape your attention: Nigeria’s population now 211m – UNFPA The latest report by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has put Nigeria’s population at 211.4 million, as the country continues to pull ahead in being the most populous... Read More

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June 9, 2021

Court…Stand!: Relief as Nigerian Courts open after over 2-month old JUSUN strike | The #YNaijaCover

It’s 9th June and there’s some cheering news in Nigeria. Remember that absurdity that shouldn’t have taken place in any serious democratic country in the world? Yes. Courts in the entire 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) embarking on an industrial action. The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) had... Read More

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June 9, 2021

‘EFCC Officer’ investigating wife, Fastest way to know you are poor | Funny posts we saw today

Everyday Nigerians take to social media to catch a few laughs. Here are some of the funniest posts that got people laughing. 1. About right 2. This one is a kitchen terrorist. 3. Probably an EFCC staff. Lol. 4. E be things. Lol. 5. Some of the funniest sex stories we saw today. 6. Another... Read More

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June 9, 2021

Register for the AFF & W initiative ‘Women in Tech’ Fireside Chat

Driven by a goal to improve diversity in the technology industry while revolutionising the fintech ecosystem in Africa and beyond, the Africa Fintech Foundry and Access Bank’s ‘W’ Initiative have partnered to host a fireside chat for ‘Women in Tech’ on Thursday, June 11, 2021. Themed ‘Women in Tech: Driving Diversity in the African Tech... Read More

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June 9, 2021

Fireboy DML muses on life’s issues on visuals for ‘Airplane Mode’

Fireboy DML has just released the visuals for Airplane Mode, a track off his sonically expansive debut album Apollo last year. Directed by Clarence Peters, Airplane Mode is a Afro-RnB triumph that finds Fireboy DML musing about the human condition – loneliness, peer pressure, competition, finances etc. With infectious lyrical melody, he captures the configuration... Read More

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June 9, 2021

Abijako Taofeek’s Head of State is the youth culture brand telling amazing stories

Abijako’s life started in Lagos, Nigeria, but obviously did not continue there. He had watched his dad, a fashion designer, work in his studio and his interest grew over time. When he got to the U.S., he then self-taught himself to sew and eventually launched Head of State – a brand that fuses his Nigerian... Read More

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Abijako Taofeek

June 9, 2021

The go-to fresh-food markets in Katsina

Katsina is a State in North-western Nigeria and borders Kaduna, Zamfara, Kano, and Jigawa States. It also borders the Republic of Niger which has opened the State to robust economic activities. It is nicknamed the “Home of Hospitality”, and has these exciting fresh-food markets in Katsina that give you value for money. The only thing... Read More

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fresh-food markets in Katsina

June 9, 2021

Nigerians taking over Twitter trends across the world, Medical doctors leaving Nigeria in a hurry | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top 5 stories that you shouldn’t miss. Nigerians taking over Twitter trends across the world The ban placed on microblogging platform, Twitter by the Federal Government has caused Nigerians to seek the intervention of Virtual Private Networks (VPN) which would allow them browse... Read More

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climate change, House of Representatives, Kaduna State, Lagos State Government, Twitter trends

June 8, 2021

Twice upon a time: Are Nigerians reliving Abacha’s repression days with suspension of Twitter? | The #YNaijaCover

Fellow Nigerians, Who was Nigeria’s 10th Head of State? I’m certain it would be a hard guess for you. Who was Nigeria’s most brutal Head of State. Chances are very high that you’d mention the late General Sani Abacha. What regime in Nigeria was the most repressive? Aha! Now, you’d have to think twice. The... Read More

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National Democratic Coalition (NADECO), Sani Abacha, The #YNaijaCover

June 8, 2021

True meaning of Surprise, Children kissing in public | Funny posts we saw from Nigerians today

Every day Nigerians take to social media to get a good laugh. Here are some of the posts that got people laughing. 1. The goal is to be surprised. Lol 2. Honestly, can’t even blame him for believing this. 3. I just need to know what the plumber who built this was thinking. 4. On... Read More

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funny tweets, Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

June 8, 2021

We can learn a thing or two about slut-shaming from Tiwa Savage and Seyi Shay

There is power in language we often fail to recognise because of how easily language seems to come to us. “Words have meaning” is a common phrase you hear when someone throws the generally accepted meaning of a word to use it as they deem fit, perhaps within a context that is specific to them... Read More

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ashewo, misogyny, patriarchy, Sexism, slut shaming, women's right

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