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June 7, 2021

Desperado: Malami, Lai Mohammed, the NBC and plans to enforce #TwitterBan in Nigeria | #YNaijaCover

“Subject as otherwise provided by this Constitution, a person shall not be convicted of a criminal offence unless that offence is defined and the penalty therefor is prescribed in a written law, and in this subsection, a written law refers to an Act of the National Assembly or a Law of a State, any subsidiary... Read More
Cover Stories, Satire
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June 7, 2021

#PrideMonth: Introducing ‘Loving in Colour – The Heart of Defiance’ | A #YNaijaSpecial

By Ayodele Olofintuade When Non-binary writer, Ado Aminu approached me to collaborate with YNaija to curate this year’s Pride Month Issue, “Loving in Colour: A celebration of Queer Love,” I began to ruminate over what it means to be queer and to love in Nigeria. The word ‘love’ itself is something I struggle with, not... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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Food inflation
June 7, 2021

The best food markets in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is gradually becoming more like Lagos. These days, you will experience the busy life of residents – only that Abuja has a larger land mass and continues to increase in population. It is this increase that draws in commercial activities, and markets are not left out. Some of the underlisted... Read More
CifromRED
June 7, 2021

We can learn a thing or two from Nigeria’s Twitter ban

In the wake of the federal government arbitrarily banning Twitter in Nigeria, the bulk of the conversation being had is on the rights to freedom of expression enshrined in the constitution that everyone understands is being violated by the government. More than conversation, however, just a day after the announcement of the ban, the Attorney... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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Olajumoke Adenowo
June 7, 2021

Award-winning architect, Olajumoke Adenowo discusses feminism and biggest life lessons on #WithChude

This week’s episode of #WithChude unveiled the professional and personal life of multiple award-winning architect and philanthropist Olajumoke Adenowo. Described as Africa’s Starchitect by CNN, Olajumoke’s experience spans over 30years with the design and execution of over 70 buildings. In this exclusive interview with host and co-founder Joy Inc. Chude Jideonwo, Olajumoke discusses feminism in... Read More
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June 7, 2021

Nigerian Female Entrepreneurs to get a Breath of Fresh Air as SME.NG Sets to Launch Ebi Marketplace

SME.NG has unveiled a new e-marketplace platform with the aim to provide access to finance wider market access, technical and business support to local female entrepreneurs. The new platform was introduced as a solution to the impact of COVID-19 on Nigerian female-owned businesses. Deemed ‘Ebi Marketplace’, the platform is a one stop shop solution for... Read More
Partners
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June 7, 2021

The Netflix trailer for South African dance show JIVA! is here

Netflix has dropped the official trailer for the streaming platform’s latest local original series, JIVA!, about a vibrant dancer, Ntombi (Noxolo Dlamini) who does everything in her power to live out her passion. ”JIVA! Is a story of freedom to follow one’s hopes and dreams.” Noxolo shares on the series. Set against the backdrop of Mzansi’s... Read More
The Media Blog
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June 7, 2021

Listen to Lojay and Sarz’s new collaborative EP ‘LV N ATTN’

Hot on the heels of their addictive single Tonongo, Lojay – one of the fastest-rising music acts to come onto the Afrofusion scene – and the prolific and internationally renowned, super-producer Sarz have teamed up to release their stellar, collaborative EP ‘LV N ATTN’. Just in time for the upcoming sunny months and set to be the Afrofusion EP... Read More
Blogs, The Music Blog
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June 7, 2021

Are you a woman in tech? Plan to attend the AFF & ‘W’ Initiative ‘Women in Tech’ fireside chat

Women have consistently broken through the glass ceiling and are shattering societal stereotypes in terms of the kinds of roles they play in the labour force. However, there is one sector where women are still underrepresented, technology. From the Nigerian Women in Tech 2020 Report, it was found that more young women and girls are,... Read More
Partners
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June 7, 2021

#EndSARS: 99 bodies deposited at Lagos morgue, three from Lekki tollgate – Pathologist | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the 36 states of the federation and the FCT, these are the 5 top stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Police confirm 11 deaths in Igangan Community attack The Oyo Police Command has confirmed the death of 11 people in Saturday’s night attack in Igangan Community, a town in Ibarapa North Local Government Area... Read More
Top Stories
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June 6, 2021

Shocker as 16-year-old Beyoncé bids farewell to #NigerianIdol

On Nigeria Idol this week, the top six contestants were announced and unfortunately for 16-year-old Beyoncé, she was not listed among them. Young Beyoncé’s elimination came as a surprise, given how large her fanbase seemed. This made the last moments of the show about the most tense we’ve ever experienced since it kicked off. It... Read More
Reality TV, The Music Blog
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June 5, 2021

#TheVoiceNigeria: Naomi Mac poised to emerge winner of Season 3?

The Voice Nigeria Season 3 entered a new phase today; The Battles, where contestants who had qualified from the last round, were made to perform in teams of two. It doesn’t stop there. Of this two-men team, just one contestant would make it to the next round and the other would be eliminated. Contestants from... Read More
Reality TV, The Music Blog
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June 5, 2021

#TheVoiceNigeria vs #NigerianIdol: Which of these shows has the most exciting team week?

If you are one of the many who watch talent shows religiously, you no doubt have both the Voice Nigeria and the Nigerian Idols at the top of your watch list. Both shows are Nigeria’s top singing talent shows, and both have garnered massive followership over the years to make them listed as highest rating... Read More
Reality TV, The Music Blog
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Moshfire
June 5, 2021

Moshfire on her debut EP ‘Pyrokinesis Vol. 1’ and being a pop outlier

Navigating the music industry as an emerging artiste can be difficult, more so when they are breaking away from popular sounds. For 21-year-old Moshfire whose debut EP Pyrokinesis Vol. 1 arrived this week, she’s up for the challenge. Pyrokinesis Vol. 1 is a lo-fi, slowcore project smouldering between dream pop and chillwave. Listeners are going... Read More
Next Rated
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June 4, 2021

Bird of Prey?: FG and #TwitterBan in Nigeria | The #YNaijaCover

The Nigerian social media space has served as a huge theatre all through the first week of June. From the President’s ‘genocidal post’ which was eventually taken down by Twitter and Facebook on Wednesday and Friday respectively, to banters about a proposed name change from ‘Nigeria’ to United African (Alkebulan) Republic. The hilarious reactions to... Read More
Cover Stories
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June 4, 2021

Lack of accessibility may be pushing Nigerians to self-diagnose mental illness, but it doesn’t have to be the only way

However slow going, the conversation on mental illness continues to shift from the dark place of shame and silence it had occupied for years in Nigeria to a place of seeking to understand, even if we sometimes bungle the conversation in our attempt to bring it to life. Take this discussion on Twitter about what... Read More
Non-binary Blog
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Tems
June 4, 2021

Tems delivers soulful cover of John Legend’s ‘Ordinary People’

Tems’ presence in the Nigerian music industry has been that of a whirlwind, especially after the release of her rapturous single Try Me in 2019. She’s got the markings of rising star, attempting to break into other African music markets and international borders with collaborations like last year’s feature with Khalid and Disclosure on Know... Read More
Blogs, The Music Blog
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June 4, 2021

Pandemonium over enforcement of Okada ban in Lagos | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the 36 States in Nigeria and the FCT, these are the 5 top stories you should not miss out on: UNILORIN student allegedly raped, found dead in room A 300-level student of the University of Ilorin, identified as Blessing Olajide, was allegedly raped and murdered in her room in the Tanke area of Ilorin,... Read More
Top Stories
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June 3, 2021

Language 121: Between President Buhari and Twitter on the alleged ‘genocidal’ video | The #YNaijaCover

The last 72 hours have produced much drama about the infamous statement by President Muhammadu Buhari on the issue of handling violent agitations in the South East akin to what happened during the bitter Nigerian civil war. The controversial statement initially shared as a series of tweets on the President’s verified Twitter account @Mbuhari; sparked... Read More
Cover Stories, Satire
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June 3, 2021

Destination cloth markets in Aba

It is no news that Aba is top on the list of the some of the major hubs of commercial activities in South-East Nigeria. There is a no fashion accessory that cannot be replicated in Aba. And, most times, the cloned versions turn out to be better. The history of the market continues to add... Read More
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