Bullheads at home: The system is to not be sure | The #YNaijaCover

#LekkiLies is yet another failed attempt by the FG to launder its image | The #YNaijaCover

Five months after the tragic incident at Lekki Toll that brought to a terrifying end the mass agitation against police brutality in Nigeria – #EndSARS, a new campaign seems afoot to discredit the indisputable fact that a shooting happened on the night of October 20, 2020. The United States ‘2020 Country Reports on Human Rights... Read More

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A step-by-step guide to enjoying your premium Spotify account

A Step-by-Step Guide to Enjoying Your Premium Spotify Account If you’re a music fan, then you are probably a potential Spotify fan! With music streaming services in high demand by music lovers everywhere, Spotify has positioned itself as the ideal music platform. Spotify makes it easier to stream many songs at a time rather than... Read More

ALAT, Daniel Ek and Martin Lorenzon, Premium, Premium Family, spotify, Student

Lagos sex workers, sex work, sex workers

Daughters of Eve | Inside the lives of Lagos sex workers

“You see that word Ashewo, I hate it!” Gift, a sex worker. It is a daredevil attempt arguing that you have not heard someone asking you to stop using the word, ‘ashewo’. Well, the argument is a testament to a prevailing negative attitude towards the world’s oldest profession – prostitution, which to this day a... Read More

Editor's Pick, Non-binary Blog, Specials

Women intend to boycott Twitter to protest against misogyny and harassment

There could be a Twitter boycott on April 9, 2021 as women call for an end to online misogynistic attacks from men. If it happens, this will be the second mass action by women in response to overt and covert misogyny on the platform. The reason that necessitated the former as well as this impending... Read More

misogyny, Moechivous, Online Harassment, Sansa, Twitter Boycott, women

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‘Something died in me when my father died’ – Actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde reveals on #WithChude

The latest episode of #WithChude, saw Nigerian veteran actress, singer, philanthropist, and Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, in an emotional recollection of how losing her father at the age of 12 broke her in ways that probably still affect her. Speaking on her relationship with her father up till his... Read More

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5 must-visit clothing markets in Cross River

Cross River State borders Cameroon to the east and is a coastal state in southeastern Nigeria. It is a business-friendly and forward-thinking state that attracts potential partners, investors, and tourists. It also houses some of Nigeria’s most interesting markets and antique stores. Some markets, on the other hand, are well-known for selling particular products, such... Read More

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African stage plays, Charles Okpaleke, Lagos Theatre Festival, Stage Play Africa

Charles Okpaleke has launched a streaming platform for African stage plays

A streaming platform for stage plays? Charles Okpaleke is showing once more why he’s arguably the most enterprising entertainment entrepreneur in the game. Theatre culture in Nigeria is often always on the fringes, and while it’s understandable that stage plays won’t be as competitive as cinemas until perhaps attitudes start to shift, a couple of... Read More

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Ojukokoro, Oloibiri, This Lady Called Life – Nollywood movies coming to Netflix and cinemas this April

Mildred Okwo’s La Femme Anjola finally arrived in cinemas last month, its lead actors Rita Dominic and Nonso Bassey having a run with interviews and cranking up post-release publicity on social media. Okwo’s elaborately-made noir thriller got derailed by the coronavirus pandemic last year, affecting its release. More releases are coming to cinemas this April,... Read More

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Breaded Life, cinemas, doctor bello, God Calling, netflix, Nollywood movies, Ojukokoro, Oloibiri, This Lady Called Life

Google launches second Google News Initiative in Africa, the Middle East, and Turkey

Open call for projects that increase reader engagement and explore new business models Google today announced the second Google News Initiative Innovation Challenge in Africa, the Middle East and Turkey with an open call for projects that increase reader engagement and explore new business models for media. The first GNI Innovation Challenge saw 21 projects... Read More

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Fidelity Bank announces Profit Before Tax of N28.1BN

Proposes Dividend of 22 Kobo Per Share Fidelity Bank Plc, in a clear demonstration of its resilience and stability, has announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2020. The performance which capped a remarkable year showed strong growth in Core Operating Profits, Net Revenue, and other key financial indices. The top Nigerian... Read More

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Northern Nigeria, southern Nigeria, terrorism, terrorism in nigeria

Turn by Turn: Terrorism is going South | The #YNaijaCover

The humanity in us is hardly existent. We used to be less bothered about terrorism in the North. Now, it is coming to us. Even with news reports of ‘herdsmen’ attack in some parts of the South, there are Nigerians who still say, the ‘North is the North’ and should deal with its problems. We... Read More

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How to get 90 million fast, What not to sell on WhatsApp | 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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: 1. Lol. 2. Lol. 3. Wahala be like iPhone 4.... Read More

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Trans Day of Visibility | What it means to live and love as a transwoman in Nigeria (A true story)

In celebration of Trans Day of Visibility, we interviewed transfeminist activist, Somi, on what it is like to live and love as a trans woman in Nigeria. It is eye-opening. Enjoy. Assume we absolutely have no idea what it means to be Trans. What does it mean to be Trans? By Trans [I take... Read More

LGBT+, LGBTQ Nigerians, Transgender, visibility

MTV Base to air exciting episode of Musicology featuring Masterkraft, Falana, others

Since 2005, MTV Base has taken up the important role of showcasing the best of Africa’s talent to the world. From the days of the legendary song, “African Queen” by 2Face Idibia, to the more recent “Way too Big” by Burna Boy, MTV Base has remained one of the biggest supporters of African entertainment. Taking... Read More

2face idibia, Alex Hughes, Burna boy, falana, Masterkraft, MTV Base

Against homophobia in Ghana, LGBTQ Ghanaians are changing their profile pictures red on Twitter

For some time now, LGBTQ Ghanaians have been living in fear and isolation stemming from the constant attacks that Ghanaian political leaders have mounted against them in the media and physical spaces, colluding with religious figures and ”human rights” lawyers. This new wave of homophobia began when a LGBTQ center was raided and shut down... Read More

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Ghana, Homophobia, LGBTQ Ghanaians, Queer Ghanaians

‘Accused of blasphemy and burnt to ashes’ | The tragic tale of Talle Mai Ruwa

In case you missed it, Talle Mai Ruwa is the latest victim of fanatical religiosity (blasphemy), only he doesn’t make it out alive. The middle-aged resident of Darazo local government area, Bauchi, was burnt to ashes and charred bones by his neighbours for allegedly insulting Islam’s Prophet Muhammad – an act considered blasphemous and punishable... Read More

blasphemy, blasphemy law, fanatics, islam, nigeria, Religious violence

Major food markets in Port Harcourt

Rivers State is home to some of Nigeria’s most fascinating markets and antique shops. Some markets, however, are commonly known for the sale of specific goods, such as textiles, cosmetics, construction materials, provisions, spare parts, and foodstuffs, amongst many others. Many companies have begun to integrate exhibits and other similar activities into their marketing strategies,... Read More

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Garba Shehu: Buhari not a medical tourist, INEC: We’ll continue to register new parties | 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: Garba Shehu: Buhari not a medical tourist Presidential Spokesperson, Garba Shehu, has cleared that President Muhammadu Buhari’s current trip to the United Kingdom is not for medical tourism – The Cable reports Speaking on Tuesday, 30th March, in... Read More

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Ahmed Mohammed, Aminu Idris, bola tinubu, Garba Shehu, Mohammed Adamu, Muhammadu Buhari, RAUF AREGBESOLA, Tunde Rahman, Ugochukwu Ezekiel

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“Time heals everything,” Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde | The Daily Vulnerable

“One of the greatest lessons that life has taught me is to remain calm and understand that everything will pass. It is always just a matter of time. “Time heals everything.” “When everything is going on it always feels like, “This is it, it can never get better,” but that’s not true.” After a while... Read More

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Sinzu’s Trip: President Buhari goes again for medical tourism | The #YNaijaCover

Across many indices, healthcare in Nigeria falls short and the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated those problems, signifying a turning point for action in the country. Global citizen, 2020. If we are going to tell the story of Nigeria’s healthcare system, we will be crying through the story, and be more worried when we realise that... Read More

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YNaija Next Rated: Discover Merry-Lynn, Phaemous, Brum3h and Jarell Ebuka

While the Nigerian music industry can be too fixated on big artistes, there has been a wellspring of new, promising acts arriving on the scene over the years. Think the anti-pop or more colloquially the alté movement, and the unwavering legion of fans it has amassed. But it’s also important to highlight the footprint of... Read More

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Brum3h, Jarell Ebuka, Merry-Lynn, Next rated, Phaemous

The only dream that comes true, Davido and Chioma saga | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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Suicide is on the rise and all we have is a mindless political leadership

How do you convince a government to declare a state of emergency on the increasing rate of suicide? Specifically, how do you convince the Nigerian government – whose antecedents with disregard for the lives of law-abiding citizens is a stuff of legend, to care enough about the increasing desperation that could be the cause of... Read More

mental health, Mental Illness, nigeria, suicide, WHO

Patricia Technologies announces a new home for her non-crypto products and services on Glover Exchange

Recently the CBN issued a circular on February 5th, 2021, to DMBs (Deposit Money Banks) to desist from transacting in/and with entities trading cryptocurrencies; and close their bank accounts accordingly. This unexpected policy resulted in adverse effects on the Patricia ecosystem, which saw other products and services not related to cryptocurrency suffering gravely. As a... Read More

Fejiro Hanu Agbodje, Glover Exchange, Patricia Technologies

Horror movies, netflix, Nollywood horror movies

Why doesn’t Nollywood do horror?

Anyone who follows me on Twitter knows that I’m passionate about horror, but also how frustrated I have become that the horror genre in Nollywood is on life support. In other words, it doesn’t much exist. I have accepted that we won’t see a revival of horror movies in the industry, and I sound like... Read More

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