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

Cover Stories

March 31, 2021

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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funny tweets

March 31, 2021

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

Non-binary Blog

LGBT+, LGBTQ Nigerians, Transgender, visibility

March 31, 2021

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

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

March 31, 2021

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

Counter Culture Blog

Ghana, Homophobia, LGBTQ Ghanaians, Queer Ghanaians

March 31, 2021

‘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

Non-binary Blog

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

March 31, 2021

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

CifromRED

March 31, 2021

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

March 31, 2021

“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

The Daily Vulnerable

omotola jalade ekeinde, The Daily Vulnerable

March 30, 2021

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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medical tourism, president buhari

March 30, 2021

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

Next Rated

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

March 30, 2021

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

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funny tweets

March 30, 2021

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

Non-binary Blog

mental health, Mental Illness, nigeria, suicide, WHO

March 30, 2021

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

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Fejiro Hanu Agbodje, Glover Exchange, Patricia Technologies

March 30, 2021

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

The Media Blog

Horror movies, netflix, Nollywood horror movies

March 30, 2021

Top 5 shopping centres in South-South, Nigeria

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 are considered the epitome of a consumer society; the ultimate product of a capitalist community. A mall is also a significant attraction for sellers, buyers,... Read More

CifromRED

5 shopping centres in South-South

March 30, 2021

#IWD2021 Special: Daughters are not consolatory prizes

By Angel Nduka-Nwosu. I grew up Christian and was raised attending a very close-knit community church. My childhood memories are still coloured largely by night vigils, house fellowships and child dedications. I loved the last one because the rituals involved in naming a child in church have always fascinated me. From the names themselves to... Read More

Blogs, Opinion

#ChooseToChallenge, Angel Nduka-Nwosu, International Women's Month

March 30, 2021

Mayorkun & L.A.X set to drop new OPPO collaboration project ‘Dance’

Global smartphone giant, OPPO Mobile partners with Mayowa “Mayorkun” Adewale and Damilola “L.A.X.” Afolabi to create a brand song for their latest release, the Reno5F smartphone. The announcement was made on the 30th of March, 2021 on OPPO’s official social media platforms. The unveiling of Mayorkun and L.A.X for the OPPO Reno5F brand song comes... Read More

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dance, L.A.X, Mayorkun, OPPO

March 30, 2021

Eva Apio discuss ‘Black girl Magic’ in new episode of ‘Informal by Beats’

Popular Ugandan Model, Eva Apio has been featured in the second episode of Informal by Beats. The model who has outstanding international recognition sat with other important persons in a very interesting discussion about ‘Undeniable black girl magic’. In the episode, Eva talked about how women can be anything they want and how they have been built to go through anything... Read More

Africa 500

beats by dre, Eva Apio, informal, YAfrica

March 30, 2021

Buhari leaves for medical check-up in London, Fayemi: How Boko Haram gets funded | 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: Buhari leaves for medical check-up in London The Office of The President has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari will leave for London for a medical check-up – Premium Times reports Femi Adesina, the presidential spokesperson, disclosed this in... Read More

March 30, 2021

How to spell Naija | The Daily Vulnerable

“When Titus recovered from the fever that hospitalized him all week, he returned to his Facebook page more grumpily than was his won’t. There was not a remark on his wall about his seven-day absence from the scene. “He looked at his ‘friends’ list, it was 2454 strong – two people had dropped off since... Read More

The Daily Vulnerable

March 29, 2021

3 years after the Disability Act became law, accessibility is still less than ideal

In a commendable win for people with hearing impairment, Nigeria’s federal government, in February, ordered the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to deploy sign language interpreters to its broadcasts -but is it one step too little? Nigeria ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of people with Disabilities (CRPD) as far back as 2007 and... Read More

Non-binary Blog

Disability, Disability Act, disability discrimination, nigeria

March 29, 2021

Seyi Says: Singer stands her ground on #NigerianIdol comment | The #YNaijaCover

Nigerians are cancelling a singer – again. This will not be the first time Seyi Shay has been ‘sent to the gutters’ for a comment she made or something she did. It usually seems like a timed wait. What’s the gist this time? Having the floor to comment on a Nigerian Idol audition, Seyi Shay... Read More

Cover Stories

Seyi Says, Seyi Shay

March 29, 2021

The fall of Samson, Mondays at work | 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. Wahala be like sepa 2. Only if it’s Ghana... Read More

Top Stories

funny tweets

March 29, 2021

Why affirmative action is needed to close the workplace gender gap

There was pandemonium on Twitter last week following a tweet by a new generation bank announcing an internship opportunity for women, created in celebration of Women’s History Month. Outrage followed the announcement led largely by men who concluded the temporary policy by the bank is sexist. Sexist is however not the term for what happened.... Read More

Non-binary Blog

International Women's Month, internship, Kuda, nigeria, Sexism, Techbros

March 29, 2021

Top Flea Markets in Port Harcourt

Rivers State is home to some of Nigeria’s most fascinating markets and antique shops. Many companies have begun to integrate exhibits and other similar activities into their marketing strategies, even holding some of their product presentations in these venues. There are many places in Port Harcourt where one can find cool thrift items; this article... Read More

CifromRED

March 29, 2021

Presidency tackle Atiku over comment on Buhari, Niger: Schools reopen after Kagara abduction | 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: Presidency tackle Atiku over comment on Buhari Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, has reacted to the comments made by former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, over fears he raised on some economic indices... Read More

March 28, 2021

Love Island South Africa recap: Who is the surprise new girl in the Villa?

This past week on Love Island South Africa has proved that drama will always be a constant thing. First, let’s start with the Ross bombshell. Ross has been teased earlier in the week – attractive, dark hair, personable, packing the heat. His entrance in the Villa was quite a show stopper as he got the... Read More

The Media Blog

Jelena, Libho, Love Island South Africa recap, Millie, Mischka, summer, Thimna, Xaavier

March 27, 2021

Jarell Ebuka on his new acoustic EP ‘Stripped’ and being an indie artiste

By the end of February, 2020, singer-songwriter Jarell Ebuka performed at London’s Sofa Sounds, an intimate acoustic concert with just about 100 people in attendance. At the end of his set, his brother said it was the best show he’s done, connecting to the lyrics mostly because it was acoustic. This was the nudging Jarell... Read More

Next Rated

Chukwuebuka Jarell Enujuba, Dancing in the Flame, Jarell Ebuka, Stripped Ebuka, Stripped Ep

March 27, 2021

Pat Obilor stands out in her world, connecting global stars in her new three-in-one book release, The Patriology

Media Personality, Pat Obilor celebrates global stars in new book, writes on innovative entrepreneurship and the Showbiz industry in a digital world. The Nigerian Media personality celebrates global stars on book cover as she sets a new record to publish a self-themed three-in-one book “The Patriology”. The Patriology is a three-in-one book on Purpose and... Read More

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Amazon Kindle, Exlibris Publishers, Okada Books, Pat Obilor, RovinHeights, Sparkles Media Ltd, The Patriology

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