by ÌyanuOlúwa Fágbiyè T. The word ‘human’ vividly, reminds me of someone who called me “the only human” (he probably said it on a lighter note) but it instilled something strong in me. He might not have seen it the way I did, but it just made sense to me and gave birth to something...
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There are many difficult decisions that the Coronavirus pandemic has forced businesses everywhere to face head on. One of them is the debate on the viability of streaming services over cable television. Across the world, cable giants are porting their programming from their terrestrial cable partners on their self owned streaming services. It is more...
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Social media influencer, Adeherself, was rumoured to have been sporting a fake identity but it looks as though all is not what it seemed. In lieu of the latest information released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) regarding the case of the ‘influencer,’ Nigerians are left even more puzzled as the latest details...
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South South state, Cross River is currently on the lips of many following the recent updates from the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) as well as the ongoing strike action by doctors in the state. Nigeria had its index case of the coronavirus on February 27 and the pandemic is only now, just reaching...
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In a tweet that has since garnered over twenty-two thousand likes, four thousand two hundred retweets, and over seven hundred comments, tweeter user @vincentdesmond_ made a tweet calling for a queer Nigerian thread. In response, the queers got in formation, shut down the homophobes that tried creeping in, and showed everyone a community made up...
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YOU MAY BE CORRUPT AND SERAP (Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project) is here to tell you how. On the 17th July 2020, tagged #NoCorruptionDay, we are joined by dedicated citizens; the likes of MI Abaga, Alex Ekubo, Osas Igodaro, Lillian Esoro, Jeff Bankz and others – who are willing to use their platforms to share...
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Osagie Ehanire, the minister of health, has asked Nigerians to report any Nigerian Center for Disease Control (NCDC) worker or Ministry of Health personnel that demands payment before COVID-19 test is carried out in the country. There have been reports circulating since last week that the Federal government charges as much as N50,000 for Covid-19...
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It’s day 21 of the Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ Reunion show and it was time to tie up some loose ends. Joe and Ike Ike came right out of the bat and stated his dislike for Joe, stressing that he didn’t like the way Joe kept acting like he knew everything. He added that...
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The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly arrested the acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ibrahim Magu. Magu’s S.A. on Media, Tony Amokeodo, revealed that the EFCC boss was only invited to answer questions regarding the allegations against the agency. According to him, Magu was invited to appear before...
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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 today: 1. My attention has just been drawn to the fact that...
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For any red blooded Nigerian, the mention of mega city undoubtedly denotes one state in the country, and that is Lagos. The city of Lagos dating back to the 1960s has been a commercial hub, where Nigeria come to seek the sort of opportunities they may not find in their local community. While few cities...
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These past few months have been very uncertain, with most of the normal activities that we have come to know and love being put on hold. You can then imagine how happy Nigerian tertiary institution students felt to hear that TECNO was going to hold its annual Spark talent hunt regardless. You see, over the...
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Editors’ note: This story has been updated with a footnote to reflect the latest development. What can we say when an anti-corruption czar is found wanting for the same offence? In a movie-like twist of events, Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu, has been reportedly arrested by the Department...
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Billionaire, Arthur Eze, on Monday caused a stir on social media following a statement released by his media consultant, Oliver Okpala. Stressing on projects like the Akanu Ibiam International Airport and the Second Niger Bridge, he said that the Igbos should be eternally grateful to the President for what he described as a massive provision...
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They asked the Pharoah, what made you a tyrant? He said: No one stopped me – Arabic proverb. Many of us have been there – a friend, acquaintance, or stranger makes a remark rooted in bigotry, or a hateful sentiment wrapped in colorful language and packaged as a ‘joke,’ or a blatantly ignorant comment on...
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Imagine a pride march in Lagos; scores of Lagos market women in rainbow colored wrappers, hundreds of queer people and their allies waving flags, the area boys not to be left out, happily wearing rainbow bandanas, oblivious to the reason for celebration but hoping to get some food, and maybe pick a pocket or two. ...
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Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Ifedayo Abegunde, has resigned his position; raising speculations about the reason for his unforseen exit. Abegunde who until Monday served as number 3 man in the cabinet of Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, tendered his resignation on Monday; declaring that it was time for his leave. In the statement, he said...
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The corruption blame-game between the major parties in Nigeria appears to be never-ending; as party members look to every opportunity in absolving themselves of any blame. Such was the case on Channels Television’s flagship programme Sunday Politics where Ayo Oyalowo, Economist and All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, squared up with former Presidential Aide; Reno Omokri, leading...
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Following Thursday’s attack on a United Nations Humanitarian Air Service helicopter by insurgent group, Boko Haram, President Buhari has issued a statement on the issue. His reaction however, has sparked outrage on the internet. While addressing the issue, the President noted that the actions of the terrorist group ‘would not go without consequences,’ leading Nigerians to react...
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Following the expiration of the tenure of Dr. Ken Onyeali Ikpe’s administration, Femi Adelusi has emerged as the President of the Media Independent Practitioners Association of Nigeria. Femi a media expert who has garnered decades of experience in media, advertising and brand management from top organizations and currently the managing director of BrandEye Media has...
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Cross River chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) yesterday embarked in an indefinite strike as confirmed in a letter addressed to the Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire. The health workers who insisted that the lives of doctors are at risk over the COVID-19 situation in the state, queried the the Nigeria Centre for Disease...
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It was inevitable that the Nigerian government would eventually be forced to remove all travel restrictions and reopen interstate roads, airports and seaports. After all Nigeria is a country with nearly 200 million people, many of whom rely on travel as an integral part of their incomes. The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has...
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When Big Brother Nigeria announced that it would kick off a fifth season of the insanely popular celebrity machine making, that has become the franchise would return. It seemed unlikely considering Nigeria and the rest of the world was navigating a global pandemic which had crippled global transportation and all but eliminated public gatherings. After...
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Nigerians voiced their exhaustion with the perceived inactiveness of President Muhammadu Buhari, following reports that Boko Haram bandits had attacked a United Nations aid helicopter in the North-Eastern region of Nigeria. Details of the story suggest that the Boko Haram bandits had attacked using surface-to-air missiles on Thursday in Damasak, Borno State, killing two individuals;...
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One of the most enduring topics of discussion from the Nigerian film industry has been the Old Nollywood vs New Nollywood dichotomy. Nostalgia has helped sustain the careers of many of our beloved Nollywood veterans while the new industry blazes trails. Fans on each side of the divide have their reasons for picking a side...
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After months of courting controversy by publicly aligning himself with Donald Trump, alleging that African Americans are partly responsible for slavery and current oppression, a boastful claim about finally making millionaire status, controversial entertainment mogul, Kanye West finally made good on his earlier promises as he announced his US presidential bid on Saturday evening, Ensuring...
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Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are the ones that caught our attention: Meet the Lijadu sisters, royalty of 70’s Nigerian music – Dami Ajayi Lijadu Sisters, originally based in Ibadan and...
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Earlier this week, DMW star singer, Mayorkun teased fans with a new single, the first from his new era and his sophomore album that hinted a feature from label boss, Davido. There was understandable excitement around this new because the Mayor of Lagos’s last full album was his debut, released in 2018. The fact that...
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Controversial Nigerian journalist, Dr. Kemi Olunloyo had an altercation with some Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) operatives around the Badore area of Ajah, Lagos and it has caused a viral sensation on social media. Olunloyo has been in the news of recent for her strong but as yet unsubstantiated opinions on the ongoing D’Banj/Seyitan Babalola saga. ...
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Suspected Nigerian internet fraudster, Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, alias Hushpuppi, faces a possible 15 – 25 years in US federal prison if convicted of the many crimes he is being charged with. The news of his arrest broke on the internet in June, creating a viral maelstrom of discussions by Nigerians on social media. Conversations then...
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