Wema Bank advises customers to beware of scams

Wema Bank Plc, Nigeria’s leading innovative bank, has urged customers to beware of fraudsters and impostors seeking to take advantage of the current economic situation to defraud unsuspecting victims. In line with the regulatory requirement from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the bank has sent out series of Scam Alerts stressing the need for customers... Read More

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Wema bank, Wema Bank advises customers to beware of scams

June 30, 2020

Nigerian Football Players Union to report to FIFA over nonpayment of players’ salaries | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

The Nigerian Players Union which comprises of active and retired football players has announced that it will officially intervene by sending a letter to Football’s governing body, FIFA, over non-payment of players salaries by the Nigeria Football Federation and Nigeria Professional Football league, an act further pronounced as clubs suffered financially during the Coronavirus enforced... Read More

June 30, 2020

Who is Dr. Funmilayo and why is he being dragged for rape and abuse on Twitter?

One thing that is very common on Nigeria Twitter is the attention it brings on social issues, especially when there is a community of people who are readily open to sharing their thoughts and opinion on trending issues. On Twitter today, Dr. Funmilayo is currently topping trends, and it surprisingly has nothing to do with... Read More

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Bola Aseyan, Dr. Funmilayo

June 30, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Mercy calls Ike, “childish” | Reunion Day 17

Day 17 of the Big Brother “Pepper Dem” Reunion show saw host, Ebuka sit with lovers and couples. Ike and Mercy Beginning with the most prominent couple among the Pepper Dem housemates; Ike told Ebuka that he knew Mercy was ‘the one,’ about two weeks into the show stressing that he had met Mercy during... Read More

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Big Brother 'Pepper Dem' Reunion, Diane, Ebuka, Elozonam, ike, Mercy

June 29, 2020

D’Prince Is Here | The YNaijaCover

Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels and husband, Ned Nwoko, have welcomed their first child, a baby boy. The couple welcomed their bundle of joy today, two days after Daniels’ friends threw her a surprise baby shower. The arrival of the baby was announced by the actress brother, Samuel Daniels on his Instagram page.

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Regina Daniel's Baby

June 29, 2020

#WithChude: Mfon Ekpo speaks on the subject of fear and how to overcome it

On this week’s episode of #WithChude, certified John-Maxwell coach, maritime lawyer, and founder of The Discovery Centre, Mfon Ekpo, revealed to host, Chude Jideonwo the tussle she has had with fear in the early years of her career, and how she dealt with it. Mfon Ekpo, who has run a seminar series since 2016 called... Read More

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Mfon Ekpo With Chude, With Chude

June 29, 2020

Mentality of poverty, Misogyny of Nigerian men | 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 today: 1. This country funny federal government opens school asuu close am!!... Read More

June 29, 2020

Funke Akindele is trending again and here’s the tea

A turbulent wave of accusations appear to keep crashing down on popular Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele’s doorstep. In what seems to be a stroke of bad luck or a result of her erroneous actions, Akindele is yet again gracing the headlines for the wrong reasons. “Jenifa” had just recently exited the thralls of an indictment... Read More

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Funke Akindele, Naira Marley

June 29, 2020

Elections: Citizens and electoral stakeholders set agenda for electoral reforms

On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, civil society groups will host a Live TV and virtual citizens’ townhall on electoral reforms. The townhall is an opportunity for stakeholders to build national consensus on priority issues for electoral reforms through an inclusive and collaborative process. The townhall is hosted by Yiaga Africa and its partners with support... Read More

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June 29, 2020

Deep Dive: What really happened between Dialo- Diane and Elozonam?

The Big Brother Reunion Show is getting heated with more and more issues addressed weekly, and one thing that the fans of the show are looking out for is the drama that comes with the show. While it appears that the show is addressing issues bothering on the housemates before and after the show, this... Read More

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BBNaija Reunion, Diane, Elozonam, Esther, Frodd, ike, Mercy Eke

June 29, 2020

Wizkid FC are ‘dragging’ Samklef all over Twitter and it may not end soon

If you know anything about the Nigerian music industry, you will almost be certain that two Nigerians singers winning an international music award on the same day, especially one that is highly coveted, is sure to spark some interesting conversations. While majority of persons would opt to simply congratulate the artistes and move on, there... Read More

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BET Awards, Burna boy, Samklef, twitter., wizkid, Wizkid FC

June 29, 2020

What we gathered from the Florence Ajimobi trend

Controversy has trailed Former Oyo Governor, Abiola Ajimobi ever since the announcement of his critical ailment due to COVID 19. Yet again, his name is in the news even after death. He was first announced as the Acting National Chairman of the APC party, as a replacement to Adams Oshiomole, despite his critical condition. This... Read More

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Abiola Ajimobi, adams oshiomole, Florence Ajimobi, Gov. Seyi Makinde

June 29, 2020

Obituary: Madam Cecilia Nwayiaka Umeh- Ujubuonu, mother, preacher, teacher

She was the beloved mother of Obiageli Ezekwesili, formerpresidential aspirant and minister of education, sure to be found at her side at many public events. But she was also many other things, to many different people. Depending on whom you ask, Madam Cecelia Nwayiaka Umeh-Ujubuonu was a preacher, peace maker, teacher, director, counsellor. Several of... Read More

June 29, 2020

Here’s why Hushpuppi’s bestie, Woodberry is trending

The news of the arrest of popular Nigerian-Dubai based socialite, Hushpuppi is one that is still fresh in many people’s minds, however, having been arrested alongside, six others, including his best friend – Woodberry. While the news centered mostly around Hushpuppi, this time the trend has accommodated his best friend as many people are calling... Read More

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Hushpuppi, Woodberry

June 29, 2020

BET Awards: Fans react as Burna Boy achieves new milestone

It’s interesting to note that the name Burna Boy, has been around for close to a decade now. His first album LIFE, was released in 2013, and his mix-tapes had been out, two years prior. The perception on this then-upcoming artiste, was, that he focused on feel good music, and was doing well for his... Read More

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African Giant, Africans, BET Awards, Burna boy, Coachella

June 29, 2020

What Nigerians had to say about Beverly Naya’s “Skin” Documentary

“Mama Dudu, Oyinbo Pepper” Colourism and its effects on the psychology of Africans is a timely, essential and leaden issue that many Nigerians are uncomfortable talking about in-depth. The discrimination based on skin culture has been found to be so transparently obvious in our culture, that it’s a relatively normal thing to find Nigerian men... Read More

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Beverly Naya, netflix, Netflix Documentary, skin

June 29, 2020

Nigerians react to Pastor Chris Oyakhilome’s ‘Microchip’ postulations

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of the Believers Love World Church is currently trending on Nigeria Twitter. This trend is coming up after a footage of the Christ Embassy Founder was released on the Internet. In the viral video, Pastor Chris shared that the Black Lives Matter protest that has gotten global attention is beyond just what... Read More

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5G, Coronavirus, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

June 29, 2020

Dimmah Umeh, MissTechyNG, Fisayo Fosudo | The YNaija Influencer Ranking for June

The world is still steeped in the coronavirus pandemic even though it appears people have lost all sensitivity. And what have influencers been doing? The formula has been to increase digital presence and penetration and we’ve been monitoring activities and how effective they have been doing this since lockdown started. 5. Fisayo Fosudo Fisayo comes... Read More

June 29, 2020

Chude Jideonwo: This is why I am endowing a N1 million prize for difference and diversity in Nigeria

Last year, I wrote a piece on CNN during Pride Month—a month set aside to celebrate sexual and gender diversity globally—to spotlight the progress Africa is making overall (though not fast enough) on the matter of LGBTQ rights. It was not the first piece I had written on the matter. I consider it the number-one... Read More

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Chude Jideonwo, Diversity Prize, Homophobia, LGBTQ rights, Martin Luther King Jr, non-binary, pride month, The Nigeria Prize for Difference and Diversity, Transphobia

June 29, 2020

Weruche Opia is the next Nigerian actress you should be stanning

You might not have heard of Weruche Opia, but you certainly know her family. Her mother, the veteran broadcaster Ruth Benamasia Opia is renowned for her nearly 3 decades on national television hosting a series of shows, most prominently, Nightline, a human interest show, that showed slice of life stories. Weruche is no stranger to... Read More

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I May Destroy You, Michaela Coel, Ruth Benamasia Opia, Weruche Opia

June 29, 2020

Discos say you can blame the NERC for the increase in your next light bill

Do you remember when it was announced earlier this year that the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) had approved permissions for the Disco’s was going to increase light tariffs on the 1st of April 2020? Scarcely anyone could have predicted that not only would the increase would be postponed, Discos would also be asked to... Read More

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DISCOs, NEPA, NERC, tariffs

June 28, 2020

DJ Cuppy just rekindled the Manchester United/Arsenal beef

Nigerian artist, DJ Cuppy has gotten her name on the lips of many football fans and she is living for the moment. The artist who is known for her devotion to her music, philanthropy and of course, her father’s wealth, may have just added another tag to her many titles. In a fresh trend on... Read More

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Arsenal FC, DJ Cuppy, manchester united

June 28, 2020

”Yvonne Orji’: Momma, I made it!” is a breath of fresh air on DStv Premium

DStv Premium customers are in for a treat as MultiChoice Nigeria announces a special airing of the part documentary and part comedy, ‘Yvonne Orji: Momma, I Made It’ special on Wednesday, 1 st July on M-Net, channel 101 at 9:00 pm! This is one of the many reasons DStv Premium is the number 1 entertainment... Read More

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DStv Premium, Momma I Made It on DStv Premium, Yvonne Orji' “Momma I made it”

June 28, 2020

Denola Grey just broke the internet, again

Nigerian TV star and influencer, Denola Grey is currently on the lips of many following a video he shared on the Internet. The influencer has won the hearts of many with the video which showed him showing off his sense of style and fashion with a collage of looks and attires. While many expressed how... Read More

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Denola Gray, Denola Grey, Wicked Sexy

June 28, 2020

What we’ve gathered on the new Beyoncé film ‘Black Is King’

There’s quite a lot that comes to mind when Beyoncé is mentioned in any space, but, lately, the Grammy award-winning singer and performer has taken a shift from what could be considered her usual self to express and share opinions on matters beyond music and entertainment. On Twitter, Beyoncé is sitting on the trend list and... Read More

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Beyoncé, The Gift, The Lion King

June 28, 2020

Obituary: Abiola Ajimobi was a career politician, who undermined progress with tyranny

After a period of morbidity, former senator of the federal republic and governor of Oyo state, Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi passed away on 25, June 2020. According to the Lagos state commissioner for health, Professor Akin Abayomi, senator Ajimobi drew his last breath at First Cardiologist Consultant; a private COVID-19 approved care facility in Lagos State.... Read More

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Ajimobi, APC, Maulag, Oyo State

June 28, 2020

The fashion of Yoruba women, Lagos restaurants run by women | The best Nigerian articles of the week

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: A guide to restaurants in Lagos owned and run by women – Love Akinkunle Tarragon is one of the... Read More

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the best Nigerian articles of the week

June 28, 2020

Hubryde: The future of public transportation in Nigeria is here

Hubryde is a bus-hailing service company poised to revolutionize public transportation systems and operations in Africa, albeit one city at a time. Hubryde commenced operation in January 2020 with Ikorodu to the Island (VI, Lekki & Ajah) as a pilot route. We understand the daily commuting challenges in growing cities and are well-positioned to help... Read More

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Hubryde, Hubryde is a bus-hailing service company

June 28, 2020

POSITIONING FOR THE POST-COVID ERA: Brian Tracy and More Experts to speak at GOTNI Global Leadership Masterclass

The GOTNI Leadership Centre is hosting leadership experts at the GOTNI Global Leadership Masterclass from the 29th to the 30th of June, 2020 to prepare leaders to handle the challenges of the post-COVID-19 era. Themed Facing the Future Without Fear: Leading in Uncertain Times, The GOTNI Global Leadership training will feature global leadership experts like... Read More

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GOTNI, Lanre Olusola, Linus Okorie

June 27, 2020

As in 1974, so in 2020, Obasanjo stays forever trending

Former President of Nigeria and elder statesman, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, is well known for his cutting remarks on the policies, and actions on the various government administrations that have taken on the challenge of leading Nigeria since his tenure as president. The former president is also known to act in his capacity as an elder... Read More

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2020 Annual Sobo Sowemimo Lecture, Muhammadu Buhari, olusegun obasanjo

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