Here’s how Union Bank is Beating Corona through its Union Rise Challenge

The biggest lesson I have picked up since I began to work with -what is admittedly one of the biggest and resourceful intervention platforms in Nigeria- BeatingCorona.ng, is the infectious nature of kindness. I have come to realize that one act of kindness, no matter how small or minimally impactful it might be, has the... Read More

BeatingCorona, Extra

BeatingCorona, BeatingCorona.ng, union bank, Union Rise Challenge

June 22, 2020

LONG READ: Face masks are the new condoms: How a public health preventive measure will save us (yet again)

Only six months ago, a young man walking into a bank, demanding to withdraw money at the counter would have been viewed with instant suspicion. People would’ve stared uncomfortably and bank security most likely would have been forced to approach him. Today, it is the other way round. This situation isn’t limited to banks. A... Read More

Specials

Coronavirus, Face masks, pandemic, Wilfred Okiche

June 22, 2020

Resident doctors are suspending their nationwide strike | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

The National Association of Resident Doctors has announced the suspension of the nationwide strike with effect from today. The strike commenced on last week Monday after the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum. Resident Doctors took the decision to go on strike after a series of meetings between the doctors and the Federal Government ended in... Read More

June 22, 2020

We’re very excited about ‘Long Story Short’

Over the last month, every young black person that engages on any kind of social media has been bombarded almost non-stop with new information. The information ranges from historical to contemporary, from all fields, including innovation, history, politics and entertainment. But one thing connects all the new fresh and frankly exciting stories; the underlying theme... Read More

The Media Blog

africa, Long Story Short, Noah Liwa, Podcasting

June 22, 2020

If we want Seyitan Babalola safe, men must honestly address our collective privilege

Last week, Nigerian women as a collective mourned the death of Oluwatoyin Salau. Death is the tamest way to describe the life she had to endure and the evil that preceded her last days. Salau first gained prominence through her work as a front line activist during the Black Lives Matter protests in Tallahassee, Florida... Read More

Specials

nigerian police, Oluwatoyin Salau, Seyitan Babalola

June 22, 2020

Is the feud between Malami and Magu, mutiny in the Buhari government?

Earlier this week, the first lady Aisha Buhari went on Twitter to announce to the country that her aides had been arrested on the orders of the Inspector General of Police, at the behest of a presidential aide who had come from another state and refused to self quarantine. She also alleged that armed men... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, More

Buhari, EFCC, Magu, Malami, nigeria, Presidency

June 21, 2020

Tonto Dikeh, Mercy Aigbe: Should Single Mothers be celebrated on Fathers’ Day?

Nollywood Actress, Tonto Dikeh has been noted to dedicate a father’s day post every Father’s Day to herself on social media platforms and this year was no different. Following, the messy split from her husband, Olakunle Churchill, who she accused of being an abuser and several other shady acts, she has taken up full parenting... Read More

Deep Dive

#FathersDay2020, #MothersDay, Asiwaju Lanre Gentry, Happy Father's Day, Happy Father’s Day 2020, King Andre, Mercy Aigbe, Olakunle Churchill, tonto dikeh

June 21, 2020

‘Criminal attacks’ on Nigerian High Commission in Ghana sparks uproar

Reports of violent attacks on the residential quarters of the Nigerian High Commission in Ghana spurred conversation on social media Sunday, with many weighing in on the unfortunate incident. Armed men break into Nigerian high commission in Ghana, demolish apartments | TheCable https://t.co/gWD0ynhKlW pic.twitter.com/L02o3CIzIu — TheCable (@thecableng) June 20, 2020 The newly constructed High... Read More

Deep Dive

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June 21, 2020

Ondo Deputy Governor is trending and here’s why

Ahead of the Edo and Ondo elections in September and October respectively, the political climate in these states has been a steaming pot of dramatic activities in the last few weeks. Ranging from disqualification and suspensions, to accusations and defections, there has been no shortage of political brouhaha with the constant updates from the politicians.... Read More

Deep Dive

Agboola Ajayi, Aketi, APC, PDP, Rotimi Akeredolu

June 21, 2020

What is Toni Tones’ horror-adjacent TikTok videos trying to tell us?

Like other celebrities turning to TikTok to reclaim some semblance of relevance in a world altered by coronavirus, Toni Tones has been quite a revelation. Her foray into this digital space isn’t so much about churn or volume, but about style and artistic flourishes. The actress has jumped on trends like #FlipTheSwitchChallenge, soundly executed with... Read More

The Media Blog

Toni Tones TikTok, Toni Tones' horror-adjacent TikTok videos

June 21, 2020

”My self-confidence came from being disregarded by people” – Tacha discusses fame, grief and more on #WithChude

Ex Big Brother Naija Housemate, and one of Nigeria’s most-notable influencers and trendsetters, Anita ’Tacha’ Anide, opened up to Chude Jideonwo, founder of Joy, Inc., about her experience with fame and grief as well as her journey towards gaining self-confidence on the latest episode of #WithChude. Speaking on the personal attribute that solidified her position... Read More

Extra, The Media Blog

Tacha with Chude

June 21, 2020

Interview with Blaqbonez, The music in ‘Living in Bondage’ 2 | 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: Digital Nomads: From Vietnam to Accra and Ireland, this roving salesman has seen the world – Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega Zane... Read More

June 20, 2020

Here’s what we gathered from the #TachaOnTVC trend

Former Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ housemate, Tacha, has somehow won the hearts of many Nigerians and fans of the reality TV show in spite of her unceremonious exit from the show. This is apparent from the buzz that has been created around the reality TV star months after she left the Big Brother Naija... Read More

Deep Dive

#TachaOnTVC, #WithChude, Tacha, With Chude

June 20, 2020

Nigerians react to the #DBanjSuspended trend on Twitter

In recent times, a lot of attention has been raised on the many social injustices that have caused global attention. While many are coming out to address issues relating to rape, police brutality, gender discrimination, racism and a host of social injustices, social media is serving as an amplifier for these voices. Nigerians leveraging on... Read More

Deep Dive

#DbanjSuspended, D'banj

June 19, 2020

Magu reportedly marked down for ‘Mago Mago’ | The #YNaijaCover

Social media timelines in Nigeria were this Friday flooded with news about what may be an imminent sack of the Anti-Corruption Czar for the Muhammadu Buhari administration in the works. According to THISDAY, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has sent a memo to President Muhammadu Buhari recommending... Read More

Cover Stories, Satire

Abubakar Malami, Acting EFCC chairman, Attorney General of the Federation, EFCC, EFCC boss, ibrahim magu, looted funds, Minister of Justice, Muhammadu Buhari, The #YNaijaCover

June 19, 2020

The Burna Boy risk, Top playlists for heartbreak | 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 funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: Featuring Burna boy on your song, is at owners risk... Read More

June 19, 2020

Governor Obaseki intensifies battle for guber seat, officially joins PDP

Nigerians have been debating for the better part of the week whether or not incumbent Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki would be defecting to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In what came as unsurprising news, Godwin Obaseki has taken to his Twitter handle to announce his defection to the opposition, PDP in furtherance of his political... Read More

Deep Dive

Adams Oshiomhole, APC, Godwin Obaseki, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, PDP, Victor Giadom

June 19, 2020

GBFoods is leading the way on agricultural infrastructure in Nigeria with N20bn tomato processing factory

Have you ever imagined one industry that we just cannot do without? It has to be the food manufacturing industry! For as long as we have been in existence, this industry remains constant year on year; there is no way around it as people just have to eat. For an industry that constantly shifts, we... Read More

Partners

CBN, Emirate of Yauri, GBFoods, Gino, Kebbi state

June 19, 2020

All sides to the Oba of Benin’s statement on ‘Godfatherism’

One thing that Nigeria Twitter is famous is the sharing of opinions that many people share when it comes to issues raised. From politics to social issues, Nigeria Twitter is very invested in sharing their views. On Twitter, the Oba of Benin is trending and it is birthing a conversation that many people have shared... Read More

Deep Dive

APC, oba of benin

June 19, 2020

Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, others excite Nigerians with new releases this Friday

In what has been a long and tiresome week, Nigerians are turning up this Friday to some exciting new releases from their favourite artists. New Music Friday had exciting entries on the Nigerian scene with anticipated collaborations and entertaining remixes. Some of the new songs blessing our airwaves this week are; the Jerusalema remix by... Read More

Deep Dive

Bad Boy Timz, Burna boy, Davido, Master KG, Mayorkun, Michael Jackson remix, New Music Friday, Rema, Santi, teyana taylor, the Jerusalema remix

June 19, 2020

Here’s all we have gathered from the ‘Fisayo’ trend on Twitter

If you’ve been paying attention to the news these past few days, you will no doubt be aware of the numerous controversies surrounding Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Deputy National Chairman (South). From rumours of his being in a coma as result of COVID-19 to his appointment as Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)... Read More

Deep Dive

Abiola Ajimobi, APC, Fisayo, Oyo State, twitter.

June 19, 2020

The possibilities of Gender: Emeka Joseph Nwankwo, in conversation with Ayodele Olofintuade

Emeka Joseph Nwankwo is a writer and digital media professional from Nigeria. He served as the communications manager (Africa) for Cassava Republic Press and is currently working on his PhD research. His writing has appeared on platforms like Popula, adda, NPR, The Republic Journal, This is Africa, and The African Report. Ayodele Olofintuade is the... Read More

Non-binary Blog

ayodele olofintuade, Emeka Nwankwo, Masquerade, Queer

June 19, 2020

What Nigerians are saying about Invictus Obi’s guilty plea to $11 million fraud

A loud tune of consequence is being played loudly for the Nigerian youth to hear. In recent weeks, several news stories of security organisations apprehending flamboyant Nigerian youths on the counts of alleged fraud have been on our timelines. Ray Hushpuppi, a Dubai-based Nigerian socialite was apprehended by the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol), Adeherself,... Read More

Deep Dive

Adeherself, EFCC, Forbes Africa, Interpol, Invictus Group, Invictus Obi, Kylie Jenner, Obinwanne, Obinwanne Okeke, Ray Hushpuppi

June 19, 2020

Here’s why EFCC boss, Ibrahim Magu is trending on Twitter

Nigeria Twitter has a track record of bringing to awareness on many issues of concern, initiating conversations on them and ensuring they are thoroughly discussed. On Twitter this morning, the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu is trending, and while a few ideas may come to mind as to... Read More

Deep Dive

Abubakar Malami, EFCC, Hushpuppi, ibrahim magu

June 19, 2020

Obituary: Dan Foster, the American who changed the face of Nigerian radio forever

In the afternoon of 17, June, news would begin to filter in from unconfirmed sources that popular Nigerian based, American broadcaster and On Air Personality, Dan Foster had passed away in a Lagos hospital due to complications related to the novel COVID-19 pandemic. His wife, Lovina would eventually make the confirmation to Channels Television. According... Read More

Specials

Classic FM, dan foster, Inspiration FM, Nigerian Radio, obituary

June 19, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: Seyi calls Tacha a ‘Puta’ and fails to apologise | Reunion Day 12

Day 12 of the Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ Reunion show saw some of the most heated confrontations in the house being addressed. Tacha took centre stage again, as some of her not so pleasant moments in the house were revisited. Ebuka made reference to the Tacha and Diana fight during the main season, and... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

Avala, BBN, BBN Reunion, Ebuka, Isilomo, Seyi, Tacha

June 19, 2020

FG confirms clinical trial of new COVID-19 drug dexamethasone | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 has announced that it will allow clinicians to add dexamethasone, the life saving drug recently discovered by a team of researchers from the United Kingdom, to their treatment regimen for trial. The Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire who made the announcement during the daily briefing of the... Read More

June 18, 2020

What we know about the rumoured death of APC’s Abiola Ajimobi

Immediate past Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, has in the last 3 days been on the lips of many. From reports about him falling into a coma on Tuesday to Wednesday’s announcement by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of his appointment as the Acting National Chairman of the party amidst the drama surrounding... Read More

Deep Dive

Abiola Ajimobi, APC

June 18, 2020

Lagos Floods: For the high and mighty | The #YNaijaCover

Many Lagosians are lamenting the incessant rainfall that has flooded major parts of Lagos, making it difficult for them to commute to their workplace and back. With the pre-existing traffic condition and poor drainage system that has plagued Lagos, the floods have made things worse, reigniting the feud between Island and Mainland residents.

Cover Stories

cover, Lagos floods

June 18, 2020

Lagos flood chronicles, Football banter on Twitter VN | 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 are the ones we saw today: 1. Heard it’s flooded in Lagos. Damn. Thank God I didn’t... Read More

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