There is no doubt that President Muhammadu Buhari, is one of the most talked-about persons in the country. Everyone is always anxious to say one or two remarks about the president either in hailing him or slamming him. While most of his supporters come from the north, this new trend from that part of the...
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by Toluwanimi Onakoya “Atiku was right!” A large number of Nigerians on social media have begun tweeting after documents detailing the Kaduna Refining and Petrochemical Company finances and returns made way to the public. The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) operates as an oil company and offers a series of services including gas development, refining,...
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Anywhere you are in the world, if you are a black individual, you are no doubt bewildered, infuriated or depressed by the headlines on the news of late. It’s been nothing but social injustice, with black people getting the short end of the stick. While racial oppression is no new occurrence, the publicity surrounding it...
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Elevator Baby is coming soon to Netflix, joining the high volume of Nollywood titles that can be found on the streamer. Produced by Niyi Akinmolayan and directed Akhigbe Ilozobhie, Elevator Baby tells the story of Dare (Timini Egbuson), a privileged young man with a fiery temper, who got stuck in a faulty elevator with a...
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Sunday, for many started on a bright note especially as it marked for a good number, the last day for online services in anticipation of physical worship in their various churches in 7 days. This was however not the case for the family and loved ones of Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, Founder and Senior Pastor in...
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As businesses around the world resume despite the COVID-19 pandemic, ALAT for Business is set to offer more value to businesses through its digital solution. The application, which is the corporate version of ALAT, has a broad transaction limit of up to 2 Billion Naira, allowing businesses to carry out as many transactions as they...
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The world as we know it today has become an era for information, communication as well as lending a hand to the general public. There is no better way than to survive these moments than to equip ourselves with the required knowledge to help make the best decisions. These platforms have taken the giant stride...
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The word ‘Challenge’ usually denotes something competitive. An event where a winner emerges, and someone (or persons in some cases) loses. Thanks to social media, ‘Challenge’ as a word appears to be taking a new meaning. Social media Challenges are a fun way to engage active users. Whether you are creating content or watching it,...
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For the last three years, there has been a ‘disruptive brand of music’ in Nigeria. Disruptive in a good sense, depending on how you look at it. And this disruptive brand of music was devised by singer, Naira Marley. With his style of music came a wave of overly enthusiastic fans known as Marlians, many...
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by Toluwanimi Onakoya Increasing fears are spreading through the hearts of Nigerians due to the exponential rise in COVID19 cases. Despite the prior month-long lockdown, daily reported Coronavirus active cases and deaths haven’t stalled and are in fact gaining much more momentum. Just last week, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) reported the highest number...
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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: Life In Quarantine: Prettyboy D-O is making magic in LA – Tami Makinde Prettyboy D-O is one of such...
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The recent news making the rounds concerning the rape, assault, molestation, and murder of young Nigerian women as young as nine years old is overwhelming for any woman. Uwa, Tina, Jennifer, Barakat represent the limits that exist around women and the restrictions we must place on ourselves just to be considered worthy of humanity. As...
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Nigeria’s leading talk show, Rubbin’ Minds will this Sunday hold the Democracy Day Talks in celebration of this year’s Democracy Day. Hosted by Lawyer and Media Personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the series will showcase and celebrate those who have been at the forefront in the fight for democracy in the country. Guests include Executive Secretary of...
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Cheta Nwanze,
David Hundeyin,
Dr Joe Okei-Odumakin,
Dr Sam Amadi,
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu,
human rights,
National Human Rights Commission,
Ndi Kato,
NHRC,
rubbin minds,
Seun Oluyemi,
Tony Ojukwu
by Toluwanimi Onakoya Do you consider yourself a bookworm? Have you ever wondered how much your favourite author was paid for your favourite book? Well, the answers came tumbling in recently, revealing a shocking truth that many of us did not see coming. A viral hashtag made rounds on Twitter this week, encouraging Black and White...
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Akwaeke Emezi,
Black authors,
Freshwater,
George Floyd,
Jesmyn Ward,
L.L. McKinney.,
Malorie Blackman,
Nnedi Okorafor,
Roxane Gay,
Tochi Onyebuchi,
White authors
The feud between Nigerians and South Africa came out of nowhere, and it is one that not too many can explain as both countries have shown strong social and economic ties in the past. In recent times, there have been a lot of xenophobic reports from South Africa against Nigerians. For the most part, South...
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Nigerians are reacting to First lady, Aisha Buhari’s latest tweet, in a new Twitter trend after she reacted to the detention of her aides by the Police. The First Lady also stressed that they need to be released to avoid being exposed to the deadly coronavirus, however, these points she raised has caused a stir...
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A seven-member screening committee constituted by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified Governor Godwin Obaseki from contesting in the party’s primaries billed to hold on the 22nd of this month. The panel particularly picked holes with the National Youth Service Certificate (NYSC) and the testimonial of the Institute of Continuing Education Benin city...
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by Toluwanimi Onakoya As an avid movie watcher, you’ve probably heard of the school of thought that a sequel can never be as good as the first film. In fact, some think a sequel ruins the original movie entirely, and you might even be enrolled in that school of thought. A noticeable trend in Nollywood is...
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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 are the ones we saw today: 1. Hard guy, hard guy but you never smoke Igbo since...
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As Nigerians are celebrating the democracy, many people have expressed what this day means to them, reflecting on how far we have come as a nation and where we are headed as it concerns the idea of democracy in Nigeria. In a fresh trend, however, Nigerians have taken to social media to talk about the...
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As a Nigerian, there are few names one imagine when they think of the word: patriotism. We haven’t had much people in power who are willing to put the welfare of the people above all else. Once upon a time, there was such a man who made Nigerians hopeful for a better future, and that...
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by Toluwanimi Onakoya Democracy day has come around, and a lot of Nigerians are celebrating with mixed feelings. June 12, formerly known as ‘Abiola Day,’ is a public holiday mostly celebrated in Lagos and some South-Western states of Nigeria. The day is set aside to commemorate the restoration of democracy in the country after years of...
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The issue of gender-based violence toward women and every other injustice that women experience will always be something of interest for both genders. As more and more people are now open to the idea of coming out and talking about their experiences, the world is now paying close attention to these issues. In a new...
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Nigeria Twitter has become a powerful platform for expression, protest, and passion, as it is not uncommon to find a collection of individuals expressing one point with a single hashtag. In celebration of Democracy Day in Nigeria, many Nigerians are demanding a lot of things from the government – From basic amenities to good governance...
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Netflix and Mo Abudu, an acclaimed Nigerian producer, have entered into a groundbreaking multi-title partnership that will continue growing the company’s investment in Nigerian content. Under this partnership, Mo Abudu – through her production company, EbonyLife – will create two Netflix Original series as well as multiple Netflix branded films and a series that have...
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Political thriller 4th Republic is coming to Netflix June 13, and joins the high volume of other Nollywood titles that are now available on the streamer. 4th Republic is a thrilling political procedural that chronicles Nigeria’s political and electoral system in the last two decades. It is a long, and intriguing trip through tribunal process with...
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1. I met J. in first year, A. in third year, H. in final year, and then E. after National Youth Service, a time when I was in mental reformation, re-gathering myself for real life. J was my classmate, but it was in The Writers’ Community...
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It was Day 8 of the Big Brother Naija “Pepper Dem” Reunion and last night on the show, Ebuka hosted some of the housemates who left the ‘original show’ quite early. On this episode, the housemates discussed where they played the game wrong and some of the mistakes that caused them to be evicted sooner...
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by Toluwanimi Onakoya The first case of Coronavirus in the country was recorded in February. The patient, an Italian who predominantly worked in Lagos, had just returned from Milan when he was tested positive for the deadly disease. The government sprung into action, educating citizens on how to prevent coronavirus and soon after, setting in place...
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At least 81 people died in an overnight terrorist attack in the Borno, a plethora of reports have confirmed. Suspected members of the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram carried out the attack in Foduma Kolomaiya village in the Gubio area of Borno, leaving scores dead. The Northeastern region has been afflicted with terrorists, including states like...
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