With another university strike on its way, will Nigerian students ever catch a break?

The Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has announced it will be going on a two week warning strike as soon as normal operations in universities begin. It announced its plan to strike as a response to accusations that the union, along with the Academic Staff of Universities Union (ASUU) inflated staff... Read More

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ASUU, NASU, nigerian government, TETFund, University Strike

May 19, 2020

Here’s the tea on why ‘Sansa’ is trending, and it’s not even GOT

Among the many things the streets of Nigeria Twitter is famous for, the culture of dragging parties as it concerns a lot of things is just one of them. From country wars to tribal wars, to relationships gone sour and social injustices, Nigeria Twitter streets has become more than just a place to drop texts.... Read More

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nigeria twitter, Sansa, tife

May 19, 2020

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is celebrating 25 years in Nollywood | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is celebrating 25 years in Nollywood. With the current pandemic we are all immersed in, it just occurred to Omotola and she took to Instagram to make this known. 25 years in Nollywood isn’t an easy feat, and Omotola will forever be celebrated for her contribution to the industry, and her talent. Congratulations... Read More

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Boko Haram Borno, coronvirus, NCDC, omotola jalade ekeinde

May 19, 2020

Chris Oyakhilome messed with the wrong government and got sanctioned for it

Chris Oyakhilome, Founder of Believer’s Loveworld, is back in the news. A few weeks ago, he was trending across Nigeria for incendiary comments where he insinuated that the global decision to institute restrictions to protect lives against the Coronavirus pandemic was little more than a smokescreen to allow ‘Illuminati’ driven governments to install 5G towers,... Read More

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Believers Love World, Chris Oyakhilome, Ofcom, sanctions

May 18, 2020

Femi Adesina ‘incurs wrath’ of Nigerians | The #YNaijaCover

Femi Adesina, the special adviser on media and publicity to the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari disputed the claim that the president will be addressing the nation today on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Adesina in a tweet announcing the development stated that “none was planned” in the first place and that the Presidential Task Force (PTF)... Read More

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Coronavirus, COVID-19, Dr. Aliyu Sani, Femi Adesina, pandemic, president buhari, Presidential broadcast, PTF on COVID-19

May 18, 2020

Marrying a feminist, Buhari’s gift to Nigerians | 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. “Just date me I’ll still allow you to do your... Read More

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Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

May 18, 2020

Stay ahead of economic shocks by attending this webinar with Chinwe Egwim and other speakers

The Zoom Webinar themed staying ahead of economic shocks was curated on the back of the recently released e-book, Understanding Economic “Jargon” authored by Chinwe Egwim – a seasoned and renowned Economist. The webinar is timely and will bring with it great value. Gaining a grasp on how to navigate during the current economic downturn... Read More

Twitter users go head-to-head over tweet on ‘anxiety’

I saw a viral tweet about someone getting anxiety over phonecalls, and another about anxiety over texting. Life is so good that banal things like texts and calls give people a reason to be anxious. 😒 We're truly living in the best days. — Chairman AW (@AffiSupaStar) May 17, 2020 This was the tweet that... Read More

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Affi, AIDS, anxiety, Coronavirus, hiv, twitter.

May 18, 2020

Is #Zeecha2020 the BBNaija reunion we’ve not heard about or it’s another stunt?

Barely a year after the conclusion of the Big Brother Naija season four – Pepper Dem Edition, fans have started clamouring for a reunion of the contestants. In what has been described as the most epic season yet, the pepper dem edition of the reality show entertained fans with competitive housemates who proved that they... Read More

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BBNaija pepper dem edition, Big Brother Naija Reunion, Mercy, Tacha

May 18, 2020

#WithChude: Waje opens up about insecurities and why she almost quit music

In a bare-all interview with Chude Jideonwo, co-founder of RED | For Africa and Joy Inc., the multi-talented singer, Aituaje Iruobe, known professionally as Waje, revealed some of her deepest insecurities, including how she almost quit music in 2013. In the latest episode of #WithChude, the Nigerian singer whose vocal range is doubtless one of... Read More

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Waje With Chude, With Chude

May 18, 2020

Will Simi’s #DudukeChallenge be ending anytime soon? Here’s why it’s right on time

With the awareness of social distancing and the restriction on social gatherings to contain the spread of the coronavirus, the need for fun and activities that encourages the same will always be on the demand as human beings are regarded as very social creatures. While social media has made it easier to find fun in... Read More

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Duduke, Simi

May 18, 2020

The Peace Exhibit is exploring mental health across Africa with its virtual art show during lockdown

Photographer Chudy Ogobegwu curates a showcase of African photos documenting depression, anxiety, and the search for peace during the time of COVID. 14 May 2020 – Lagos, Nigeria – The mass self-isolation marking the COVID-19 pandemic has inspired fear, anxiety, stress, and loneliness in the hearts and minds of people around the world. And in... Read More

The Peace Exhibit, The Peace Exhibit is a virtual art show

May 18, 2020

Father Kukah, Sarah Omakwu, Ituah Ighodalo, Nurudeen Lemu join Chude Jideonwo on the only faith conversation that matters this May

Recently launched tridimensional show, #WithChude presents its spirituality series with leading lights in faith across the continent, answering tough questions on spirituality and the impact of the global pandemic on religion. Last week, General Overseer of Trinity House, Ituah Ighodalo; Assistant Administrative Secretary and Welfare Projects Inspector of Islamic Education Trust, Minna, Nurudeen Lemu; and... Read More

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Chude Jideonwo, Father Kukah, ituah ighodalo, Nurudeen Lemu, Retail Religion, Sarah Omakwu, With Chude

May 18, 2020

President Buhari to address the nation today | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

President Buhari is expected to address the nation in a broadcast today, as the first phase of the gradual easing of the lockdown comes to an end. This was disclosed by Aliyu Sani, national coordinator of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 when he appeared as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics yesterday. President... Read More

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Lagos state patients with coronavirus, NCDC, President Buhari to address the nation

May 18, 2020

Is love enough? | The Daily Vulnerable

by Ore Fakorede This is me, talking to myself, about love dreams and the letdown of reality. Have you ever had a love dream? Yes, several times. I’ve pictured being the ideal person for my ideal person in an ideal relationship, whatever that means. It’s a beautiful thing, isn’t it? Yes, it is, until it... Read More

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May 18, 2020

International flights to Nigeria might resume in June so brace yourselves

Last week it was announced that Arik Air, one of Nigeria’s premier airlines was furloughing 90% of its staff and reducing salaries to save costs during the Covid-19 crisis. The Coronavirus pandemic was met with global panic and restrictions on all forms of travel as airlines, road vehicles and cruise ships became epicentres allowing super... Read More

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May 18, 2020

Can the drive-in cinema experience save Nollywood’s movie going culture?

Over the weekend, two of the country’s biggest players in the Nollywood cineplex industry made some important announcements. They were setting up to experiment with Drive-in cinema as a way to keep cinema goers happy while honouring social distancing guidelines. View this post on Instagram Get ready to grease your wheels ?for a... Read More

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Abuja, Drive-in cinemas, Genesis CInemas, Play Cinemas

May 17, 2020

Pastor Sam Adeyemi: ”In marriage, the most important sex organ is your mind”

In this era of broken Christian marriages, the focus on God and his intentions for marriage has been ignored. What’s particularly interesting is that in this Coronavirus pandemic, lockdown restrictions are forcing couples to stay home together more than ever, testing the strength or weakness of their connection, their patience for each other and insidiously... Read More

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DStv Hallelujah channel, GOtv Hallelujah Channel, Hallelujah pop channel, Pastor Sam Adeyemi

May 17, 2020

Wizkid FC are hyped for ‘Made In Lagos’ and showing their appreciation

One of the strongest fandoms in the Nigerian music scene is the Wizkid FC – a fan base for popular afro music singer, Wizkid. Wizkid FC’s defining quality is the unrivaled devotion they have for Wizkid and everything he stands for; it is no wonder why the anticipation for any future project that Wizkid announces... Read More

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Made In Lagos, wizkid, Wizkid FC

May 17, 2020

Review of WurlD’s Afrosoul, Interview with content creator The Oddity | 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: The importance of a song like Body Count for African women – Damilola Animashaun Sexuality in pop music is... Read More

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Interview with content creator The Oddity, Review of WurlD's Afrosoul, the best Nigerian articles of the week

May 16, 2020

#FootballisBack and ‘Social Distancing’ is still a thing?

The German Bundesliga is back and there are hopes and reports that many other football leagues will soon hit their start button as #Footballisback begins to trend globally. The German authorities and league organizers and sponsors have also issued strict and severe directives to ensure that social distancing is adhered to, during games, and outside... Read More

Deep Dive

Coronavirus, COVID-19, Dortmund, English premier league, Erling Braut Håland, Footballisback, German Bundesliga, Gio Ryna, italian serie a, Schalke 04

May 16, 2020

Envy is normal, right?

It’s normal. We get it. It is normal to feel that tinge of envy, even when you didn’t plan it. Remember the last time you experienced it? One of us does. See Chude narrate his experience here, and what can be done about it: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR-JiJaAVzA[/embedyt] What was your experience?

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May 16, 2020

#KenyaVsNigeria: Kenyans declare war against Nigerians on Twitter and you’d love it

The culture of African nations dragging each other on social media is slowly becoming a norm that many Africans are getting used to, but as it seems, it is mostly between Nigeria and other top African nations. A few days ago, it was Nigeria vs Uganda and just like that trend, people from both countries... Read More

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Kenya, KenyaVsNigeria, nigeria

May 15, 2020

House of Diezani – The #YNaijaCover

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over a building forfeited by Diezani Alison-Madueke, former minister of petroleum, as an isolation centre. The property consisting six flats of three bedrooms and a boys’ quarter was handed over to Babajide Sanwo-Olu today. Alison-Madueke forfeited the building in 2017 following an order of a federal... Read More

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cover, diezani

May 15, 2020

OPPO collaborates with Netflix to deliver the ultimate viewing experience on the new Reno3 Series

OPPO, a world-leading smartphone brand, today announced that it has entered a partnership with Netflix, the world’s leading streaming entertainment service, enabling consumers to enjoy movies and TV shows on their new Reno3 Series. This was done in an effort to bring state-of-the-art visual experience to more users through immersive smartphone entertainment technology. In order... Read More

The remembrance of Mr Biggs, Dating short women | 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. If Peruzzi and Reekado banks mistakenly do song together eh,... Read More

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Funny tweets by Nigerians

May 15, 2020

Easily accessing interventions is at the core of the new BeatingCorona platform redesign

Nigeria’s leading virtual intervention database, BeatingCorona.ng, has restructured its model to help disadvantaged Nigerians in need of interventions connect with the relevant non-profits. This pivot went into effect on Monday May 11. The platform kicked off last month, April 9 and has recorded a massive amount of data. It continues to actively connect interveners to... Read More

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Beating corona website

May 15, 2020

Mr Biggs: The Nigerian fast food chain that defined a generation of Nigerians

If the mere mention of food alone triggers a deep craving for the munchies within you, then its advisable that you stay away from a certain trend on Twitter right now, as one stroll down the timeline would have you fantasizing about of all the original recipes Mr Biggs, one time monopoly leader of the... Read More

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Mr Biggs, twitter.

May 15, 2020

The #HTGAWMFinale marks the end of an era of spectacular black-led television

Peter Nowalk’s highly acclaimed TV Show, How To Get Away With Murder, drew its curtains with a gripping final episode and has successfully tapped into the emotion of many of the fans who have followed it through for six years. While fans globally have reacted and said a few things about the show finale, Twitter... Read More

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Annalise Keating, Bonnie, Conner, Frank, How To Get Away With Murder, HTGAWMFinale, Michaeala, Oliver

May 15, 2020

Dear introverts: a love letter

by Moyinoluwa Okunloye Dear Introverts, Someone after my own heart, how are you? How is Christmas going for you? The best time of your life where the world for once, succumb to your way of life, doesn’t it feel great? I bet you never saw this coming? I hope you are enjoying it? Is it... Read More

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