In the wake of #EndHomophobiaInNigeria, here’s a way to keep up the pressure

A screech in time saves 180 million | The #YNaijaCover

There have been growing concerns (especially among its citizenry) on the ability of the Federal Government to properly handle preventive measures against the fast-spreading Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). This perception stems largely from the fact that health facilities in the country are in a poor state to handle basic health challenges of everyday citizens, not to... Read More

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Ancient of Days Twitter v Caprisonne Twitter, Revelations and End Times – 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. The end time is here and revelations is slowly unfolding... Read More

#UltimateLoveNG: Chris and Rosie turn to gossip buddies over PreshDavid

You would think that after a month in the Ultimate Love pad, some of the housemates would have (to some degree), come to understand how the show works and by extension, gotten used to the fact that Ultimate Love remains a game show with rules set in place to sift out the Ultimate Couple. Apparently,... Read More

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#UltimateLoveNG: Meet the couple – Chivia

Most people are aware of the classic beauty and the beast analogy. On the other hand, not as many people are familiar with the term beauty and beauty, but fans of the Ultimate Love reality show have become acquainted with the sort of fairy tale that features two seemingly gorgeous people in a relationship. One... Read More

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The problem of love

by Fatima Allahnanan Mohammed It is easier to exit a relationship and very hard to exit a marriage – so I have learnt. There is this distressing truth about love that leads to marriage. Its surface is so lovely, every dig comes with surprises mixed up with catastrophe. When two lovers make a vow to... Read More

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Water, Malt, Music, Curves, and Ideas for Ayo Animashaun at 50

by Ayeni Adekunle I can’t remember how I got introduced to Soji Dehinde. But it was he who in turn introduced me to a couple of gentlemen who would go on to become friends, brothers, and supporters as I tried to find my feet in the late 90s and early 2000s. I’ve shared before, of... Read More

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Odion Ighalo willing to forfeit £6m to stay at Manchester United – 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Hilda Dokubo reacts to Senator Abbo being made AGN Patron Veteran actress Hilda Dokubo has reacted to Adamawa-born senator, Elisha Abbo being made a patron of the Actors Guild of Nigeria. Recalling how the lawmaker was spotted in a video assaulting a nursing mother in a sex toy shop, the veteran actress stated that making an... Read More

Sinach is the most followed Nigerian musician on Youtube with 1 million subs

We can’t even wrap my head around it. Sinach, the Nigerian gospel music singer who has somehow managed to cross over to global gospel audiences, commanding 6 figure sums for her performances and hosting sold-out concerts with as many as 6 million streamers when she live-streamed on Youtube has finally hit the coveted 1 million... Read More

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How do you handle a global pandemic? Combine forces with Twitter

Today, the Nigerian government just announced that its third potential Covid-19 patient, a person who showed symptoms in Enugu state, in Eastern Nigeria is negative. #COVID19Nigeria The laboratory result of the patient in Enugu suspected to have #COVID19 is NEGATIVE It is important to wait for confirmation from NCDC before spreading information on social media.... Read More

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Here are highlights from the Maltina School Games that will ignite your hope for the future of sports in Nigeria

The Maltina School Games, the Maltina sponsored track and field school sports campaign that has inspired secondary school students across Nigeria, ended its National Finals on a high note last week. Student-athletes from Lagos, Anambra, Kano and Abuja came together to compete in the National Finals of the Maltina School Games, but Maltina also created... Read More

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Coronavirus robbery attempt, Sharing romantic partners in Lagos | 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. omo forget y’all are sharing partners in this lagos —... Read More

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It’s Abule-Ado yesterday and Nigerians everyday | The #YNaijaCover

Nigerians have had to go on and off panic mode in the last one month, following the emergence of the COVID-19 virus on the continent and the announcement of a visiting Italian being an index case increased this; leading expectedly to palpable fear until some section of the public began to come up with a... Read More

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Here’s everything that happened at the second edition of the Piggyvest initiative ‘SkillBase’

The second edition of SkillBase held successfully on the 7th of March at ZoneTech Park, Gbagada, Lagos. SkillBase, a Piggyvest initiative, brings together experienced entrepreneurs and experts from various leading organizations for practical and actionable knowledge sharing aimed at inspiring, educating and motivating SMEs. This edition of SkillBase was themed How to access funding for... Read More

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Abule Ado explosion, everything you need to know

First, it was the explosion. No one in Lagos, where the explosion happened, knew exactly what had gone off so loudly around 9 am on Sunday, March 15, and while a lot of us were alarmed by it, some of us, particularly Lagos Islanders, didn’t hear anything. This makes sense because the explosion happened around... Read More

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Access Bank completes milestone N15bn Green Bond cross-listing

Access Bank has completed the listing of its N15 billion green bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE). The 15.50% fixed rate, unsecured climate-credential green bond is the first of its kind to be issued by a Nigerian corporate and represents a major milestone in the development of the local green finance market. The bond... Read More

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The tragedy at Abule Ado is a reminder that nothing insulates you from Nigeria

Yesterday, Lagosians woke up to a gas explosion at Abule Ado in Festac Town. In the era of the Coronavirus, a preventable disaster like this was unexpected and unanticipated. 15 lives were lost, including a family of 4 and many had their properties irreparably damaged. Among the victims of the explosion were the students and... Read More

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As he turns 35, Chude Jideonwo launches #WithChude on TV, Radio and Podcast

Nigerian lawyer, journalist, media entrepreneur, and founder of Joy, Inc., Chude Jideonwo, returns to mainstream media with the launch of his groundbreaking show, #WithChude on Television Continental (TVC), Nigerian Info, and major podcast platforms. The launch forms part of a series of specially curated activities to celebrate his 35th birthday. A Y! Africa project in... Read More

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Bayo The Creator’s GTA Naija parodies are the coolest thing on the internet

There is a lot of sub-par media content being churned out by Nigerian content creators. Especially in the age of social media fame, where one ounce of virality is enough to change a person’s fortunes and catapult them into celebrity. The internet has made publishing content significantly easier and growing an audience a simple matter... Read More

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Rwanda confirms first case of Coronavirus, Europe now epicentre of Coronavirus pandemic – WHO – 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Rwanda confirms first case of Coronavirus Rwanda has confirmed its first case of coronavirus, becoming the 19th African nation to register a positive case of the COVID-19 virus, the Health Ministry said over the weekend The ministry said an Indian citizen who arrived in the East African nation from Mumbai on March 8 tested positive... Read More

#BBNaija’s Mike and Mercy are winners of this year’s AMVCA ‘Best Dressed’ sponsored by Amstel Malta

For the first time in the history of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), a special non-film awards category was created for the Best Dressed attendees at the event. In line with its promise to give consumers front row seats to the awards, Amstel Malta, Nigeria’s premium malt drink and official sponsor of the... Read More

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EiE celebrates a decade of impact with ‘One Person’ campaign

In 2010, with nothing but a cause and technological tools – Facebook, Twitter, Email and BB Messenger, the collective voice of a loose network of individuals and organizations whose said “Enough is Enough!” will change the face of active citizenship in Nigeria. A year later, their ‘voice’ will birth the operations of Enough is Enough (EiE) Nigeria,... Read More

EiE celebrates a decade of impact with ‘One Person’ campaign

#UltimateLoveNG: A social experiment into the typical Nigerian relationship

There is a fine line between what is and what is meant to be, and such prospects especially socio-economic ones are always as a result of cultural relevance, the trends that shape our societies and the things that cause us to behave the way we do. ‘What’s up with the times?’ is a direct question... Read More

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Queen Sono review, #EndHomophobiaInNigeria, #MeToo in the North – Here are the best Nigerian articles of the week

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: What Happens When We Protest: #MeToo in Nothern Nigeria –... Read More

#UltimateLoveNG: Session time, and the ladies are reported for their stubbornness

It’s been a very dramatic week in the Love Pad, but then again, it always is. From evictions to nominations, to couple disputes, to the gossips and bad blood; there’s always something that seems to be distracting the Love Guest from focusing on finding true love. On Thursday evening, Aunty paid the housemates a visit... Read More

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#UltimateLoveNG: True colors are beginning to show #PreshDavid

We are four weeks into the Ultimate Love reality show and who’s in and who’s out is a question we can’t definitively answer. The housemates were brought in to find love, but so far it seems like a hunt for fame and money than a quest to find love. Before proceeding, it is important to... Read More

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The #YNaijaCover: The Rona comes for East Africa

The novel COVID-19 made a stop at Kenya this Friday as the country’s health minister, Mutahi Kagwe, told a news conference the patient who is a 27-year-old Kenyan had been diagnosed at the government’s national influenza centre laboratory on the evening of March 12, after travelling home via London on March 5.... Read More

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Lipton drives the equality conversation through Rubbin’ Minds Special for International Women’s Month

Each year on International Women’s Month, corporate organizations around the world join activists and advocates to contemplate the place of women in contemporary life and what roles everyone must play in ensuring women are more represented in public spaces. It is a time for much celebration and much introspection, and hopefully lasting solutions. With all... Read More

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This is the most coveted letter in Lagos right now. Take a peek. #IWD2020

On International Women’s Day 2020, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu rolled out the first in a series of initiatives under the #Eko4Women campaign to commemorate this year’s celebration themed, #EachForEqual. Gov. Sanwo-Olu honored the women who played significant parts in the history of the state through an animated #Eko4Women video which was published on 8 March, 2020... Read More

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#UltimateLoveNG: Bolar’s ship in trouble, as Arnold’s ex pays a surprise visit

It’s another weekend in the Ultimate Love Pad and Aunty decided to run back a play from last week’s play book. During the Friday night party last week, in a move we believed would be one-off, Aunty decided to add in a little twist to the game, by bringing in one of the housemate’s exes.... Read More