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March 11, 2020

Maryam Augie-Abdulmumin: Child education – An obligation, not an option

Children all over the world and especially in Nigeria, no matter their social status, socio-economic situation, circumstance or location have the absolute right to be part of a society that provides access to quality education that gives them a chance at being a positive index for developmental growth The challenge according to the United Nations... Read More
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March 11, 2020

#EndHomophobiaInNigeria is sweeping through the internet and ignoring it makes you complicit

For 24 hours, Twitter has been abuzz with #EndHomophobiaInNigeria – a reaction to a gay man murdered in Imo which paints a dark side of queer hook up culture. Trigger warning, but his killers have confessed to the murder in a grainy clip that has gone viral, and LGBTQ Nigerians and allies have come together... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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March 11, 2020

John Boyega is partnering with Netflix to produce more African content – 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Netflix is continuing its push to get more African content on its platform by partnering with Star Wars actor John Boyega and his company UpperRoom Productions. The indie production house will be responsible for developing non-English language films focused on West and East Africa, based on “stories, cast, characters, crew, literary properties, mythology, screenplays and/or other elements... Read More
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Life At the Bay
March 11, 2020

Kiki Mordi’s Life at the Bay is finally here

Before Kiki Mordi’s ground breaking investigative series #SexForGrades was released and she became the face of a movement for safer tertiary institutions, she was devoted to highlighting the challenges of women at the fringes of society, ignored by traditional news media and treated like a statistic. She highlighted the plight of the women who live... Read More
The Media Blog
Naira Marley
March 11, 2020

Naira Marley: all your burning questions finally answered

With the current attention around Alhaji Abass Obesere, the original juju provocateur, thanks to his song ‘Egungun Be Careful’ attaining virality, we’ve seen more people make associations between him and our generation’s enfant terrible, Naira Marley. There is of course, the fact that Obesere himself brought it to light that Naira Marley referenced his music... Read More
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March 10, 2020

The #YNaijaCover: Corona Wahala

    The drama behind the Coronavirus in Nigeria appears to be far from over, as the Lagos Government this Monday, declared two persons who had contact with the nation’s index coronavirus case wanted. Health Commissioner, Prof. Akin Abayomi while giving updates about COVID-19 in the state, noted that the secondary case of coronavirus was the... Read More
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March 10, 2020

United Nations Nigeria signs partnership with PhotoWaka Africa

PhotoWaka Africa is a social enterprise focused on youth empowerment, creativity, job creation, and creating a sustainable value chain in the photography space, in partnership with the United Nations Nigeria. On Tuesday 3rd of March 2020, PhotoWaka Africa was invited by the United Nations Nigeria to further discuss how both organizations can partner towards achieving... Read More
Partners
March 10, 2020

#UltimateLoveNG: Aunty saves the day

Following the altercations between couples from the past week, Aunty who has acted as both the show’s chaperone and Love counsellor for the housemates decided to step in for a bit. With Aunty’s job being to oversee the relationships in the house, she must have decided to quickly intervene. Perhaps, with the thinking that without... Read More
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March 10, 2020

#UltimateLoveNG: The couple system may be ruining some of the housemates’ chances

It’s the beginning of a new week and as expected the Ultimate Love Pad is now one Couple short following the Sunday Night Eviction Show. On Sunday, Jeriton; Meriton and Jerry, were evicted from the Ultimate Love Pad, in an emotion-laden night. Friends of the couple were sad to see them go and much more... Read More
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March 10, 2020

Second case of Coronavirus found in Ogun, ASUU begins two-week warning strike – 5 Things that Should Matter Today

ASUU begins two-week warning strike The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has begun a two-week warning strike which started yesterday. National President of ASUU, Professor Biodun Ogunyemi, announced this at end of the National Executive Council meeting(NEC) held at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT). He said the strike action was... Read More
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March 9, 2020

Park dates in Lagos, Benin jazz – Here are the 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: Anyways, park dates only work in functional societies, where parks are... Read More
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Nigeria
March 9, 2020

Maybe something good will come out of the Nigerian Premier League tragedy last weekend

Last weekend, during a routine Nigerian Premier League match between the Nassarawa United team and Katsina United, a Nassarawa United player Chineme Martins suffered a concussion while fielding a tackle from an opposing player. That tackle, while fairly dangerous, would end up taking Chineme’s life, helped along by incompetence from many parties. Chineme Martins was... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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March 9, 2020

“The incompatibility of the crown and conscience” | Our top 20 reactions to Emir Sanusi’s dethronement

The long-drawn battle between the Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, and Governor Abdullahi Ganduje came to a climax Monday, following the dethronement of the monarch by the Kano State Government. In a media briefing held in Government House, Secretary to the state government, Usman Alhaji, told reporters that the dethronement unanimously approved by the state... Read More
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March 9, 2020

I want to win the FA Cup with Manchester United – Ighalo, ‘Off the Menu’ back for a second season – 5 Things that Should Matter Today

I want to win the FA Cup with Manchester United – Ighalo Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has revealed he dreams of crowning his six months stay at Manchester United with FA Cup victory. Ighalo has scored three goals since joining United on the last day of the transfer window. “Now, I want to go... Read More
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March 8, 2020

I am Generation Equality: #EachForEqual, RED | For Africa C.O.O. Bukonla Adebakin sends special #IWD message

I am Generation Equality; EachForEqual The topic of equality is so vast and so broad, attempting to tackle it successfully deters most people. We have triumphed so far by tackling equality in small tranches, addressing the issues that directly affect us even though sometimes our triumphs are used as justification for the suppression of others.... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
March 8, 2020

Interview with Tope Folarin, Burna Boy, and protecting kids from bullying | Here are 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: Protect Your Kids from Bullying – Temi Olajide  It’s not only you who needs to know about bullying. This... Read More
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March 8, 2020

Busola Dakolo, Amy Jadesimi, Kiki Mordi, Mercy Chinwo, Apaokagi Maryam—here are Nigeria’s Most Inspiring Women in 2020

Leading Ladies Africa, in partnership with YNaija, presents its annual #100 Women in Nigeria list for 2020. Contained in this list are Nigerian female leaders, innovators change-makers and disruptors who are redefining what it takes to be a woman and pushing the limits to what women can achieve. This year, LLA 100 Women are asking:... Read More
CifromRED, Lists, Top Stories, YNaija Women 100
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March 8, 2020

#SMWLagos2020: Piggyvest hosts panel on “Wealth Creation in this Digital Age”

On the second day of the recently concluded 2020 Social Media Week, Piggyvest hosted a panel session that discussed ‘The Necessary Business of Wealth Creation in this Digital Age.’ The panel was moderated by Piggyvest’s V.P Product, Layo Ogunbawo and had as panelists: Sola Adesakin C.E.O, Smart Stewards, Ayo Bankole (Lagos SME Booth Camp Convener),... Read More
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