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The Daily Vulnerable: On time

I don’t believe that time alone heals all things. I think that time meets our decisions, the environment, and aspirations to make things better. When people base their actions on what’s happening in the present, the latest news or most threading fad, it saps energy leaving them with a misread larger picture. Here, time helps.... Read More

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Jola Ayeye wants you to join her Cash Madam Collective

It’s criminal that you haven’t heard of Jola Ayeye. Thankfully we’ve been on top of thing here at YNaija. We first featured her in our 2018 New Establishment list as one of the film makers to look out for in the coming years for her ability to leverage social media as tool to start and... Read More

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Olatunji Omirin is the latest Nigerian journalist to be arrested by Nigerian forces

At this point, it has become common place to hear of Nigerian journalists, arrested either by the DSS or Nigerian Army, abducted by unnamed assailants or charged with terrorism or treason for doing their job. Dadiyata, the Kaduna state based journalist stands in stark relief as an example of what happens when order breaks down... Read More

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Plateau to establish community police after killings, Reps reject move to evacuate Nigerians from China over Coronavirus – 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Plateau to establish community police after killings Governor Simon Lalong has just announced that the Plateau government will be establishing a community police to curb security challenges in the state. The Plateau State Governor who disclosed this while declaring open a meeting on Peace, Security and Community Dialogue at the Government House in Jos, urged community leaders... Read More

Yoruba people and pepper, dating a Nigerian man – 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 funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: Is it must that everything you buy from Yoruba people... Read More

The exploits of the Facebook accelerator startups in Nigeria would definitely get you excited

…record impressive achievements, with over $500,000 raised in committed investments and grants Startups participating in the second season of the Facebook Accelerator Programme have recorded significant achievements, including raising over $500,000 in committed investments and grants in just three months (halfway through the programme). Within the same period, they also made significant product pivots, sealed... Read More

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Mo Abudu delivers keynote address at The Event Xperience Africa 2020

Mo Abudu, the chief executive officer of EbonyLifeTV delivered the keynote address at the second edition of The Event Xperience Africa (TEXA) where she engaged personalities in the events industry on the importance of focus, determination, and drive for a successful entrepreneurial journey. The 3-day conference which took place at the Landmark Events Centre in... Read More

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Online casino and betting platform, Wazobet launches with mouth watering offers

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUo7tvLKcpg[/embedyt] On 1 December, 2019 a new entrant into the betting and casino industry was officially launched. Called WAZOBET, it is an online casino and betting platform that is said by observers to be a game-changer in the industry, with the potential of transforming Nigerians’ perception of games of chance. WAZOBET comes on the... Read More

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The new Trump travel ban will allow you visit America, but not live there

Over the last week, a number of opinions have been expressed about the newly announced expansion of the ‘Trump Travel Ban’, to include Nigeria and six other countries. According to new reports from the US embassy, the new travel ban was already in the works as early as March 2019, nearly a year before it... Read More

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The 2020 AKO Caine Prize has a new roster of judges

Unless you haven’t been paying attention, the AKO Caine Prize is the definitive short story prize for Africans on the continent and in the diaspora. Fraught with its own criticisms, the Prize has seen a number of significant changes in the last few years in response to criticism from Binyavanga Wanaina and other African beneficiaries... Read More

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Don’t postpone your rest | The Daily Vulnerable

by Ore Fakorede There’s a foolish pride in pushing ourselves as far as we think we can go. The thing is, our limits are usually not that far off, so we tend to break long before we’re satisfied with how much effort we’re putting in. (Burnout, anyone?) And recovery is much harder than preemptive rest, just... Read More

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Sanwo-Olu reacts to viral video saying he will regulate activities of okada, WHO debunks claims that garlic and saline prevents Coronavirus – 5 Things that Should Matter Today

26 persons killed, 190 houses destroyed in Plateau attacks The Plateau police command has disclosed that 26 persons were killed while 190 houses completely razed down, in attacks launched against some communities in Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas of the state. The Police Command’s spokesperson Ubah Ogaba who said they were setting the records straight with... Read More

‘Queen Sono’ is Netflix’s first South African original

We are entering a new era of content in Nigeria. For far too long, a handful of gatekeepers have controlled funding for projects in Nigeria and shut out new talent with new ideas. Driven primarily by financial bottom lines, we have been subjected to a revolving door of mediocre comedy sitcoms and tepid dramas whose... Read More

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Dividends of Democracy: Gokada lays off most of its staff

The Lagos State government will have you believe its sudden ban on micro transport (motorcycles and kekenapeps) was done for the ‘good’ of Greater Lagos. This is the mantra it has trotted out each time it committed an illegality against citizens of Lagos state. Last week, it announced out of the blue that it was... Read More

Fahim Saleh, Gokada, lay offs

The YNaija Cover – 3rd February

The implementation of Lagos Traffic Law banning the operation of commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke Napep) in some LGAs in the state has made most Lagosians resorted to finding alternatives to convey themselves to work. It appears the old system of transportation is not indeed ancient as Lagosians bemoan the resuscitation of OHorse app.... Read More

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#OTrek, People using kisses for havoc | 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 funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: S/O to Sanwo Olu though for doing it for fitness... Read More

Maltina unveils Schools Sports Campaign to impact over 20 million school children

At a press conference on Friday, Maltina unveiled a brand new school sports campaign designed to promote the development of over 20 million school children through sports and impact communities. Tagged ‘Maltina School Games,’ the platform is a series of track and field sporting competitions held across four states in Nigeria to grow future champions at... Read More

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The Daily Vulnerable: A glorious, blazing sun

by Arit Okpo Woke up feeling grey… Spirit itchy… upset and not sure why. I take the time to think through it and realise my spirit is chafing a bit. Realise that I am again circulating my life around others, and of course, that is not who I am. I am connecting with the thought that... Read More

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Reality TV star Tacha is launching her own reality show, US Congress to nullify visa ban on Nigeria and others | Here are 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Big Brother Naija alum Tacha Ekide has managed to maintain a cultural omnipresence since the fourth season of the show. Tacha is everywhere, if you follow Twitter trends. And with the announcement that Teebillz will no longer be her manager, people have been looking forward to her next move. Well, it’s here now. Tacha will... Read More

February 2, 2020

On Nollywood, Burna Boy not winning the Grammy, Lagos banning okadas | 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: Africa’s largest city has a habit of kicking out its poor to make room for the rich – Yomi... Read More

February 1, 2020

Maltina unveils schools sports campaign to impact over 20 million school children

At a press conference on Friday, Maltina unveiled a brand new school sports campaign designed to promote the development of over 20 million school children through sports and impact communities. Tagged ‘Maltina School Games’, the platform is a series of track and field sporting competitions held across four states in Nigeria to grow future champions... Read More

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February 1, 2020

Mowalola, Mofe Runsewe, Suyi Davies: These are the pioneers of the YNaija 2020 New Establishment List

As is the annual tradition, YNaija is privileged to highlight the work of 50 young Nigerians who have set aside the distractions of the world and are attempting to leave a legacy in diverse fields within Nigeria. The annual New Establishment list is distinguished by three things: it highlights people from diverse backgrounds engaged in... Read More

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February 1, 2020

The Daily Vulnerable: How will you measure your life?

We seem to have a consensus that success is defined differently by each person, and what we all consider important differ. Sometimes, it’s better to take this assumption further and ask how you will measure your life. It’s a process worth the time. Clayton Christensen – in his memory – showed us how: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvos4nORf_Y[/embedyt]

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January 31, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 31st January

Following the Lagos state government announcing a ban on motorcycles and tricycles across the state on Tuesday, January 28, 2020, a group of Gokada and MAX.ng riders in Lagos galvanised to protest a ban on commercial motorcycles. Although the mobility sector is in its early stages, the ban could mean the end for major players like... Read More

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January 31, 2020

N33,000 NYSC allowance, Bishop Oyedepo alleged visa denial | 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 funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: With great power comes great electric bill. — NWA ABA... Read More

January 31, 2020

It’s almost payday in Nigeria. A senator will get his first N13.5 million salary in prison this January

by Ifedayo Adeleye Every month, each Nigerian senator receives about N750,000 as a basic salary, according to the current Senate President, Ahmed Lawan. But that salary pales in comparison to the many other extra-ordinary allowances (Hardship, 50%; Constituency, 200%; Furniture, 300%; Recess, 10%) and a long list of other emoluments that, for Professor Itse Sagay,... Read More