The Oxford English Dictionary has been updated to include some Nigerian words and expressions. In the Oxford English Dictionary’s January update, 29 Nigerian words were added and it was announced in a blog post on the dictionary’s website. In the post, the Oxford English Dictionary explained that some of the words were borrowed while others are...
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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 funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: Day 21 without sex: Checked my weight and I’m weighing...
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Hope Uzodinma, the new governor of Imo state, has described the demonstration against his victory at the supreme court as an attempt to overthrow President Muhammadu Buhari. Only yesterday, hundreds of PDP members took to the streets to protest the judgement on the removal of Emeka Ihedioha, member of the opposition party, as governor of...
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For a while now, The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has continued to reiterate its’ unbending stand on fighting corruption and the fraudulent practices that have developed strong skeletons within our existing socio-political institutions. In the past three years, news of the homes and safe houses of active and former government officials in reputable...
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As with many media based professions, journalists often have to deal with the misconception that they suddenly achieved fame. In reality, years of grueling groundwork paves the path for a journalist to find an execute the career affirming work that leads to public recognition and global recognition. 2019 was definitely that year for Kiki Mordi....
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A little birdie whispered some exciting news to us but has kept full details of this news to itself. One thing is certain, something is definitely brewing at Quickteller, a leading digital payments platform known for providing seamless payment solutions. According to information reaching us, Quickteller, the digital payment arm of Interswitch, in fulfilling its...
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Many hopes were dashed this morning as the Supreme Court of Nigeria affirmed the re-election of Governor Umar Ganduje of Kano state. The governor’s re-election campaign had been challenged as fraudulent by Abba Yusuf, the governorship candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing the fact that the Kano state elections had encountered significant violence...
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Big Brother Naija alum Gedoni Ekpata is having a great start to 2020, having just gotten engaged with fellow ex-housemate Khafi Kareem last December. According to a statement released by the governor’s media aidde Christian Ita, Gedoni has been appointed as a Special Adviser to Cross State Governor Ben Ayade on Garment Factory and Branding....
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Members of Peoples Democratic Party are currently staging a peaceful protest at the Supreme Court in Abuja to express their anger over the judgment that sacked Emeka Ihedioha as governor of Imo State. The protesters were led by the National Chairman of the party, Uche Secondus, former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe...
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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 funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: Do y’all ever look at your best friend and think,,,...
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It is often said that “one cannot think well, love well, and sleep well if one has not dined well.” Well, if you attended EatDrinkFestival 2019 a few weeks ago then you should be functioning at full capacity right now because the festival was the perfect blend of sumptuous food and drinks, entertainment, and exciting...
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Arla Nigeria,
Detty December,
Dooney’s kitchen,
Dr. Howard Conyers,
EatDrinkFestival,
Fregz À Porter,
Heels in the kitchen,
Igbadun Brewing Company,
Kitchen Butterfly,
Korede Spaghetti,
Rhodes BBQ Smokehouse,
Sooyah Bistro,
Tutti Blendz & Treats
Sarah Thompson was single until she was 49 years old. She met the love of her life and a wedding was fixed. Her husband-to-be cancelled the wedding on their traditional wedding day. She was devastated and heartbroken. Grace Solomon was a Seasoned Relationship Expert who was married to a Pastor. After a few years, he...
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Movie Hits Cinemas In Nigeria And Ghana, January 24! All roads led to Filmhouse IMAX in Lekki on the 19th of January, Lagos for the premiere of Mercy Johnson Okojie’s epic historical drama ‘The Legend of Inikpi’. Themed #EpicInGold, the premiere attracted captains of industry, celebrities, friends and well-wishers in attendance. Hosted by Yvonne Jegede, the highly awaited...
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Cynthia Nwadiora (Ceec),
debola williams,
Denrele Edun,
Deyemi Okanlawon,
Diane Yashim (Diane Russet),
Ike Onyema,
Lilian Esoro,
Mercy Johnson Okojie,
Motunde David (Lolo),
Nancy Ameh,
Orezi,
Paul Obazele,
Prince Attah Ayegba,
Sir Dee,
The Legend of Inikpi,
Thelma,
Ufuoma Mc Dermott
Dj Juba might not be a name you know in the Nigerian media scene, but perhaps you should, especially because of her most recent documentary project. It shouldn’t be news to anyone that the Nigerian entertainment industry has suffered greatly from misogyny. It is prevalent in the conversations around which female musicians are allowed to...
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Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. #imowantsihedioha ???? pic.twitter.com/aZz6wc2hCS — Mundus (@mundus01) January 19, 2020 This is one of several dozens of videos that have been published on social media chronicling the nationwide protests by indigenes of Imo state and supporters of the People’s Democratic Party, challenging the Supreme court ruling on the...
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The still-buzzing story within the Nigerian governors’ circuit is the creation of Amotekun, a regional security outfit launched by South-West governors to tackle recurring issues of insecurity. It’s a new year, and that means it’s an opportunity for governors to begin on a new slate, or consolidate on performances from 2019. Here’s how we ranked...
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The fuel pipeline fire that rocked the Abule Egba area of Lagos late on Sunday and killed a number of persons was finally put out by men from fire service stations from both the Federal and Lagos State governments by 3:30 a.m. on Monday. The officials from the Nigerian National petroleum Corporation (NNPC) from Mosimi...
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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: Why We Give others Good Advice But Never Take Our Own Advice – Oluwatunmike Olusoga Perhaps, in order to...
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The compulsory use of trousers as part of the NYSC uniform has been a concern for some religious faithful in the country – a group identified as Serve With Skirts Movement staged a protest in Abuja demanding the inclusion of skirts in the scheme’s dress code. Udochi Emmanuel, who is the group’s leader, said female...
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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 funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: There’s no reason to be into BDSM if you’re Nigerian,...
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By now, we ought to have seen the widely acclaimed Western Nigeria Security Network (Amotekun) getting about their duties, if of course it wasn’t declared illegal and unconstitutional by the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. The Federal Government’s insistence on monopolizing the welfare and technicalities of Nigeria’s security system would make sense if they have a...
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Despite platforms like Twitter and Instagram ostensibly trying to malign influencer culture with new rules and policies last year, influencers are going nowhere. And while we look out for new and exciting voices across platforms in this new year, a few new names have made it into our influencer ranking for January. 10. Rahama Sadau...
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Finally, I can be public about it! We are adapting Binti into a TV series at @hulu. I’m co-writing the pilot with @StacyAmma (HBO’s Watchmen). #Africanfuturism #Binti ?? https://t.co/B4Bb3AGvwD — Nnedi Okorafor, PhD (@Nnedi) January 14, 2020 I think at this point it would be fair to say that Nnedi Okorafor is without a doubt,...
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Hisbah, the para-security organizations created to implement Shari’a law in many of the Northern Nigerian states has gotten a bad rep over the last few years. Particularly in Kano state where the Hisbah board has unfairly targeted LGBT people, tried to legislate and prosecute consensual sexual activity and has been essentially used to police sex...
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President Buhari today vowed that his government will sustain on-going efforts to end child marriage and improve girl-child education in the country. The President said this while commissioning the headquarters building of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in Abuja. The President said it is the collective duty of all to ensure that mothers of today...
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Issues of legality and constitutionalism have continued to dominate the Nigerian political climate in the last 48 hours. From the Supreme Court judgement that removed Hon. Emeka Ihedioha from office as Governor of Imo State; replacing him with the candidate of the APC in the last elections – Senator Hope Uzodinma as the validly elected chief executive of the...
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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 funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: My mum kept her money inside the Bible and the...
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Yesterday, journalist Maxwell Nashan lost his life. Nashan worked with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and was preparing for his wedding in Vunokilan, in the Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa state when he was abducted by unknown men and carted away from his family. When he was eventually discovered, he had been...
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Considering how many seasons of The Bachelor we have collectively consumed as a nation, it is a bit of a surprise that Nigeria is only getting back into the ‘Find Love on a reality show format’, with DSTV’s new show Ultimate Love. Don’t get us wrong, this isn’t the first time that people have allowed themselves be recorded...
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Laws are not made in AGF’s office – Governor Akeredolu replies Malami on the declaration of Amotekun as illegal Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has taken a direct shot at the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federarion (AGF) Abubakar Malami over the declaration of Amotekun, a South-West security outfit as illegal. In an interview on...
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