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December 26, 2019

#YNaija2019Review: Sorrows, tears and blood…The most distressing tragedies of the year

A bloody year ANA president owing student President of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) Denja Abdullahi exhibited proof that he has no business leading an association of creatives via his cruel and unusual treatment of Ernest O. Ògúnyemí, a budding writer whose only error was winning a prose prize for young writers organized by... Read More
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December 26, 2019

Feuds are natural for creatives including female music artistes, and that should be fine

The rivalries and age-long feuds music artists share is a phenomenon sewn into the creative fabric and has an enduring history that transcends genres or our present musical climate. However, because the Nigerian music industry has always and continues to be dominated by men with female musical acts having to endure more scrutiny, policing, and... Read More
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December 26, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Boko Haram terrorists abduct aid worker Jennifer Ukambong Samuel in Borno

An aid worker from Bokkos LGA of Plateau state, Jennifer Ukambong Samuel has been abducted by the Boko Haram insurgents in Borno. Jennifer was abducted along with several others, including Hannatu Sebastin Ishaya, in an ambush along Monguno-Maiduguri road on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. Maren condemned the kidnap of Jennifer, working with Alliance for International... Read More
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December 25, 2019

#YNaija2019Review: Rema, Blaqbonez, Swanky JKA…. We present the Revelations of the Year

Remember their names. They are here to stay. Blaqbonez Making the claim of being the best rapper in Africa is a pretty audacious move, especially when it comes from a skinny 23-year old with an affinity for bright colors. It is the kind of boast that can define or derail a career, especially one that... Read More
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December 25, 2019

Davido, Tiwa Savage, Falz, Other Join Kizz Daniel for the No Bad Songz Concert on Boxing Day

The city of Lagos is set to witness what will likely be the biggest event in 2019; Kizz Daniel’s ‘No Bad Songz’ Concert, seeing the line up of artistes billed to perform. The list which includes queen of pop, Tiwa Savage, multiple award-winning Davido, soulful singer Adekunle Gold, Reekado Banks, Falz, Mayorkun and Skibbi has... Read More
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December 25, 2019

Difficult to believe but the federal government is empowering a lawless generation

When the highest branch of authority in the country fails to uphold an elevated standard of order and respect for laws and regulations guiding aberrant actions, what we have are citizens who will follow suit in disregarding each other’s fundamental human rights. The assault on Deji Adeyanju who led the Concerned Nigerians group on a... Read More
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December 24, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 24th December

The Nigerian Government has ordered the release of pro-democracy campaigner and journalist, Omoyele Sowore, and former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki. The order comes 18 days after Sowore was rearrested at the Federal High Court, Abuja, by operatives of Department of State Services.
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December 24, 2019

SERAP petitions UN over violent attacks on protesters in Abuja

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has petitioned Mr. Clement Voule, UN Special Rapporteur on the right to peaceful assembly and association urging him to “publicly express concerns about the growing human rights violations and abuses in Nigeria and call on the authorities to end violent attacks on peaceful protesters and to take urgent measures... Read More
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December 24, 2019

Fela’s Republic and the Kalakuta Queens’ spotlights prevalent social issues

Bolanle Austen-Peters’ Fela’s Republic and the Kalakuta Queens, which returned to Lagos this December continues to spotlight prevalent social issues in the country, with the musical scheduled to run till 5 January, 2020 at the Terra Kulture, Victoria Island, Lagos. The critically-acclaimed stage play infuses the celebration of the unapologetic and prophetic messages enshrined in... Read More
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December 23, 2019

Glo shines in London, emerges Telecom global Brand of the Year 2019

Telecommunications giant, Globacom, received global garlands as it was proclaimed the “Brand of the Year”  2019-2020 Telecommunications-Mobile at the 2019 World Branding Awards held at the Kensington Palace, London. The annual World Branding Awards is the premier awards programme of the World Branding Forum, a registered global non-profit organization set up to advance the standards,... Read More
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December 23, 2019

Chigul, Kaylah Oniwo, Joe Abdallah & more turn up at Bland2Glam’s 7th Anniversary Beach Party – PHOTOS

Nigeria’s Leading Jewelry brand, Bland2Glam, recently celebrated its 7th anniversary and new men’s jewelry line and tee-shirt line, by throwing a star-studded strictly-by-invitation beach party at Landmark Beach, and it was loads of fun! Celebrities and influencers including Chigul, Simi Drey, Kaylah Oniwo, Joe Abdallah, Noble Igwe, Bello Kreb, Shine Begho, and more, came through... Read More
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December 23, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Nigeria loses bid to host U-20 Women’s World Cup

Nigeria has lost its bid to host the U-20 Women’s World cup in 2020, following FIFA’s decision to go with Costa Rica and Panama as joint hosts. The decision came after the proposed facilities to be used for the global women’s tournament in Nigeria was visited by a FIFA inspection team. The world cup matches would have... Read More
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December 23, 2019

#YNaija2019Review: Pius Adesanmi, Bisi Silva, Mad Melon…The most notable deaths of the year

Here’s to the ones that we lost. Pius Adesanmi Academic and public intellectual Pius Adesanmi was on his way to Nairobi, Kenya to attend the Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) meeting organized by the African Union. He would go on to board the ill-fated Ethiopia Airlines Airbus 737 MAX 8 that crashed on the... Read More
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December 22, 2019

La Casera excites consumers in Ibadan as more winners emerge in the La Casera ‘Refresh & Connect’ promo

Excitement filled the air at Mauve 21 Hotel and Events Centre, Oluyole Ibadan on 17th of December 2019, as more winners emerged in the ongoing La Casera Refresh & Connect promo. The event which had dealers and consumers in attendance rewarded lucky consumers of the tasty apple drink who had entered the promo at least... Read More
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December 22, 2019

Join Ebuka Obi-Uchendu today for the Rubbin’ Minds Special, ’12 Days of Christmas’

As the longest-running youth-centric talk show on television, Rubbin’ Minds has had an amazing run in 2019. Hosted by seasoned host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the caliber of interviews and all-round awareness of the culture has since become the show’s hallmark. That said, Christmas is here and Rubbin Mind is having a special today to celebrate the... Read More
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December 21, 2019

Access Bank donates 66 laptops to children in underserved communities

As part of its efforts to finance a sustainable future for all its stakeholders, Access Bank Plc., has donated sixty-six laptops to spur the education of underserved children in Nigeria. The gift presentation which took place on Friday, 20 December, 2019 at the Bank’s headquarters, was made to Slum2school – a development organization that empowers... Read More
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December 20, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 20th December

Former Minister of Defence, retired General Theophilus Danjuma has expressed that if he reveals what is happening in the country, Nigerians will no longer sleep. He spoke yesterday at the University of Ibadan during the launch of a book, 70 Years of Progressive Journalism: The Story of the Nigerian Tribune and the presentation of Tribune’s... Read More
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December 20, 2019

Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet 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: Please why do Nigerian banks show CNN in their banking... Read More
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