5 Things that Should Matter Today: Buhari appoints Nami to replace Fowler as FIRS chairman

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday named a tax consultant, Mr Muhammad Nami, as the new chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service. The appointment came as the tenure of Mr Babatunde Fowler expired. Buhari, who approved the composition of a new board for the tax agency, asked Fowler to hand over the FIRS’s affairs to... Read More

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Buhari, Fowler, Nami

December 9, 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 rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: Some of you still don’t know that, cheating may lead you... Read More

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Funny tweets by Nigerians

December 9, 2019

Huawei releases the HUAWEI Y9s: Get more enjoyment from mobile photography with A 48MP AI triple camera

Today, Huawei officially launches the HUAWEI Y9s, a new entry-level smartphone for the second half of 2019. To meet consumers’ diverse demands, the HUAWEI Y9s launches with impressive features including a pop-up camera and a 6.59-inch FullView Display, giving the user a truly borderless viewing experience. Crafted with flagship-level quality, HUAWEI Y9s uses stylish colours... Read More

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Huawei, HUAWEI Y9s

December 9, 2019

Burna Boy to headline 2019 edition of “The Unofficial Christmas Party” themed ‘Future Perfect’

The biggest corporate-social event of the year, “The Unofficial Christmas Party” is set to hold on Thursday, 12th of December, 2019 at Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos with the theme, ‘Future Perfect’. The Unofficial Christmas Party 2019 will see Grammy-nominated artist, Burna Boy headlining the event alongside comedian Bovi, popular hype... Read More

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‘Future Perfect’, “A Night at Studio 54, “The Unofficial Christmas Party”, ”, Ade Laoye, Akah Nnani, Beverly Osu, Bolly Lomo, Burna boy, Ehiz Dada Boy, Funmi Victor-Okigbo;, Khafi, Nancy Isime, noble igwe

December 9, 2019

Access Bank named Most Outstanding Company in Sustainability in Africa for the 3rd consecutive time

Nigeria’s leading retail bank, Access Bank, has cemented its position as the leader in Sustainability in Nigeria, winning its third consecutive ‘Most Outstanding Company in Sustainability in Africa’ award at the SERAS CSR Awards Africa. The Bank was recognized for its stellar efforts in promoting sustainability in its business operations and contributing to positive development... Read More

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‘Best Company in Partnership for Development, ‘Best Corporate Communications Team Award’, ’ ‘Best Company in Climate Action, ’ ‘Best Company in Sustainability Reporting’, Access Bank, SERAS CSR Awards Africa

December 9, 2019

DJ Xclusive and friends give fans an epic start to the week

On the 8th of December, flair went up and a heavy buzz was in the air as people from all over Lagos came together at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island. DJ Xclusive and some of his superstar friends came out to thrill fans and give them a night to remember. From the... Read More

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alex, DJ Big N, DJ Xclusive, Reekado Banks, Tclassic

December 9, 2019

Media Queens, Simi Drey and Faith History to host ‘Her Network Woman of the Year Awards’

Media Queens, Simi Drey and Faith History will be hosting the 3rd Annual Her Network Woman of the Year Awards at the Lagos Oriental Hotel on Sunday, 15th December 2019. Simi Drey, who was host last year at the Her Network Woman of the Year Awards, will be returning this year and Faith History will be joining her.... Read More

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Faith History, Her Network Woman of the Year Awards, Rita James, Simi Drey

December 9, 2019

Lagos is ready to party at ‘Teni Live in Concert’ and we are here for the ‘Billionaire Experience’

It’s time for the billionaire experience with Teni live in concert! Get ready, this ship just sailed with a mind-blowing and electrifying experience for all on board. Teniola Apata popularly called Teni the Entertainer, Teni Makanaki, one of Nigeria’s finest female artistes will be live in concert on Monday, 16th December at the Eko Convention... Read More

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#BillionaireConcert, #decemberevents, #lagoschristmas, #lagosparty, #TeniLiveLagos, Billionaire Experience, concerts, Teni, Teni Makanaki, Teni The Entertainer, Teniola Apata

December 9, 2019

Maltina celebrates the optimistic Nigerian spirit, unveils 1,000 smiles across the country

Nigeria’s leading malt drink, Maltina has released 1,000 smiles captured during its tour across the country with the Maltina ‘1000 Smiles’ campaign. Launched in partnership with media entrepreneur and blogger, Noble Igwe, the campaign was relaunched in August 2019 with the ‘Happiness Team’ – which includes the Maltina brand team and celebrity blogger; Nobe Igwe... Read More

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Maltina 1000 Smiles

December 9, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Ekiti First Lady Bisi Fayemi tells FG to declare state of emergency on sexual violence

Ekiti state first lady, Bisi Fayemi, has asked the Federal government to declare a state of emergency on sexual violence in Nigeria. She made the appeal at the 20th anniversary of Project Alert on Violence Against Women in Lagos. Mrs Fayemi said the declaration would bring about the political will to fight the scourge and... Read More

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bisi fayemi, Rotimi Ameachi

December 8, 2019

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: Why your favourite Nigerian songs are getting shorter? – Abubakar Idris Burna Boy is arguably one of Nigeria’s biggest... Read More

December 8, 2019

The quiet, devastating power of Akin Omotoso’s The Ghost and the House of Truth

On a quiet evening in Lagos, a girl walks home alone. The neighborhood is safe enough, the people are familiar. She isn’t the only nine-year old to be out unaccompanied. But somehow, she is the one who doesn’t return. Her mother, Bola Ogun (Susan Wokoma) who works as a grief counsellor goes to the police... Read More

The Cutting Floor

Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), ego boyo, Frances McDormand’s Marge Gunderson, Kabelo Thathe, kate henshaw, Lala Akindoju, Officer Stainless, Oronto Douglas prize for Best Nigerian film, seun ajayi, Susan Wokoma, The Ghost and the house of truth, Tope Tedela

December 7, 2019

Access Bank, Genesis House address gender violence with Orange Lecture 2019

With an intent to address human rights violation and sexual violence against women and girls, Africa’s largest retail bank, Access Bank Plc. – through the Access Women Network (AWN) – and Genesis House hosted the 2019 edition of Orange Lecture recently, at the Bank’s headquarters in Victoria Island, Lagos. A recent study by the Ministry... Read More

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Access Bank Plc, Access Women Network (AWN), Adesola Bello, Ayo Mario Ese, bola tinubu, Cece Yara Foundation, Daniel Anatokola, Genesis House, Harriet Thompson, Kikelomo Wole-Osho, Laila St. Matthew-Daniel, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Olakunle Orebe, Olufemi-Kayode, Sunmbo Olatunji, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

December 7, 2019

Cardi B set to take Eko Atlantic by storm

Lights, camera, action. The buzz is in the air and by now the vibe must be getting to you a little. Well, you are in very good company. The LiveSpot X Festival kicks off with a bang today and the electricity could not be more charged. The ‘Bodak Yellow’ crooner, Cardi B put out a... Read More

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Bodak Yellow, Cardi B, okkkuurr, pepsi, The LiveSpot X Festival

December 7, 2019

With DStv, it’s movies and more this weekend. You don’t want to miss out!

The weekends have become sacred, especially for those who don’t have to work. You want to wake up late, have breakfast with the family, do your chores, clean up, stretch out and enjoy some great TV time. Here is some cool entertainment you can look forward to. Follow the story of Nadia, a beautiful girl... Read More

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Animania, Cheetah Girls, City on a Hill, DSTV, DStv this weekend, Dumplin, Farmhouse Rules, In the dark, Jane the Virgin, Lonely Night, Muqabala, Once Upon A Holiday, Paw Patrol, Peppa Pig, The art of seduction, The Block, The Goldbergs, Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie

December 7, 2019

Cool FM hosts Cardi B in first ever live radio interview in Nigeria

Queen of HipHop, Cardi B sat with Cool FM 96.9, Nigeria’s No.1 Hit Music Station’s duo of N6 (@n6oflife) and Taymi B (@taymib) for a lengthy conversation during her short stay in Lagos ahead of her first headline concert in Africa since her inspiring breakout in 2017 with “Bodak Yellow.” “She really has changed me,”... Read More

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Burna boy, Cardi B, Cool FM 96.9, Do2dtun, Fireboy DML, Livespot X Festival, N6, Niniola, offset, Reekado Banks. Seyi Shay, Taymi B, tiwa savage

December 7, 2019

Real life meets stage! Kaline Live presents ‘The Wedding.’ A musical concert inspired by a true bridal story

KALINE Live, is set to host the city of Lagos to a one of a kind musical concert tagged “The Wedding.” A captivating story about culture, tradition, togetherness and love, brought to the stage, in the form of a concert experience. This enthralling event is scheduled to take place on the 7th of December, 2019, at... Read More

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Kaline, KALINE Live, The Kaliné Live Experience, The Wedding

December 7, 2019

Blaqbonez to headline Bbq In The Park tagged ‘The Blaqbonez Rave’

Fast-rising rapper, Emeka Akumefule, better known as Blaqbonez is set to headline the signature end-of-the-year event of record label, Chocolate City – Barbeque In The Park, tagged “The Blaqbonez Rave.” This will be the first time in his career the self-acclaimed ‘best rapper in Africa’, who is signed to 100 Crowns, a hip-hop label imprint... Read More

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“The Blaqbonez Rave”, Barbeque In The Park, Blaqbonez, Chocolate city, Chocolate City - Barbeque In The Park, Warner Music group

December 7, 2019

YNaija Editorial: Muhammadu Buhari is playing with fire

The details don’t matter. Whatever you heard, from a blog, a WhatsApp group, from your neighbor downstairs, who saw snatches of it on television, or at the beer parlour down the road, it cannot be worse than what actually happened: men from Nigeria’s security forces, – in a democratic nation with laws and conventions, and men... Read More

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#FreeSowore, #FreeSoworeAlready, #FreeSoworeNow, APC, democracy, DSS, Goodluck Jonathan, Judiciary, Muhammadu Buhari, Omoyele Sowore, PDP, sowore, treason

December 7, 2019

With Ramsey Nouah’s “Living in Bondage: Breaking Free”, Nollywood comes full circle. Or does it?

The original Living in Bondage released in 1992, directed by Chris Obi Rapu is considered a Nollywood classic. Not because it raised the stakes time or broke new grounds in terms of filmmaking. As has been proven repeatedly, Nollywood operates entirely by its own rules and Living in Bondage was perhaps the first proof of... Read More

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Andy Okeke, Charles Okpaleke, Chris Obi Rapu, Kenneth Nnebue, Living in Bondage, Ramsey Nouah

December 7, 2019

Maltina 1000 Smiles: Here are top 3 stories guaranteed to make you happy today

Have you been lacking some premium happiness? Well, the Maltina Happiness Team has been working to share happiness and capture 1000 smiles across Nigeria with Noble Igwe, celebrity style influencer and media entrepreneur. Traveling across several states with Noble Igwe and the Maltina ‘Happiness Team,’ the Maltina 1000 Smiles Campaign has uncovered many inspiring stories... Read More

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Maltina 1000 Smiles, Maltina Nigeria

December 7, 2019

Livespot Nation is gunning for top spot in Nigerian entertainment

The Grammy-award winning rapper Cardi B has arrived in Nigeria for her Livespot X Festival happening on Saturday 7, December at Eko Atlantic Energy City, Lagos. Since her arrival, the “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker seems to be having a good time in the country. From dancing to an unreleased remix of Davido’s “Fall” on her plane to Nigeria to... Read More

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Cardi B, livespot x, Livespot X Festival

December 7, 2019

Google is bringing shopping ads to websites, what does this mean for new media?

In a bid to contribute actively to Nigeria’s rapidly growing commercial ecosystem, Google has just launched Shopping ads on Google Search to further improve the quality of consumers’ experience with online transactions. Because Nigerian consumers are getting savvier at shopping online from virtual vendors, these ads will allow shoppers access to a diverse range of... Read More

The Media Blog

google nigeria, google shopping ads, Nigerian Economy

December 6, 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: You see those girls that saw Fireboy’s triller video and... Read More

December 6, 2019

Paul Adefarasin hosts Travis Greene, Sinach and newcomer, Todd Dulaney among others at The Experience 2019

It is that time of the year again! The most anticipated inspirational gospel music concert The Experience Lagos holding on Friday, 6th December 2019 at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan from 7pm till dawn, is back and set to take over the city of Lagos for one amazing night of great, live music. With a superb line-up of... Read More

Extra

December 6, 2019

Quickteller, the Customers and their Dubai Experiences

Lucky winners of the Quickteller Bestie Promo are back from Dubai and we haven’t heard the last of it. However, one thing they unanimously agree on is that traveling to Dubai on an all-expense paid trip to attend the Interswitch One Africa Music Fest and tour the beautiful city of Dubai with their best friends,... Read More

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Chidiebere Onwubalili, Israel Anitube, Olawale Akanbi, Quickteller, Rasaq Babatunde

December 6, 2019

Moradeun’s death could have been avoided if we held our government accountable

To talk about the Nigerian healthcare system is to come to terms with the most importance of our government’s incompetence. A negligent civil service means valuable funding for hospitals never gets to the institutions that need them, which leads to rising numbers of avoidable deaths. There is no justifiable reason why this isn’t a prioritized... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

healthcare in nigeria, Moradeun, nigeria, Nigeria's healthcare system

December 6, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: DSS finally releases Sowore

The Department of State Services (DSS) has released the convener of #RevolutionNow Movement, Omoyele Sowore. Sowore was released after a federal high court in Abuja gave Nigeria’s secret police a 24-hour ultimatum. The court also awarded N100,000 against the prosecution for failing to comply with court orders requesting the release of Sowore and for not... Read More

December 5, 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: Some of us choose to stay faithful in relationships because... Read More

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funny tweets

December 5, 2019

Eight great reasons to watch GOtv this week

As the year winds down, most of us can look forward to curling up in front of a great show or movie and relax after a hard year. But it can sometimes feel like there’s nothing to watch on TV. Have no fear – you just need to know where to look! Whether it’s magical... Read More

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GOtv, SuperSport Select 5

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