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December 5, 2019

SERAP is making lifetime pensions for Nigerian governors & senators a thing of the past

On 26 November, the Zamfara state assembly repealed its pension law. This law, while active, made provisions for the upkeep of former governors and ex-public officers with expenses for this upkeep running up to 700 million Naira. An extremely obscene amount of money to spend on maintaining the already sufficiently padded lives of these ex-public... Read More
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December 5, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Phyno has launched a new line of earphones in collaboration with NewAge

Aside music, Nigerian artistes are starting to explore merchandising as a new stream of income. There was Burna Boy’s Burna Bank in partnership with streaming platform Spotify, Wizkid’s Starboy merch, and now it is Phyno’s new line of earphones. The rapper collaborated with earphones company New Age, and it stemmed from Phyno’s desire to roll... Read More
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December 4, 2019

STAR launches new label with Burna Boy. Here’s why everyone’s raving about the all-new STAR

Star lager is up to something exciting again, as the brand recently launched an all-new label which has got everyone talking. The all-new STAR is corroborated with a stylish out-of-home ad campaign that stars everyone’s favorite afrobeat sensation, Burna Boy. Here are a few reasons we are super stoked about the new STAR ad. Never... Read More
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December 4, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Anthony Joshua set to pocket $85million from his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jnr

The purses for Saturday night’s world heavyweight championship rematch between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jnr in Saudi Arabia have been revealed. According to Riyadh Newsflash, Anthony Joshua will pocket a whopping $85million from the rematch, while Andy Ruiz Jnr will go home with $13million even if he wins or loses the bout. That’s $2... Read More
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December 3, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 3rd December

President Donald Trump has expressed delight at his portrait drawn by a Nigerian-born artist, creative_doks. The artist had tweeted the American president’s portrait via his Twitter handle @Doks_Art recently. The artist did not hide his ambition: “This is my second portrait of President Trump. This time, I really want him to see it,” he confessed.... Read More
Cover Stories
December 3, 2019

If Governor El-Rufai could do it, then Nigeria should get ready for more women in government

The face of politics in Nigeria has and continues to be male. Brutishly male, older and viciously stagnant. With a significantly minute representation of women in both low and top tiers of government, the necessary diverse edge our democracy should carry, keeps getting frayed at by this inequality. In the 2019 general election, only 763... Read More
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December 3, 2019

Access Bank donates interrogation, observation room to Nigerian Police Force

To ensure the protection of lives and property around Ikoyi and environs, Access Bank Plc., today commissioned an interrogation room donated to the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) at Alagbon, Ikoyi, Lagos. In addition to the fully equipped facility, the Bank also donated a 250 KVA generator to the Force to help improve their working conditions... Read More
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December 3, 2019

Prestige Anchor International set to empower Campus Entrepreneurs as registration kicks off

The organizers of Prestige Anchor Campus Entrepreneurship Empowerment Award under the auspices of Prestige Anchor Leadership, Empowerment and Capacity Building Awards and Student Leadership and Entrepreneurship Conference have commenced the registration of Campus entrepreneurs through the nation especially from the South East Campuses in Nigeria. With entrepreneurs, student leaders, organizational executives from the South Eastern... Read More
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December 3, 2019

Sowore, Tony Rapu, Busola Dakolo, Corper Stephen Teru, others make Y!/YNaija.com shortlist for Person of the Year. Voting starts now!

In its ninth year, The editorial board of  Y!/YNaija.com announces a shortlist for its 2019 Person of the Year, following the decision of editors as well as feedback from readers and social media audiences. The Y!/YNaija.com Person of the Year has since inception, been awarded to individuals of Nigerian origin as a way of recognizing... Read More
Editor's Pick, Specials
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December 3, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Super Falcons star Chiamaka Nnadozie named Best Female Goalkeeper in Africa

Kano government transmits fresh bill on creation of four new emirates  Weeks after a Kano State High Court nullified the creation of four emirates by Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, the Kano State Governor has transmitted a fresh bill for the creation of four new emirates. The Governor who said that the Kano state executive council discussed an “age-long... Read More
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December 2, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 2nd December

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized the passport of Allen Onyema, chief executive officer of Air Peace, over alleged bank fraud and money laundering in the US. The Nation reports that Onyema’s passports will be in custody of the anti-graft commission as investigations continue and his movements, temporarily restricted.
Cover Stories
December 2, 2019

PEPSI Nigeria presents the Ultimate Music Experiences this December!

In preparation for the end of 2019, Pepsi Nigeria has announced plans to lift up the spirit of Nigerians for the forthcoming holiday, via the ‘We Got Taste’ campaign. This concept will host the best shows, party experience and concerts this Christmas like Pepsi Rhythm Unplugged, Livespot X Festival featuring Cardi B, Star Boy Wizkid... Read More
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December 2, 2019

Top 5 movies we are looking forward to in December

2019 has been an interesting year for Nollywood. The Lionheart Oscar controversy, Ramsey Nouah making his directorial debut with the Living In Bondage sequel, Abba Makama churning out arthouse film The Lost Okoroshi, Funmi Iyanda producing the adaptation of Jude Dibia’s 2005 novel Walking With Shadows, and Netflix witnessing a surge of Nollywood cinema landing... Read More
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December 2, 2019

It’s Basketmouth today but are Nigerian comedians ready to take notes on accountability?

For the Nigerian entertainment industry, accountability is a relatively new concept. The idea that endorsing, promoting and even reaping off certain toxic world views, thoughts, sentiments and opinions could cost much more than some heated clap-backs on social media, is still gaining some footing. No problem. We can wait. However, no other part of the... Read More
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December 2, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: EFCC interrogates Air Peace Boss Allen Onyema

Detectives at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), have grilled Allen Onyema, the chairman of Air Peace Airline, over his indictment in a $44.9m fraud by the US government. A source in the antigraft agency who spoke with the Nation, said Onyema was interrogated on Wednesday November 27th and has been placed on administrative bail.... Read More
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November 30, 2019

Here are the 5 events we loved in November, ranked

With the month of December just on the horizon, and the avalanche of shows and events we are going to witness (Detty December!), it’s time to take stock on what happened in November. Also, this is a ranking of our favourite events: 5. AFRIMA 2019 The sixth annual All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) took place last night... Read More
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November 29, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors congratulates winners of The Future Awards Africa 2019, Africa’s biggest youth awards

 The Future Awards Africa held last Sunday in spectacular fashion with major support from Massilia Motors sole distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in Nigeria. At the event, the heritage automobile company showcased its Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and the Eclipse Cross, and also gave guests and nominees the opportunity to experience the exquisite interior of both vehicles. According... Read More
Extra
November 29, 2019

Nigeria’s mental health problem runs deeper

On November 11, the Human Rights Watch published a mental health report, from an on-the-ground investigation that began in August 2018. The report focuses on the gross dehumanization of mental health patients in both state and religious institutions, catered to “rehabilitating”, “curing” and in some cases “delivering” patients from their mental illness. In this intensely... Read More
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November 29, 2019

The Future Africa Awards 2019 celebrates a new generation of innovators, creatives, and achievers

With the objective to promote talent, excellence, and service among young Nigerians, Africa’s biggest youth awards, The Future Awards Africa (TFAA) celebrated a new generation of young, innovative achievers between ages 18 – 31 years, who are driving the narrative and leading the charge in their industries locally and internationally. Themed ‘Nigeria’s New Tribe’, the... Read More
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