The YNaija Cover – 15th November

The Kogi West Senatorial rerun election involving Sen Dino Melaye of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and Sen Smart Adeyemi of the All Progressives Congress, APC, is to hold on Nov. 16, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC, in a statement signed by Mr. Festus Okoye, Chairman of its Information and Voter... Read More

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November 15, 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: My mom and aunts drinking cold beer this hot... Read More

November 15, 2019

Ada the Country, a woman’s survival story berths at MUSON, Jan 2

Doyenne Circle Teams up with Lala Akindoju, Titilope Sonuga to bring you Ada The Country; A Musical with Kate Henshaw as Lead Ada the Country, a stage Musical from the stable of Doyenne Circle is set to hit the stage of the MUSON Centre on 2 January, 2020. Produced and Directed by the multi-award... Read More

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Ada The Country, Ade Laoye, bimbo akintola, Chigul, Debbie Ohiri, Doyenne Circle, Joke Silva, kate henshaw, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Lala Akindoju, Oluchi Odii, Oludara Egerton-Shyngle, Patience Ozokwor, Titilope Sonuga

November 15, 2019

FirstBank Lagos Amateur Open Golf Championship achieves global recognition, gets listed in the WAGR

Nigeria’s premier and leading financial services provider, First Bank of Nigeria Limited has announced that the FirstBank Lagos Amateur Golf Championship scheduled to Tee-Off on Friday, 15 November 2019 is now listed amongst the golf tournaments in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR). The WAGR is offered by the R&A and the United States Golf Association as a... Read More

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Dr. Adesola Adeduntan, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, FirstBank Lagos Amateur Golf Championship, Gbenga Shobo, Georgian Cup, Samuel Njoroge

November 15, 2019

OPPO Mobile, Toke Makinwa partner to launch Reno2 Series smartphones in Nigeria

To unveil the high-end Reno2 Series, OPPO Mobile Nigeria recently announced a brand partnership with Nigeria’s leading fashion and style entrepreneur, media personality and acclaimed writer, Toke Makinwa on its Social Media pages. Speaking about this partnership, the Marketing Manager, OPPO Mobile Nigeria, Nengi Akinola emphasised that the partnership with Toke Makinwa, is in line... Read More

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Anny Robert, Nengi Akinola, OPPO Mobile Nigeria, Reno2 Series, toke makinwa

November 15, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: ”Awareness is victory”- Busola Dakolo reacts to Court’s decision to dismiss rape case against Fatoyinbo

Busola Dakolo has reacted to the decision of the High Court of the Federal Capital in Abuja to dismiss her rape case against the Senior Pastor of COZA, Biodun Fatoyinbo. In a statement released yesterday evening, Busola expressed her reservations over the court’s decision. Here’s her statement below, which she first shared on her Instagram... Read More

November 14, 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: Those parents that intentionally buy you big cloths and shoes so... Read More

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November 14, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 14th of November

Follow the link to read the latest stories on YNaija: 5 Things that Should Matter Today: South African artistes are protesting against Burna Boy’s ‘Africa Unite’ concert Burna Boy doesn’t need to apologise

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November 14, 2019

Style by Zenith invites models for audition November 15

Calling all models! The audition for male and female models that will participate in the much-anticipated Style by Zenith 2.0 fashion shows is scheduled to hold as follows: Date: 15th of November, 2019 Time: 9am prompt Venue: Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State. Find out more details in the accompanying fliers.

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Style By Zenith 2.0

November 14, 2019

REDx Management Trainee Bootcamp Season 2 to commence January 2020

RED | For Africa, the company with largest number of youth-focused media brands in Africa, has announced the second season of REDx, the training platform to find, teach, build, recruit and support the brightest young talents in media, will commence on 13 January, 2020. With the media changing faster than ever, REDx is also the... Read More

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RED | For Africa

November 14, 2019

Burna Boy doesn’t need to apologise

So, Burna Boy has said he will perform at Africans Unite, a concert presented by the South African Tourism Departments and slated to happen on November 23rd and 24th. It seemingly contradicts the African Giant’s public declaration to boycott South Africa, while speaking out on the September xenophobic attacks, which affected many Nigerians in South... Read More

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Burna Boy. Xenophobia. AKA Worldwide.

November 14, 2019

Funmi Iyanda’s ’Walking with Shadows’ premieres tonight at AFRIFF

Following its premiere at the BFI London Film Festival, ‘Walking with Shadows’, the movie production debut of veteran talk-show host, Funmi Iyanda, is set to premiere at the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) on 14 November, 2019. “Since the London Film Festival, I have been looking forward to the opportunity to showcase this masterpiece to... Read More

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Aoife O’Kelly, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Funsho Adeolu, Ozzy Agu, The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERS), Wale Ojo, Zainab Balogun

November 14, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: South African artistes are protesting against Burna Boy’s ‘Africa Unite’ concert

Some musicians in South Africa under the aegis of Tshwane Collective have sent a petition to the minister of arts and culture, kicking against the inclusion of Burna Boy in the ‘Africa Unite’ concert scheduled for 23 and 24 November. The Africans Unite concerts, a response to recent xenophobia in the country is organised by... Read More

November 13, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 13th November

On Tuesday, the Nigerian Senate reintroduced the National Commission for the Prohibition of Hate Speech Bill, which seeks to penalise persons found guilty of hate speech. The bill was sponsored by the deputy chief whip, Aliyu Abdullahi, and it prescribes death penalty for anyone found guilty of spreading a falsehood, that led to the death... Read More

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November 13, 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: Nigerians celebrated the criminalisation of same sex relationships but hate... Read More

November 13, 2019

Nigerian Entrepreneurs converge at the Do It Afraid™ Conference 2019

The annual “Do It Afraid™” conference organized by Omilola Oshikoya International (OOI) is a wealth creation event focused on the psychology of an entrepreneur. The 2019 conference held on the 3rd of November 2019 at the Glitz events Centre, garnered circa two thousand individuals excluding the participants who also joined via live stream The conference focused on the theme... Read More

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Do It Afraid™

November 13, 2019

RED | For Africa launches five consulting and customer experience companies

RED | For Africa, the company with the largest number of youth-focused media brands on the continent, yesterday launched five new consulting and customer experience companies to provide specialized services and tailored solutions to client problems. The new companies include Creo, a crisis management company; The Entertainment Consult, a 360-degree consulting service for players and... Read More

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November 13, 2019

Is an agency against hate speech really necessary?

In March 2018, the Nigerian Senate introduced an unsuccessful anti-hate bill for consideration and the bill, known now as the National Commission for the Prohibition of Hate Speech Bill, has been reintroduced on Tuesday with sponsorship from Senator Aliyu Abdullahi. This bill, in the same vein as its predecessor, sets to amongst many things, prescribes... Read More

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November 13, 2019

Vivo sets pace in mobile photography with launch of V17pr O’s dual pop up front camera and Ai Quad rear camera

Vivo Smartphone has once again broken the norm in the world of innovation with the invention of the first of its kind Dual Pop Up Camera and AI Quad Camera. Camera has become very vital in the day to day activities of every individual in this generation and one brand that is making sure everyone... Read More

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November 13, 2019

Chude Jideonwo announced as Keynote Speaker at the 2019 NaijaHacks Hackathon

Chude Jideonwo, co-founder of RED | For Africa, is scheduled to speak as a Keynote Speaker at the 2019 NaijaHacks Hackathon award ceremony on December 17, 2019, from 9 am to 5:30 pm at the Zone Tech Park in Gbagada, Lagos. He will be speaking about the importance of mental wellbeing, in critical connection to... Read More

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November 13, 2019

Adebola Williams named among Top 100 Young Economic Leaders in Africa by Institut Choiseul

Co-Founder of RED | For Africa, Adebola Williams, has been named among The Choiseul 100, as one of Africa’s 100 Top Young Economic Leaders, joining many other leaders under 40, who will play a major role in the continent’s economic development in the near future. The annual Choiseul listing tagged “100 Africa Economic Leaders for... Read More

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November 13, 2019

The Lagos premiere of ‘Man Enough’ had a rousing reception from the audience at Terra Kulture

‘Man Enough’, a stage play produced by Bolanle Austen-Peters, premiered to the audience’s delight at Terra Kulture, Lagos on Sunday, 10 November, 2019. At the end of the play, guests commended the innovative storyline and performances from the actors. The show was attended by Elvina Ibru, Kunle Coker, Prof. Sola Fosudo, Monalisa Chinda, Derenle Edun,... Read More

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November 13, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Senate proposes new law to criminalise hate speech

A bill to set up a commission for the prohibition of hate speeches, has been introduced on the floor of the Senate. The Bill which is sponsored by the former Senate spokesman, Senator Abdullahi Sabi, is listed on the order paper and passed first reading on Tuesday, November 12th. This Bill is reminiscent of the... Read More

November 12, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 12th November

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, were on Tuesday thrown into confusion following the sudden ban on commercial Tricycle operators also known as ‘Keke’ by the Federal Government. Following the development, many had difficulty assessing their offices on Tuesday morning while some trekked long distances to get to their workplaces.

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November 12, 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: Glow until your ex calls you and says the phone... Read More

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November 12, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Nigeria partners The Future Awards Africa, hosts 2019 nominees

Mitsubishi Motors Nigeria, a heritage car brand that has pioneered innovative technologies, partnered with The Future Awards Africa, as it hosted nominees of the 2019 edition of the awards to a reception yesterday at its Victoria Island, Lagos showroom. The partnership builds on Mitsubishi Motors Nigeria’s vision on youth investment and its ‘Drive Your Ambition’... Read More

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November 12, 2019

Took them long enough, but the Nigerian senate is finally putting its foot down on the VAT hike

For the last few months, the Federal government has been seriously cash strapped and growing increasingly desperate in the ways they seek to find money to finance their largely wasteful government. One of the ways they have proposed is the new Finance Act Amendment Bill. The Bill was written as a way to justify to... Read More

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November 12, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: ‘Joy,’ which chronicles Nigerian sex workers in Austria, has been disqualified from the Oscars’ Best International Film category

Following the disqualification of Lionheart by the Academy, Nigeria’s first-ever Oscar entry, Austria’s entry Joy has been disqualified too for the same reason. Directed by Saudabeh Mortezai, the film is no longer eligible to compete in the Oscars. The film chronicles Nigerian sex workers in Vienna, Austria and is available on Netflix. The Academy found... Read More

November 11, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 11th November

The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan has affirmed the victory of Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Oyo State governorship election. The court upheld the decision of the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, which declared Governor Makinde as the winner of the March 9 poll, in a unanimous judgement delivered by... Read More

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November 11, 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: Nothing speaks more volume about your Igbotic background than your... Read More

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