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October 10, 2019

Funmi Iyanda’s debut movie, ‘Walking with Shadows’ premieres tonight at the BFI London Film Festival

‘Walking with Shadows,’ a movie produced by veteran talk show host, Funmi Iyanda’s production company, OYA Media in collaboration with The Initiative for Equal Rights (TIERs), premieres today at the BFI London Film Festival. Featuring a stellar cast of Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Wale Ojo, Ozzy Agu, Zainab Balogun, Funsho Adeolu, and more, the movie is an... Read More
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October 10, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: UNILAG has set up a panel encouraging more students to speak out on #SexForGrades

Following the allegations of sex-for-grades against two of its lecturers, the management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has set up a panel to investigate the scandal. Boniface Igbeneghu, a senior lecturer, and Samuel Oladipo, a lecturer in the department of economics, were caught in a documentary on sexual harassment released by the BBC Africa Eye.... Read More
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October 10, 2019

Harriet Thompson, Tony Rapu, Osayi Alile, Biola Alabi, Funke Bucknor, Lala Akindoju others join British High Commission to discuss mental health

Deputy British High Commissioner, Harriet Thompson; Pastor Tony Rapu, Osayi Alile,  Biola Alabi, and Funke Bucknor were among the personalities who joined British High Commission to discuss mental health at an exclusive screening of Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju’s short film titled ‘FINE.’  The short film which was co-written and directed by Odenike Odetola focused on mental wellness,... Read More
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October 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: I asked “when last did you have fun” and 93% of... Read More
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October 9, 2019

Daniel Etim-Effiong, Akah Nnani, Belinda Effah, Kaylah Oniwo and more stars in Bland2Glam’s ‘Power of 7’ Campaign – [WATCH]

What kind of jewellery do African men wear the most? If you said Bracelets, then you are so correct!  Nigeria’s Leading Jewellery brand, Bland2Glam, is celebrating it’s 7th anniversary and to commemorate this momentous milestone, the brand is branching out from being totally female-centric by releasing its first jewellery collection for men. Bland2Glam also makes... Read More
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October 9, 2019

‘Power of the Collective Voice’ to dominate discussions at the African Congress on Sickle Cell Disease

The African Congress on Sickle Cell Disease is the biggest prestigious conference that bring together government representatives, inter-governmental organizations, leaders of industry, medical experts, researchers, policy makers, media, civil society organizations, academic & research institutions, donors, the private sector, media and people living with sickle cell among other relevant stakeholders from across the African region... Read More
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October 9, 2019

Khafi is proof there is more than one way to play the Big Brother game

Two weeks to the end of Big Brother Nigeria, Khafi Kareem was announced as the new co-host of the 2019 The Future Awards Africa. As the premiere platform for recognizing the work of young Nigerians in different fields, and a networking gold mine for government officials and young trailblazers, the host of TFAA are in... Read More
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October 9, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori says he has no doubts about committing his future to England over Nigeria

Promising Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori insists he has had no doubts about committing his international future to England after being called up by Gareth Southgate. Tomori has impressed for Chelsea this season and has been rewarded with a call-up to the England squad for this month’s European Qualifiers against the Czech Republic and Bulgaria. The... Read More
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October 8, 2019

Global Handwashing Day: United Purpose and PZ Cussons

For the sixth consecutive year, United Purpose and PZ Cussons will jointly facilitate the world’s largest Global Handwashing Day (GHD) Campaign in Nigeria. Global Handwashing Day, celebrated on 15th October, is an annual global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an easy, effective, and affordable... Read More
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October 8, 2019

UBA, Africa’s Global Bank is now available on Apple Business Chat

The United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) today announced it is launching Apple Business Chat to provide its customers with a new way to communicate directly with UBA using the Messages app on iPhone and iPad. This is new and big for our customers and consistent with our Customer First (C1st) philosophy.  “As a brand... Read More
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MeToo
October 8, 2019

#SexForGrades is a reminder that nothing will stop Nigeria’s #MeToo movement

Yesterday, Nigerian journalist Kiki Mordi, in partnership with Premium Times and the BBC released an investigative documentary about the exploitation, coercion and blackmail of students across universities in Nigeria. #SexForGrades as the phenomenon is called, sees lecturers, professors and other university officials in positions of power, abuse that power to solicit sex from male and... Read More
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October 8, 2019

RED | For Africa CEO, Adebola Williams to speak at the Choiseul Africa Business Forum and WTO Public Forum

Adebola Williams, CEO of RED | For Africa recently joined Egypt’s Minister of Tourism, Rania Al Mashat; BUA CEO, Kabir Samad; ORASCOM CEO, Naguib Sawarisamong other global decision-makers to discuss African Leadership at the Choiseul Africa Business Forum in France.  Held yearly at the heart of the French Riviera, Choiseul Africa Business Forum is a... Read More
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October 8, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: University of Lagos has shut down the ”Cold Room” where lecturers sexually harass female students

Following the BBC Africa Eye investigation that unearthed sexual harassment in West African universities, the University of Lagos announced the shut down of the ‘Cold Room’, where lecturers reportedly harass students sexually. This was disclosed by Taiwo Oloyede, the Principal Assistant Registrar (Communication Unit) of the university. The ‘Cold Room’ was mentioned by a lecturer... Read More
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October 7, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 7th October

Follow the links below to check out our latest stories The BBC Africa Eye exposé on sexual harassment in West African universities is what we need right now Has Konbini bowed out from Nigeria? 5 Things that Should Matter Today: The Trade Union Congress (TUC) won’t warn FG before going on strike over minimum wage... Read More
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October 7, 2019

OfadaBoy, LASG, Malta Guinness set to host Ofada Rice Festival on October 13

As part of the activities for 2019 World Food Day, leading indigenous restaurant and outdoor catering company, OfadaBoy in partnership with Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Malta Guinness is set to host first Ofada Rice Festival on October 13 at Muri Okunola Park in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event, which is tagged to be... Read More
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October 7, 2019

Lala Akindoju to launch short film in conjunction with Joy, Inc. and Y!TV

Award-winning actress and CEO of The Make It Happen Productions, Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju, is set to unveil her new short film titled ‘FINE’ in conjunction with Joy, Inc. (joyinc.xyz), a human flourishing company and Y!TV on 9 October 2019, at the residence of the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria in Lagos. ‘FINE’ which recently premiered at... Read More
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October 7, 2019

The F-art-shion project returns to Ibadan with Independence F-art-shion Show themed FabFunFair

The F-art-shion project is delighted to announce its return to Ibadan with the 2019 edition of the Independence F-art-shion Show themed FabFunFair. IFS2019 kicks off on the 11th of October with a tour of the only suspended lake in Africa, the Ado-awaye lake located in Odo- awaye Oyo state. Day 2 – October 12th begins... Read More
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October 7, 2019

The BBC Africa Eye exposé on sexual harassment in West African universities is what we need right now

It’s been a year since BBC Africa Eye’s groundbreaking documentary Sweet Sweet Codeine was released, receiving a 2019 Emmy nod and continues to be the ”magnum opus” from the media platform. But in the twilight of yesterday’s Big Brother Naija, journalist Kiki Mordi dropped a bombshell: an explosive documentary from BBC Africa Eye going undercover... Read More
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October 7, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: The Trade Union Congress (TUC) won’t warn FG before going on strike over minimum wage

President of the Trade Union Congress, Quadri Olaleye, has said that the organisation had commenced mobilisation of members ahead of a nationwide protest, adding that they would not embark on a warning strike. The TUC’s position comes after the failure of the Nigerian Government to implement the new minimum wage of N30,000. In a statement, the... Read More
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October 6, 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: It’s not just Greta Thurnberg: why are we ignoring the developing world’s inspiring activists? – Chika Unigwe ”This... Read More
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Living in Bondage
October 5, 2019

Living In Bondage: Breaking Free: How this Nollywood big budget sequel became the year’s most anticipated film

This year, box office returns for Nigerian films have been far from remarkable. But come 8, November 2019, Play Entertainment Network and Natives Filmworks, producers of the multi-million Naira sequel, Living in Bondage: Breaking Free are hoping that this trend is reversed. There are plenty reasons to be optimistic but the most important one is... Read More
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