Sanwo-Olu inaugurates 38 new members of Lagos State Executive Council [Full List]

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday swore in 38 Commissioners and Special Advisers into the Lagos State Executive Council, charging them to show commitment, diligence and exemplary leadership as the necessary virtues needed to achieve the greatness desired for the Centre of Excellence and to deliver prosperity to the people. At the ceremony which held at the... Read More

Specials

August 20, 2019

Live Theatre Lagos present #WhatMenWant powered by Access Bank, LIRS,DSTV, CMRG Research and Max.NG

Live Theatre Lagos presents What Men Want, a satirical comedy about life, love, faith, marriage and everything in between featuring Diana Agbede and MaryAnn Ivy Amakor. This play comes up on August 24th at the Creative Arts Theatre Hall, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba Lagos by 12pm, 3pm and 6pm, and at the RadissonBlu Anchorage... Read More

Partners

August 20, 2019

Mercy Chinwo, Tim Godfrey, Tope Alabi: Meet YNaija’s top 10 gospel artistes for August

Nigerian gospel music has come along way from the Panam Percy Paul epoch, and the evangelism of the gospel through native tongue music, like Igbo. And like any other genre, Nigerian gospel music has evolved with influences from pop and rock and jazz, evolving into different soundscapes. Nigerian gospel artistes have been mascots of Nigerian... Read More

August 20, 2019

Profile: Meet Solape Hammond, one of Sanwo-Olu’s new female Special Advisers

Solape Hammond, daughter of a former Ondo Governor, late Dr. Olusegun Agagu, has been sworn in as Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. The 39-year-old Co-Founder/CEO of Impact Hub Lagos is among the 12 women who are to assume duties as commissioners and special advisers in the... Read More

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Babajide Sanwo-Olu., Impact Hub Lagos, Olusegun Agagu, Solape Hammond

August 20, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Santi’s creepy video for ”Raw Dinner” shows he’s the messiah for the horror movie revival in Nollywood

Currently, I think I’m the only who’s been championing for a kind of horror movie revival in the movie industry. I have written about it, tweeted it, and also spoken to people about how the industry has neglected the genre of horror movies which, frankly, kickstarted what we now know as Nollywood. That said, Santi’s... Read More

August 20, 2019

Could public shaming be the only way we get Nigerian politicians to behave?

There is an anecdote that says Nigerians do not have shame. I don’t think that’s true, at least, not for women or girls, who are constantly shamed in every facet of their lives to ensure they conform to restricting societal standards. Shame has a very important role to play in Nigerian life, and public shaming... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Ekwereremadu, public shaming

August 19, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 19th of August

Follow the links below to check out our latest stories: 5 Things that Should Matter Today: Frodd’s sexual misconduct on #BBNaija is a reminder that women aren’t safe around men Do you love Nigerian history? Then binge these new historical shows

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August 19, 2019

The weird, funny, and ridiculous 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: Watching fellow Nigerians go berserk at the sight of a snake... Read More

Top Stories

Nigerian internet, tweets

August 19, 2019

Do you love Nigerian history? Then binge these new historical shows

If there’s any sub-genre of storytelling that has really suffered in Nigerian media, it is historical non-fiction. With the exception of a plethora of pre-colonial and civil war era books (fiction and non-fiction), pretty much the rest of Nigerian history has gone largely ignored and undocumented. Especially when you start to delve into specific genres... Read More

The Media Blog

Jachimike Odibo, Supo Shasore, The Making of Nigeria

August 19, 2019

Empowering Women through Fashion: Sunlight partners with Lagos Fashion Week 2019

Being a brand today must be more than just what one sells. In a world where hunger, poverty and socio-political problems still exist, a brand becomes a voice that stands for something. A brand that has not only revolutionized the detergent industry but also, made the cause of women empowerment their priority. Sunlight is one... Read More

#StyleBySunlight, Chechi Arinze, sunlight, Titi Belo

August 19, 2019

All the Photos from BET and TheVimbai.com private screening of documentary ‘Killer Curves: Bodies to Die For’

Thursday, August 15th proved to be an unforgettable night as influencers, celebrities and notable figures in the various industries gathered for a private screening of the BET original documentary ‘Killer Curves: Bodies to Die For’: brought to the Filmhouse cinema screens by media personality, Vimbai Mutinhiri and her platform TheVimbai.com in partnership with BET. The... Read More

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'Killer Curves: Bodies to die for', #killercurves, #thevimbaidotcom, bet, Beverly Osu, Idia Aisien, Latasha Ngwube, Lilly Afe, Michelle Dede, TheVimbai.com, Uti Nwachukwu, Vimbai Mutinhiri

August 19, 2019

Locarno 2019: Diego Maradona, Baamum Nafi, Parasite come up top as best films

The 72nd edition of the Locarno film festival, the first under new artistic director Lili Hinstin was held from the 7th to 17th of August 2019. Hundreds of films were screened in different sections. Film critic, Wilfred Okiche was invited to participate as part of the critics academy. Here are some of the most notable... Read More

The Cutting Floor

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August 19, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Frodd’s sexual misconduct on #BBNaija is a reminder that women aren’t safe around men

Housemates are always up to no good after Saturday night parties, this season of Big Brother Naija has shown. After DJ Humility’s set on Saturday, Frodd ended up in Esther’s bed. Sure, both of them are a thing and while Esther had been open to playing around with him in her space, Frodd made her... Read More

August 19, 2019

Witch hunt or justice? Okoi Obono-Obla is suspended as chief fraud investigator

Sometimes it feels like living in Nigeria is being trapped in an eternal shop of horrors, where nothing is ever as it seems and the most surprising thing is that nothing is surprising. Otherwise, how do you explain Okoi Obono-Obla, the chairman of the Special Investigation Panel on the Recovery of Public Property, being suspended... Read More

August 18, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 18th of August

Former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu makes today’s weekend Cover for recently being attacked by members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Nuremberg, Germany. He was there to attend the New Yam Festival of the Igbo community.

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August 18, 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: ”Men said we were immoral”: the aphrodisiacs challenging taboos – Wana Udobang “Kayan Mata” refers to the aphrodisiacs made of... Read More

August 18, 2019

Pan-Africa Youth and Talent Summit is back with a 3rd edition and our excitement is real

Join Youths and Speakers from over 7 countries including Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago, Burkina Faso, and, the Gambia at the 3rd edition of the annual Pan-Africa Youth and Talent Summit 2019 #AYTSummit2019 holding in Lagos, Nigeria on 24th August 2019 with the theme ‘The Role of Youth in Building Africa’s Economy.’... Read More

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#AYTSummit2019, Pan-Africa Youth and Talent Summit

August 17, 2019

Waje, forex bans and happiness: What to expect from Rubbin’ Minds this weekend

Our big guest for the week on Rubbin’ Minds is singer extraordinaireWaje Iruobe. One of the divas of Nigerian music, Waje let us into a rarely seen side of the industry when she broke down her reasons for wanting to take a break from music earlier this year. The initial setback behind her, Waje is... Read More

The Media Blog

rubbin minds, Waje

August 17, 2019

Nothing to prove | The Daily Vulnerable

by Ore Fakorede It’s not that I don’t care, it’s that it’s always up to me to decide what to care about. In the plainest term, here’s what would happen if I tried to care about everything: I’d drive myself crazy. From pleasing the uncle who has made himself a mentor-overlord, to giving a stranger’s... Read More

The Daily Vulnerable

#WithChude, Chude Jideonwo, Joy Congress, Joy Inc, TDV, The Daily Vulnerable, The Joy Hub

August 16, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 16th of August

FIFA on Friday banned former Nigeria Football Federation official Samson Siasia for life after the body’s ethics panel found him guilty of taking bribes in connection with match fixing. In a statement, the adjudicatory chamber of FIFA’s independent ethics committee said the probe targeting Siasia stemmed from a wider investigation involving Wilson Raj Perumal, who... Read More

Cover Stories

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August 16, 2019

We See You: @Tobiafolabi_ on amala slander, @OluniyiGates on Siasia’s FIFA life ban, others

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: After a lot of introspection, I’ve realized I was wrong about a... Read More

August 16, 2019

Who’s in and who’s out? Here’s our Governors’ ranking for August

Since the conclusion of the general elections in March and the inauguration of the elected officials weeks after, the expectations of Nigerians have heightened as it relates to development in all aspects of national life – from security to economy and other key areas like health, infrastructure, education and youth empowerment. While things are still... Read More

August 16, 2019

Its officially Woofer Wonder seaon! Check out his spanking new photos ahead of ‘Woofer Virus’ EP release

When he dropped the hit single “Padi Padi”, fast-rising act Woofer Wonder instantly got a growing fan base and since then he’s been climbing up the Afrobeats’ scene ladder In new photos shot by Peculiar Haston Photography, Woofer Wonder shows his dapper, stylish, playful and fun side. The singer is gearing up to release his... Read More

August 16, 2019

Is it time we finally accepted we may never get a third season of Gidi Up?

I still remember exactly where I was when I saw the first episode of Ndani TV’s Gidi Up! It was the 20th of February 2013 and I had just moved to Lagos for the first time. I remember the first episode and how deftly the show runner Jade Osiberu introduced her motley crew of character archetypes drawn... Read More

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'Gidi Up', Adesua Etomi, Ndani TV

August 16, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: ”The Set Up” hitting N21 million in 5 days is another reason you should see the movie

Niyi Akinmolayan’s latest offering The Set Up is dominating the box office in Nigeria and Ghana, scoring a record of N21 million having just spent five days in cinemas. Why this is remarkable is because the movie is having a healthy run despite the presence of Hollywood blockbluster Hobbs & Shaw, which hits theaters a... Read More

August 16, 2019

Mark Ofua’s animal shelter is a reminder of the ecological cost of our lifestyles

An animal shelter in Nigeria seems a bit of a stretch, but not for Mark Ofua. For Nigerians, animals rank very low on the scale of empathy. We are raised from very early to see animals purely as a food, and occasionally as entertainment or even companionship, but never as beings with rights. This is... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

climate change, Ecological cost, Mark Ofua

August 15, 2019

We See You: @Adebo_ogund on 32-year-old Commissioner, @cchukudebelu on voters choice and others

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: Congratulations to the 32-year-old Seun Asamu, the new Oyo State... Read More

Top Stories

We See You

August 15, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 15th of August

Follow the links below to check out our latest stories: Burna Bank by Burnaboy is exactly how you get people invested in an album Dada is revolutionizing medicine in Nigeria, one payment at a time 5 Things that Should Matter Today: President Buhari, who has never held himself accountable, sets ”clear implementation targets” for... Read More

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cover, instagram, wizkid

August 15, 2019

‘The Wives’ returns with Kate Henshaw, Jide Kosoko, Shaffy Bello, and Lala Akindoju this September

Kate Henshaw, Jide Kosoko, Shaffy Bello, Lala Akindoju, Binta Ayo Mogaji and Toyin Oshinnaike will feature in ‘The Wives,’ a stage play showing at the Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos from 5th – 8th September, 2019. Written by Professor Ahmed Yerima and produced by Make It Happen Productions in partnership with YNaija, ‘The Wives’ is the... Read More

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Sanwo-Olu inaugurates 38 new members of Lagos State Executive Council [Full List]

Live Theatre Lagos present #WhatMenWant powered by Access Bank, LIRS,DSTV, CMRG Research and Max.NG

Mercy Chinwo, Tim Godfrey, Tope Alabi: Meet YNaija’s top 10 gospel artistes for August

Profile: Meet Solape Hammond, one of Sanwo-Olu’s new female Special Advisers

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Santi’s creepy video for ”Raw Dinner” shows he’s the messiah for the horror movie revival in Nollywood

Could public shaming be the only way we get Nigerian politicians to behave?

The YNaija Cover – the 19th of August

The weird, funny, and ridiculous tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

Do you love Nigerian history? Then binge these new historical shows

Empowering Women through Fashion: Sunlight partners with Lagos Fashion Week 2019

All the Photos from BET and TheVimbai.com private screening of documentary ‘Killer Curves: Bodies to Die For’

Locarno 2019: Diego Maradona, Baamum Nafi, Parasite come up top as best films

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Frodd’s sexual misconduct on #BBNaija is a reminder that women aren’t safe around men

Witch hunt or justice? Okoi Obono-Obla is suspended as chief fraud investigator

The YNaija Cover – the 18th of August

Here are the best Nigerian articles of the week

Pan-Africa Youth and Talent Summit is back with a 3rd edition and our excitement is real

Waje, forex bans and happiness: What to expect from Rubbin’ Minds this weekend

Nothing to prove | The Daily Vulnerable

The YNaija Cover – the 16th of August

We See You: @Tobiafolabi_ on amala slander, @OluniyiGates on Siasia’s FIFA life ban, others

Who’s in and who’s out? Here’s our Governors’ ranking for August

How are Nigerians’ Perceptions of LGBT+ Persons Evolving?

Its officially Woofer Wonder seaon! Check out his spanking new photos ahead of ‘Woofer Virus’ EP release

Is it time we finally accepted we may never get a third season of Gidi Up?

5 Things that Should Matter Today: ”The Set Up” hitting N21 million in 5 days is another reason you should see the movie

Mark Ofua’s animal shelter is a reminder of the ecological cost of our lifestyles

We See You: @Adebo_ogund on 32-year-old Commissioner, @cchukudebelu on voters choice and others

The YNaija Cover – the 15th of August

‘The Wives’ returns with Kate Henshaw, Jide Kosoko, Shaffy Bello, and Lala Akindoju this September

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