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August 4, 2019

Buhari moves one step closer to undermining our democracy with Omoyele Sowore’s arrest

This morning, former political candidate Oby Ezekwesili joined her voice to the chorus publicly denouncing the federal government’s secret arrest of AAC presidential candidate and owner of controversial newspaper Sahara Reporters Omoyele Sowore. Sowore has long been a vocal commentator on Nigerian politics, using his newspaper to force successive democratic governments to answer to questions... Read More
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Jude Adejuwon
August 4, 2019

To Build A Nation appoints Jude Feranmi Adejuwon as its new executive Director

The Board of Trustees of To Build A Nation (TBAN) has appointed Jude Feranmi Adejuwon as the Executive Director of the non-partisan political movement. Mr. Adejuwon will lead the strategy planning and operations of TBAN. TBAN will engage in advocacy for political reform, including the constitutional restructuring of the country into a true federation. The... Read More
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August 4, 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: Period pains: How monthly cycle keeps young girls out of school and kills their dreams – Kolapo Olapoju... Read More
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August 3, 2019

Daughters of Chibok goes to Venice

Only Virtual Reality Film from Africa Competing at World’s Oldest Film Festival It’s another first for documentary filmmaker Joel Kachi Benson as his virtual reality docu-film ‘Daughters of Chibok’ has been selected for its world premiere at the upcoming 76th Venice International Film Festival. Venice International Film Festival which is the oldest film festival in... Read More
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August 2, 2019

Peak, Three Crowns, WAMCO executive lauded at Marketing Edge Awards

Nigeria’s leading dairy brands, Peak and Three Crowns bagged multiple awards at the Marketing Edge Brands and Advertising Excellence Awards 2019, including the ‘Dairy Leadership Brand of the Year’ award and ‘Outstanding Dairy Brand of the Year’ award respectively. According to the organisers, the awards acknowledge and celebrate exemplary leadership across the dairy manufacturing sector... Read More
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August 2, 2019

Red Velvet! Waje announces first ever Nigerian ”sensual musical” concert

Award winning Nigerian born music star, Waje has just announced her first ever owned concert; Red Velvet on September 1st, 2019 at the Shell Hall Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. According to the organizers, the concert will showcase the songbird’s latest critically acclaimed R&B album ‘Red Velvet’. With the concert, Waje delves into familiar territory to explore... Read More
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August 2, 2019

The countdown is on! Get set to spring at TEDxLagos, powered by Union Bank

On Saturday, August 3, 2019, all roads will lead to the MUSON Centre, Onikan for this year’s TEDxLagos event co-sponsored by Union Bank. Tagged ‘Spring’, the event will attract entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs, innovators and reformers for talks that will inspire decisive action in our society. Members of the International TED and various TEDx communities will... Read More
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August 2, 2019

Budweiser now sponsor of the English Premier League and Spanish LaLiga

AB InBev’s global brand, Budweiser, produced in Nigeria by International Breweries, a proud member of the AB InBev group has announced the global multi-year sponsorship of two of the top international football leagues, the English Premier League and Spanish LaLiga. Having been a long time partner of the FIFA World Cup™ and supporter of football... Read More
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August 2, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: We hope Cindy would be the last new #BBNaija housemate

During the Thursday night presentation, a new housemate came into the house. Cindy, she calls herself, and the housemates weren’t exactly surprised to see her in the lounge when they returned from the presentation. Except Khafi who warmly welcomed her. This is the twist that the show is currently revelling in, and it was cute... Read More
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August 1, 2019

Chika Lann storms into Nollywood with debut movie “The Millions” featuring Nollywood A-lists

Coming off the internet rave of claiming to make her hair with 40 million naira, Chika Lann has released the official poster to her film titled: The Millions. The film which was shot across Nigeria in various locations including Kaduna, Abuja and Lagos have the top billed Nollywood heavy lifters like Ramsey Nouah, Blossom Chukwujekwu,... Read More
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August 1, 2019

3 easy ways to save that hard earned cash

Life can be sweet, in fact, life can be stunning. As Nigerians, we just have a great way of making everything so difficult. In a country that requires constant problem-dodging and crisis-hopping, we need a helping hand. We have pointed out a few ways to save that cash that we are working so hard for:... Read More
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August 1, 2019

Just In: COZA Board member resigns

Barely three weeks after Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, stepped down as Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) over allegations of rape brought against him by wife of popular artiste, Busola Dakolo, a board member of the Ministry has resigned. In a letter addressed to Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo dated 19th July, Obafemi Banigbe communicated... Read More
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August 1, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: #BBNaija star and rape survivor BamBam is proving we can overcome rape stigma

Big Brother Naija alum and actress Bamike Olawunmi aka BamBam was the latest celebrity guest on NdaniTV’s 37 Questions, and frankly the interview was seamless fun from the moment she walked into the clothing store and browsing through clothes. There’s a certain quirky charm to BamBam which I’m only just noticing, so quietly confident in... Read More
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July 31, 2019

The Late 5: WAEC official disowns Buhari’s Cambridge credentials; Shiite group suspends protests, drags FG to court over proscription | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Your policies can break up Nigeria, Afenifere tells Osinbajo The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has asked the Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to make policies that would not instigate the country’s break-up following a statement by the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, that break-up is not the solution to... Read More
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July 31, 2019

The Set-up’s Masque Ball themed Movie Premiere: One Night. One Look. Three features for a Stylist/Designer

What happens when the sun goes down? The stars come out to play. ‘The Set-Up’, a movie set to premiere at IMAX Filmhouse Cinema in Lekki on the 4th of August 2019 will be a stage for the brightest stars to shine, with its Masque Ball theme. This is the Hunger Games but think fashion,... Read More
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July 31, 2019

Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) announces third cohort of AIG Scholarship Recipients

Opens 2020-2021 AIG Scholarships Application Window Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) has announced the recipients of the third round of the AIG Scholarships. Every year since 2017, AIG has awarded fully funded Scholarships to young, outstanding West Africans from all backgrounds who are passionate about the public sector, to pursue the Master of Public Policy... Read More
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