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May 31, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 31st of May

Follow the links below to read our latest stories:   Nigerians on Twitter are remembering fallen heroes and persecution of the Igbos on #BiafraRemembranceDay   YNaija Presents: The 100 most influential people in Nigerian Politics   The Big 5: Sanwo-Olu signs executive order on refuse, traffic management; EFCC to arraign JAMB official who claimed snake... Read More
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May 30, 2019

The Late 5: Court of Appeal sacks Ned Nwoko as PDP senator-elect; EFCC debunks arrest of former Gov Okorocha | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court of Appeal sacks Ned Nwoko as PDP senator-elect  The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, has nullified the emergence of Ned Nwoko as the senator representing Delta North Senatorial District. The court in a decision on Thursday said the case instituted at the Abuja Division of the... Read More
The News Blog
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May 30, 2019

YNaija Presents: The 100 most influential people in Nigerian Politics

Editor’s Note: As part of YNaija’s commitment to contributing to the National discussion on politics and its place in furthering Nigeria’s fortunes, we commissioned Alexander Onukwue, who has worked extensively with our organization as  political correspondent and commentator to select 100 of the most influential political players operating in 2019’s political landscape. It was important... Read More
Editor's Pick, Lists, Top Stories, YNaija Politics 100
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May 30, 2019

Ferdinand Adimefe reveals how Magic Carpet Studios is changing the face of animations and gaming projects

Following the successful outing of Marvel’s Black Panther (2018) and Genevieve Nnaji’s Lionheart (2018) acquired by Netflix as its first Nigerian original movie, it’s clear that the stage is now better set for Africa to serve the global audience her diverse and rich untold stories. Within the last three years, African literature and biographies are... Read More
The Media Blog
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May 30, 2019

Nigerians on Twitter are remembering fallen heroes and persecution of the Igbos on #BiafraRemembranceDay

The Nigerian Civil War still remains one of the darkest times in Nigeria’s history, which started from July 6, 1967 to January 15, 1970, and resulted from a military coup, a counter-coup and the massacre of millions of Igbos living in Northern Nigeria. Till today, Nigeria still hasn’t openly talked about the large-scale devastation of... Read More
The News Blog
May 30, 2019

Chelsea condemns London rivals to Europa league next season

Chelsea Football Club of England has emerged the 2018/2019 UEFA Europa League Champions, hammering their London rivals, Arsenal to lift the coveted trophy for the second time in 6 years and their 16th major honour in 16 years under club owner, Roman Abramovich. Described as historic for English Football, Europa League top scorer and former Arsenal forward,... Read More
The News Blog, The Sports Blog
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May 30, 2019

The Big 5: Oyo can’t afford N30,000 minimum wage – Makinde; Singapore’s Supreme Court frees Nigerian on death row | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Oyo can’t afford N30,000 minimum wage – Makinde Seyi Makinde, governor of Oyo, says the state cannot afford to pay the new minimum wage of N30,000. Makinde revealed this while delivering his inaugural address on Wednesday. The governor said he believes each state should be... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
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May 30, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 30th of May

Follow the links to read all our latest stories: Chelsea condemns London rivals to Europa league next season   The Big 5: Oyo can’t afford N30,000 minimum wage – Makinde; Singapore’s Supreme Court frees Nigerian on death row | Other top stories The Late 5: Oshiomhole chased away for breaching protocol at presidential inauguration; Obasanjo,... Read More
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May 29, 2019

The Late 5: Oshiomhole chased away for breaching protocol at presidential inauguration; Obasanjo, 393 passengers escape crash on Ethiopian Airlines | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Malami steps down as Justice minister The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has said funds recovered by his ministry stood at N270 billion from N19.5 billion in 2015. Malami said this during a valedictory session to mark the end of his tenure... Read More
The News Blog
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May 29, 2019

I will pay even closer attention to the voice of my critics | 10 striking takeaways from Sanwo-Olu’s Inauguration speech

Following their victories at the just concluded general elections, President Muhammadu Buhari, his Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo alongside Governors of 29 states across the federation and their Deputies on Wednesday took their oaths of office amidst pomp and ceremony. With the Presidential Inauguration ceremony at the all-important Eagles Square celebrated in a low-key mood following the decision of... Read More
The News Blog
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May 29, 2019

Sanwo-Olu promises to walk the talk as far as transparency and fiscal discipline are concerned | Full Inauguration Speech

Following their victories at the just concluded general elections, President Muhammadu Buhari, his Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo alongside Governors of 29 states across the federation and their Deputies on Wednesday took their oaths of office amidst pomp and ceremony. With the Presidential Inauguration ceremony at the all-important Eagles Square celebrated in a low-key mood following the decision of... Read More
The News Blog
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May 29, 2019

Mati Diop is the first black woman to win the Grand Prix at Cannes, and now her movie ”Atlantique” has been picked up by Netflix

I love it when black people achieve something great. Even better: when black women achieve something great. Such is the case of French-Senegalese filmmaker Mati Diop who, this week, made history as the first black woman to win the Grand Prix at Cannes, one of its two most prestigious prizes. Here’s the film’s official synopsis:... Read More
Editor's Pick, The Film Blog
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May 29, 2019

Here’s why people are still talking about this age-defying photo of Genevieve Nnaji and her Nollywood colleagues

Genevieve Nnaji’s belated celebrations for her 40th birthday last week would be remembered for one viral photo – a reunion of actresses like Omotola Jalade- Ekeinde, Stephanie Okereke Linus, Ini Edo, Rita Dominic and Uche Jumbo – creating a nostalgia-inducing portrait of their younger, amateurish selves in Nollywood. Cheap wigs, braids, thin eyebrows, small purses,... Read More
Culture
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May 29, 2019

The Big 5: Buhari submits asset declaration form ahead of second term inauguration; Court orders arrest of Kano Emir’s chief of staff | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Secondus assures Imo state of good governance by Ihedioha National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Prince Uche Secondus has assured the people of Imo State that their in coming Governor Rt Hon. Emeka Ihedioha has the capacity to restore the lost glory of... Read More
The News Blog
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May 29, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 29th of May

Follow the links to read our latest stories:   The Big 5: Buhari submits asset declaration form ahead of second term inauguration; Court orders arrest of Kano Emir’s chief of staff | Other top stories The Late 5: Supreme Court ruling in Zamfara undemocratic – Oshiomhole; Court orders arrest of Sanusi’s aides | Other stories... Read More
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May 28, 2019

The Late 5: Supreme Court ruling in Zamfara undemocratic – Oshiomhole; Court orders arrest of Sanusi’s aides | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Bandits kill 23 people in Zamfara fresh attack The police in Zamfara State on Tuesday confirmed the killing of 23 persons in Tunga and Kabaje villages, Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area by suspected bandits in the early hours of the day. Confirming the incident to News Agency of... Read More
The News Blog
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May 28, 2019

Access Bank GMD, Herbert Wigwe shares success tips with students during Children’s Day celebration

Access Bank’s Group Managing Director, Herbert Wigwe, reiterated his belief in the potentials of young Nigerians and their important role in the socio-economic growth of the country, as he celebrated the Children’s Day with the students of Girls Secondary Grammar School, Ikoyi, Lagos yesterday, 27 May, 2019. Speaking during the visit, Mr. Wigwe shared several... Read More
Partners
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May 28, 2019

Read Chimamanda Adichie’s elegantly moving tribute to Binyavanga Wainaina and cry with us

Frankly, I have been on the look out for Chimamanda Adichie‘s reaction to the passing away of late Kenyan author Binyavanga Wainaina, who died last week. Many people are still coming to terms that Wainaina is no more, and the worse feeling is knowing that he’s irreplaceable. Today on Instagram, Adichie wrote an elegantly moving... Read More
Culture
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GTBank
May 28, 2019

GTBank improves access to education for children in rural communities with #BeatTheDistance initiative

  As the country marks the 2019 Children’s Day, leading Nigerian Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank Plc. (GTBank) has launched a nationwide initiative, tagged #BeatTheDistance, to improve educational outcomes for children in rural communities by easing the difficulties they face with mobility to school and back. Through the initiative, the Bank is providing students in remote... Read More
Partners
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May 28, 2019

World Health Organisation (WHO) removes transgender from list of mental disorders and we stan

The World Health Organization has officially decided to stop classifying transgender people as mentally ill. Given the decision of Kenya’s High Court not to decriminalise homosexuality last week, WHO deciding not to further categorize transgender as a mental disorder is exciting news. WHO member states adopted the new edition of the International Classification of Diseases... Read More
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May 28, 2019

The Big 5: 5 people killed, 12 houses burnt in fresh Plateau crisis; Expose criminals in your neighbourhood – Buhari | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: 5 people killed, 12 houses burnt in fresh Plateau crisis No fewer than five persons were killed and 12 houses burnt on Sunday in violence that erupted in Jos, the Plateau State capital, the police said. The Plateau police spokesperson, Tyopev Terna, said the violence broke out... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
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May 28, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 28th of May

Follow the links to read our latest stories:   The Big 5: 5 people killed, 12 houses burnt in fresh Plateau crisis; Expose criminals in your neighbourhood – Buhari | Other top stories   The Late 5: We can’t promise Boko Haram will be eradicated – Garba Shehu; Buhari signs N8.9 trillion budget for 2019... Read More
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