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May 14, 2019

It’s 2019 and Nollywood movies are still bad. Will it get worse?

Nollywood movies are still staples in cinemas and, five months into 2019, I’m not sure if there has been any outstanding movie that’s worthy of recognition. Till now, Nollywood is still experiencing a crisis that no one wants to admit, wherein movies aren’t just good enough but are forced into cinemas regardless, heralded by buzzy... Read More
The Film Blog
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May 14, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 14th of May

Use the links below to check out our latest stories and more:       The Big 5: Ganduje presents staff of office to new emirs; Oshiomhole denies attacking Kogi gov, Bello over APC ticket | Other top stories   Just In: Shocker for Sowore as AAC suspends him and nine others; appoint Acting Chair... Read More
Cover Stories
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May 14, 2019

The Big 5: Ganduje presents staff of office to new emirs; Oshiomhole denies attacking Kogi gov, Bello over APC ticket | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Ganduje presents staff of office to new Emirs Abdullahi Ganduje, governor of Kano state, has presented the staff of office to the four new emirs following the recent breakup of the Kano emirate This is coming on the back of a court order which restrained the governor from... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
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May 13, 2019

The Late 5: Court fixes June 3 to hear suit against appointment of Acting CJN; Basiran replaces Shogunle as head of Police CRU – Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Court fixes June 3 to hear suit against appointment of Acting CJN The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed June 3, for definite hearing of a suit challenging the appointment of Justice Tanko Muhammad as substantive Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN). Muhammad was made the... Read More
The News Blog
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May 13, 2019

See a list of the English Premier League records broken and awards given out on the final day

The 2018/2019 English Premier League came to a climax on Sunday with Manchester City beating Liverpool to clinch the trophy for the sixth time in their history. In a keenly contested competition between both teams for which the leader on the top of the table switched 32 times at the end of a day this... Read More
The Sports Blog
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May 13, 2019

Just In: Shocker for Sowore as AAC suspends him and nine others; appoint Acting Chair

Publisher of Sahara Reporters and Presidential Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the March 23 presidential election, Omoyele Sowore along with nine others, including its Deputy National Chairman (South West), Ogunlana Rotimi Jacob have been suspended by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party for a period of six months over alleged anti-party activities, corruption and... Read More
The News Blog
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May 13, 2019

The Presidency wants you to know that Buhari will be sworn in on May 29, and not June 12

With so much happening in the country, from the uptick in kidnaps and attacks to the general feeling of how hopeless Nigeria is currently, we all can agree that the Presidency reminding us that Buhari’s inauguration for a second tenure will hold on May 29, and thus debunking the widely-circulated reports that it will hold... Read More
The News Blog
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May 13, 2019

MyFarmbase Africa hosts Agripreneurs and enthusiasts to AgriTech Lab 2019

200 youths, Agriculture enthusiasts, Agripreneurs, investors gathered at Techpoint Headquarters to participate in AgriTech Lab 2019, a programme organized to provide AgriTech skills and education for participants to plug into the employment and entrepreneurial opportunities in the African Agribusiness Landscape. Speaking at the event, the CEO/Founder of MyFarmbase Africa, Aliu Oluwafemi Royal, emphasised that people... Read More
Partners
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May 13, 2019

Sterling Bank celebrates Skill Champions of the North 

For the second year running, Africa’s most agile company, Sterling Bank Plc., has supported iCreate Africa; a leading advocate of vocational skills development in Africa to host iCreate Skills Festival following its successful debut in Abuja last year. The event took a different turn this year and will see the team making stops at different cities across Nigeria including... Read More
Partners
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May 13, 2019

Nse Ikpe-Etim has revealed she can’t have children and here’s why it’s empowering

Over the weekend at an event in Lagos tagged Conversations with Nse, actress Nse Ikpe-Etim revealed that she had to perform a hysterectomy (removal of the womb) to overcome her adenomyosis. I’m no medical expert, so I did a little research on this condition. Adenomyosis occurs when the tissue that normally lines the uterus (endometrial... Read More
Opinion
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May 13, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 13th of May

Check out our latest stories by following the links below:   See a list of the English Premier League records broken and awards given out on the final day The Big 5: EFCC seizes Saraki’s houses in Ikoyi, marks others; Gunmen invade Katsina village, set houses ablaze | Other top stories Entertainment roundup: New ‘Spider-Man:... Read More
Cover Stories
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May 13, 2019

The Big 5: EFCC seizes Saraki’s houses in Ikoyi, marks others; Gunmen invade Katsina village, set houses ablaze | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: EFCC seizes Saraki’s houses in Ikoyi, marks others According to Punch, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has seized some houses belonging to Senate President Bukola Saraki. It’s worth mentioning that the EFCC last week announced a probe into the activities of the Senate President... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
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May 12, 2019

Entertainment roundup: New ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ trailer to be featured as ‘Endgame’ post-credits scene; Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome baby number four | Other stories

Here are the biggest stories you may have missed in entertainment during the week and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome baby number four Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have now expanded their family. The couple welcomed their fourth child, a son via... Read More
Culture
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May 11, 2019

The Daily Vulnerable | Leaking

I have spoken twice about emotional leakage – and in context, I have used it to explain when the parts of yourself that need improvement, or that you are working on still manage to show themselves in your reflex responses to situation – without your conscious permission. It’s not often a negative thing however, in cases where you need release. Except... Read More
Thinking Through
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May 11, 2019

Kano Assembly reduces Emir Sanusi’s influence, creates four new emirates, Buhari nominates Emefiele as CBN governor for second term and other stories that made the headlines this week

Here are the stories that drove conversation this week: Kano Assembly reduces Emir Sanusi’s influence, creates four new emirates Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano on Wednesday signed a bill that sought to split the Kano emirate into four into law. With the signing into the Kano State Emirs’ Appointment and Deposition Amendment Bill 2019 into law,... Read More
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May 10, 2019

5 King Stitch moments that were simply unbelievable

Class, style, laughter, fun, friendship, good music, great ambiance, celebrities and the King of Beers. All of these and more were on display at the finale of the King’s Stitch, a platform created by Budweiser to encourage young people to ditch the stereotypes and find their voice in the midst of society’s confinement. The Wings’... Read More
Partners
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May 10, 2019

The Late 5: Naira Marley, Zlatan, others arrested by EFCC over internet fraud; JAMB sets date for release of results | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: JAMB sets date for release for results The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said it will release the results of the recent Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be released on Saturday. The registrar of the board, Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this while briefing journalists in... Read More
The News Blog
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May 10, 2019

TFAA Winner, Julius Adewopo to receive the 2019 Agropolis Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize for Agriculture and Food

Dr. Julius Adewopo, winner of The Future Awards Africa Prize for Agriculture 2016, is set to receive the 2019 Agropolis Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize for Agriculture and Food in the “Young Promising Scientist” category. He will receive a plaque certificate and prize of €20,000. The 2019 Award ceremony will be held in Montpellier (France) during the... Read More
Partners
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May 10, 2019

Yemi Alade talks women supporting women and road to success on Binging with GameChangers Episode 9

From girl-next-door to multiple award-winning African artiste! Afropop singer and songwriter, Yemi Alade has achieved milestones many may have presumed impossible. There is no doubt that she has become one of Nigeria’s biggest exports. On episode 9 of Binging with GameChangers, Yemi Alade chats with show host, Seyi Banigbe, about her career trajectory and road... Read More
Partners
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May 10, 2019

Dear Nigerians and bisexuals who think bisexuality means dating both genders at the same time – you are so wrong

Quite unexpectedly, bisexuality became one of the buzzy topics on social media on Thursday. We are used to seeing homosexuality being debated on and argued against the purpose of marginalizing LGBTQ people. I have always said that Nigerians are still yet to wrap their heads around homosexuality. Now throw in bisexuality and watch them combust.... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
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May 10, 2019

The Big 5: Total blackout in Abuja, other states as national grid collapses again; Adeleke, PDP to challenge verdict at Supreme Court | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today National grid collapses again The national electricity grid suffered a major failure on Wednesday, seizing power supply to homes and plunging Abuja  into darkness and other states. According to Premium Times, power might not return to normal for another 72 hours. Buhari tells service chiefs... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
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May 9, 2019

The Late 5: Buhari nominates Emefiele as CBN governor for second term; Jigawa House of Assembly removes speaker | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Buhari nominates Emefiele as CBN governor for second term President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated the governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emiefele, for a second and final term of five years. Buhari’s letter seeking the Senate’s approval for his reappointment of Emefiele was read out by the... Read More
The News Blog
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