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Bisola Borha, Ronke Bamisedun, Nnamdi Stan Ekeh… see the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Business
For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the field…
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Jane Ekanem, Zara Odu, the Enekwe sisters… see the #YNaijaPowerlist2018 for Fashion and Style
For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the social…
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HEAR WORD! stage play to tour Lagos, New York, California and Hamburg
The highly anticipated HEAR WORD! stage play returns to Lagos this December 28, 29 & 30th, 2018, at the MUSON Centre, as part of an international tour which includes New…
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BetKing wins Best Quality Sport Betting Company of the Year
Prominent Nigerian betting company, BetKing, has been honoured as the winner of the Global Best Quality Sports Betting Company of the Year, 2018. The award was based on an independent…
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Ganduje sues for N3bn, also asking for public apology; Presidential committee says Imo governorship candidate was released so he doesn’t die | Other top stories of the week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week. Nigeria's Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo reacted to a report by a House of Representatives committee indicting him for allegedly illegally approving N5.9 billion…
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The Daily Vulnerable | Friends
Sometimes your friends will be unreasonable. Sometimes they will be annoying, they will say the wrong things, do the wrong things, be insensitive, be selfish, not be there for you…
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Opinion: The cracks of Igbo youth voting as one in 2019
At an assembly in the Coal City, their grey-haired, red-cap wearing parents and teachers declared for the Umbrella because it now covers one of their popular and best-performing sons, Peter…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Tomiwa Talabi, Babalola Joseph, Bright Uchemadu [The Benz, iPhone X Max gift edition]
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,…
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The Late 5: President Buhari says he is on course to achieve his objectives; Court reduces Dariye’s jail term | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove conversation today. The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has reduced the jail term of former Governor Joshua Dariye to 10 years. Dariye was in June…
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The YNaija Cover – the 16th of November
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#YNaijaPowerList2018: Mercy Abang, Fisayo Soyombo, Instablog9ja… See the 10 most powerful young persons in the media space
For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the media…
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APC breaking rules shows what they are about – Jimi Agbaje
The governorship candidate of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Jimi Agbaje has said Nigerians need to stop worshipping their politicians and begin to hold their elected leaders accountable.…
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Meet BetKing’s ‘Kingmaker of The Month’ – an award to celebrate agent partners
Nigeria’s fastest growing and one of the top betting sites, BetKing, has crowned one of her agents as the Kingmaker of the Month for October 2018 - a monthly award…
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Just In: Court reduces Dariye’s “excessive” jail term to 10 years
The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has reduced the jail term of the former governor of Plateau, Joshua Dariye from 14 years to 10 years, saying the previous sentence was excessive…
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#YNaijaPowerList2018: Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin, Victor Ugo, Serah Makka-Ugbagbe… see the 10 most powerful names in Advocacy
For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the hard…
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WISCAR to hold its 2018 annual leadership and mentoring conference
There is a Chinese proverb that states: “Tell me and I’ll forget; show me and I may remember; involve me and I’ll understand”. As the year draws to an end,…
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The Made In Nigeria Conference & Exhibition is here for its fourth edition – you should not miss it
The Made In Nigeria Project, organisers of the Made In Nigeria Conference & Exhibition have officially announced the fourth edition of the annual event, slated to hold in Lagos at…
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Mayorkun’s debut album ‘Mayor of Lagos’ is finally here!
Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel known as Mayorkun, 25, has released his debut studio album, ''Mayor of Lagos'' in the early hours of Friday, November 16, 2018. Mayorkun's debut album ''The Mayor of Lagos'' [TMOL] contains…
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FAMSAGA to host health conference for sustainable development – register now
The Federation of African Medical Students’ Associations General Assembly (FAMSA GA) will be celebrating its 5oth anniversary from November 18 through to 24, 2018, in grand style by hosting the first-ever…
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Jim Iyke goes bald in Moses Inyang’s upcoming movie ‘Cold Feet’
Jim Iyke has played every role out there - lover boy, casanova, criminal, fraudster, cheating husband and in AY Makun's Merry Men, a Yoruba Demon. Critically, his Nollywood footprint is…
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Kunle Afolayan is working on adapting Ngugi Thiong’o’s classic novel ‘Matigari’ to film
Despite the great morass of African literature in the context of novels that verges on the African experience, not much has been adapted for film. We aren't talking about biopics.…
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Entertainment Roundup: Nelly sued for sexual assault; Zayn Malik says he is no longer Muslim | Other top stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still today. Efe says he has just N75,000 remaining from his BBNaija winnings…
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The Big 5: Oshiomhole, Saraki exchange words over bribery allegation; FG, ASUU meeting end without resolution | Other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is investigating the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) over an alleged misapplication…
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ICYMI: Mimiko makes U-turn, drops ZLP Presidential ticket for Senate
Two term Governor of Ondo and Presidential candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has has formally announced his withdrawal from the 2019 Presidential race. Mimiko who…
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Maraji, Yagazie Emezi, Femi Bakre… we present the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Social Media
For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the social…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Shehu Sani, Chxta, Dr Dipo, Dr. Joe Abah on Abuja-Kaduna rail line 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,…
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The YNaija Cover – the 15th of November
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The Late 5: APC says South East leaders endorsement of Atiku is an affront to Igbo people; Ganduje slams N3bn suit on publisher of alleged bribery videos | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Kano Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje has dragged online medium, Daily Nigerian, and its publisher, Ja’afar Ja’afar before a Federal High Court in Kano, instituting a N3billion…
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#YNaijaPolitico: We have only 2 godfathers in Nigeria | Akoje Kevin speaks on his 2019 candidacy
Youth participation in Nigerian politics has been a cause for concern because there is the belief that young people possess the creative capacity to effect the required change that Nigeria…
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Kemi Adetiba’s King of Boys grosses N100m at the cinemas
AY Makun’s Merry Men and Kemi Adetiba’s King of Boys are leading the pack for the highest grossing Nollywood movies this year. This is according to FilmHouse Cinemas which declared…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy