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The internet is saying Banky W is too old to play a youth corper in Tope Oshin’s ‘Up North’
Tope Oshin's upcoming movie Up North is slated for release next month, and its press roll out has just given us a trailer and film poster that shows lead actor…
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From Reality to Runway: Prominent Fashion Designer, Michael Costello to hold masterclass at 2018 GTBank Fashion Weekend
Fashion Designer Michael Costello is one of the most prominent celebrity designers in the world. Renowned for his eclectic fashion pieces, the self-taught designer has created exquisite pieces for top…
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Entertainment Roundup: Tiwa Savage wins Best African Act at MTV EMA | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. IK Ogbonna dismisses marriage breakdown rumours There has not been…
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The Big 5: ASUU embarks on indefinite strike; Atiku lambasts Buhari, FG over $500,000 donation to Guinea Bissau | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Academic Staff Union Of Universities (ASUU) late Sunday, commenced an indefinite strike to protest what it described as years of continued…
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Nigeria’s Army wants you to know, they have no problems killing civilians
The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) on Sunday, November 4, 2018, released a list detailing the names of the thirty-four individuals that were reported;y killed when the Nigerian Army opened…
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The Late 5: 149 military personnel in trouble for social media posts; Roger Federer says Serena Williams went too far at the US Open final | Other top stories
These are the stories that drove conversation today. At least 149 personnel have been penalised for violating the social media code of ethics for members of the Nigerian military, Premium Times…
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Tutu, Enwonwu’s masterpiece makes surprise showing at Art X Lagos
ART X Lagos 2018 is finally here this year’s edition, sponsored by Access Bank, features the best of the African and contemporary art scene; including 18 of African and Diaspora’s…
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Does El-Rufai really want peace in Kaduna?
That Kaduna has remained a hot bed of crisis is not a new development. The state has been enmeshed in one crisis or the other for more than fourty years.…
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The Big 5: Amosun replies Oshiomhole, you did ‘offshore rigging’ in Ogun; Fayose sacked as PDP Leader | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The public altercation between the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun continued on…
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Bayelsa is the best place to be a pregnant woman at the moment
The Bayelsa state government is making a difference in the state health sector with massive financial investment in the sector coupled with the Bayelsa safe motherhood program which the state…
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WAEC faults Presidency on reason for issuing Attestation of Result to President Buhari
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), on Saturday, disagreed with the Presidency that the body issued Attestation of Results to President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, based on a sense of…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Lil Kesh, Israel Ogunseye, Korede Bello, 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 Late 5: Oshiomhole lambasts Okorocha, Amosun; My relationship with Atiku has nothing to do with 2019 – Tinubu | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu has debunked reports that he was working with the People’s Democratic…
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Minimum wage: Governors earn same salaries, yet some argue against paying equal wage – Falana speaks
Activist-lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana has said it will be illegal for states to determine what they can pay as minimum wage. Falana who was guest…
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Joseph Benjamin lands role in Oprah Winfrey’s TV show ‘Greenleaf’ and here’s what we think
As Hollywood-based Nigerian actors like David Oyelowo, Yvonne Orji, John Boyega and more continue to make strides in the world of film and television, Nollywood actors are increasingly showing that…
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Her Network Woman of The Year Awards 2018 unveils official Nominees
Her Network has unveiled the official nominees for the 2018 Her Network Woman of the Year (HNWOTY) Awards, which returns for a second edition on the 2nd of December, 2018.…
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Apple launches iPhone Xs in Nigeria, offers Glo 36GB bundled data with iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max
Apple, the world’s leading smartphone maker, on Friday, launched iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max in Nigeria at the Villa Medici, Victoria Island, Lagos. Popularly referred to as ‘The Big…
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The Daily Vulnerable | For my sake, I choose truth
I was at dinner with a mentor the other day, and he asked me, "So are you still based outside Nigeria?" Now, if you live in Nigeria, you know that being seen…
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Ganduje dismisses the 4 clips showing him ‘rousingly’ collecting dollars; President Buhari receives an attestation to his ‘lost’ WAEC certificate | Other top stories of the week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week. After killing one of the two aid workers with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Hauwa Amina Liman, members of…
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Lagos govt. celebrates improved social media presence, upgraded website as latest “milestones”
The Government of Lagos on Friday celebrated what it described as "milestones" as it unveiled an upgraded official website for the state government and improved social media presence. As posted…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Leo Dasilva, Femi Adesina on Buhari’s WAEC certificate, Gimba Kakanda, 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 Late 5: Nigerians ought to commend us for our achievements thus far – Buhari; Labour adamant, says no going back on strike action | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: After months and years (since 2015) of controversy about his ‘missing result’ and claims by President Muhammadu Buhari that his O'Level…
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Jim Ovia’s ‘Africa Rise And Shine’ now available on Amazon
The long-awaited restock of Africa Rise and Shine by Jim Ovia, the Founder/Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc is now available on Amazon. Africa Rise and Shine is a positive narrative…
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“I spent close to 9 years in boarding school with Gen. Yar’Adua” | President Buhari ecstatic over WAEC result
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his joy over the attestation certificate and confirmation of school certificate result given to him by the West African Examination Council (WAEC) on November 2, 2018,…
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The YNaija Cover – the 2nd of November
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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This is how your favourite athletes dressed up for Halloween (PHOTOS)
With 2018 Halloween in the books, we have compiled some of our favourite costumes, worn by athletes all over the sports world. Indiana Pacers's Victor Oladipo dressed as Black…
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BREAKING: WAEC presents confirmation of school certificate result to Buhari
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has presented the attestation certificate and confirmation of school certificate result to President Buhari on November 2, 2018. This was announced by Buhari's media…
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Just In: Industrial court stops organised labour from going on strike
The National Industrial Court (NLC), Abuja, has stopped the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) from proceeding with a planned nationwide strike action scheduled for November…
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UK Fashion buyers, Stavros Karelis & Anna Trevelyan to speak at the 2018 GTBank Fashion Weekend
Fashion Buyers Stavros Karelis is the Founder & Buying Director of MACHINE-A, a London-based independent concept store for men and women and Anna Trevelyan is the Co-founder and Fashion Director…
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AMAA 2019: Entries are officially open for 15th edition in Lagos
This year's Africa Movie Academy Awards held in Kigali, Rwanda, with Richard Mofe-Damijo (Cross Roads), Joke Silva (Potato Potahto) and Dakore Egbuson (Isoken) emerging as winners, and South Africa's Five…
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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