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e-sports
February 20, 2019

What is eSports and why is it the new craze for Nigerians?

There’s a chance you’ve heard the term before but to be safe, I’m going to assume you’ve all been living under a rock. So what exactly is “eSports” anyway? The term which stands for “electronic sports” may seem a little confusing at first but it’s really not. Essentially, it is competitive gaming played by professionals... Read More
The Media Blog, The Sports Blog
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New Establishment 2019
February 20, 2019

Quddus King, Benita Nnachortam, Jekein Lato-Unah, Mary Edoro: Here is the Y!/YNaija 2019 New Establishment List

With each year, it becomes clearer to the editorial board at YNaija, the premium our annual New Establishment list places on the work of young emerging players in diverse field within Nigeria. Providing that first wave of recognition for the work that the men and women of our annual lists do in the communities is... Read More
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CifromRED, Lists, The New Establishment, Top Stories
February 20, 2019

Elections will hold in Borno, materials for Saturday polls already in States – Prof. Yakubu

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says the ballot papers, result sheets and other elections materials needed for the Presidential and National Assembly elections re-scheduled for Saturday 23 rd February have been delivered to all the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Chairman of the commission, Prof Mahmood Yakubu disclosed this on Tuesday while... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
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February 20, 2019

The Big 5: Shettima dares Boko Haram after recent attack on convoy; Military has no role to play in the conduct of elections – Atiku | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Shettima dares Boko Haram after attack on convoy Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno State says he will be going back to Gamboru Ngala in a non-bullet vehicle next week despite the recent attack on his convoy by members of Boko Haram’s Islamic State West Africa Province... Read More
The News Blog
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February 19, 2019

DanceGATHERING 2019 to shut down Broad street, promises lots of excitement

Following the unfortunate situation of the postponement of the national elections, which now coincides with our international performance weekend of  danceGATHERING, which has brought together 83 artists, thinkers and designers from 29 cities globally, it was initially billed to shut down BROAD STREET on the 23rd and 24th February.  After many consultations with security personnel and... Read More
Partners
February 19, 2019

The Late 5: Death toll in Kajuru killings rises to 130; Ballot box snatchers will be punished according to the law – INEC chairman | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Death toll in Kajuru killings rises to 130 The death toll in the recent attacks in Kaduna has risen to 130, Governor Nasir El-Rufai announced Tuesday. The killings occurred in Kajuru Local Government Area of the state. El-Rufai had earlier on Friday announced that 66 persons were... Read More
The News Blog
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February 19, 2019

Timi Dakolo, Iyin Aboyeji, Adaora Mbelu, Bolanle Olukanni, others turn up for official opening of The Joy Hub

Timi Dakolo, Iyin Aboyeji, Adebola Williams, Adaora Mbelu, and Bolanle Olukanni were among the personalities present yesterday in Surulere, Lagos at the launch of the pilot location of The Joy Hub. Initiated by Joy, Inc. in partnership with Mentally Aware Nigeria and Olamma Cares, the hub is a non-clinical, non-judgmental, non-discriminatory emotional and mental health... Read More
Partners
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February 19, 2019

The trailer for the Netflix South African show ‘Shadow’ is the best thing you will see today

Netflix is keeping its word when it announced that more original African content will be available on its platform this year. First Queen Sono, which stars South African actress Pearl Thusi and now Shadow. Like Queen Sono, Shadow is a South African show set in Joburg and stars Pallance Dladla as Shadrach ‘Shadow’ Khumalo –... Read More
The Media Blog
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February 19, 2019

Mo Abudu has received a gold membership directors’ card ahead of the 2019 Emmy Awards

EbonyLife boss and media entrepreneur Mo Abudu has now been given a gold membership directors’ card by the International Academy of Television, Arts & Sciences, the platform responsible for staging the renowned Emmy Awards. Abudu announced in December last year that she was a now a member of a select group of 100 directors, international executives... Read More
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February 19, 2019

Dear Lord in Heaven someone explain this ‘Zero Hour’ trailer

The trailer for Robert Peters‘ upcoming movie Zero Hour has been released, and it’s simply hard to follow. The movie is being described as a romantic drama/thriller, and it further emphasizes the current boom of action/thriller movies out from Nollywood these days (King of Boys, Knock Out Blessing, etc). And while that is good, the... Read More
The Film Blog
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Be The Difference
February 19, 2019

Revolutionizing volunteering in Nigeria is tough, but Be The Difference has it covered

On the 13th of February 2019, volunteer non-profit Be The Difference announced via Instagram that it was partnering with the global accountability platform Accountability Labs. It is a huge step for any non-profit, especially in countries with poor government infrastructure and monitoring of private organizations to submit themselves to an internationally recognized watchdog to ensure... Read More
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February 19, 2019

The Big 5: INEC promises to improve corp members’ welfare during elections; Buhari showing his true colours with death threat – Atiku | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: INEC promises to improve corp members’ welfare during elections The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) says the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has agreed to improve the safety and welfare provisions of corp members in the rescheduled elections.  The corps said INEC gave the assurance at... Read More
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February 18, 2019

Just In: INEC backtracks, lifts ban on party campaigns

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has lifted the ban on campaigns by political parties and candidates ahead of Saturday’s rescheduled elections. The commission which said it took the decision after consultations with political parties in the country disclosed this in a statement issued by its National Commissioner Information and Voter Education, Festus Okoye, at... Read More
The News Blog
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February 18, 2019

The Late 5: No plans to remove INEC chairman – Buhari; INEC meets over ban on campaign | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Activist Deji Adeyanju granted bail  As a breaking news story today, the Kano State High Court on Monday granted bail to Deji Adeyanju, after spending 67 days in detention. Adeyanju was freed on bail when his matter came up in Monday morning, with a condition that he... Read More
The News Blog
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February 18, 2019

#NigeriaDecides: Snatch ballot boxes at the expense of your own life – Buhari warns

Following Saturday’s postponement of the 2019 General elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), President Muhammadu Buhari has assured Nigerians that the issues behind the move will be investigated, with the President warning that anyone planning to snatch ballot boxes during the forthcoming elections will do so “at the expense of his own life.” President Buhari who... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
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February 18, 2019

Has the new queen of rap been crowned?

The 61st Grammy awards came and went this past Sunday and with it, the usual excitement we’ve come to expect from the acclaimed annual award show. There were a number of astounding performances from top-shelf artists like Janelle Monáe, Camila Cabello, Lady Gaga and even a few from Alicia Keys where she performed timeless classics... Read More
The Music Blog
February 18, 2019

Just In: Rights Activist, Deji Adeyanju granted bail

Human Rights Activist and Convener of Concerned Nigerians, Deji Adeyanju, has been released on bail by a Kano State Magistrate Court after 63 days in prison. As reported by Premium Times, his associate confirmed that the bail bond required that he provides a senior civil servant with landed properties in Kano, N50,000 and his international passport. Adeyanju was... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
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February 18, 2019

We didn’t think we needed a picture of Naomi Campbell and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala together but now we do

We didn’t realise that supermodel Naomi Campbell is a huge fan of economist Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland and over a beautiful dinner, Campbell shared a photo of both of them on her Instagram on Sunday, with a string of praise for the globally acclaimed economist.   View this post... Read More
The Media Blog
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Bay
February 18, 2019

The Trailer For the documentary film ’Life At The Bay’ looks rather promising

2019 is off to a great start as people are being more hands-on in the mission to own and change narratives. Recently, focus has turned to Tarkwa Bay – the sheltered beach located on the harbors of Lagos and more importantly its famous welcoming resident community. Better known for its beaches, Tarkwa Bay is to a... Read More
The Media Blog
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February 18, 2019

Bisi Alimi got death threats on Twitter for inviting the LGBTQ community in Nigeria to a free public speaking training

Because anything that remotely looks like homosexuality sends homophobic Nigerians into a seizure of rage, and looking stupid while at it, it’s unsurprising they they lobbed hate messages and death threats at LGBTQ activist Bisi Alimi on Twitter, just after announcing a media and public speaking training via his initiative TBA Foundation. The training, which... Read More
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February 18, 2019

The Big 5: Police arrests six suspects in Kajuru killings, Kaduna; APC, PDP defy INEC, vow to continue campaigns | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Police arrests six suspects in Kajuru killings, Kaduna Nigerian Police said it has arrested six people in connection to the mass killings in Kajuru, Kaduna last week Fridy.  Also on the visiting trail of the governor, Kaduna State Police Commissioner, Ahmad Abdurrahman, said the prosecutors would... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
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Chiwetel
February 17, 2019

#Berlinale2019: Of fathers and their sons: Chiwetel Ejiofor’s The Boy who Harnessed the Wind

Editor’s Note:  Our in-house critic, Wilfred Okiche, was invited to the 2019 Berlinale Film Festival as part of its Berlinale Talents programme and is sending dispatches from the front lines of global film, enjoy. In The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, the stirring directorial debut by British-Nigerian actor Chiwetel Ejiofor, an interesting moment arrives in... Read More
Reviews, The Cutting Floor, The Film Blog
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February 17, 2019

WIMBIZ meets 2019 female candidates, advocates for greater representation Of Women In Politics

On February 13th, 2019, Women in Management Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) as part of its efforts to advocate for increased female participation in politics, held the WIMBIZ Women in Politics (WIMPol) Town Hall Meeting themed, Run, Vote, Get Involved! The event which held at Harbour Point in Victoria Island, Lagos was an avenue for... Read More
Partners
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February 17, 2019

Davido couldn’t argue logically with a woman who criticized him over his politics and so he had to slut-shame her

Following yesterday’s postponement of the presidential polls by INEC, Nigerians have been weighed down by despair, hopelessness and further disillusioned. ”Canada” and ”Australia” became trending hashtags and people took to social media to let out their frustration. Pop star Wizkid didn’t mince words as he wrote on his Instagram story, cursing out APC and PDP... Read More
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February 17, 2019

We have just learned that Jussie Smollett reportedly paid two Nigerian brothers to stage his attack

Ever since Empire star Jussie Smollett reportedly became the victim of a racist, homophobic attack last month, the story has been trailed with suspicions that he could be lying. Many were inclined to believe this even more when he refused to tender his phone to the Chicago Police Department to help in the investigation, in... Read More
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