Choke Me Daddy: This picture of Tobi Bakre strangling a horse has produced a new internet meme

If you have been following the social media of Tobi Bakre lately, you’d see that he has been in a new series of beach-side photos. The Big Brother Naija star is also photographer, if you never knew, and this is just a way of keeping his celebrity fresh. That said, he is now embroiled in... Read More

Featured, The Media Blog

Big Brother Naija alum, Choke Me Daddy, Tobi Bakre

February 13, 2019

Omawumi and Waje have made their first movie ‘She Is,’ and the trailer stars Somkele Idhalama in a lead role

Last month, vocal powerhouses and best friends Omawumi and Waje came together to establish Hermanes Media, a media company set up to provide services such as film/TV production, TV adverts, content curation, brand event activation, and creative digital marketing. A film product has now taken shape, introducing Omawumi and Waje as co-producers. Titled She Is, the... Read More

Featured, The Film Blog

Hermanes Media, omawumi, She Is, Somkele Idhalama, Waje

February 13, 2019

Just In: CCT orders arrest of Onnoghen within 48 hours

The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has ordered the arrest of the suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen. Chairman of the CCT, Danladi Umar, issued the bench warrant to the Inspector General of Police and the Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS) to arrest and produce Justice Onnoghen. following his absence in court. Umar... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT), Danladi Umar, Walter Onnoghen

February 13, 2019

Condom brand Durex wants couples to have more time for love

Durex through its recent launch of the Performa condom in Nigeria is optimistic about enhancing bedroom intimacy between partners while advocating for a safer sex culture in Nigeria. The Durex Performa condom which was launched on Saturday, February 9, is a condom variant with a special lubricant that delays climax helping partners experience longer lasting... Read More

Partners

“Love Like a Performa”, BollyLomo, Durex, Laisisi Elenu, Performa condom, Tobi Bakre

February 13, 2019

7 #NextLevel benefits coming to you as you choose to go higher this Saturday

The Muhammadu Buhari administration has done a lot in fulfilling its promises to Nigerians over the last 3 and half years especially in the area of agriculture, empowering traders and young Nigerians (500,00 of them) through the N-Power programme with a bid to make them contribute better to the economy of the country. At the... Read More

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#NextLevel, APC, Muhammadu Buhari, N-Power

February 13, 2019

‘You can vote with any finger’ – INEC clarifies voting procedure for Saturday polls

With about 72 hours left to the Presidential and National Assembly polls, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has made clarifications on the process of voting at the election, dismissing news making the rounds that only the index finger can be used on the ballot paper. In a statement posted on its Twitter handle, the election... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

INEC

February 13, 2019

Eva Alordiah’s short film ‘Where’s the Condom?’ is so hollow and flat it will give you a concussion

For most people, the name Eva Alordiah now feels estranged from music. Once a vibrant, zany, quirky rapper with immense talent, Alordiah’s installation and reign as a female emcee was short-lived and quite frankly haphazard. On Tuesday, the erstwhile rapper surprised us with a short film which dragged her out from the abyss of oblivion.... Read More

The Film Blog

Bobby Uranta, Eva Alordiah, Stephanie Bassey, Where's the condom?

February 13, 2019

The Big 5: Fire ravages another INEC office in Anambra; UK to deploy 100 observers for elections | Other top stories

Here are the top stories you should be monitoring today: Fire ravages another INEC office in Anambra Barely four days to the Presidential and National Assembly elections, two containers housing Smart Card Readers were on Tuesday gutted by fire at INEC headquarters in Awka, Anambra. 4,695 smart card readers were destroyed by the fire. The incident... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Ms Catriona Laing, President Muhammadu Buhari, The British High Commissioner, The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)

February 12, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 12th of February

Follow the link to read the story on YNaija: The Late 5: EFCC arraigns Babachir Lawal over N544m grass-cutting scandal; SDP expels Jerry Gana, suspends Donald Duke | Other top stories

Cover Stories, Featured

#AtikuInLagos, #PMBinRivers, Adams Oshiomhole, APC, Babachir Lawal, Donald Duke, EFCC, Jerry Gana, PDP, SDP

February 12, 2019

WIMBIZ to hold WIMBIZ 2019 Women in Politics town hall meeting

Women in Management, Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ) is scheduled to hold a town hall meeting for Women in Politics (WIMPOL) on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Harbour Point, 4 Wilmot Point Road, Victoria Island, Lagos. The event tagged WIMBIZ WIMPOL Town Hall Meeting is themed RUN! VOTE! GET INVOLVED! The Town Hall Meeting is... Read More

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WIMBIZ, Women in Management Business and Public Service (WIMBIZ), Women in Politics (WIMPOL)

February 12, 2019

Today’s Noisemakers: Dami Elebe, Elnathan John, Femi Jacobs, 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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here are the ones we... Read More

Opinion

Dami Elebe, elnathan john, Femi Jacobs, Today's Noisemakers

February 12, 2019

The Late 5: EFCC arraigns Babachir Lawal over N544m grass-cutting scandal; SDP expels Jerry Gana, suspends Donald Duke | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: EFCC arraigns Babachir Lawal over N544m grass-cutting scandal Sacked secretary to the government of the federation (SGF) Babachir Lawal has been remanded in custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Lawal is accused of benefiting illegally from the approval of N544,119,925.36 for the removal of... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Atiku Abubukar, Babachir Lawal, EFCC, Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), professor jerry gana, SDP, The Late 5, Walter Onnoghen, Yemi Akinbode

February 12, 2019

Joke Silva will attend the 2019 Cannes Film Festival to discuss women in film as a panelist

This year’s Cannes Film Festival will be huge for African films, in that African filmmakers, artists, distributors and key stakeholders in the industry will have the opportunity to showcase contents and unique potential, made possible by Pavillon Afriques. In that spirit, Joke Silva will be joining industry professionals for the festival but specifically as a panelist... Read More

Featured, The Film Blog

Cannes Film Festival 2019, Joke Silva, nollywood, Pavillon Afriques

February 12, 2019

Olisaeloka Okocha Jr.: A unique cocktail of Rumble in the Jungle is what Nigeria needs now

The World Boxing Council has postponed the purse bid for Deontay Wilder’s rematch with Tyson Fury until February 12th. Meanwhile, despite his promoters booking Wembley Stadium a half year in advance, Anthony Joshua has failed to secure an opponent for April 13th at the 90,000-seater venue. Let us look at the panorama – a unique... Read More

Opinion, The Sports Blog

Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury, World Boxing Council

February 12, 2019

Jubilate, fans of ‘Jenifa’s Diary,’ the show has now been renewed for a fifteenth season

The long-surviving comedy series Jenifa’s Diary has been renewed for a fifteen season which will be out soon, and this is news that fans of the show would be happy about. A spin-off from the 2008 Funke Akindele-led dramedy Jenifa, the show renewal was announced by Akindele on Instagram and from the post, you can... Read More

The Media Blog

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February 12, 2019

The Big 5: Nigeria military will break Boko Haram, ISIS Alliance – Buratai; Bill Clinton cancels trip to Nigeria ahead of elections | Other top stories

Here are the stories you should be monitoring today: Buhari’s campain criticizes US ambassador, Western diplomats President Buhari’s campaign organisation has criticised the United States’ Ambassador to Nigeria, Stuart Symington, over his repeated calls for free, fair and peaceful elections in Nigeria. The campaign organisation, in a statement by its spokesperson, Festus Keyamo, said it... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

atiku abubakar, Baroness Patricia Scotland, bill clinton, boko haram, Islamic State West Africa

February 11, 2019

Global Smartphone Manufacturing giant, OPPO Mobile hosts media hangout in Lagos

The 4th largest smartphone brand in the world, OPPO Mobile, organized a very successful Media Hangout on Saturday the 9th of February, 2019 at an exclusive venue, The Backyard Bar and Grill in Victoria Island, Lagos. About 30 members of the press from Print, TV, Radio and top online blogs were in attendance. At the... Read More

Partners

Joseph Adeola, Lily Wang, Media Hangout, Nengi Akinola, OPPO Mobile

February 11, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 11th of February

Follow the link to read the story on YNaija: We came up with three reasons 2 Face publicly tweeted an apology at Annie Idibia

Cover Stories, Featured

2 Baba, 2face, Adams Oshiomhole, Annie Idibia, APC, APM, Ibikunle Amosun, Muhammadu Buhari, YCover

February 11, 2019

The Late 5: Nigerian Army appoints Nwachukwu, Sagir as military spokespersons; Former NFF secretary Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi is dead | Other top stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Nigerian Army appoints Nwachukwu, Sagir as military spokespersons A major shake up has occurred in the Nigerian Army on Sunday with the appointment of new positions for senior military officers. John Agim, a brigadier-general and spokesperson for the Defence Headquarters since January 2018, has been removed. He was... Read More

The News Blog

Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu, Chief Taiwo Ogunjobi, John Agim, nff, Senator Dino Melaye, Usman Okai

February 11, 2019

So you’ve been looking for the tastiest seafood boil? Issa Feast Feast!!! – Roma & Veuve!

On Sunday, February 3rd, 2019, Roma Lagos, the first ever Roman-inspired luxury restaurant/lounge in Lagos, located at 31A Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase I, hosted its maiden edition of ‘The FEAST AT ROMA’ and it was indeed, “a feast feast!” Roma’s exquisite kitchen treated the likes of Adebayo Oke Lawal, Aduke Bey, Idia Aisien, Prince Noble,... Read More

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adebayo oke lawal, Aduke Bey, Akah Nnani, bella naija, genevieve, Guardian Life, Idia Aisien, Lagos Weekender, Lekki Republic, Lost in Lagos, Prince Noble, Schick, Spice TV, Steve Chuks, StyleMe Africa, Yellow of Lagos, ynaija

February 11, 2019

We came up with three reasons 2 Face publicly tweeted an apology at Annie Idibia

On Monday morning and out of nowhere, heavyweight singer and occasional political activist 2 Face publicly tweeted an obscure apology at wife Annie Idibia. The first tweet was desperate and punctuated with F-Bombs, followed by the ones with half-finished sentences. But the shocking aspect was how it was made public and I have been trying... Read More

2 Face, Annie Idibia

February 11, 2019

2013 Super Eagles Team win PVC Novelty Football Match 5-3 On Penalty Shoot Out

The 2013 AFCON winning team won the 1994 Super Eagles team 5-3 on penalties to emerge as the champion of PVC Football Novelty Match played at the Yabatech Sports Complex on Saturday, February 9, 2018. The novelty match aimed at motivating young people to actively participate in this year’s election was organised by Tap iNitiative in... Read More

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1994 Super Eagles team, 2013 AFCON winning team, Aloy Agu, GM Records, joseph yobo, Jossy Lad, Mutiu Adepoju, OSIWA, PVC Football Novelty Match, Rashidi Yekini, stephen keshi, Studio24Nigeria, Sunny Ozogula, TAP iNitiative, Thompson Oliha, Uche Okafor, Wofaifada

February 11, 2019

Ireti Doyle is fierce and rebellious in the trailer for ‘1929,’ a movie about the Aba Women’s Riot

Forget the new crop of actresses that have waltzed into Nollywood, Ireti Doyle is still a boss. If you need some proof in the context of how she embodies character, check out this DStv campaign ad that was released last year where she smashes things with a mallet. In the trailer for Moses Eskor’s upcoming... Read More

Featured, The Film Blog

Aba Women's riot, Becky Odungide-Asindi, Emma Etukudo, FilmOne, ireti doyle, Moses Eskor, Sam Dede, Sola Sobowale

February 11, 2019

Virgin Atlantic launches new service between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv

Virgin Atlantic is delighted to announce it will be launching flights between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv, Israel with the first flight taking place on 25th September 2019. Flying daily between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv Ben Gurion airport, the five-hour flight will operate on an Airbus A330-300 aircraft boasting Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class, Premium... Read More

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Israel Government Tourist Office, Shai Weiss, Sharon E. Bershadsky, Virgin Atlantic, Yariv Levin

February 11, 2019

First Lady of Kwara, Deaconess Omolewa Ahmed, Femi Adebayo, Toyin Abraham, Chioma Akpotha, others stun at premiere of Diamonds in the Sky

Diamonds in the Sky, a movie by leading Non-Governmental Organisation, Leah Foundation was created in partnership with Sterling Bank to create awareness for breast and cervical issues affecting women across Nigeria. The star-studded movie which premiered at Viva Cinemas, Ilorin had in attendance; Her Excellency, First Lady of Kwara State, Deaconess Omolewa Ahmed, ace director,... Read More

Partners

Ali Nuhu, Ayo Mogaji, Chioma Akpota, Deaconess Omolewa Ahmed, Diamonds in the Sky, Ebun Oloyede, Femi Adebayo, Joke Silva, Kunle Afolayan, Mogaji Majinyawa, Prof Ayo Akinwale, Sterling Bank, Toyin Abraham, Yemi Shodimu, Yvonne Jegede-Fawole

February 11, 2019

Here is the full list of Grammy Awards 2019 winners

The 61st annual Grammy Awards held on Sunday night and despite the controversy that attempted to mire it, in the context of super pop star Ariana Grande deciding not to attend, the ceremony saw Lady Gaga, Cardi B, and Dua Lipa taking home awards. Here’s the full list of winners below. Album of the year... Read More

The Music Blog

Cardi B, Dua Lipa, Grammy Awards 2019, Lady Gaga

February 11, 2019

BAFTA 2019: Letitia Wright wins Rising Star Award and thanks God for helping her through depression

On a Sunday night that packed with award ceremonies like the Grammys, this year’s BAFTA aka the British Oscars rolled out its winners. Black Panther star Letitia Wright beat Nigerian-British actress Cynthia Erivo, Atlanta actor and star of Sorry to Bother You Lakeith Stanfield, and Jessie Buckely and Barry Keoghan to win the Rising Star Award. The BAFTA Rising Star Award honours a... Read More

The Film Blog

BAFTA 2019, Letitia Wright

February 11, 2019

The Big 5: Fire engulfs INEC office in Plateau, destroys PVCs; three feared dead at Atiku’s Kano rally | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Fire engulfs INEC office, destroys PVCs and ballot boxes According to Premium Times, a fire outbreak on Sunday completely burnt down the Independent National Electoral Commission office in Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau. Osaretin Imajiyereobo, Head of Department Voter Education and Publicity in Plateau... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

atiku abubakar, Frank Mba, Independent National Electoral Commission, Kola Ologbondiyan, Mohammed Adamu, Peoples Democratic Party, Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police

February 10, 2019

Entertainment Roundup: HBO releases photos from final season of ‘Game of Thrones’; Michael B. Jordan and Warner Bros. acquire rights to adapt African epic fantasy novel ”Black Leopard, Red Wolf”

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. HBO releases photos from final season of Game of Thrones The final season of Game of Thrones arrives in April and as the entire planet literally counts the... Read More

2019 Sundance Film Festival, Alfre Woodard, Game of Thrones, HBO, Michael B. Jordan

February 9, 2019

How do you? | The Daily Vulnerable

Two years or so ago, I was selected for a Stanford programme for entrepreneurs. It was, of course, a prestigious programme, and it had taken a while to get to that stage. But the news came just as I had arrived at another level in my evolving consciousness. And so my answer was an absolute... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

Joy Inc, TDV, The Daily Vulnerable

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