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“Na where man dey work, man dey chop” | Comedian, Tega says in this tell-all interview
Although a lot of comedians choose to focus, totally, on their craft, Tega Akpobome, known more recently as 'Professor Lawal' or Og Tega decided to go further with his academic…
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The Big 5: “Boko Haram wants N100bn for Leah Sharibu;” 5 Shi’ites reportedly killed in clash with soldiers | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Fifty-seven Chibok school girls being held by Boko Haram have been reportedly sighted in Garin Magaji and Garin Mallam villages of…
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Just In: 57 Chibok girls reportedly sighted in Cameroon
Fifty-seven girls Chibok school girls being held by Boko Haram have been reportedly sighted in Garin Magaji and Garin Mallam villages of Marwa in Northern Cameroon, Daily Trust reports. According to the…
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The Late 5: Put an end to electing uneducated leaders, Emir Sanusi advises Nigerians; Focus on fixing roads now and leave 2023 – Bode George tackles Fashola | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged Nigerians to stop electing leaders without education into public offices, stressing that at…
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‘King of Boys’ will now show in cinemas today after the movie was recut (shortened)
After Kemi Adetiba's second directorial feature King of Boys premiered last week, with celebrities adhering to a royal gangster theme, the movie's cinema release date was postponed from October 26…
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The Daily Vulnerable | Sadness
When I began to learn about living a joyful life, I would find myself ashamed whenever I was sad. Almost as if I was failing a lesson I should already…
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Join Taofeek Abijako at the 2018 GTBank Fashion Weekend to learn how to get started in the industry
20-year-old Nigerian, Taofeek Abijako is a young designer recognised for his ability to express social and political commentary through the lens of “luxe-street” clothing. Abijako’s brand, Head of State+ is a…
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NHIS ES, Yusuf asks conspirators to “change plan”; court remands alleged rapist and killer of Ochanya #JusticeForOchanya | Other top stories of the week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), now sacked, Nnamdi Kanu resurfaced after more than a year thanking Israel…
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Nigerian Army reveals how missing General was reportedly killed; Atiku will emerge as President, London-based Magazine predicts | More stories
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Friday said it received nominations from 79 political parties for the 2019 presidential election and 6,352 for the National Assembly. According to INEC…
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#YNaijaPolitico: The mindset of Nigerians during elections is unfortunately attached to ‘money’ | ACPN candidate, Atolusi Damilola says
Unlike some years back when young politicians could not do more than be party members, the Not Too Young To Run Bill has opened doors for younger people to run…
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The conversation on #NigeriaAt58 continues with the Independence Debate at #ThursdayTalks
The seventh edition of the monthly conversation with change agents and thought leaders - Thursday Talks Lagos - picked on the conversation that began on the event of the Independence…
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Learn how to ‘Stick to Your Plan A’ with Kahlana Brown at the 2018 GTBank Fashion Weekend
Fashion insider, style savant and beauty correspondent, Kahlana Barfield Brown has carved a niche for herself in the ever-evolving, uber-competitive world of fashion and beauty. From writing countless feature stories…
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Can the PDP be ruthless and impartial? They have a chance with Atunwa’s NYSC scandal
The People’s Democratic Party have an opportunity to show that they have truly reformed in character by properly addressing the situation with its Kwara state governorship candidate, Razak Atunwa. According…
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Legendary style pioneer, Dapper Dan will also be at the GTBank Fashion Weekend
With his eponymous store on 125th street, Dapper Dan pioneered streetwear in the early 1980s, co-opting luxury branding to design original garments with high-end detail. A leading driver of the…
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The importance of tackling poverty from the grassroots through human capacity development and empowerment
In June 2018, the Brookings institution, an American think-tank research group, published data from the World Poverty Clock which showed that Nigeria, with an estimated population of 200 million, had…
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‘Ghost Stories’ is forthcoming on Linda Ikeji TV and we are trying to decide if it will be scary or not
October is still officially the month of horror, Halloween you know, and I have quite steadily been watching horror movies every night for #31DaysOfHorror. Check it out on Twitter but…
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ACPN unveils official party logo, launches #SquirrelGang social media campaign
The Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) has officially unveiled its party logo just as it launched #SquirrelGang, a robust social media campaign to highlight the party’s core ethos of vision, resilience,…
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Ireti Doyle says she can act any movie role, just give her the script
Since watching Ireti Doyle stand out in the new DSTV campaign video to tell African stories, I have a renewed respect for her. The Wedding Party actress has an impressive…
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Entertainment Roundup: Actor, Kaalan Walker arrested for raping aspiring models; Johnny Depp ‘removed’ from Pirates Of The Caribbean | More stories
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. 2018 AFRIFF begins with programme launch in Lagos The 2018 African…
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Epic dramas like ‘Ajoche’ and ‘Ojukwu’ don’t have gay characters because the showrunners are homophobic
There's currently a renaissance of epic dramas in our television landscape, and independent platforms like ROK 2 on DStv/GOtv are the biggest dispensers. Since launching in April and by design,…
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The Big 5: UNICEF says 69% of Nigerian children without access to education are in the North; #GandujeGate: I was not paid to reveal clips – Journalist insists | More stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Publisher of online newspaper, Daily Nigerian, Jafar Jafar, on Thursday appeared before the Kano House of Assembly adhoc committee investigating the…
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The Late 5: Re-elect Buhari so power returns to you in 2023 – Fashola reportedly tells South West; Nigeria gains ‘almost nothing’ from Chinese loans – Agbakoba | More stories
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday inaugurated the new international terminal of Port Harcourt Airport, in Omagwa, Rivers, built by the Chinese…
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The YNaija Cover – the 25th of October
Follow links to read up stories on YNaija: President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurates New International Terminal of Port Harcourt Airport
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Meet the cohorts of the British Council Future Leaders Connect
On 1 August this year, six Nigerians were selected as winners of the 2018 British Council Future Leaders Connect cohort. A global fellowship where exceptional young people from around the…
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Stephanie Linus’ ‘Dry’ has been billed to screen at Ray Charles Week
After Stephanie Linus directed and released Dry in 2014, the movie won big at the 2016 Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards, winning overall best film and also earned Linus…
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Fever Stew: Didn’t Tiwa tell you that she is a Savage?
Okay at this point, I think we can all agree that Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun aka Wizkid, is on a mission to dominate the year. You would think that following so…
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We can’t wait for ‘Frogeck,’ an upcoming alien animated film from Anthill Studios
Nigerian animation was once regarded as a fringe art form but, over the years, it has gained mainstream attention as the industry became more upgraded. Some months back, YouNeek Studios…
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‘Ojukwu’ season 1, ep 4 recap: The Great Priestess makes an entrance
Last night's episode of Ojukwu began ominously by introducing us to the village's Great Priestess, whose head is half-shaved and fanned up like a black crow's wings. She arrives the…
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Nigeria’s life expectancy rankings should make you very worried
Beginning from 2018, a male child given birth to in Nigeria is expected to live for an approximated 54.7 years while the female is expected to live approximately 55.7 years.…
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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