Follow the links below to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: Dates for Buhari, Atiku, others to square up in presidential debate announced
Genevieve Nnaji, Chris Ogunlowo, Maraji, Tony Nwulu, Falana have been unveiled as some of the most influential personalities in the 2018 edition of the #YNaijaPowerList – a roll call of the most powerful Nigerian influencers under the age of 40. Currently in its seventh year, Y!/YNaija.com, the internet newspaper for young Nigerians, unveils the Powerlist... Read More
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The Nigerian Election Debate Group (NEDG) has announced Jan. 19, 2019 as date for presidential debate for candidates of the different political parties participating in the February 16, presidential election to unveil their plan for the country. Disclosing this on Thursday in Abuja at a press conference, Group chairman, John Momoh who doubles as the chairman of... Read More
Celebrating the people behind the scenes in any industry is paramount, as it motivates them to do more. And, THE BEATZ AWARDS organised by Eliworld recognised an exceptional lineup of creative minds behind music production, business and distribution at its 4th edition tagged ‘THE QUADRANT’. The ceremony, hosted by award-winning music comedian, Kennyblaq, held at the Shell... Read More
Lagos Small Business Summit organized by SME100 Nigeria is a platform that brings together government leaders and small business owners; who are innovative game changers in their various sectors. The objective of the summit is to discuss the impact that innovation and data have on all sectors of the economy and the role each play in being a catalyst for... Read More
The second installment of the hugely successful TEDxYaba conference is scheduled to hold on December 8, 2018 at Nikoms Event Centre, Edmund Crescent, Yaba. This year’s conference, themed “Reboot” packs a repertoire of speakers who have attained notoriety and success in their various fields, and they will be delivering talks geared towards igniting the... Read More
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 brave new world of technology. From serial investors chasing the next big wave, to developers and communication leaders. These 10 are breaking all the boundaries. Kola... Read More
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, in his book, ‘My Transition Hours‘ launched on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, said that the 2015 Presidential election was choked with “manipulations, intrigues, intimidations and betrayals,” putting part of the blame for his defeat at the doorstep of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Jonathan, however, said the reason he conceded... Read More
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still today. Davido says everything changes as he turns 26 He wrote on Instagram, “HAPPY OBO DAY WORLD !! 26 !!! THANK YOU, GOD, FOR EVERYTHING!!!! EVERYTHING CHANGES FROM TODAY! WATCH ME GO UP.” https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqbsb9eHMzb/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BqXPOv1HfLe/ Justin Bieber shows Aaron... Read More
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu and Governors of the South East geopolitical zone on Wednesday held a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi who spoke with journalists after the meeting, said the visit of... Read More
Izu Ojukwu has cemented himself as one of Nollywood’s best directors. His 2016 movie ’76 was compelling as powerful political commentary as it was a period piece, starring Ramsey Nouah and Rita Dominic. His follow-up film Amina is yet to be released, announced last year and boasts of ambitious fight scenes as seen in the... Read More
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’s our list from today:... Read More
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: President Muhammadu Buhari has said the security challenges confronting Nigeria are both internal and external factors. Speaking on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, the President on receiving a security report from the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), who were commissioned to take... Read More
Follow the links below to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: It is worrisome that New Telegraph will award Ganduje amid bribery allegations 7 months after, here’s what happened to the principal suspect in the Offa robbery
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said that the protests that held after the Chibok girls were kidnapped on April 15, 2014, were only politically motivated and just an action by the opposition to use the opportunity to further stain the cloak of his administration. He said this in his book, “My Transition Hours’ launched on... Read More
That Nigeria’s security apparatus is at its lowest ebb is an understatement. Despite the huge amount of money allocated to security by this administration, the effect is nearly unseen going by the reality that surrounds us. Currently, the nation is battling insurgency, banditry and the newest and deadly entrant, kidnapping. Even though kidnapping is not... Read More
Enjoy highlights below if you missed the event: [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zjUkwHuP54[/embedyt] Watch this space for the Zenith Bank Light Up Ceremony giveaway.
Hype and Steam, a United Kingdom-based online fashion retailer, officially launched operations in Nigeria on Friday, 16 November, 2018 with an exclusive runway show and after party at the Hard Rock Café, Victoria Island, Lagos. Looking to bring the latest global trends to fashion enthusiasts in Nigeria at affordable prices, the high street brand has commenced full... Read More
Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN), has again lent his voice to the argument on restructuring of the country, insisting that the country can be restructured administratively pending constitutional amendment. Speaking at a briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, the National Intervention Movement (NIM) Co-chairman, explained that while restructuring is basically power... Read More
The principal suspect in the deadly April 5, 2018, bank robbery attack in Offa, Kwara, Michael Adikwu, a dismissed police constable is dead. Kwara State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Kamaldeen Ajibade disclosed this at a Kwara State High Court Wednesday when five of the six principal suspects were brought to court. The five suspects arraigned... Read More
The media does not only exist for information dissemination but also to drive the change process in the society especially in a deformed one like ours and, it is worrisome that we have fewer platforms that do this more often. The Kano Governor, Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje is currently enmeshed in a bribery allegation. He was... Read More
On Sunday, the DC Heroes pop-up channel on DStv ended, lasting a week since it opened and rendering DC movie staples like Batman and Superman. For me, it was like the ending of an affair, a whirlwind romance now existing in the boundary of my memories. Superhero movies are currently ruling Hollywood and increasingly becoming... Read More
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still today. Jason Derulo joins Idris Elba, Taylor Swift in ‘Cats’ movie Singer-songwriter Jason Derulo has been added to the cast of the film “Cats,” the live-action adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Derulo will play “Rum Tum Tugger”, a... Read More
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has revealed why he didn’t implement the 2014 National Conference, despite having over seven months to do so, although he said he left office with the hopes that President Muhammadu Buhari would implement the report. The Otuoke-born leader who revealed this in his... Read More
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. For today… it is the... Read More
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Former military Head of State, Gen. Abdusalami Abubakar, on Tuesday commended former President Jonathan for bringing peace to the country by conceding defeat in the 2015 presidential election, adding that the nation could not thank Jonathan enough. Abdulsalami stated this while felicitating with the former President... Read More
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: OBITUARY: Tosyn Bucknor defined what it means to live a full life Why Service Chiefs attended Buhari’s #NextLevel event – Garba Shehu
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, has said that his loss in 2015 was due to several factors including Nigerian politicians – especially northern leaders – who were “blinded by ambition” and the then U.S. President, Barack Obama, who sent his secretary of state, John Kerry to influence the election. In the excerpts of the book, ‘The Transition... Read More
Nigerians all over the world woke up this morning to the sad news of the passing of Tosyn Bucknor, an accomplished broadcaster, musician, actress and all-round media personality. According to news reports, she was found dead by her husband, Aurelien Boyer on the evening of Monday 19, November 2018 in their Lagos home. She was... Read More
2018 has been a year of milestones for Kenyan filmmaker, writer and director Wanuri Kahiu. Her lesbian film Rafiki was Kenya’s first film to screen at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, which was banned in her native country. For the movie to be eligible for the Oscars’ Best Foreign Language Film next year, Kahiu sued... Read More