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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
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
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still today. The final trailer for Aquaman trailer is here!! Are you holding your tridents yet? It’s just one month away from the release of Aquaman, the first full-length feature film centred around Jason Momoa’s Justice League superhero. Now the... Read More
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Following the loss of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) at Saturday’s bye-election in Kwara, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has mocked the National Leader of the PDP, Bukola Saraki, saying his political burial is imminent. Speaking on Monday in Abuja,... Read More
As Nigerians kick after seeing pictures of service chiefs attending Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign rally tagged ‘Next Level’, the President’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu has reacted saying they attended the event on the premise that it was to showcase the achievements of the administration. He said this on Twitter, adding that they left even before the President arrived... Read More
These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Following the ban on election campaign lifted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, the Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar on Monday released the policy document that would drive his campaign ahead of the 2019 elections. According to the document, Atiku says... Read More
On Thursday, November 15th, 2018, EbonyLife Films hosted selected guests to an exclusive screening of upcoming feature film, Chief Daddy. Members of the press, cast and cinema operators were all present to view the movie as it debuted for the first time at the new Filmhouse cinema, Twin Waters, Oniru, Lagos.   As anticipated, Chief... Read More
Africa’s leading financial institution, Access Bank Plc has restated its commitment to sustainable banking practices that stimulate economic growth and development. The Bank in celebration of 10 years of promoting sustainable banking recently held a week-long event across its several branches within and outside Nigeria aimed at reiterating the Bank’s commitment to sustainable banking. Speaking... 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 policy and research. From dynamic state commissioners manning important ministries to leaders in NGOs and public policy, these 10 voices are deeply influential. Muhammad Sani Abdullahi When... Read More
This year’s African International Film Festival drew to a close on Saturday with the AFRIFF Globe Awards, and some of the movies that were screened won awards in various categories. Noteworthy is Adekunle ‘Nodash’ Adejuyigbe’s The Delivery Boy, which won Best Nigerian Film. Stanlee Ohikhuare’s Coat of Harm won Best Short Film, beating C.J. Obasi Afrofuturist story... Read More
On Nigerian social media, influencer culture has since crashed into unbearable monotony. Don’t get me wrong: social media influencers have changed the world of marketing, offering brands with rapid market penetration due to their large followings. But a large number of their operations are so profit-driven, and when these influencers aren’t clustered around in promoting a... Read More
The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has released his policy document as we draw closer to the 2019 elections as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lifts the ban on election campaign. See nine things we learnt from the document below: To transform Nigeria’s economy to stand in the top 20... Read More
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The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has promised to create 3 million jobs annually if elected president on February 16, 2019. Atiku will officially release his policy document in Yola, Adamawa on Monday by 12pm but YNaija has seen the contents of the document. The policy document themed, Let’s Get Nigeria... Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to create over 15 million new jobs if he is re-elected in the 2019 elections. Buhari made this declaration on Sunday when the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) released its Next Level roadmap ahead of the forthcoming elections. A part of the document stated that “The Next Level of effort focuses on job... Read More
Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still today. The eighth edition of AFRIFF has ended See list of winners here. Diddy pays heartbreaking tribute to his late ex Sean “Diddy” Combs is breaking his silence on the death of his ex-girlfriend, Kim Porter and mother... Read More
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These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, November 20 as public holiday to mark the 2018 Eid-El Maulud celebration. In a statement by the Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau over the weekend, he called on Muslim faithful to align themselves with the teachings of the prophet which... Read More
The eighth edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) has ended with South African movies leading the pack of winners at the festival’s awards night, AFRIFF Globe awards. 30 Nigerian films made it to the final list of the 140 films that were screened at the 2018 edition of AFRIFF. See list of winners below: SHORTS... Read More
These are the stories that drove conversation today. The National Legal Adviser of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Babatunde Ogala has written an internal memo dated November 6 accusing the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole of belittling the party’s legal department. According to The Cable, Ogala said since he became the party’s legal adviser on June 25, his... 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 culture space. From impressive art gallery owners to editors, visual artists and curators, these bright young minds have taken up the onerous task of preserving our... 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 sporting world. From elite athletes to top-flight footballers and sports administrators, these 10 fellows are doing the country proud. Simidele Adeagbo Simidele Adeagbo is Africa’s first... Read More
As the campaign season for the 2019 elections officially kicks off, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has released its roadmap. The roadmap themed Next Level is geared toward seeking re-election across all thirty-six state of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. See below full text of the APC Roadmap below: Four years ago, we promised Nigerians... Read More
The Senate President and National Leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Bukola Saraki has described Saturday’s bye-election into Ekiti/Isin/Oke-Ero and Irepodun federal constituency as a contest that was simply between PDP and security agents plus the All Progressives Congress (APC) “due to the heavy deployment of police, soldiers and other security agents who gathered... Read More
These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Media aide to President Muhammadu Buhari, Garba Shehu, says the opposition has more money than the government, alleging that the leading opposition parties have resolved to undertake a campaign clearly aimed at aggravating differences between Nigerians on the basis of especially religion, region and tribe. In an... Read More
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