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November 17, 2018

The Late 5: Otedola endorses Sanwo-Olu for governorship; Aregbesola says he hasn’t collected salaries for 8 years | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Chairman of Forte Oil PLC, Femi Otedola, speculated to be running for governorship in Lagos, has endorsed the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Babajide Sanwo-Olu for governor. In a post on his official Instagram handle on Saturday, Otedola described Sanwo-Olu as his childhood... Read More
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November 17, 2018

God using a smartphone, Zainab Balogun sinking in a lagoon: the trailer for BB Sasore’s ‘God Calling’ is finally here

The press cycle for BB Sasore’s God Calling is in full swing. It went from Sasore announcing back in July that he was in need of a second unit director, to our report of The Royal Hibiscus Hotel star Zainab Balogun playing a lead role. In the just-released trailer, Balogun shines in her role as... Read More
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November 17, 2018

Bisola Borha, Ronke Bamisedun, Nnamdi Stan Ekeh… see the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Business

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 field of big business. From serial entrepreneurs finally coming into their own, to dogged founders soldiering on passion these 10 young ones will surely own the... Read More
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November 17, 2018

Jane Ekanem, Zara Odu, the Enekwe sisters… see the #YNaijaPowerlist2018 for Fashion and Style

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 social media space. From designers breaking boundaries and taking local international to retailers stocking these fabulous names, these are the 10 that matter. Joseph Ike and... Read More
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November 17, 2018

HEAR WORD! stage play to tour Lagos, New York, California and Hamburg

The highly anticipated HEAR WORD! stage play returns to Lagos this December 28, 29 & 30th, 2018, at the MUSON Centre, as part of an international tour which includes New York, California and Hamburg. The critically acclaimed woman empowerment play shares generational stories highlighting political, social and cultural factors that limit the lives of women.... Read More
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November 17, 2018

Ganduje sues for N3bn, also asking for public apology; Presidential committee says Imo governorship candidate was released so he doesn’t die | Other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. Nigeria’s Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo reacted to a report by a House of Representatives committee indicting him for allegedly illegally approving N5.9 billion for the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), for which its Director General, Mustapha Maihaja, is currently being probed by the lawmakers. As contained in a statement, Osinbajo... Read More
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November 16, 2018

The Late 5: President Buhari says he is on course to achieve his objectives; Court reduces Dariye’s jail term | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. The Court of Appeal, Abuja, has reduced the jail term of former Governor Joshua Dariye to 10 years. Dariye was in June sentenced to 14 years in prison by the high court. However, the appeal court on Friday said while the conviction was right, the former governor... Read More
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November 16, 2018

#YNaijaPowerList2018: Mercy Abang, Fisayo Soyombo, Instablog9ja… See the 10 most powerful young persons in the media space

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 media space. From investigative journalists telling the difficult stories, to entrepreneurs building potential media empires, these are the 10 that matter the most. Mercy Abang Mercy... Read More
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November 16, 2018

APC breaking rules shows what they are about – Jimi Agbaje

The governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Jimi Agbaje has said Nigerians need to stop worshipping their politicians and begin to hold their elected leaders accountable. He said this on Friday, November 16, 2018, in a question and answer session on Twitter. He was asked, “Why is it hard for most... Read More
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November 16, 2018

#YNaijaPowerList2018: Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin, Victor Ugo, Serah Makka-Ugbagbe… see the 10 most powerful names in Advocacy

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 hard tasking world of advocacy. From visible spokespersons representing minority communities to environmentalists and health interventionists, these are the 10 that matter the most. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi... Read More
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November 16, 2018

The Made In Nigeria Conference & Exhibition is here for its fourth edition – you should not miss it

The Made In Nigeria Project, organisers of the Made In Nigeria Conference & Exhibition have officially announced the fourth edition of the ‎annual event, slated to hold in Lagos at the Balmoral Convention Centre on November 30, 2018, with the theme; An SME driven Economy – Opportunities, Challenges & Potential for Growth. The key thrust of... Read More
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November 16, 2018

Mayorkun’s debut album ‘Mayor of Lagos’ is finally here!

Adewale Mayowa Emmanuel known as Mayorkun, 25, has released his debut studio album, ”Mayor of Lagos” in the early hours of Friday, November 16, 2018. https://www.instagram.com/p/BqOEnsxnbEq/ Mayorkun’s debut album ”The Mayor of Lagos” [TMOL] contains 14 songs and features guest appearances like Sarkodie, Davido, D’banj, Patoranking, Peruzzi, Dremo and Yonda. The album also has producers like DJ Coublon, North Boi, Speroach, Fresh VDM. Killertunes, Phantom, Kiddominant, Lussh and Cracker Mallo. “The Mayor of Lagos” is released under Davido Music... Read More
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November 16, 2018

FAMSAGA to host health conference for sustainable development – register now

The Federation of African Medical Students’ Associations General Assembly (FAMSA GA) will be celebrating its 5oth anniversary from November 18 through to 24, 2018, in grand style by hosting the first-ever health conference of its kind at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria. The General Assembly, whose vision is improving the health of the African people, is... Read More
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November 16, 2018

Jim Iyke goes bald in Moses Inyang’s upcoming movie ‘Cold Feet’

Jim Iyke has played every role out there – lover boy, casanova, criminal, fraudster, cheating husband and in AY Makun’s Merry Men, a Yoruba Demon. Critically, his Nollywood footprint is largely typecasted but in Moses Inyang forthcoming movie Cold Feet, Iyke plays an ex-military veteran called Colonel Mayowa. And yes, he goes bald for the... Read More
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November 16, 2018

Kunle Afolayan is working on adapting Ngugi Thiong’o’s classic novel ‘Matigari’ to film

Despite the great morass of African literature in the context of novels that verges on the African experience, not much has been adapted for film. We aren’t talking about biopics. One distinguishing feature between Hollywood and African cinema is how the former relentlessly scraps for movies from literature and comics. The Harry Potter franchise, Twilight series,... Read More
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November 16, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Nelly sued for sexual assault; Zayn Malik says he is no longer Muslim | Other top stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still today. Efe says he has just N75,000 remaining from his BBNaija winnings Former Big Brother Naija housemate Efe has said on Hot FM, Lagos, that he only has N75,000 left from his N25 million in the 2017... Read More
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November 16, 2018

The Big 5: Oshiomhole, Saraki exchange words over bribery allegation; FG, ASUU meeting end without resolution | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is investigating the Nigerian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) over an alleged misapplication of N2.5 billion seed grant released to the agency by the federal government for its digital switch-over programme. The commission, in a statement signed by its... Read More
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November 15, 2018

ICYMI: Mimiko makes U-turn, drops ZLP Presidential ticket for Senate

Two term Governor of Ondo and Presidential candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dr Olusegun Mimiko, has has formally announced his withdrawal from the 2019 Presidential race. Mimiko who made this known on Thursday,at a meeting of  his party’s national leaders and party faithfuls from the 18 Local Government Areas of Ondo, said he would... Read More
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November 15, 2018

Maraji, Yagazie Emezi, Femi Bakre… we present the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Social Media

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 social media space. From influential photographers commissioned worldwide to celebrities making moves from sheer clout, these are the 10 that you should be following. Ademola Adetona... Read More
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November 15, 2018

Today’s Noisemakers: Shehu Sani, Chxta, Dr Dipo, Dr. Joe Abah on Abuja-Kaduna rail line and 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’s our list from today:... Read More
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November 15, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 15th of November

Follow the links to read up the stories and analyses on YNaija:         Is John Abayomi the founder of popular news outlet Instablog9ja?   Kemi Adetiba’s King of Boys grosses N100m at the cinemas   Minimum Wage: We can only pay N30,000 if we downsize workers nationwide – Governors Forum
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