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October 16, 2018

Just In: Fayose arrives EFCC office in company of Governor Wike (PHOTOS)

Immediate past Governor of Ekiti, Peter Ayodele Fayose, minutes ago arrived at the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Abuja. Seen with a bag filled with clothes, he was accompanied to the anti-graft agency’s office by Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers and Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode. The former governor had... Read More
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hustle
October 16, 2018

‘Hustle’ Season 3, Episode 2 recap: A lesson in relationship scams

Last night’s episode of Hustle was still without reality star Tobi Bakre, but it reintroduced a familiar face – Maurice Sam aka Acid. Played by Chukwuka Anozie, Acid has been away in America and returns to Nigeria, showing up in Dayo and Ochuko’s small apartment. But he is not alone. His fiancée, an Alabama-based Nigerian... Read More
The Media Blog
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October 16, 2018

Here’s our pick of the best Naija songs of the 2000’s.

Let’s take a trip down memory lane, back to the golden age of Nigerian music, where more than two artists contended for dominance on the charts, and when lyrics and edifying content were valued over sound and club appeal, the 2000’s. This list was compiled, taking into consideration, factors like, airplay, chart dominance, street cred,... Read More
The Media Blog, The Music Blog
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Trailers
October 16, 2018

Trailers, posters, and agbadas: The reason Nollywood’s marketing of movies is dead

Movie marketing is serious business. Take a look at Hollywood and see for yourself: it’s all there, in the crafting of teasers and trailers and release of posters, the film festival publicity that trickle into raving reviews from critics, and the usual social media promotion from the actors and studios. These are traditional marketing routes... Read More
The Film Blog
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October 16, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Olamide signs two young talents to YBNL; Seun Kuti attacks people who want to be Fela | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Seun Kuti says ‘every Tom, Dick and Ashy wants to be Fela because they want to smoke weed and chase women‘ On the day (October 15) his dad, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, was supposed to be 80, Seun... Read More
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October 16, 2018

The Big 5: FG reacts to execution of aid worker; As Fayose bows out, PDP cautions EFCC against detaining him indefinitely | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: Following the execution of a second aid worker with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Hauwa Leman, by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) on Monday, the Federal Government has expressed shock over the development, describing the killing as “dastardly, inhuman and ungodly.” In a statement issued by... Read More
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October 15, 2018

The Late 5: Kano Assembly sets up panel to investigate video involving Governor Ganduje; FG charges ‘Dancing Senator’ to court over exam malpractice | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: The Kano House of Assembly on Monday constituted a seven-man committee to investigate the authenticity of the video recording of  Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, allegedly taking bribe from a contractor, published by an online news medium, Daily Nigerian. Majority Leader of the House, Alhaji Baffa Babba Danagundi who... Read More
The News Blog
October 15, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 15th of October

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:      The Big 5: Kano Government discredits video evidence of Governor collecting bribe; Presidency denies releasing names of Nigerians placed on travel ban | More stories While we call for police reforms, yet another citizen has been killed in Abuja #JusticeForAnita
Cover Stories, Featured
October 15, 2018

60 million Nigerians are at risk of depression – NOIPolls/Joy, Inc. National Report reveals

60 million Nigerians have been estimated to be at risk of suffering from depression according to a groundbreaking national report on depression.   The Nigeria National Depression report, produced by Joy, Inc., the benefit corporation building happier and flourishing Africans, in partnership with NOIPolls, the number one for country specific public opinion polling and research... Read More
Partners
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October 15, 2018

First Photos: Uti Nwachukwu, Shade Ladipo, Ashionye Raccah, others turn out for the premiere of ‘We Don’t Live Here Anymore’

Uti Nwachukwu, Denrele Edun, Shade Ladipo, Ashionye Raccah and Latasha Ngwube were some of the celebrities who turned out for the premiere of ‘We Don’t Live Here Anymore’ today Sunday, 14 October, 2018 at the IMAX Cinemas, Lekki, Lagos. Directed and Produced by Tope Oshin, the film takes the audience through the emotional journey of... Read More
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October 15, 2018

We need more relationships like Drake has with LeBron James [WATCH]

It has been a pretty sweet year for rap artist Drake, as he enjoys massive success for his latest album Scorpion. He has enjoyed numerous success following the release of his eight studio album. The album hit number one on bill board 200 charts (making it eight of eight albums that has made it to... Read More
The Media Blog, The Music Blog, The Sports Blog
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October 15, 2018

Infinix Mobility gets a new and improved market share in retail volume

According to Euromonitor International August report based on Mobile phones in Nigeria, Transsion Holdings holds the top position with the highest brand market share in the Nigerian mobile phone industry as at the end of August 2018. This is as a result of the brand’s well-established repertoire, a large consumer base, overall product functionality, strong... Read More
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AS Roma
October 15, 2018

Here’s how we know the AS Roma English Twitter account is run by a Nigerian

I have just started following the football Instagram account of Bleacher Report, a website that focuses on sports and sports culture. Week in, week out, B/R Football churns banter and sarcasm and takes a rotation in lionising football stars. All this, interestingly, is distilled through social media and consumed by fans of the game. Football... Read More
The Media Blog
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October 15, 2018

‘Rent Small-Small’ is pioneering home rental solution and you shouldn’t miss it

Respite has come the way of Lagos residents who undergo untold pains in securing apartments in the commercial city. A property management firm, called RentSmallSmall.com, has been established to address the complexities associated with easily finding a suitable, affordable, choice apartment within preferred locations. While disclosing this in Lagos, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of... Read More
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October 15, 2018

While we call for police reforms, yet another citizen has been killed in Abuja #JusticeForAnita

When Vice President Yemi Osinbajo called for the sack and arrest of former DSS DG, Lawal Daura, Nigerians celebrated, considering the Acting President also called for the reform of the entire Police force, especially the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Ibrahim Kpotum Idris, afterwards declared a nationwide reform of the Police Force... Read More
Featured, The News Blog
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October 15, 2018

Just In: Flutterwave Co-founder, Iyin Aboyeji resigns

CEO of foremost payments technology company, Flutterwave, Iyin Aboyeji, has resigned. In a farewell message, Iyin who said he was stepping down to pursue family goals, thanked the Flutterwave board and team. “It’s been amazing working with the Flutterwave team to build another great African company and I’m excited for the future under its new leadership,” he... Read More
The News Blog
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October 15, 2018

Entertainment Roundup: Drake opens up about his feuds with Pusha-T and Kanye; Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande ‘split’ | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment over the weekend and others that unravelled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Actor says he might not want to be an actor if given a second chance He said in an interview with Punch, when asked if there’s anything he would do differently if given... Read More
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October 15, 2018

The Big 5: Kano Government discredits video evidence of Governor collecting bribe; Presidency denies releasing names of Nigerians placed on travel ban | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Presidency has denied releasing the names of 50 persons placed on travel ban on Saturday over corruption cases, sequel to the directive by President Muhammadu Buhari for the full implementation of Executive Order, Daily Trust reports. Defending the position of the Presidency on the ban, Media Aide... Read More
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October 14, 2018

The Late 5: Buhari repeating ‘evil Decree 2’ – Atiku; party faithful, friends and political appointees shun Fayose’s farewell dinner | More stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar Sunday, condemned the travel restriction of 50 high-profile Nigerians. “It is a throwback to Buhari’s evil Decree Number Two of 1984 which criminalised truth-telling if it did not please Buhari…” The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) also said that “the order banning... Read More
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