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Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Tiwa Savage Among Women Honored at the 2025 Forbes Africa Awards

Tiwa Savage, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Nissi Ogulu, and Eniola Shokunbi were all honored and recognised at the 2025 Forbes Women Africa Awards which took place during the Forbes Women Africa Leading…

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NBA Speaks Out as Senate Panel Imposes Six Months Suspension to Senator Natasha

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Panel Rules Senator Natasha’s Petition Dead on Arrival

Senate panel rules Senator Natasha's petition dead on arrival FEC signs ₦10 billion for diabetes and HIV/AIDS treatment National grid generated highest record of electricity at 6,003 megawatts FCCPC files…

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Maggi Releases a 6-part TV Series “Tales of Ramadan,” Showing on DSTV

Maggi has launched a new TV series called ‘Tales of Ramadan,’ which premiered on March 1st across various cable networks in Nigeria, such as Zee World, Africa Magic, and NTA. …

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Polytechnics May Award Degrees as Supporting Bill Passes Second Reading

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Polytechnics May Award Degrees as Supporting Bill Passes Second Reading

Polytechnics may award degrees as supporting Bill passes second reading EFCC arrests former Akwa-Ibom governor Udom Emmanuel over ₦700b fraud Nigeria ranks third among Africa’s top 10 external debtors First…

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AI and the Future of Work in Africa: Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders for an Automated World

By Bukonla Adebakin In Africa, where high youth unemployment, poor infrastructure, and low wages remain pressing challenges, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful transformative force. Its ability to…

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Alma Asinobi Attempts to Break Guinness World Record for the Fastest Time to Visit All Seven Continents

Alma Asinobi Attempts to Break Guinness World Record (GWR) for the Fastest Time to Visit All Seven Continents

Nigerian travel enthusiast and blogger Alma Asinobi has taken to social media to announce her attempt to break the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the Fastest Time to Visit All…

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day| NNPC Reduces Petrol Prices in Lagos and Abuja

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NNPC Reduces Fuel Prices to ₦860 and ₦880 per litre in Lagos and Abuja

NNPC reduces fuel prices to ₦860 and ₦880 per litre in Lagos and Abuja Festus Keyamo considers securing funds for the renovation of Lagos airport FEC approves licenses of 11…

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Nancy Isime, Kiekie and Shaffy Bello Star in New Drama, “Aso Ebi Diaries,” Coming to Cinemas April 18

Biodun Stephen has released the trailer of her new drama film “Aso Ebi Diaries” coming to cinemas across the nation on April 18, 2025. Directed by Biodun Stephen, this film…

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Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It |Peter Okoye, DJ Cuppy, Ayo Adesanya, Vee

DJ Cuppy reveals she did not know she was privileged Ayo Adesanya opens up about how her decade-long abusive relationship made her an alcoholic Peter Okoye claims he is not…

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NLC Threaten Nationwide Protest Due to Hike in Electricity Tariffs

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NLC Threaten Nationwide Protest Due to Hike in Electricity Tariffs

NLC threaten nationwide protest due to hike in electricity tariffs EFCC officers allegedly storms school, forces out pupils The naira trades below ₦1,500/$ in the parallel market Peter Obi claims…

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Mo Abudu and Idris Elba Release Trailer of New Movie, “Dust to Dreams”

Mo Abudu and Idris Elba Release Trailer of New Movie, “Dust to Dreams”

Mo Abudu has released the trailer to her new film, “Dust to Dreams,” directed by Idris Elba. Set in Lagos, the story follows a nightclub owner who is running out…

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Top 5 Podcasts of the Week | Nigeria

This week, our favourite podcasters have entertained us by updating us on their real-life experiences, mistakes, and lessons learned. Listening to podcasts has been described as therapeutic by fans who…

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Sultan Announces Start of Ramadan as Moon is Sighted

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Sultan Announces Start of Ramadan as Moon is Sighted

Sultan announces start of Ramadan as moon is sighted President Tinubu approves ₦54.99 trillion 2025 budget Fuel scarcity looms as ban on 60,000 litre trucks takes effect Senator Akpabio’s wife…

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The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and…

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Events Happening In Lagos This Weekend 

It's the weekend again; we're glad to be in our space for the next two days. What things do you have on your to-do list this weekend? Would you rather…

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Set to Introduce New Electricity Tariff Hike for Band B and C

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Set to Introduce New Electricity Tariff Hike for Band B and C

FG set to introduce new electricity tariff hike for Band B and C Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan seeks investigation into the alleged misconduct against her NLC halt protest as telecoms reduce tariff…

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The Top 10 Nollywood Movies of the 2020s (So Far)

The Top 10 Nollywood Movies of the 2020s (So Far)

The Nigerian film industry has been thriving in recent years, with Nollywood movies of the 2020s reaching new heights in storytelling, box office success, and global recognition. From blockbuster comedies…

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Shaping the AI Future: TECNO to Showcase Next-Gen AI Ecosystem at MWC Barcelona 2025

The boundary-pushing brand looks set to return to MWC Barcelona with new AI products, which are expected to include a new CAMON Series smartphone, laptops, and AI glasses. TECNO is…

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Top 5 Stories of the Day | Dangote Reduces Price of Fuel to ₦860/litre in Lagos State

Top 5 Stories of the Day | Dangote Reduces Price of Fuel to ₦860/litre in Lagos State

Dangote reduces price of fuel to ₦860/litre in Lagos State TUC demands that CBN stops planned ATM fee hike Air Chief laments implications of exit of Niger from ECOWAS NASENI…

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“Adunni: Ogidan Binrin”, Starring Tina Mba and Funmi Ogidan, Will be Released in Cinemas on April 25

A female-led cast movie will be coming to the big screens on April 25 in an epic Nigerian drama titled, “Adunni: Ogidan Binrin.” The movie will tell the story of…

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Top 5 Stories of The Day | Nigeria's Debt to World Bank Set to Hit ₦9.2 Billion as FG Considers Six New Loans

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Nigeria’s Debt to World Bank Set to Hit ₦9.2 Billion as FG Considers Six New Loans

Nigeria's debt to World Bank set to hit ₦9.2 billion as FG considers six new loans Jonathan claims INEC’s votes are inaccurate due to ghost voters Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan files a…

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Shaffy Bello Stars in Biodun Stephen’s New Film, “I Am Anis” Based on True Events

Nigerian filmmaker Biodun Stephen has unveiled the trailer for her upcoming project, “I Am Anis,” a movie based on real-life events. The plot centres on Anisola Williams, whose seemingly perfect…

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Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB Expands the CEP Entertainment Hub toLagos, Empowering Nigerian Storytellers

The Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB (CEP) is thrilled to announce the official launch of the CEP Entertainment Hub in Lagos, a space designed to empower storytellers in film, TV,…

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Love Chronicles: Dating in Lagos

Love Chronicles: Dating in Lagos

Whether you’re meeting someone through a dating app, at a lively nightclub, at a friend of a friend’s party, or on your street, dating in this city is an experience…

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate President Godswill Akpabio Alleges That Only 30% Nigerians Pay Tax

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate President Godswill Akpabio Alleges That Only 30% Nigerians Pay Tax

Senate President Godswill Akpabio alleges that only 30% Nigerians pay tax Multichoice raises its subscription fees as DSTV Premiums goes for ₦44k IPMAN threatens to strike, demands for ₦100 billion…

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HardFacts Studios Announces “The Bitter Feminist” Premiering on iRep Festival in March

HardFacts Studios Announces “The Bitter Feminist” Premiering on iRep Festival in March 2025

HardFacts Studios has announced “The Bitter Feminist,” an intriguing documentary that explores the problems, stereotypes, and oppression that women endure in Nigeria and Africa. Compiled through several interviews, the five-episode…

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Ayra Starr Delivers a Powerful Performance at the Afro Nation Detroit 2024

Weekend Recap In Case You Missed It | Ayra Starr, Fabian Blu,  Asake, John Amaefule

Fabian Blu claims that he was introduced to drugs under Marlian Records John Amaefule hospitalised, seeks financial help from Nigerians Ayra Starr teases possible collaboration between Tems and Tyla Asake’s…

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Resumes Public Hearing on Tax Reform Bills

Senate resumes public hearing on Tax Reform Bills NPF advises content creators on Cybercrimes Act FG says property owners affected by the Coastal Highway will receive additional compensation Nigeria and…

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Timini Egbuson’s “Reel Love” Grosses ₦99.3 Million in the Opening Weekend Box Office 

Timini Egbuson’s Valentine’s Day film, “Reel Love,” made an impressive ₦99.3 million at the box office during its opening weekend (14 to 16 February), securing its position as the number-one…

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Top 5 Podcasts of the Week | Nigeria

This week, our favourite podcasters have entertained us by updating us on their real-life experiences, mistakes, and lessons learned. Listening to podcasts has been described as therapeutic by fans who…

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