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 adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is...
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Lagos has a variety of events this weekend that cater to all groups. Whether you’re into clubbing, live performances, competitions, networking events, or raving, there’s something for everyone. Happening on Friday, the 8th of May, this event is the perfect way to spend the day with your girls, with good music and good drinks. Happening...
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To Kill A Monkey secured eight nominations ahead of the May 9 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. The series dominated the technical and acting categories, earning the third-highest nomination total of the 12th edition. The recognition raises an interesting question about the voting mechanics. Kemi Adetiba received no nomination for Best Director. Stella Damasus received...
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The 2026 AMVCA is two days away, and with heavy hitters nominated in each category, we are excited to find out who will take home the win for the “Best Movie Award.” The nominees list for the Best Movie Award for this year’s AMVCA is filled with some of our favorite films in recent years,...
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Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. WHO confirms that cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak is not another Covid-19 The World Health Organization (WHO) has assured the public that the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius is not the start of another...
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Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has confirmed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved his redeployment as Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to South Africa after he personally requested a transfer from Germany for “personal reasons” and due to his stronger interest in African diplomacy and pan-African affairs. Fani-Kayode said he wrote to Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar expressing...
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It has been six years since the COVID-19 lockdown, but its impact on certain industries has become long-lasting. While the COVID-19 pandemic was dangerous, it changed the pathway for many content creators in Nigeria and opened a broader range of opportunities for people whose job description is content creation. Wondering how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts...
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it has us thinking about the importance of therapy. For many, therapy is not a thought they have considered, and while it is not the only solution to unburdening your mental troubles, it is a healthy path to take. Knowing that, the important question to ask is, should...
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Over $1 billion is entering the African film ecosystem. Afreximbank launched the Africa Film Fund, capitalised at $1 billion and managed through its private equity arm, FEDA. Next Narrative Africa and HEVA Fund jointly deployed a $40 million financing vehicle. Industry press releases project massive opportunities for local creators. But a close reading of the...
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May, unlike Art November, is a slow month for art exhibitions, with most of the already announced exhibitions happening in the second week of the month or spreading out towards the middle and end of the month. Hosted by the Mydrim Gallery, this solo exhibition by Segun Adesanya runs from the 9th to the 16th...
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APC Waives Screening for Tinubu Ahead of Primaries The All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially waived the screening requirement for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the party’s 2027 presidential primaries, declaring him “duly screened” under its constitution. The decision was taken by the party’s National Working Committee during its 188th meeting, with the APC citing...
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Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash After Senate Tightens Leadership Rules A heated confrontation broke out in the Senate between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole shortly after the chamber amended its rules to restrict top leadership positions to lawmakers with at least two consecutive terms, a change that effectively disqualifies Oshiomhole and other first-term senators....
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Davido has announced a two-month break from music to support his uncle Ademola Adeleke’s re-election campaign. Speaking in Ede, Osun State, the singer was unveiled as chairman of the Imole Youth Campaign Team, a group focused on mobilising young voters ahead of the governorship election. He said his decision goes beyond family ties, noting his...
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Many of us say we are cinephiles, but are you really one if you haven’t seen some of the films that Nigerian directors have put out over the past 3 decades? Nollywood releases great films with an exceptional cast almost every year, and if you haven’t seen the 10 on this list, have you really...
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Lagos has some of the most iconic bus stop names, simple, familiar, and deeply connected to daily life. From Maryland to Festac, these are stops almost every Lagosian knows. Which feels most familiar to you? 01 Berger Berger, located at the Ojodu boundary between Lagos and Ogun States, derives its name from the former presence...
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No one talks about the pressure young Nigerians face as the first in their families to leave the country. In this interview, we have spoken with three people who made the daring decision to leave everything and everyone they’ve ever known behind in search of greener pastures. Has life been fair to them since they...
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A teenager in Yaba buys a digital skin in a mobile battle royale game. The transaction takes three seconds. The financial value immediately exits the Nigerian economy. Millions of young people execute that exact transaction every day across the country. They generate massive revenue for global publishers without a single local game development studio touching...
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Obi, Kwankwaso Exit Rocks ADC as 18 Lawmakers Defect to NDC The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been thrown into crisis following the exit of key opposition figures Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, triggering a wave of defections in the National Assembly. Within 48 hours of their departure, 17 House of Representatives members and one...
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Godswill Akpabio Declares African Democratic Congress “Dead” Amid Defections Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as “dead” following a fresh wave of defections by lawmakers in the National Assembly, many of whom moved to other parties such as the Labour Party and the emerging NDC. Speaking during plenary, Akpabio made...
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Nollywood has a great selection of movies coming out this May, keeping viewers glued to their TV screens and eager to head to the cinemas. The films coming out this month span all genres, from comedy and action to romance and even fantasy. These are some of the movies and series you should look out...
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MSport, one of the biggest and best betting platforms in Africa, has launched its latest TVC campaign, Play Where You Belong, in partnership with Chelsea Football Club. The campaign captures a simple but powerful idea: football starts before kick-off — in preparation, in decision-making, and in the moments where fans choose to take part in the game. A...
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The 2026 Met Gala was held on the 4th of May in New York, with a theme of “Costume is Art.” And while some celebrities followed the theme and stunned the audience, some looks fell flat and others simply did not seem to remember the Met Gala theme. In this article, we compile our best...
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English may be one of the most widely used languages in Nigeria, but there are slangs used in everyday Nigerian speech that are either a revised version of an English word or a native-language term. In this article, we list the top 10 Nigerian slangs you will hear in everyday speech. Which of these slang...
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Funa Maduka spent six years at Netflix buying the kind of cinema that wins Academy Awards. She built the platform’s first international film slate and acquired titles like Roma and Atlantics. She left the streaming giant to build her own infrastructure. In April 2026, she launched Palmtrees, a screenplay development incubator explicitly targeting writers from...
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FG Disburses ₦11.8bn Loans to 6,842 Tertiary Institution Workers The Federal Government has disbursed ₦11.8 billion in interest-free loans to 6,842 academic and non-academic staff across 141 Nigerian tertiary institutions under the Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), aimed at improving welfare, career development, and financial stability. The scheme—launched in 2025 by the Federal Ministry...
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The 2026 Met Gala is happening today, and it is the perfect time to share all the information you need about the annual fashion event. The annual fashion event that gets raving reviews and starts up week-long conversations has so many significant reasons behind its creation. If you have been wondering about the hows, whys,...
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Nigerian architecture holds significant cultural, historical, and social value. Although Nigeria’s architectural scene has now been influenced by Western architecture, the country’s architectural masterpieces, often underrated and underappreciated, are among its most culturally significant structures that we hope will stand the test of time. In this article, we list out 10 Nigerian architectural masterpieces that...
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The attention of UBA Group has been drawn to a false, defamatory, and malicious publication currently circulating on social media platforms, falsely allegingthat the Group Chairman, Mr. Tony O. Elumelu, CFR, has divorced his wife. These statements and all similar content are entirely fabricated, reckless, and without basis. The claims area deliberate falsehood designed to mislead the public and cause...
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Funke Akindele explains why she stopped attending church physically Funke Akindele has shared why she no longer attends church in person, saying the attention she receives often distracts from worship. In a Snapchat video, the filmmaker explained that people tend to focus on taking photos of her during services, which makes it difficult to concentrate....
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Carter Efe walked into the Federal Palace Hotel in Victoria Island holding a Bible and a bottle of olive oil. Portable arrived after a very public visit to a traditional shrine to secure spiritual backing. The two content creators stepped into a boxing ring on Friday night to settle a long-running internet feud. Three rounds...
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