Meet the finalists; Nengi the damsel | #YNaijaBBNFinale Special

Rotimi Bankole rocks at 40, launches SBI Media Workshop for youths

Life begins at 40 for an exemplary leader and the Managing Director of SBI Media Limited and SBI Group, Rotimi Bankole as he clocks 40 in grand style. The creative and ever active Director launches SBI Media Workshop to mark his milestone birthday. SBI Media workshop will be a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) arm of... Read More

SBI Group, SBI Media

2018 Nigeria Demographic and Household Survey, Arundhati Roy, Buky Wiliams, Dorothy Njemanze Foundation, Feminist Womanifesto Platform, Irène Assiba d’Almeida, Mary Eagleton, The Mirabel Centre, the Nigerian Feminist Forum

Holding fort for the girls and women who cannot speak for themselves | The YNaija Special Series on #RapeCulture

Violence against women and girls is pervasive and normal in Nigeria. Gendered ideas and norms are a rite of passage for children especially women and girls. Many women myself inclusive carry the pain and trauma of incidents in the past and present with us, often never sharing with anyone. The silence is very loud and... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Specials

Tribal Slurs: Are they derogatory terms that disunite us or simply bants?

Nigeria has a rich cultural heritage that spans across cultures; the beauty of the nation lies in the diversity of its rich cultural heritage. As diverse as the cultures are, so are the tribal slurs designated on Nigerians from different parts of the country. As one from the South East, what comes to mind when... Read More

BBN, Erica BBN, Laycon BBN, Singer Teni, Tribal slurs, Tribal wars

Announcing FUJI: A Opera – An original stage production coming to Theatre this December

FUJI: A Opera is an original stage production coming to Theatre in December 2020 which deconstructs the fuji music genre from its enigmatic past and reimagines it for a new generation of music fans and culture lovers. The production is a mind-bending modern-day ‘opera-tic fest’ which delves deep into the belligerent past of a genre... Read More

Alhaji Dauda-Epo Akara, Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, Basheer Tosin Ashafa, Bobo Omotayo, Bode Asiyanbi, Brenda Fashugba, Fatai Adio, FUJI: A Opera, Kenneth Uphopho, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (K1 De Ultimate), Love Azeez, Papa Omotayo

It’s not a reaction, your skin is just purging | #SaturdaySpecial on YNaija

by Conrad Johnson Omodiagbe Skincare is tricky. While we all wish for a clear-cut “one size fits all” manual that leads to perfect-looking skin, unfortunately, just like Thomas Edison, skincare and the success attached to it is all a function of research, patience and consistency. Several sayings succinctly describe what this post is about. Some... Read More

Conrad Johnson-Omodiagbe, Thomas Edison

She’s 15, Relationship hot takes, Porn videos and cardiac arrest | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw: Sportybet too. We don't talk about these things enough. https://t.co/zYKjlMYPrW... Read More

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Funny Tweet

Godwin Obaseki, Osagie Ize-Iyamu, Philip Shaibu

#TheYNaijaCover: There’s an ongoing ‘credible elections promo’ and President Buhari has a hand in it

President Muhammadu Buhari, on Friday, commended Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy Philip Shaibu for paying him a courtesy visit at the Presidential Villa after beating his party, All Progressives Congress (APC), in the just-concluded Edo Election. In a heated election process, Godwin Obaseki representing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had defeated APC’s candidate, Osagie... Read More

Cover Stories

It’s Music Fest as artistes rain singles

Thank God it’s Friday! That’s the feeling when the weekend approaches and this particular one is already packed with music for lovers of entertainment to enjoy as official work enters suspension mode. https://nextrated.ynaija.com/its-friday-music-fest-as-artistes-rain-singles/

Next Rated

Here’s what you should know about the newly ‘amended’ Police Act

The cry from Nigerians to reform the Nigeria Police Force has always been met with either a lack of interest from the appropriate authorities or a total ignorance to their pleas. However, the president, in a memo dated September 16, 2020, signed into law the Nigeria Police Bill, 2020, which seeks to revoke the Police Act Cap. P19.... Read More

Reform Police, SARS, The Police bill

She’s 15: How parents enable the ‘stray children phenomenon’ in Nigeria

Hassan is flogged every morning because he has not learnt to avoid bedwetting. He has gotten used to the beating and has accepted his fate as a bedwetter. From another home, Emeka has stopped bedwetting because his parents keep talking to him about the shame that accompanies bedwetting, in case he were to resume at... Read More

She's 15, Stray Children

Curbing accidents on Nigerian roads, Iju-Ishaga tanker explosion, Roadworthiness test

Population control or intentional carelessness | The Iju-Ishaga gas explosion sends too many messages

Safety on Nigerian roads has been a source of concern for many, especially with the rising number of avoidable accidents occurring on our roads. On Thursday, September 24, 2020, there was a report of a tanker explosion at the Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos that claimed three lives and left 30 others injured. Several buildings and... Read More

Deep Dive, Thinking Through

Africa Magic introduces double the drama, double the magic with Riona and Enakhe

As a DStv subscriber, you enjoy a wide range of binge-worthy entertainment that keeps the excitement gushing all day, every day but if you thought that was as good as it gets, it’s about to go up two notches. Did somebody order a double? Subscribers on DStv Compact and Premium are about to enter two... Read More

Partners

africa magic, Enakhe, Enakhe Iwosa, itsekiri, King Otokun, Riona

#YNaijaSportsExtra: The Lakers face a huge threat on their way to the NBA finals

The Los Angeles Lakers, a premier team in the National Basket Ball Association (NBA), and one of the few, if not the only global franchise in the league may face their greatest challenge to finals despite having an overwhelming edge over their opponent. The Los Angles Lakers who over the course of their history have... Read More

Deep Dive, The Sports Blog

Anthony Davis, clippers, Lakers, LeBron James, NBA, Nuggets, Utah Jazz

What are Neo’s chances, with Vee as his other half? | #YNaijaBBNFinale Special

Emuobonuvie Neo Akpofure, simply known as Neo, came into the Big Brother Naija show with infectious energy and the sort of street vibes we have become accustomed to seeing. It has been certainly interesting to see that this housemate who we all thought would make a habit of emphasising his knowledge of the ‘streets’ would... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

‘Ozo, BBN, Eric, Erica, kaisha, Kiddwaya, Lilo, Nengi, Neo, Vee

Better late than never: Wizkid responds to criticisms with ‘Smile’ video

By Kola Muhammed It would appear that multiple award-winning singer, Ayo Balogun, famous as Wizkid, is intent on hogging all the attention in the music space to himself as he dropped the video to his H.E.R.-assisted song, ‘Smile,’ days after the release of single, ‘No Stress.’ https://nextrated.ynaija.com/better-late-than-never-wizkid-responds-to-criticisms-with-smile-video/

#MadeinLagos: 7 talking points from the cover art of Wizkid’s album

By Kola Muhammed Just like the graph slope of stock markets, the anticipation for Wizkid’s much publicised ‘Made in Lagos’ album has risen and fallen with teasers, announcements and release of singles. https://nextrated.ynaija.com/madeinlagos-7-talking-points-from-the-cover-art-of-wizkids-album/

#MadeInLagos, wizkid

#RapeCulture, Anita Kemi DaSilva-Ibru, WARIF NG, YNaija #RapeCulture Special Series

Gender-based violence ends with you: An interview with Anita Kemi DaSilva-Ibru | The YNaija Special Series on #RapeCulture

“We live in a patriarchal society where women are subjugated, and men are seen and treated as the more dominant gender. Boys are raised to feel entitled whilst girls are encouraged not to speak out against any form of violence perpetrated against her.” What is it like to administer care to a 2-year-old child who... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Specials

New US guidelines could restrict Nigerian students to 2-year courses, Lagos calls for monthly payment of house rent | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The United States is seeking new guidelines that could restrict some international students, including Nigerians, from admission of more than a two-year period. However, it is unclear when the policy will take effect and if it will affect students currently in the US, in spite of their status document. Among the countries targeted in the... Read More

Feedback Friday, Taking things one step at a time has helped, The Daily Vulnerable

Feedback Friday: Taking things one step at a time has helped | The Daily Vulnerable

We thought of sharing these two feedback from one of the posts we shared some days ago. Keep sending us how relatable (or not) the experiences of others are, what you are rumbling with and how it all can be better. We read every email. … I have had the feeling of being behind my schedules too... Read More

The Daily Vulnerable

September 24, 2020

Period Stigma is Rape Culture: An interview with Karo Omu of Sanitary Aid for Nigerian Girls | The YNaija Special Series on #RapeCulture

“Your whole life is a whole joke. There are jokes about girls getting stained, jokes about how girls behave and if you are always the brunt of the joke, you don’t feel you have a say in anything that concerns you.” Karo Omu doesn’t want to preach the ‘women can do anything’ narrative, she just... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Specials

Karo Omu, Sanitary Aid Initiative

September 24, 2020

FG approves $1.959bn for rail construction to Niger Republic, Fuel tanker crash kills 23 people in Kogi | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved close to $2 billion for the construction of a rail line from Kano to Maradi in Niger Republic. Following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, that held on Wednesday, the Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, announced the contract sum which he said included 7.5 per cent value added... Read More

COVID-19, The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control

Nigeria records 0 COVID-19 deaths in 24 hours; first since start of September | #TheYNaijaCover

Slowly but surely the reported COVID-19 cases in Nigeria has been on a steady decline, with fewer and fewer cases being reported. From the daily statistics of 300+ new cases, Nigeria has now levelled to a 100-or-less amount of new cases per day. The nation did not particularly experience a peak during this pandemic, and... Read More

Cover Stories

Silence! Davido’s FEM tops songs and charts for the week

By Kola Muhammed When Davido’s latest single, FEM, was released onto music airwaves weeks back following the singer’s social media hiatus, general reactions to the song suggested that it was to settle a score with a colleague in the industry (you know who), with this particular line – “Tell Odogwu say we like to party”... Read More

Audiomack, Boomplay, Davido, FEM, iTunes, Odogwu, Shazam, Triller, Turntable, Turntable Charts, youtube

Teni the Entertainer is latest celeb to catch the iCon fever

By Kola Muhammed With rave reality show, Big Brother Naija approaching its final days, the current head of house (HoH) and perhaps the overwhelming favourite to walk away with the crown, Laycon, has just received significant boost to his chances of walking home with the coveted prize gift of ₦85 million. https://nextrated.ynaija.com/teni-the-entertainer-is-latest-celeb-to-catch-the-icon-fever/

Big Brother Naija, Teni The Entertainer

Amala racist, Post-breakup disorder | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw 1. “Pounded yam >>> amala” That’s the racism/colorism kicking. Free... Read More

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funny tweets

It is not a death sentence | All what we know about the SC genotype

In our Biology classes back in our high school days, literally every one of us must have come across the term “genotype.” But how much do we know about our genotype? The common genotypes most of us are familiar with are the AA, AS and SS. But, are we aware that there is a category... Read More

Hb SC disease, Laycon BBN, SC genotype

#YNaijaBBNGist: Erica is painted as insensitive over the revelation of Laycon’s genotype

One of the most intense and heavily debated confrontations that occurred in this season’s Big Brother Naija show was the Erica and Laycon episode. The incident in question left many stunned as it had an immediate and upsetting consequence. For icons, which is the term coined for the fan base of Laycon, it was upsetting... Read More

Reality TV, The Media Blog

BBN, Dorothy, Erica, Laycon, sickle cell

Tony Elumelu named in “TIME 100;” List of the 100 Most Influential People in the World 2020

The United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Transcorp Plc Chair is one of three Nigerians on the list, alongside Tomi Adeyemi and Tunji Funsho TIME has named Tony O. Elumelu, one of Africa’s leading investors and philanthropists, in the 2020 TIME100, the annual list of the 100 Most Influential People in the world. The... Read More

2020 TIME100, Heirs Holdings, The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), Tony Elumelu Foundation, Tony O. Elumelu, Transcorp, Transcorp Power, United Bank for Africa (UBA)