The Federal Government says it is grossly irresponsible to continue borrowing in order to subsidise generation and distribution of electricity in the country; both of which are privately-run. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo who made the assertion on Monday, during the opening of the first-year ministerial performance assessment retreat in Abuja, noted that “because of the...
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Nigerian televangelist and founder of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, has threatened to kill anyone, including popular broadcaster, Ifedayo Olarinde popularly known as Daddy Freeze, if he ever insults the founder of Living Faith Church, David Oyedepo, (who he described as his father) again. Daddy Freeze had, in a recent post on Instagram, criticised Bishop Oyedepo...
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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. Plenty girls want to break up but they're afraid...
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Last week, a video of a man ‘correcting’ a woman’s attire circulated through twitter. In the video, we do not see the man’s face, however, we hear him as he follows the woman, criticising her, threatening to release the video to social media, even going as far as threatening to beat her in an attempt...
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Enthralling cinematography. Immersive dialogue. Tightly woven plots. Carefully considered storytelling. Cultural relevance. That sounds like one – and more – masterpiece from Kunle Afolayan and we absolutely love to see it. The award-winning Nigerian filmmaker, known for writing, directing, producing, and sometimes acting in some of Nigeria’s most impressive works of visual art has released...
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Abandoned by his parents. Growing up in a brothel and getting raped at the age of 10. Award-winning filmmaker, Ifan Ifeanyi Michael recounts his troubled childhood and his journey to stardom on this week’s episode of #WithChude. Speaking about what kept him going during the difficult years, Ifan said, “I knew I was a star;...
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The highlight of day 49 in the Big Brother Naija house is no doubt the disqualification of Erica. It was a domino effect, leading to a rather interesting chain of events. From the idea of opening a go-fund-me account by her ostentatious fan base, which by the way amassed much over 3 million Naira in...
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Religion is either a bane in progressive development or the cause of it; however you want to look at it. And when you realise that Nigerians are highly religious and would do almost anything to validate their faith, your confusion takes a new turn. For the most part, Nigerian Christian faithful grow up to be...
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Following the disqualification of housemate, Ngozi ‘Erica’ Nlewedim from the Big Brother Naija reality show on Sunday, her fanbase popularly called ‘The Elites’ have raised over N3million to support their fave in her endeavours post-Big Brother. A go-fund-me account was created on behalf of Erica, with a set goal of a $100,000 to help the...
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by Dami Odiachi Maybe it’s the same for depression. The other day I got an email from a reader. He said that his boss was a toxic individual and believed that quitting would alleviate his depression. Maybe it might. Maybe he’s right. But, there’s a chance that he isn’t. Sometimes we eat undercooked chicken and...
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Yesterday, to say the least was really exhausting, so exhausting in fact that its implications managed to spill over to today. Most prevalent of these aftermaths is no doubt the disqualification of BBN sweetheart and actress, Erica. Read reason here… After receiving her third strike for her actions last night, which Big Brother described as...
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What was in the alcohol last night, Am I right? From the couple dispute between Vee and Neo, to the heap of insults rained down on Laycon by Erica, last night was a whirl wind of drama. The turn of events following last Night’s party in the Big Brother Naija house, was either a fascinating...
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“Suicidal thoughts are a symptom of an underlying problem. Treatment is effective in many cases, but the first step is to ask for help.” – Medical News Today. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Every year close to 800,000 people take their own life and there are many more people who attempt suicide. Every...
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Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are the ones that caught our attention: The young women fighting for change in Nigeria – Tife Sanusi For most women in Nigeria who have been...
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Saturday nights in the Big Brother Naija house are for parties, and of course the drama that inevitably ensues. Yesterday was no exception as housemates bogeyed down to the stylings of DJ Kaywise. Unfortunately, a potentially explosive confrontation seemed to be brewing in Erica’s mind, one that would threaten to destroy the positive vibes in...
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Nigeria is reported to have secured a landmark victory against Process and Industrial Developments (P&ID) in its effort to reverse the $9.6 billion judgment awarded against the country. The judgment was delivered Thursday, by Ross Cranston, a judge of the Business and Property Courts of England and Wales, who granted Nigeria’s application for an extension...
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Every week, we round up the best tweets revolving around the themes we explore on the blog. Here are the some of the tweets we loved from the past week that inspired us, made us laugh, or made us go a-ha. Who were you before the world told you who to be? This is a...
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In March 2020, a story of how Utali Ekwensu, a queer man was brutally killed in Nanka, Anambra sent shock waves through the Nigerian queer community. According to the vanguard, the victim met one Chukwuebuka Nwankwo on facebook where they started chatting and eventually decided to meet up for a hookup in exchange for 20,000....
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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. https://twitter.com/greenaugustus44/status/1301918017127952385?s=20 But is grandma using her powers for...
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It’s nearly a week since Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman died of colon cancer and thrown the world into mourning. While the film community, comic book lovers, and everyone who has seen Boseman on screen paid their tributes, talented youngsters Ikorodu Bois have eulogized the actor with a creative footage cut from a scene in...
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Every week, we round up the best tweets revolving around the themes we explore on the blog. Here are some of the tweets we loved from the past week that inspired us, enlightened us, or made us go a-ha. 1. Sex without consent is rape. It's simple. pic.twitter.com/H4xmdsiVE2 — Amnesty International (@amnesty) September 4,...
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by Kara C. Yesterday I came across a long, long, looooong list of opportunities. There were online masterclasses and lunch-and-learns, extensive interviews, and historical deep dives. There were accounts to follow and live streams to watch. I looked at this long, long, looooong list, and I thought… That’s nice, but not for me right...
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It’s a week since Tiwa Savage released her third studio album Celia, and the first project since her post-Marvin departure in 2019. Celia puts Tiwa in a new political world, one that honours its predecessors – Red (2016), Once Upon A Time (2013) – and its pool of bubblegum tracks but pushes for a closer...
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Social media, for what it’s worth, has given its users a sense of freedom of expression. Social media is like a house with many rooms where people miss their way to their own room – one big house of confusion and calculated chaos. The above is yet again, evident in a fresh Twitter trend where...
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On this week’s episode of #WithChude, actress Eniola Badmus revealed to host Chude Jideonwo about the several rejections she faced as a plus-sized woman looking to make her mark in the movie industry, and how she used these events as stepping stones to success. Speaking about her auditions in the early days of her career,...
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Nengi rejects Ozo again Is it too late for the Ozone ship to set sail, or is this ship just slow to move? In all honesty, even if there is a jolt, this ship might not go anywhere? But to be fair there may be a slim chance of this happening. Regardless, there seems to...
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“Okonjo-Iweala obtained American citizenship in 2019, her spokeswoman told Bloomberg News, after spending most of her career at the World Bank and living in the Washington suburbs.” – Bloomberg It is no news that top Nigerian economist and International Development expert, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is among the strong contenders for the position of Director-General of the...
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Lucy causes a huge stir in the house Yesterday, Lucy caused a bit of a problem in the house, when she rejected to be in the same team with Kiddwaya. Read story here… For the sake of the task, the housemates decided to just let Lucy select the team she wants to be in, but...
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When you strap on a headset to view Joel Kachi Benson’s award-winning short film, Daughters of Chibok, you are transported to the northeastern town where a gross injustice happened to scores of college girls while they slept in their dormitory in 2014. Perhaps, Benson’s film was not any different from the years of protesting and...
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The Presidential Task Force (PTF) on COVID-19 Control has lifted all restrictions on markets and commercial stores in the country. PTF National Coordinator, Dr. Sani Aliyu, who disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday, stated that the Federal Government has approved the reopening of cinemas, gyms, amusement parks and outdoor event centres while urging state governments...
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