What is more devastating? The mindless disregard the world gives Black bodies or the various forms of violence flung at Black bodies based on this disregard? Both are just as worse, and the malevolent machinery that bolsters it — capitalism, imperialism, racism, white supremacy, and disenfranchisement of Black power where and when it matters —... Read More
Babagana Zulum, Seyi Makinde, Bello Matawalle top YNaija Governors’ Effectiveness Ranking for August
The month of August was another defining month for state governors across the country. From curtailing insecurity within some domains, to the issue of salaries and pensions as well as general provision of governance in their state post-COVID. Providing leadership in these times remains tough but some have been able to rise above the challenges... Read More
2023 is upon us and a lot of scenarios have started to pan out. Who would have known that former Abia governor and one-time minister of information, Orji Uzor Kalu, would want to be the to assume the now-anthemic role of ‘saviour’. Kalu is seriously warming up, and already visiting political underdogs like Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida... Read More
by Geraldine Cunha Hi baby Ger. You are so adorable. You came into this world at 10lbs 10oz. Such a big, beautiful, and bouncing baby girl. You are beautiful and perfect just as you are, but somehow the world could not accept you. I know that growing up was a challenge. You were teased... Read More
While we are still not sure when the coronavirus pandemic will be over, Nollywood has been protesting towards lifting the ban on cinemas. Not that we think cinemas reopening is a great idea. But social gatherings are now allowed, churches and mosques are open, so why are cinemas still banned? In the meantime, all we... Read More
Head of House challenge Another Monday in the house saw the emergence of Erica as head of house, granting her immunity from possible eviction this week. The housemates had played the same game – a live size version of snakes and ladders. Deputy head of house After Erica had bagged the head of house title,... Read More
At least the world can agree on one thing this time: ‘2020 came with a big blow that has thrown everyone off their feet‘. With the coronavirus disease, COVID-19, ravaging economies and changing work and lifestyles, 2020 is definitely not the kind of year anyone expected. But, while we are recovering from the heavy punch,... Read More
The coronavirus pandemic, amongst other factors, has caused drastic changes to popular work culture in Nigeria. The civil service structure of organisations, in which workers are at the office for 8 hours or more, Mondays to Fridays, suddenly became obsolete as the pandemic made proximity a threat. The response to this was, at first, the... Read More
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye paid a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House in Abuja on Monday. Buhari’s Personal Assistant on New Media, Bashir Ahmad, revealed this via his Twitter page. “President @MBuhari receives in audience General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of... Read More
Adebola Williams, CEO of RED | For Africa and founder of The Future Awards Africa, will be addressing world leaders including President Paul Kagame (Rwanda), President Uhuru Kenyatta (Kenya), Antonio Guterras (UN Secretary General), and others at the Generation Unlimited Leaders’ meeting on Tuesday, September 1, 2020. The event titled “Generation Unlimited: Connecting Half the... Read More
In a letter to the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, Friday, the conveners of the NNBA notified the minister of justice of its creation. According to the letter signed by the two conveners, Nuhu Ibrahim and Abdulbasit Suleiman, the formation of the new association was made imperative by the “activities, disposition and most recently,... Read More
The executive director of projects at the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Cairo Ojougboh has revealed that Nigeria will break if the commission releases the list of those who have benefited from contracts awarded by the commission. Ojougboh said Nwaoboshi and Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on NDDC, and the rest... Read More
“Understand this if you understand nothing: it is a powerful thing to be seen” ― Akwaeke Emezi, Freshwater More African countries and the rest of the world are realising that queer people are humans first, and are putting measures in place to ensure they also enjoy fundamental human rights. Nigeria will rather boast of an anti-gay law... Read More
Sometimes, we define our relationships as partnerships and take active steps to ensure the partnership is mutually beneficial. In the Big Brother Naija house, there is a now-fully-grown ‘partnership strategy‘ that is becoming more hurting than real. And, while some may feel that love dramas in the house make for entertaining content, you can’t deny... Read More
Ghanaian-American altè-RnB songstress Amaarae is releasing her upcoming single Fancy via Platoon on September 10th. It’s the second offering from her highly anticipated EP The Angel You Don’t Know and seeks to expand her body of work since releasing Passionfruit Summers in 2017 Speaking on Fancy, Amaarae states: “Fancy is a bad bitch record – it’s that joint that you put on... Read More
An efficient transport system is vital to socio-economic development in any given society and that includes rail transportation. Research has shown that rail transport contributes significantly to the GDP of developed nations, but it seems quite the opposite in developing climes. For instance, Nigeria’s rail industry has been in shambles for donkey years. And, if... Read More
Between 2015-2019, the world saw the birth, end and enduring stagnancy of up to five African literary magazines. From Kenya’s Enkare to Nigeria’s Expound, African literary spaces have historically been hard to run, regardless of their cultural impact and the important spaces they provide emerging African writers. With finances being the major stymie to successfully running publications... Read More
We are winning the fight the coronavirus disease, COVID-19, but oblivious of another disease – one that targets our daughters, sisters and wives. On May 27, a 22-year old student of the University of Benin (Uniben), Uwaila Vera Omozuwa went to study in the quiet of her church. Hours later, she was found unconscious, lying... Read More
Whatever appeals to you the most cannot do a better job than music does; arguably. ‘Food for the soul and more’ is how we all ought to portray music. You might have a better description though. And just like food, what you see on your TV screens, what you hear on the radio, on streaming... Read More
After months and years of public outcry on Nigeria’s deficient data system, President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the transfer of the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to the Federal Ministry of Communications and Digital Economy. This was contained in a statement signed by the Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Mallam Isa Ali Pantami, who stated... Read More
YNaijaBBNCoverage: Kiddwaya and Erica are both a strike away from disqualification and other updates
This past weekend in the Big Brother Naija house, to say the least was a bucket load of drama. From Kiddwaya and Erica’s relationship drama to literally more Kiddwaya and Erica’s relationship drama. There was more than enough heart-wrenching theatrics going on between the lovebirds to keep the fans engaged. Big Brother delivers some news... Read More
The management and board of Access Bank PLC have announced the appointment of Mr. Daniel Awe as the new Head of the Africa Fintech Foundry (AFF). According to the financial institution, the appointment of Awe underscores its commitment to advancing technological innovation in the African banking sector. Speaking on the appointment, the Group Managing Director... Read More
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has lifted the suspension on the printing of admission letters, and inter-university transfers among other regulations. According to a statement by JAMB’s Head of Media and Public Relations, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, “all requests for printing of admission letters, inter-university transfers, condonement of illegitimate admissions and other processes for... Read More
by Dami Odiachi Some people are battered by tragedy. Mother dies, father dies, murder, rape, violent assault, unemployment, ailments of body, and they find it within themselves to face every day without fear or anxiety or crippling sadness. Some people are not so lucky. They could date a tolerably abusive person and come down with... Read More
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/desh0la/status/1300469090822299649?s=20 Another book I recommend; “How to get... Read More
Week five in the Big Brother house came with the usual ‘haas’ and ‘hoos’. All the housemates were up for possible eviction as Big Brother decided to switch up the eviction process – three housemates were sent home. The usual procedure was for four housemates to be up for eviction and the other ‘safe’ housemates... Read More
As far as controversy goes, there hasn’t been a stranger one in the Big Brother Naija house this season than Lucy. In the first week in the house, Lucy seemed like the weakest link, but has, by coincidence, luck, or a devout fan-base survived halfway through. It has been difficult to fathom that a character... Read More
Gospel music in Nigeria has come along way from the Panam Percy Paul epoch, and the evangelism of the gospel through mainly native tongue music. Like any other genre, Nigerian Gospel music has evolved with influences from pop and rock and jazz, evolving into different soundscapes. The gospel artistes (Ministers) have been mascots of Nigerian... Read More
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: These two Nigerian filmmakers are making movies you can’t put in a box – Conrad Omodiagbe In 2014, Obasi’s... Read More
2023 is probably a stone throw from now, depending on how you look at it. If you are thinking of the elections, then it is closer than you think, and Nigerians are already asking who will take the country to an actual next level. Not just because Nigerians are weary of the political class who,... Read More