June 30, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

269 Stranded Nigerians Return Home as FG Promises More Evacuation Flights Court Grants Sowore Fresh ₦200m Bail Tinubu Approves 27 Road Projects Worth ₦3.9tn Across 15 States Cooking… Read More

Newsletter

June 30, 2026

A Cautionary Tale of Hank Anuku: How Does Nollywood Honour Its Legendary Actors?

Nollywood veteran actor Hank Anuku was recently spotted lying on the street, seemingly disoriented and speaking to himself, and this is not the first time the actor has… Read More

Editor's Pick

June 30, 2026

Exclusive Interview for YNaija’s 100 in Music Series with Akinyemi Law

Question 1: Hi, Akinyemi, you are known as Africa’s Finest. If you could explain this in 3 words, what would they be?  Answer 1: I would say trustworthy,… Read More

Rankings

June 30, 2026

The Sufferhead Aesthetic: Why Do Nigerians Love Romanticising Their Struggles?

The online uproar over First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s remarks on petty trade grants reveals a deep cultural split in how citizens view survival. By framing the launch of… Read More

Deep Dive

June 30, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FEC Approves NYSC Reforms, New Uniform and Civilian Leadership

FEC approves NYSC reforms, new uniform and civilian leadership Sprite celebrates Hip-Hop with limited-edition lyric cans Davido sets July 31 release date for sixth album ‘ORIADÉ’ Former Miss… Read More

Top Stories

June 29, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

FG Orders Marketers to Reflect Global Oil Price Drop in Petrol Prices Cape Verde Captain Ryan Mendes Under Investigation Over Alleged Rape of Team Translator Dangote Refinery Imports… Read More

The News Blog

June 29, 2026

ACAMB Visits NIBSS, Advocates Wider QR Code Adoption, Stronger Payment Systems

The Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks (ACAMB) has urged banks to deepen the adoption of digital payment channels, including QR code payments, following a… Read More

Partners

June 29, 2026

Akinola Davies Jr. has been invited to join the Academy. What does this mean for Nollywood?

British-Nigerian filmmaker and one of the brains behind the 2026 most awarded AMVCA film “My Father’s Shadow” has been invited to join the Academy, joining a list of… Read More

Editor's Pick

June 29, 2026

Weekend Recap: Here’s What Happened Over The Weekend 

This weekend in both international and local media was filled with drama, award night losses, allegations and surprising announcements from big media names. Here’s everything you missed over… Read More

The Media Blog

June 29, 2026

How Nigerian Artiste Features Became Global Anchors

Five years ago, an international artist featuring a Nigerian act felt like a casual cultural novelty designed for brief internet buzz. Today, these collaborations serve as a core… Read More

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June 29, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Resident Doctors Give FG Four More Weeks to Meet Demands

Resident doctors give FG four more weeks to meet demands Olivia Wilde says Hollywood's anti-ageing pressure has gone "medieval" No Nigerian artist wins at the 2026 BET Awards… Read More

Top Stories

June 28, 2026

7 Nigerian Songs Every Child Grew Up Listening To 

The late 90s and early 2000s were exciting times for music in Nigeria, and many of these tracks became trending soundtracks known to every child in Nigeria, from… Read More

The Music Blog

June 27, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Nigerian Army Announces Major Shake-Up, Appoints New GOCs and Commanders INEC to Review Court Judgment on NDC, Awaits Certified True Copy Filmmaker Doris Ariole Bags 16 TINFF Nominations… Read More

The News Blog

June 27, 2026

Why Lagos Is the Best Place to Be as a Nigerian Creative This Weekend

Lagos turns into an unmatched transaction floor for the African creative economy this weekend as Showbiz101 and the Lagos Leather Fair run concurrently across the city. They seem… Read More

Deep Dive

June 27, 2026

Weekly Highlights | Here’s What You Missed Over the Week

Wizkid reveals “Sexy” as the title of his seventh album at Paris listening party King Charles to stay at Clarence House after Buckingham Palace renovation Hilda Baci speaks… Read More

The Media Blog

June 26, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Remi Tinubu Faces Backlash Over Akara, Roasted Corn Remarks N’Assembly Working Out Funding Formula for State Police — Kalu Oyedele: Nigeria Needs More Taxpayers, Not Higher Taxes Qing… Read More

The News Blog