Former Nigerian President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has advised African youths to unify and use their electoral power to knock out older generation from all leadership positions. Speaking at an interactive session held virtually to mark the International Youth Day on Wednesday, the former president said unless old people are forced out of the political stage, they...
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When Arese Ugwu announced she was adapting her well received financial self-help series, ‘The Smart Money Woman’ into a live action television series back in 2018, we were not quite sure what to expect. The book resonated with women across the continent, paving the path for a multi-country book tour, and its very casual, Bridget...
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It seems in the next few months, your favourite Instagram comedians and Youtube content creators might need to lawyer up or face the wrath of the Lagos state government, channelled through the Lagos State Film and Video Censor’s Board (LSFVCB). The LSFVCB (which is separate from the National Film and Video Censors Board and has...
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The Governing Council of the University of Lagos has announced the removal of Professor Toyin Ogundipe, as the Vice-Chancellor of the institution over accusations of financial impropriety and gross misconduct. Mr Ogundipe was removed at the council’s meeting, with at least 11 members in attendance, which held on Wednesday at the headquarters of the National...
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By Joanne Ike “Boy or girl?” Before the 2nd trimester of pregnancy, the answer to this question remains a mystery. But this does not stop the expectant parents, their relatives, their friends and the man in the flat upstairs from obsessing over it. Why? Because they want to know what to do next....
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The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development has revealed that no fewer than five million candidates have applied for the N-Power programme. The Minister, Sadiya Farouq, made the disclosure in a statement recently by her Special Assistant on Strategic Communication, Halima Oyelade. She said the registration which commenced on June 26 was...
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By Preye Campbell The thing about love triangles, whether on a TV show or in reality, is that someone in the mix gets to feel the most hurt at the end of the day. Whether or not the person acknowledges that hurt is another topic entirely but it is something we can...
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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/_King_Wise/status/1293585242775846915?s=20 We’ve all been there 2. https://twitter.com/Jnr_elnino/status/1293512381277048833?s=20 Let’s know...
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News outlets are continually engaging in the never-ending struggle of breaking the news first, creating the best content, and attracting the most extensive viewership. There are a plethora of news media platforms in the vast Nigerian online content ecosystem. From the churn, YNaija has collated two separate rankings of the top 10 news media web...
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Daily Post,
Daily Trust,
guardian,
Legit News,
nation,
pm news,
Premium Times,
punch,
Sahara Reporters,
The Cable,
Vanguard
What keeps you awake at night? What keeps you up? What keeps you desperate during the day? What makes you so scared you can’t function? What makes you think you can’t make it through today? What drowns you in sweat when you imagine it? What takes away your breath and quickens your heart? What silences...
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By Oludolapo Ige The Lagos government has revealed plans to introduce a new range of regulatory guidelines for ride-sharing services such as Uber and Bolt operating in the state which may have significant impact on the fees charged to customers. With the new regulations and place, these operators will have to pay huge...
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By Oluwagbemileke Takuro On Tuesday, the 11th of August 2020, in a three-hour meeting that comprised of President Buhari, Vice President Osibajo, Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) Security Committee, head of the council chambers and other stakeholders of Nigeria security forces, it was discussed extensively the measures to be in place to help ward...
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By Preye Campbell From the pastor memes on Twitter to the regular counsellor we have come to see on our screens, Brighto has shifted into different personality facets. It is refreshing to see that, in this year’s Ultimate Love-themed Big Brother Naija edition, Brighto’s contributions to this current season has seen all of...
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It is not strange for celebrities to endorse upcoming celebrities or those in the making. To be honest, a few success stories for many Nigerian celebrities are built on controversies they surround themselves with or the other well-known celebrities that endorse them. Big Brother Naija season 4 winner Mercy Eke is no stranger to these...
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There is an urgent and massive need for moral and spiritual reconstruction: the kind which will help to demolish morbid desire for naked power and domination and ensure justice, equity and fair play for all. – Obafemi Awolowo (Nationalist and First Premier of the Western Region) 2020 is the 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence. We...
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#OnePerson campaign,
ayisha osori,
EiE,
EiE Nigeria,
Femi Falana SAN,
Hacking the Nigeria Code,
Kunle Soriyan,
Oby Ezekwesili,
sam adeyemi,
yemi adamolekun
Now in its 15th year, Africa’s most prestigious award, The Future Awards Africa, has announced the nominees for its Prize for Community Action in commemoration of this year’s International Youth Day which holds August 12, 2020. The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), are a set of awards given by The Future Project (TFP), to honor and...
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You have made use of one at some point. To handle requests that would normally have required a phone call, a physical visit or a web search. From functional services like banking and health, to sunnier activities like quizzes and gaming, the chatbot has come to play an interesting role in the internet experience. A chatbot is a computer program or an artificial intelligence that conducts conversations through audio or texts. A bot can understand complex requests, personalize...
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By Oludolapo Ige Commotion at the front gate of Grace high school as members of The Parent Teachers Association (PTA) protest the rights of their children to stay in the school’s hostel for the duration of their West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The school authorities have declared that the hostel shall...
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By Oyinlola Thomas Big Brother Naija Lockdown housemate, Vee, who seems to be building a strong romantic bond with her fellow housemate Neo, had an outburst at another housemate, Dora, yesterday evening. During the Guinness Smooth task at the arena, Vee, while representing her team, pleaded that her teammates remained quiet as she...
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By Joanne Ike More than 85% of the world embraces some sort of religious belief. In Nigeria, atheists make up less than 1% of our population. Sigmund Freud described God as an illusion. But despite his doubts and several others throughout history, religion has thrived for greater than 100,000 years. Faith in the...
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Lagos Ministry of Transportation has released regulatory documents for operators of e-Hailing Taxi Services entitled ‘Guidelines For On-line Hailing Business Operation Of Taxi In Lagos State.’ According to the new regulations, all ride-hailing services like Uber and Bolt must pay the State Government 10% service tax on each transaction made by the passengers to the...
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A musical artiste in Kano has been sentenced to death by hanging for blaspheming against the Prophet Muhammad.An upper Sharia court in the Hausawa Filin Hockey area of the state said Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, 22, was guilty of committing blasphemy for a song he circulated via WhatsApp in March. This decision sparked heated conversations on social...
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By Oluwagbemileke Takuro It is no news that the federal government and Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) are always at loggerheads. After several months of both parties going back and forth on several issues, the union finally spoke up once again about discarding the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS) payment...
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Here’s the thing; It will slowly dawn on you that you are different. You will realize that you are not like the other boys and girls. At first, you will have no words to describe this disparity you feel but it’ll be overwhelming. Even in a crowded room, you’ll feel the cold weight of aloneness....
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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. Twittersphere has been all abuzz about the ongoing season of the Big Brother Naija show; culminating in a...
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By Uroupa Kiabuku Nollywood actress Tonto Dike has been appointed as Director of Socials and Empowerment by the Committee of Youth on Mobilization and Sensitization (CYMS). The actress and philanthropist took to her Instagram page to announce her appointment on Monday, and immediately received congratulatory messages from her fans. View this post on...
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The month of July has seen the shine and rise of comedic skit makers on social media, who have given Nigerians respite in these trying times. We have seen a definite intention in the content produced by these influencers, with it taking a more pungent political voice. YNaija’s Top 10 Influencers for July is a...
Read MoreChude Jideonwo,
Chukwuebuka Obi-Uchendu,
Dimma Umeh,
Don Jazzy,
Ebuka,
Fisayo Longe,
Josh2funny,
Lasisi,
Pamilerin Adegoke,
Tacha,
Tobi Bakre,
YNaija Influencers Ranking,
YNaija's Top 10 Influencers,
YNaija's Top 10 Influencers for July
Starting up a business in a country like Nigeria, where most of the policies are against your favour, is not a simple task. For a woman, it is even harder. You need not wonder why this is so, not especially when you remember how ‘culture and religion‘ consciously subjugates women, and restricts how far they...
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By Yetunde Oyelami It is not far-fetched that the Big Brother reality show is no longer what it was when the pilot edition was launched. Big brother Naija has turned into a match-making agenda/show and its values need to be visited and tweaked. Moreover, it gets more intense with every season in the...
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Violence against children occurs in homes, families, schools, communities, and places where children should feel safe. Child abuse in all its forms is a daily reality for many Nigerian children and only a fraction ever receive help. On Twitter this Tuesday morning, Nigerians are drawing attention to the viral story of Jibril Aliyu, a child...
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