Corruption in Nigeria is an old song that Nigerians know its harmony too well. With every passing administration, one thing is always promised – ‘we are going to fight corruption to its roots,’ but the harmony seems to get perfected with every of these administrations. Nigerians, however, are not ignorant of the level of corruption...
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You hate to see it. Or love to. Depending. To possess an Instagram account in the year 2020 is to be aware of that sign on the top left corner of your mobile device. The one that notifies you that someone somewhere has just started yet another live video session. The very nature of the...
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Following its first announcement in October 2019, Nigeria’s largest bank, Access Bank PLC has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of Transnational Bank PLC, of Kenya (TNB). The Bank made this known through a statement signed by its Company Secretary, Sunday Ekwochi. “Access Bank PLC is pleased to inform the investing public and the...
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June Sarpong, the BBC’s Director of Creative Diversity, has announced that CDX will take place on 28 – 29 July. The two-day, new virtual offering like no other in this space from the BBC will showcase the vibrancy, innovation and leadership of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic talent in the creative industry. CDX is a...
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Founding Managing Director of New Africa Holdings (publishers of the defunct Democrat newspapers), Mallam Ismaila Isa Funtua, is dead. He is reported to have died of a cardiac arrest while undergoing a routine medical check-up, late Monday in Abuja. He was 78 years old. Funtua, a close ally of President Muhammadu Buhari and former President...
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Bisola Aiyeola,
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Dave Umahi,
Ebenezer Eno,
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James Omokwe,
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Mallam Ismaila Isa Funtua,
NCDC,
The Resident
Last year, it was announced that Beyonce was joining the already phenomenal cast for the remake of the Lion King. With original cast members like James Earl Jones reprising their roles, while new actors like Donald Glover and Seth Rogen breathed new life into beloved characters, Beyonce’s sign on felt like the icing on the...
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One of the unfortunate consequences of running a democracy like the one in Nigeria is that each elected official at every level can run their elected office to their discretion and no one else is allowed to regulate their actions. This is why a sitting governor can have a literal battalion of aides who have...
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Where are stars born? You ask any red blooded Nigerian this question, and they will probably tell you that the Big Brother House is a good place to start. Over the years we have seen some of the most entertaining people emerge from this show, and go on to have illustrious careers. Building off of...
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The acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Prof Daniel Pondei fainted today where he was seated after the members of the House Committee on NDDC grilled him for about 45 minutes. Pondei was then rushed out of the venue of the investigative hearing on illegal spending and mismanagement of funds. The spectacle...
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Niniola – Addicted Signature heavy bass resurface in Niniola’s Addicted, released last Friday, and off her upcoming sophomore Colours and Sounds. Teaming up again with close and long-time producer Sarz, Addicted is Niniola doing effortlessly doing vocal runs, a streak of R&B and retaining all the sonic flavours that have come to define her Afrohouse...
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In a bid to encourage interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), Medplus Pharmacy Nigeria partnered with STEM in Africa (SIA) at its just concluded conference, themed “Identifying and Breaking Barriers”. The conference focused on promoting interest in science through exciting experiments and workshops for disadvantaged children, which held simultaneously at 3 different locations;...
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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. A large chunk of the funny tweets today were inspired by the dramatic events that occurred during the...
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Nigeria projects itself as a country that prides itself on the freedom of worship – three major religious groups thrive under this idea; Christianity, Islam, and the African Traditional Religion (with a long chain of other subgroups and sects). With these known facts, it is safe to say that Nigeria can be reasonably considered as...
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It’s been non-stop drama since the former Acting Managing Director of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Joi Nunieh, publicly accused the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio of misappropriation of funds allotted to the commission. This is on the heels on the House of Representatives hearing to get an insight into these allegations. The hearing...
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The Future Project in partnership with Rubbin’ Minds yesterday held the 5th edition of The Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders themed ‘Leaping the Bounds: Making Government Work’. Hosted by youth advocate and media personality, Seyi Awolowo, the annual Symposium avails Nigerian youth the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking conversations with public office holders...
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While some still argue that homosexuality is a western import brought to African shores through movies, books, and other means, history shows that one of our most fabulous “exports” was the first drag queen and LGBT rights pioneer in America who was known as William Dorsey Swann to many but known as the queen to...
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Public and private sector real estate stakeholders are set to brainstorm at the flagship Lagos Real Estate Fest scheduled to hold virtually between September 29th and 30th, 2020. The theme of the two-day event organised by eventhive.ng, is Future of Property: Shifting Gears. A statement by the organizers of the event, ‘Lagos Real Estate Fest...
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Wema Bank, Nigeria’s foremost innovative bank, has built a new training school, Wema Purple Academy, with the multi-purpose function of providing quality training for staff as well as a space for innovators to collaborate. Wema Purple Academy, formerly at Oba-Akran Ikeja is now located at Town planning way Ilupeju Lagos and serves as a pathway...
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There are a few shows that lead Nigerians to debate on its moral standing or how it portrays the country as a society that lacks moral uprightness – Big Brother Naija is one of such shows. The Big Brother Naija show kicked off its 5th season on Sunday with a host of fresh faces to...
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A few days ago, news broke that a young man named Izu Madubueze had committed suicide. According to reports from his friends, he was pushed to suicide after he was allegedly named as rapist, for engaging in casual sex with a woman who he had previously rejected but then solicited sex from. From her perspective,...
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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says preliminary investigation on the death of Flying Officer Tolulope Arotile, concluded that the death was caused by blunt force trauma to the head and significant bleeding resulting from being struck by the vehicle, assuring that the case will be handed over to the Nigeria Police with a view to...
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What could be the strangest thing you’d expect from a Housemate? Well Tacha Akide, the Titan herself, just outweirded, out performed and out shone all her peers when her fanbase announced last weekend that they were starting an online reality show to honour her legendary status. Yes, you heard right, Tacha is getting a 100%...
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Finally, the wait is over, Big Brother Naija Season five is well underway, and with our first look at this year’s contestants, we believe that they will be dishing out the sort of juicy and saucy drama that will have us locked onto our TV screens for the next two months. But before the season...
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Aisha,
BBN Season 5,
Big Brother Naija,
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Eric,
Erica,
housemates,
Kate,
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Lilo,
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Prince,
Teseer,
Tochi,
Tolaninaj. Nnegi,
TrickyTee,
Vee,
Wathoni
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) operatives were caught on camera violently assaulting an unknown tricycle rider in a video that has since gone viral. The incident reportedly happened along the Benin – Sapele road in Benin, Edo State.
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Nengi Akinola, Marketing Manager, OPPO Nigeria explained that the decision to partner with the Reality Star and Serial Entrepreneur was based on the interesting persona she possesses and her charming aura which makes her a perfect fit for the youthful brand essence of OPPO. Tacha’s story is one many young Nigerians can connect with, she...
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Ibidunni Ighodalo Foundation (IIF) announces the commencement of its 40at40 initiative in accordance with its founders last wish before she transited on Sunday 14th June, 2019. Her desire was to celebrate her 40th birthday which would have come up on the 19th of July by granting 40 couples in dire need of reproductive interventions a...
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The go-to “lazy parenting” handbook for most African parents involves deploying violence against their children when trying to correct them. In almost any instance, African parents believe that immense flogging and extreme measures that clearly crosses the line into child abuse is the easiest way to get ‘results’. Proof of this is seen in a…
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Jade Osiberu has just started a series about Nollywood on Twitter, sharing her thoughts about the inner workings and offering nuggets of wisdom for upcoming actors and other creatives seeking to break into the industry. Titled Viva La Nollywood, the award-winning director had the first installment of the series published on Saturday. ”Also know that...
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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. Ckay talks staying authentic while exploring sci-fi inspiration – Debola Abimbolu CKay fancies himself a lover-boy with songs typically...
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Betting and sports go hand in hand for a lot of Nigerians. With the return of football, Nigerians are more than excited to resume their regular gambling practices. Before the latest major Premier League game, founder of NairaBET and politician, Otunba Akin Alabi had assured Nigerians that they should stake their odds on Manchester City,...
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