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National ID Card
July 18, 2020

Nigerians are tired of the incompetence of the NIMC on delivering National ID’s

Nigerians have come to expect certain frustrations to come with getting the federal government to honour obligations to the electorate, and obtaining a valid National ID card is top of that list. From long waiting hours to administrative checks that seem endless, many Nigerians usually find these processes very warring and frustrating. While there has... Read More
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July 18, 2020

Africans are celebrating Nelson Mandela seven years postmortem

Africa has been significantly shaped. by the charisma, principles and politics of its leaders. There are many African leaders that have impacted the continent on many levels, but the former president and anti-apartheid leader, Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela eclipses them all. The South African anti-apartheid revolutionary, political leader, and philanthropist served as President of South Africa... Read More
Deep Dive
July 17, 2020

President Buhari to Ministers: “Egungun be careful” | The #YNaijaCover

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday has warned members of his cabinet, Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government over disrespect to the legislature. In a statement by Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, the President warned that disrespect to the institution by any member of the executive branch will not be accepted. The statement... Read More
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AG Gold
July 17, 2020

New Music: Adekunle Gold teams up with Nailah Blackman for ‘AG Baby’ and more

Adekunle Gold’s Afro Pop, due out in August, is one of the most anticipated album of the year. Adekunle Gold has been honing his sound by incorporating folksy elements with songs like Kelegbe Megbe and the sleek afro groove of Something Different. Not sure if Afro Pop will arrive a total sonic shift, but what... Read More
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Black Americans
July 17, 2020

Is the ‘Black American’ debate redefining what ‘being black’ means?

In recent times, the need to ignore the ‘superiority of race’ and other borders that have rippled humanity and facilitated more injustices have been brought to light following several events. However, while many have taken a stance against these injustices and ideas that our differences should not be integrated, the conversation on race and borderlines... Read More
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Seriously Single
July 17, 2020

‘Seriously Single’ is the sexy, hilarious South African romcom joining Netflix’s film slate

Netflix brings the next captivating South African Rom-Com to the world’s screens with the upcoming title, Seriously Single. The comedy, featuring popular names Fulu Mugovhani, Tumi Morake, Bohang Moeko, and Yonda Thomas, will be released on Friday 31 July 2020 across the globe.  Set in Johannesburg, South Africa, Seriously Single tells the tale of the serial monogamist Dineo (Fulu Mugovhani),... Read More
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July 17, 2020

Coordinated corruption in the NDDC and the Buhari response

Nigeria’s civil service, its political system, its government agencies are a beehive of corruption; no doubt. Simply refer to them as a cabal for organised crime. We criticise and run after internet fraudsters (it used to be 419ers), not realising or ignoring the fact that our family and friends continue to enable a corrupt institution,... Read More
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DStv
July 17, 2020

Legend, Two SuperStars & FA Cup Football on DStv this Weekend!

While DStv undoubtedly remains the home for all the entertainment you need, the line-up of shows on DStv this weekend appears unprecedented. The fun starts with the Africa Magic Turn Up Friday with Pepsi on Friday night where you get to ‘gbese’ as usual and turn your home to a bespoke nightclub. This Friday, July... Read More
Partners
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July 17, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: ‘Pepper Dem’ Stars bid farewell to the show | Reunion Day 28

It was the finale and day 28 of the Big Brother ‘Pepper Dem’ Reunion show. This episode was all about revisiting some of the most interesting moments the housemates had on the show. Show host, Ebuka  began by welcoming each housemate before proceeding to take the input of the ex-housemates on the reunion show. For... Read More
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July 17, 2020

“UK won’t pay you hazard allowance” – FG tells doctors | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Following reports that the United Kingdom is implementing a new ‘Health and Care Visa’ policy to attract the best doctors in Nigeria and other parts of the world, the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire has advised Nigerian doctors with emigration plans to reconsider. Speaking during Thursday’s Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 briefing, the Health... Read More
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JOHN wIKE
July 16, 2020

Mission Impossible: John Wike rescues Joy Nunieh in latest episode of NDDC | The #YNaijaCover

Today, news broke that Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike, rescued former acting Managing Director of Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Joi Nunieh, from alleged house arrest. Wike reportedly took her into protective custody from her Port Harcourt residence. Nunieh and Akpabio have been locked in a series of heated exchanges, the most recent being an accusation... Read More
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July 16, 2020

Account balance cream, Red Flag for Nigerian Men | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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/OmoKiikan/status/1283696336961929216?s=20 Super super size o!   2. Lol my... Read More
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Wizkid
July 16, 2020

New Music: Wizkid recruits H.E.R on new single ‘Smile’ and more

As Wizkid’s Made In Lagos gains momentum towards it release day (whenever that is), he has dropped a single titled Smile off the project, featuring American artist H.E.R. Wizkid has also unveiled an enticing guest list for Made in Lagos, from Ella Mai, Jamaican artists Projexx and Damian Marley and Nigerian artistes like Tems, Starboy... Read More
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July 16, 2020

Bitcoin Scam: Twitter accounts of Obama, Jeff Bezos, Gates, Kanye West, other billonaires hacked

Mankind was introduced to a new threat in the form of cyber security, since the advent of the internet. With the ability to access the web and other online platforms, comes the vulnerability to cyber espionage. While internet providers try their best to secure their servers, they sometimes fail to protect their users from black... Read More
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July 16, 2020

#YNaijaBBNUpdates: “My relationship with all the housemates is perfect” – Tacha | Reunion Day 27

It’s day 27 of the Big Brother ‘Pepper Dem’ Reunion show, and Dr. Oluseun is back for more therapy. Ella The doctor began with Ella, trying to get insight into what her life has been like since leaving the house. Ella talked about stardom and how it could get you carried away. She claimed to... Read More
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Davido
July 16, 2020

Davido on Jimmy Fallon, Rema on Jimmy Kimmel, maybe the pandemic has a silver lining

Until the Coronavirus pandemic began and disrupted the media industry, we took for granted just how many people it took to produce even the simplest shows. Multiple camera men manning multiple camera angles, gaffers, sound engineers, lighting, set design, styling, costume design, make up and grooming, the list is exhaustive. Once it became unsafe to... Read More
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July 16, 2020

Southwest States consider reopening schools for 2019/2020 WAEC exams | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Southwest States consider reopening schools for 2019/2020 WAEC examinations Six states of the Southwest including, Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Osun and Ekiti may have started preparations to reopen schools next month to enable eligible students sit for the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The resolution which is in contradiction with the earlier... Read More
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IFE
July 15, 2020

#YNaijaNonBinary: Watch the atmospheric and intimate trailer for Ìfé the Movie

Queer cinema in Nigeria has been largely non-existent, and in most cases when LGBT stories are told, it’s done in a watered down or overblown caricature composition that does no justice to the joys and sorrows of the LGBT community. Thankfully, Ìfé the movie is set to change that. The story revolves around two women,... Read More
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July 15, 2020

Understanding Nigeria’s complex history with endemic corruption

The complete history of Nigeria is inextricably linked to the nation’s ever-evolving dynamic with corruption. From the euphoric highs of our immediate post-independence arrangement to the present fractured realities of our 21st century existence, the widened scope of corruption, in part, tells the story of our nation’s inability to fulfil its promise despite abundant natural... Read More
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