Nigerians on the microblogging site, Twitter, are abuzz about the Nigerian energy business magnate, Kola Aluko, and no, it is not because it is World Kola Aluko Day. Pls is today ‘World Kola Aluko Day’ ni? Abi did I miss something? — Tolu Ogunlesi, MON (@toluogunlesi) June 22, 2020 Twitter page @diaryofa9jagirl, known for...
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Wema Bank, Nigeria’s leading innovative bank, is urging customers to continue to bank safely by using ALAT and its USSD platform, *945#. Following increasing reports of positive COVID-19 cases, the bank has encouraged its customers to take advantage of alternative banking channels (ALAT and *945#) to carry out bank transactions rather than risk going out...
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Two decades ago, as the world rolled into the new millennium, the global committee of countries, through the United Nations came up with eight international development goals. This marked one of the highlight decisions the world had ever taken. For everyone around the world, the Millennium Development Goals signified a huge mission that was going...
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In primary school, I had this teacher. I don’t remember her name but if you ask me to close my eyes and think of her, I’d see three things: One, a beautiful pastel green pencil skirt she would often wear. Two, a ripe black mole by her upper lip. And three, a dark-skinned chin, full...
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The biggest lesson I have picked up since I began to work with -what is admittedly one of the biggest and resourceful intervention platforms in Nigeria- BeatingCorona.ng, is the infectious nature of kindness. I have come to realize that one act of kindness, no matter how small or minimally impactful it might be, has the...
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Only six months ago, a young man walking into a bank, demanding to withdraw money at the counter would have been viewed with instant suspicion. People would’ve stared uncomfortably and bank security most likely would have been forced to approach him. Today, it is the other way round. This situation isn’t limited to banks. A...
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The National Association of Resident Doctors has announced the suspension of the nationwide strike with effect from today. The strike commenced on last week Monday after the expiration of a 14-day ultimatum. Resident Doctors took the decision to go on strike after a series of meetings between the doctors and the Federal Government ended in...
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Over the last month, every young black person that engages on any kind of social media has been bombarded almost non-stop with new information. The information ranges from historical to contemporary, from all fields, including innovation, history, politics and entertainment. But one thing connects all the new fresh and frankly exciting stories; the underlying theme...
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Last week, Nigerian women as a collective mourned the death of Oluwatoyin Salau. Death is the tamest way to describe the life she had to endure and the evil that preceded her last days. Salau first gained prominence through her work as a front line activist during the Black Lives Matter protests in Tallahassee, Florida...
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Earlier this week, the first lady Aisha Buhari went on Twitter to announce to the country that her aides had been arrested on the orders of the Inspector General of Police, at the behest of a presidential aide who had come from another state and refused to self quarantine. She also alleged that armed men...
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Nollywood Actress, Tonto Dikeh has been noted to dedicate a father’s day post every Father’s Day to herself on social media platforms and this year was no different. Following, the messy split from her husband, Olakunle Churchill, who she accused of being an abuser and several other shady acts, she has taken up full parenting...
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Reports of violent attacks on the residential quarters of the Nigerian High Commission in Ghana spurred conversation on social media Sunday, with many weighing in on the unfortunate incident. Armed men break into Nigerian high commission in Ghana, demolish apartments | TheCable https://t.co/gWD0ynhKlW pic.twitter.com/L02o3CIzIu — TheCable (@thecableng) June 20, 2020 The newly constructed High...
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Ahead of the Edo and Ondo elections in September and October respectively, the political climate in these states has been a steaming pot of dramatic activities in the last few weeks. Ranging from disqualification and suspensions, to accusations and defections, there has been no shortage of political brouhaha with the constant updates from the politicians....
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Like other celebrities turning to TikTok to reclaim some semblance of relevance in a world altered by coronavirus, Toni Tones has been quite a revelation. Her foray into this digital space isn’t so much about churn or volume, but about style and artistic flourishes. The actress has jumped on trends like #FlipTheSwitchChallenge, soundly executed with...
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Ex Big Brother Naija Housemate, and one of Nigeria’s most-notable influencers and trendsetters, Anita ’Tacha’ Anide, opened up to Chude Jideonwo, founder of Joy, Inc., about her experience with fame and grief as well as her journey towards gaining self-confidence on the latest episode of #WithChude. Speaking on the personal attribute that solidified her position...
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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: Digital Nomads: From Vietnam to Accra and Ireland, this roving salesman has seen the world – Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega Zane...
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Former Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ housemate, Tacha, has somehow won the hearts of many Nigerians and fans of the reality TV show in spite of her unceremonious exit from the show. This is apparent from the buzz that has been created around the reality TV star months after she left the Big Brother Naija...
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In recent times, a lot of attention has been raised on the many social injustices that have caused global attention. While many are coming out to address issues relating to rape, police brutality, gender discrimination, racism and a host of social injustices, social media is serving as an amplifier for these voices. Nigerians leveraging on...
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Social media timelines in Nigeria were this Friday flooded with news about what may be an imminent sack of the Anti-Corruption Czar for the Muhammadu Buhari administration in the works. According to THISDAY, the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has sent a memo to President Muhammadu Buhari recommending...
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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 funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: Featuring Burna boy on your song, is at owners risk...
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Nigerians have been debating for the better part of the week whether or not incumbent Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki would be defecting to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). In what came as unsurprising news, Godwin Obaseki has taken to his Twitter handle to announce his defection to the opposition, PDP in furtherance of his political...
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Have you ever imagined one industry that we just cannot do without? It has to be the food manufacturing industry! For as long as we have been in existence, this industry remains constant year on year; there is no way around it as people just have to eat. For an industry that constantly shifts, we...
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One thing that Nigeria Twitter is famous is the sharing of opinions that many people share when it comes to issues raised. From politics to social issues, Nigeria Twitter is very invested in sharing their views. On Twitter, the Oba of Benin is trending and it is birthing a conversation that many people have shared...
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In what has been a long and tiresome week, Nigerians are turning up this Friday to some exciting new releases from their favourite artists. New Music Friday had exciting entries on the Nigerian scene with anticipated collaborations and entertaining remixes. Some of the new songs blessing our airwaves this week are; the Jerusalema remix by...
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If you’ve been paying attention to the news these past few days, you will no doubt be aware of the numerous controversies surrounding Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Deputy National Chairman (South). From rumours of his being in a coma as result of COVID-19 to his appointment as Acting National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC)...
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Emeka Joseph Nwankwo is a writer and digital media professional from Nigeria. He served as the communications manager (Africa) for Cassava Republic Press and is currently working on his PhD research. His writing has appeared on platforms like Popula, adda, NPR, The Republic Journal, This is Africa, and The African Report. Ayodele Olofintuade is the...
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A loud tune of consequence is being played loudly for the Nigerian youth to hear. In recent weeks, several news stories of security organisations apprehending flamboyant Nigerian youths on the counts of alleged fraud have been on our timelines. Ray Hushpuppi, a Dubai-based Nigerian socialite was apprehended by the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol), Adeherself,...
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Nigeria Twitter has a track record of bringing to awareness on many issues of concern, initiating conversations on them and ensuring they are thoroughly discussed. On Twitter this morning, the Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ibrahim Magu is trending, and while a few ideas may come to mind as to...
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In the afternoon of 17, June, news would begin to filter in from unconfirmed sources that popular Nigerian based, American broadcaster and On Air Personality, Dan Foster had passed away in a Lagos hospital due to complications related to the novel COVID-19 pandemic. His wife, Lovina would eventually make the confirmation to Channels Television. According...
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Day 12 of the Big Brother Naija ‘Pepper Dem’ Reunion show saw some of the most heated confrontations in the house being addressed. Tacha took centre stage again, as some of her not so pleasant moments in the house were revisited. Ebuka made reference to the Tacha and Diana fight during the main season, and...
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