May 6, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Akpabio, Oshiomhole Clash After Senate Tightens Leadership Rules FG Bans “Dr” Title for Honorary Degree Holders, Flags Fraud Dangote Refinery Hikes Petrol Price to ₦1,350 Lateef Adedimeji Reflects… Read More

The News Blog

May 6, 2026

Davido Announces Two-Month Hiatus From Music to Focus on Supporting Uncle’s Political Campaign

Davido has announced a two-month break from music to support his uncle Ademola Adeleke's re-election campaign. Speaking in Ede, Osun State, the singer was unveiled as chairman of… Read More

The Media Blog

May 6, 2026

Are You a Cinephile If You Haven’t Watched These 10 Nigerian Films?

Many of us say we are cinephiles, but are you really one if you haven’t seen some of the films that Nigerian directors have put out over the… Read More

The Film Blog

May 6, 2026

TOP 10 COOLEST BUS-STOP NAMES IN LAGOS

Lagos has some of the most iconic bus stop names, simple, familiar, and deeply connected to daily life. From Maryland to Festac, these are stops almost every Lagosian… Read More

Culture

May 6, 2026

Beyond Japa: Nigerians Share What They Sacrificed to Japa — Was It Worth It?

No one talks about the pressure young Nigerians face as the first in their families to leave the country. In this interview, we have spoken with three people… Read More

Editor's Pick

May 6, 2026

Africa’s Gaming Industry Is Worth $1 Billion. Nigeria Has Almost No Stake in It.

A teenager in Yaba buys a digital skin in a mobile battle royale game. The transaction takes three seconds. The financial value immediately exits the Nigerian economy. Millions… Read More

Deep Dive

May 6, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Obi, Kwankwaso Exit Rocks ADC as 18 Lawmakers Defect to NDC

Obi, Kwankwaso Exit Rocks ADC as 18 Lawmakers Defect to NDC Senate Blocks Ex-Governors, Uzodimma from Principal Offices Gianni Infantino Defends World Cup Ticket Prices Big Brother Naija… Read More

Story of the day

May 5, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Godswill Akpabio Declares African Democratic Congress “Dead” Amid Defections Jim Ovia Retires as Zenith Bank Chairman Kid Cudi Drops M.I.A. From Tour Over “Offensive” Remarks Moniepoint CEO Clarifies… Read More

The News Blog

May 5, 2026

Nollywood Movies Coming Out This May 2026

Nollywood has a great selection of movies coming out this May, keeping viewers glued to their TV screens and eager to head to the cinemas. The films coming… Read More

The Film Blog

May 5, 2026

Play Where You Belong — The Game Starts Before Kick-off | MSport x Chelsea FC 

MSport, one of the biggest and best betting platforms in Africa, has launched its latest TVC campaign, Play Where You Belong, in partnership with Chelsea Football Club.  The campaign… Read More

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May 5, 2026

Best And Worst Dressed Celebrities At The 2026 Met Gala

The 2026 Met Gala was held on the 4th of May in New York, with a theme of “Costume is Art.” And while some celebrities followed the theme… Read More

Culture, Fashion

May 5, 2026

Updated! These Are The Top 10 Slangs You Will Hear From Every Nigerian Today

English may be one of the most widely used languages in Nigeria, but there are slangs used in everyday Nigerian speech that are either a revised version of… Read More

Culture

May 5, 2026

The Nigerian Woman Who Built Netflix’s International Slate Just Created a Screenplay School for the Global South. Nigerian Writers Have Until June 1

Funa Maduka spent six years at Netflix buying the kind of cinema that wins Academy Awards. She built the platform's first international film slate and acquired titles like… Read More

Deep Dive

May 5, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | FG Disburses ₦11.8bn Loans to 6,842 Tertiary Institution Workers

FG Disburses ₦11.8bn Loans to 6,842 Tertiary Institution Workers Ex-Kano Deputy Governor Gwarzo Dumps ADC Uche Montana’s Monica 2 Hits 10 Million YouTube Views in Two Days Priscilla Ojo Says… Read More

Story of the day

May 4, 2026

Met Gala 2026: As We Wait With Bated Breath to See How Beyoncé Turns Fashion into Art

The 2026 Met Gala is happening today, and it is the perfect time to share all the information you need about the annual fashion event. The annual fashion… Read More

Culture, Fashion

May 4, 2026

10 Nigerian Architectural Masterpieces That We Don’t Appreciate Enough

Nigerian architecture holds significant cultural, historical, and social value. Although Nigeria's architectural scene has now been influenced by Western architecture, the country's architectural masterpieces, often underrated and underappreciated,… Read More

Culture