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Photos: The latest #BBNaija Eviction Party through the lenses of the OPPO F11 Pro
Saturday night will definitely be one to remember for the first five evicted housemates of this year’s BBNaija ‘Pepper Dem’ season - Avala, Isilomo, Ella, KimOprah and Tuoyo, as Biggie…
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British-Nigerian actress Deborah Ayorinde to star in upcoming Amazon Studios horror series ”Them”
British-Nigerian actress Deborah Ayorinde is set to star in the upcoming anthology horror series Them: Covenant, the latest offering from Amazon Studios and helmed by Emmy-winning actor, producer and writer…
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The Big 5: Gbajabiamila meets doctors over planned strike; PDP demands EFCC probe of ministerial screening | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: PDP demands EFCC probe of ministerial screening The Senate will on Tuesday (today) confirm the appointment of ministerial nominees who…
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The Late 5: Nigeria needs N10 trillion infrastructure bond – Fashola; We won’t call any witness to defend Atiku’s petition – INEC | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: INEC chairman should be appointed by the judiciary - Atiku Atiku Abubakar, former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Davido, Olanrewaju Max, Sandra Ezekwesili, others
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,…
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Zenith Bank introduces SAVE4ME – A high interest target savings account
Foremost Nigerian Financial Institution, Zenith Bank Plc., has introduced a new product called SAVE4ME target savings account, to enable its customers plan and save towards their aspirations and needs conveniently.…
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Period Pains: How monthly cycle keeps young girls out of school and kills their dreams
She couldn’t wrap her head around the question being asked of her. She couldn’t fathom the interest in her private business. Try as she may – even with constant nudging…
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Check out the new movie poster for dramatic thriller ”Elevator Baby” starring Toyin Abraham and Timini Egbuson
Niyi Akinmolyayan is having a busy 2019. Already, the filmmaker has three upcoming projects including the animated movie Malika: Warrior Queen, and Elevator Baby adds onto the stack. The movie…
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Profile: The Internet is waking up to Osita Iheme. What good can come out of it?
It has taken Osita Iheme seventeen years to achieve overnight success. At least as far as the internet is concerned. On Facebook stories, Twitter threads and on Instagram timelines, Iheme…
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The Big 5: INEC opens defense on Atiku’s petition; Don’t reappoint Ngige as Labour minister, NLC warns Buhari | Other top stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Three Nigerians ask Supreme Court to nullify Buhari's election for allegedly lying on oath Three Nigerians have filed a suit at the…
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The YNaija Cover – Weekend Roundup
See links below to read our latest weekend stories and recap of top stories last week:
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#BBNaija: Gedoni doesn’t love Khafi and it’s time for her to wake up and play this game
Although the fourth season of Big Brother Naija doesn't have the pairing system that defined last season, the housemates have begun to couple with each other but it's been nothing…
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Theatre Review: Forget Game of Thrones, Jagagba is the real deal
The winning play of the second edition of the Bikiya Graham-Douglas run Beeta Universal Arts Foundation playwright competition was staged over the weekend at the Agip recital hall of the…
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Three Nigerian authors make 2019 Booker Prize longlist, Buhari sends ministerial nominees to Senate, Air Peace aircraft crash lands at Lagos airport – Here’s everything that happened this week
Here are the stories that drove conversation this week: 12 reportedly killed in Shiites protest as IGP Adamu meets Buhari A Shiite protest that turned violent on Monday was the major…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Ogbeni Dipo, Onye Nkuzi, The Vunderkind, others
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,…
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FCMB rewards hundreds of customers in the second draws of “Millionaire Promo Season 6’’
On Wednesday, July 24, 2019, another set of 644 customers of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) emerged winners in the ongoing bumper reward scheme of the Bank tagged, “FCMB Millionaire…
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The Late 5: Justice Tsoho sworn in as Acting Chief Judge of Federal High Court; WAEC withholds results of 180,205 candidates | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: CJN Tanko Muhammad appoints new Chief Judge of the Federal High Court The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Tanko Muhammad, on…
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Check out the books Asa is currently reading before her album drops
While we wait for Asa to release her much-anticipated album, for which we have already been blessed with two singles already, the singer tweeted the books she was reading at…
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”Daughters of Chibok” will be screening at the 76th Venice International Film Festival
The Chibok kidnap of 2014, wherein more than 200 schoolgirls where whisked away by militant group Boko Haram from their school in Chibok, Borno, has transcended beyond tragedy and has…
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Moshood Fattah has nothing to prove and an industry to conquer
By: Uche Chika Elumelu FREEDOM PARK: Beneath the noonday sun, on a slightly-worn park bench, I wait. Bare-faced, scantily accessorized with the twins breathing freely underneath my flowery jumpsuit.…
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The Big 5: Give us El-Zakzaky for treatment – Iran tells Nigeria; Boko Haram attacks Borno IDP camp | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Police holding onto 15 corpses of our members - Shiites After two days of violent encounters between the Shiite members…
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The Late 5: Despite economic growth, poverty still high in Nigeria – Oshiomhole; Reps to investigate all abandoned projects since 1999 | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Despite economic growth, poverty still high in Nigeria - Oshiomhole There is still high rate of poverty in Nigeria despite government’s effort…
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Why borrowing might just be the smartest thing at the moment
If your nose goes up at the word ‘borrowing’ and we catch you ehn! We all borrow to live in these tough days. These are not times to beat your chest…
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Today’s Noisemakers: FK Abudu, Denola Grey, Double Eph, others
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,…
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Three Nigerian authors Oyinkan Braithwaite, Bernardine Evaristo and Chigozie Obioma make 2019 Booker Prize longlist
Congratulations are in order to Oyinkan Braithwaite, Chigozie Obioma, and Bernardine Evaristo, three Nigerian authors who have made it to the 2019 Booker Prize longlist, which was announced yesterday. Braithwaite's…
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The Big 5: EFCC marks Okorocha’s properties; I’ll fight corruption in Nigeria’s judiciary – CJN Tanko | Other top stories
Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: EFCC seals Okorocha's properties The EFCC on Wednesday said its Enugu Zonal Office has marked some properties traced to the…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Mochievous, Burna Boy, Mazi Chima, others
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,…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy