Maybe Kano can learn a thing or two from Jigawa’s Hisbah board

Hisbah, the para-security organizations created to implement Shari’a law in many of the Northern Nigerian states has gotten a bad rep over the last few years. Particularly in Kano state where the Hisbah board has unfairly targeted LGBT people, tried to legislate and prosecute consensual sexual activity and has been essentially used to police sex... Read More

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January 17, 2020

5 Things that Should Matter Today: President Buhari pledges to sustain efforts to ending child marriage

President Buhari today vowed that his government will sustain on-going efforts to end child marriage and improve girl-child education in the country. The President said this while commissioning the headquarters building of the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs in Abuja. The President said it is the collective duty of all to ensure that mothers of today... Read More

January 16, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 16th January 2020

Issues of legality and constitutionalism have continued to dominate the Nigerian political climate in the last 48 hours. From the Supreme Court judgement that removed Hon. Emeka Ihedioha from office as Governor of Imo State; replacing him with the candidate of the APC in the last elections – Senator Hope Uzodinma as the validly elected chief executive of the... Read More

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January 16, 2020

On dating your friend’s ex, The Peruzzi Drama | Here are the 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 funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: My mum kept her money inside the Bible and the... Read More

Nigeria remains one of the most dangerous places to work for journalists

Yesterday, journalist Maxwell Nashan lost his life. Nashan worked with the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) and was preparing for his wedding in Vunokilan, in the Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa state when he was abducted by unknown men and carted away from his family. When he was eventually discovered, he had been... Read More

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January 16, 2020

Nigeria might be getting its ‘The Bachelor’ with ‘Ultimate Love’

Considering how many seasons of The Bachelor we have collectively consumed as a nation, it is a bit of a surprise that Nigeria is only getting back into the ‘Find Love on a reality show format’, with DSTV’s new show Ultimate Love. Don’t get us wrong, this isn’t the first time that people have allowed themselves be recorded... Read More

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January 16, 2020

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Governor Uzodinma orders probe of Ohakim, Okorocha and Ihedioha

Laws are not made in AGF’s office – Governor Akeredolu replies Malami on the declaration of Amotekun as illegal Governor Rotimi Akeredolu has taken a direct shot at the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federarion (AGF) Abubakar Malami over the declaration of Amotekun, a South-West security outfit as illegal. In an interview on... Read More

January 15, 2020

On this Armed Forces Remembrance Day, we cannot forget the war we are yet to win

On the 15th of January every year, we remember the members of the Nigerian armed forces, who have for the last 100 plus years, given their very lives for the continued progress of our great country. This year, the presidency and top military leaders held a service to honour the lives given in service of... Read More

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January 15, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 15th January

January 15 marks the 50th anniversary of the end of the Nigerian Civil War and the official end of the short-lived Republic of Biafra. It is unlikely there will be any national event to mark the occasion other than the annual Remembrance Day ritual, which has become nothing but a cash cow for those involved... Read More

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January 15, 2020

Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

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: Some times it’s not autocorrect, some of you all just... Read More

January 15, 2020

The results are in! Multichoice won the 2019 Pay TV wars

Remember when cable tv was a luxury only the rich could afford? Thankfully fierce competition in the market has made those dark days a thing of the past. Pay TV and the many companies who provide Nigerians these services have indulged our craving for all kind of video content, covering our favourite shows and sporting... Read More

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January 15, 2020

Chimamanda makes history in the Netherlands!

Renowned author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has started the year 2020 from where she left off in 2019 by receiving another award. On Saturday the 11th of January, Adichie became the first recipient of the Belle van Zuylen Ring, an honorary prize awarded by the International Literature Festival Utrecht (ILFU), Netherlands. Adichie was awarded the prize... Read More

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Anke Klein, Chimamanda Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, International Literature Festival Utrecht (ILFU), Jessica van Geel, Joep van Helden, Kalib Batta, Maxim Februari

January 15, 2020

Mercy Johnson’s ‘ The Legend of Inikpi’ premieres this Sunday and here’s how you can style yourself for the red carpet

Mercy Johnson’s epic film ‘The Legend of Inikpi’ premieres this Sunday and fashion illustrator Victor Mendie decided to come up with an interesting contemporary angle to the dress code of the day! With Epic in gold, Victor Mendie has given us the 6 ways you can incorporate trendy glam to slay the red carpet at... Read More

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January 15, 2020

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Alleged mastermind of Buhari’s fake wedding arraigned, faces 3 years imprisonment

Kabiru Muhammad, the alleged mastermind of President Buhari’s fake wedding to a second wife has been arraigned before a Kano Magistrate court. The suspect was arraigned by the DSS before the court yesterday, on a two-count charge of defamation and injurious falsehood contrary to section 392 and 393 of the Kano Panel Code. Kabiru is currently... Read More

January 14, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 14th January

Naira Marley, the famed leader of the ‘Marlians’ as they so liked to be called has today been acquitted of the charges levelled against him by the Chief Magistrate, Tajudeen Elias. Naira Marley was charged with car theft, conspiracy, stealing and assaulting an officer. He was arrested alongside his two brothers, Idris and Babatunde and... Read More

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January 14, 2020

Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

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: First thing I did as I woke up today, was... Read More

January 14, 2020

Hanan Buhari is not having a great week in the media

For most of General Buhari’s first term as president, his son Yusuf Buhari and his daughter Zahra Buhari spent a lot of time under the scrutiny of the Nigerian electorate as event after event involving them made news and made many question if the president was really about all the campaign promises he had made... Read More

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January 14, 2020

A little late to the party, but Nigeria is finally getting in on media propaganda

Every year Hollywood churns out a good number of ‘war dramas’. You know, those films with a tragic protagonist signs up to protect America from enemies home and far. There are so many iterations of the war film at this point that it would be a surprise if a year went by and the Americas... Read More

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January 14, 2020

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Dangote plans to acquire Arsenal in 2021

Dangote makes major announcement about buying Arsenal Football Club Africa’s wealthiest man and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, who is a die-hard Gunners fan has revealed his plans to buy Arsenal Football Club. Dangote, who is worth more than £8.5billion, has been planning for a long time to take over from the current owner, Stan Kroenke. ”It is a team... Read More

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January 13, 2020

Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

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’s a roundup of the best we saw today. Day 13 without sex: plugged my charger to my... Read More

January 13, 2020

Greater Lagos 2020: Sanwo-Olu lauds Airtel for supporting entertainment, tourism

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended Airtel for throwing its weight behind the Greater Lagos 2020 programme, a carnival that held across five locations in Lagos and featured some of the biggest Nigerian artistes including Olamide, Naira Marley, Fireboy, Zlatan and D.J Spinall, among others. Speaking at the grand finale of the festival,... Read More

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January 13, 2020

The Nigerian police raises an important question about Amotekun

Who has the right to bear sophisticated arms? That is the question the Nigerian police representatives in Ekiti, Ogun and Ondo states asked of the newly inaugurated security outfit proposed by the Development Agenda for Western Nigeria. It is also the question that South-West Stakeholders Security Group will answer as they launch Operation Amotekun, the... Read More

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January 13, 2020

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Anthony Joshua given ultimatum to fight Kubrat Pulev or risk losing IBF belt

Anthony Joshua has been given until the end of the month by the International Boxing Federation (IBF) to agree on terms to fight mandatory challenger, Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev. The British Nigerian boxer had recently reclaimed his titles in his rematch against Andy Ruiz Jnr. in Saudi Arabia in December 2019. In a statement, an IBF spokesperson told... Read More

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Anthony Joshua, Garba Shehu

January 12, 2020

Here are the best Nigerian articles of the week

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: Who is Bobrisky, Nigeria’s controversial transgender social media queen? – Woju Aderemi Joining Snapchat in the early months of... Read More

January 11, 2020

Somebody help! There’s fire on the mountain and all we see are commiserations

Between January 7 and January 10, 30 fire cases were reported in Osun, and 39 in Lagos state. This is outside of recent outbreaks in Edo were about 3 markets were allegedly burnt down and the most recent inferno at Akesan market in Oyo town where lives were reported lost. The #Osun State has recorded... Read More

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January 11, 2020

“We know what the streets are saying” | RED launches new direction with consulting and cultural intelligence focus

RED | For Africa, the company with the largest number of youth-focused media brands on the continent, has unveiled its new strategic consulting direction themed, ‘We know what the streets are saying’. With over 15 years of experience inspiring large audiences of Africa’s youth to think, act, and grow – in verifiable, track-able ways, RED... Read More

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January 10, 2020

The YNaija Cover – 10th January

Western Nigeria has resorted to self-help in providing additional security shield for its people with the official launch today in Ibadan of Western Nigeria Security Network code-named Operation Amotekun. Nigerians have been reacting to the creation of Amotekun, lauding the outfit as a good thing.

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January 10, 2020

Here are the funny tweets we saw from Nigerians on the internet today

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: Someone was wishing an influencer happy birthday and he was... Read More

January 10, 2020

Drive 10x your revenue and value at this year’s Sales Leadership Conference

Sales Leadership Conference (SLC) is West Africa’s biggest convergence of revenue leaders across corporate Nigeria. At the first edition hosted in 2018, we were joined by about 250 revenue leaders & CEOs from about 80 organizations including A-lists such as MTN, AxaMansard PLC, Friesland Campina PLC (Peak Milk), RenMoney, etc. We then went on to... Read More

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January 10, 2020

Hallelujah! Nigerian universities are finally getting a chance to move with the times

Alongside decaying structures, lack of learning equipment, obsolete teaching materials and excessively theorized curriculums with little to no practical classes for the average course, Nigerian federal universities have had to contend with offering undergraduate students courses found to be old, often non-lucrative and generally impractical for the times we are in. The failure of federal... Read More

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