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November 25, 2019

Rotimi Amaechi, Segun Osoba, Jumoke Adenowo, Shaffy Bello, Muhammadu Sani Abdullahi attend The Future Awards Africa 2019

Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation; Segun Osoba, the Former Governor of Ogun State; Jumoke Adenowo, the Special Adviser to the President on Ease of Business; and Shaffy Bello, actress and singer, joined many other personalities who attended The Future Awards Africa 2019, which held today, 24 November, 2019 at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.... Read More
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November 23, 2019

CFAO Motors launches Suzuki cars in Lagos

Suzuki cars have officially been launched into the Nigerian market by CFAO Motors during the opening of the new Suzuki showroom on Akin Adesola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. Amongst the guests in attendance were the Japanese Ambassador, Amb. Kikuta Yutaka; Chairman CFAO Nigeria Plc, Mr. Gbenga Oyebode; Managing Director/ Country Delegate, CFAO Nigeria, Mr. Thomas... Read More
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November 23, 2019

Surprise! The Future Awards Africa unveils Falz and Toni Tones as surprise hosts for 2019 edition

Africa’s biggest youth awards, The Future Awards Africa, has announced musician, actor, entertainer and President of the Sweet Boy Association (SBA), Folarin ‘Falz’ Falana and award-winning photographer, singer and critically-acclaimed actress, Toni Tones, as the surprise hosts of the 14th edition, joining the season hosts, Taymesan and Khaffy. The event is set to hold this... Read More
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November 22, 2019

Why does the Nigerian Senate really want to clamp down on Social Media?

The Nigerian government continues to actively try to stifle public opinion. In a bill titled Protection from Internet Falsehood and Manipulation, which has passed its second reading with an ostensible possibility of becoming law in no time, the Senate is pushing to regulate expressions towards governmental policies, actions, and shortcomings.  The bill which was recently... Read More
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November 22, 2019

FBNHoldings: Setting the tone for Gender inclusiveness, balance in boardroom

By Hope Ashike In many parts of the world, including Nigeria, women often face the barriers of discrimination and persistent gender inequalities which deny them access to key positions in the corporate world as well as access to finance or the formal economy. Women make up almost half of the world’s working-age population of nearly... Read More
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November 22, 2019

MultiChoice Group showcases media portfolio for audiences across Africa

To conclude a phenomenal year of outstanding achievements, MultiChoice Group, Africa’s leading Entertainment Company showcased its media portfolio on Thursday, the 21st of November, 2019 at its second annual media showcase, in Johannesburg, South Africa. At the event which saw a host of media representatives gather from across the continent, the Group CEO of General... Read More
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November 22, 2019

The Buhari government is losing its mind on the matter of Sowore

It has been 20 years since Nigeria returned to a hard-fought democratic system of government. Four since President Muhammadu Buhari, reinvented himself as a “converted democrat” in a well-received Chatham House speech in London, and only a few short months since Buhari was reelected for a second term in office. By all means, it would... Read More
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November 22, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Alleged Port Harcourt serial killer changes plea to not guilty

Alleged Port Harcourt serial killer, Gracious David West, has changed his plea to ‘not guilty’ after confessing to luring his victims to hotels in Port Harcourt, drugging and murdering them. In spite of the video released by the police in which he was seen confessing to the crimes, David West reversed the admission. “The defendant... Read More
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November 21, 2019

This festive season, DStv is launching a Nigerian festival pop-up channel!

In the spirit of celebration this festive season, all DStv subscribers will be treated to the Festivals pop-up channel, a channel dedicated to showcasing 7 Nigerian festivals this season. The Nigeria Festivals pop-up channel will go live on DStv Channel 198. The festival extravaganza will kick off with an exciting coverage of the 6th All... Read More
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November 21, 2019

20 winners get a free trip to Dubai in the Peak Breakfast Promo

In order to promote healthy breakfast culture in Nigeria, Peak Milk, the flagship brand from dairy giant, FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC, recently held the final draws of the Peak Breakfast Promo where 20 lucky winners received the grand prize of an all-expense-paid trip to Dubai to enjoy a breakfast banquet. Organized in a consumer forum... Read More
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November 21, 2019

Why we shouldn’t stop talking about Nigeria’s culture of electoral violence

The brutal murder of Acheju Abuh, the Kogi PDP women leader. Numerous cases of bribery and attack of INEC officials. Destruction and looting of ballot boxes. All these happened again last week, during the just concluded governorship elections in Kogi and Bayelsa state. Government officials and even President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concerned over the... Read More
Counter Culture Blog
November 21, 2019

Funke Akindele-Bello, Akin Lewis, Deyemi Okanlawon, other stars of Your Excellency turn out in force to meet the press

EbonyLife Films today staged an opportunity for the Nigerian media to meet the star-studded cast of its latest feature film, Your Excellency. Eager to talk about their performances in the movie, the actors arrived early for their interviews. As expected, there was huge interest in how Funke Akindele-Bello managed to both direct and star in... Read More
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November 21, 2019

YNaija presents its Governors’ Ranking for November

The biggest news in the governor circuit is the re-election of Yahaya Bello in Kogi, which was marred with violence, intimidation, misconducts and loss of lives. Also, this week, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress David Lyon was declared the winner of the Bayelsa State governorship poll by the Independent National Electoral Commission. And... Read More
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November 21, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: The bill to regulate social media has scaled its second reading

The Bill to regulate the use of social media in Nigeria, passed its second reading at today’s plenary session of the Nigerian Senate. Senator Mohammed Sani Musa who sponsored the Bill titled “A Bill for an Act to make provisions for the protection from internet falsehood and manipulations and for related matters, 2019,” insisted that... Read More
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November 20, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 20th November

Afro-fusion star Burna Boy has made the list of nominees for 2020 Grammy Awards. The organisers of the Grammy Awards had on Wednesday released the list of artists nominated for the awards with singer and rapper, Lizzo, leading the nomination list in 8 different categories, Ariana Grande, whose album “thank u, next” missed last year’s... Read More
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November 20, 2019

The largest gathering of SMEs in Nigeria, at the BusinessDay Top 100 Fastest Growing SMEs Awards ceremony

The 2nd edition of the BusinessDay Top 100 Fastest-Growing SMEs Award ceremony is an event to watch out for this December. As a way to run-up 2019 activities, Business Day will be recognising fast-growing businesses, which have been able to make significant impact on the country’s economy. The Top 100 Fastest Growing SMEs Award is... Read More
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November 20, 2019

MTV Shuga’s new season uncaps the necessity of supporting and believing women

New cast. New twists. Great theme song. Broader conversations. The award-winning TV drama MTV Naija Shuga returned two weeks ago, with the fourth season titled “Choices”. Following its history of handling sensitive conversations with calculated and enjoyable drama, this season returns with its plotlines intersecting HIV/AIDs, unprotected sex, slut-shaming, sexual assault, the prevalence of early... Read More
The Media Blog
November 20, 2019

Multichoice Nigeria introduces new DStv & GOtv Packages

Africa’s leading video entertainment company, MultiChoice, is making the upcoming festive season a truly ‘HAPPIER’ one for customers in Nigeria with the expansion of its DStv and GOtv package offering to deliver more quality content at great value for customers this festive season and beyond. On Sunday, 1st December 2019, DStv & GOtv customers will have... Read More
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November 20, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Senate moves to approve e-voting for future polls

The Senate has begun a fresh electoral reform, which has mandated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), to adopt the much-awaited electronic voting method for future polls. The lawmakers also compelled INEC to operate an electronic database, into which all results in an election should be transmitted. A bill to amend the Electoral Act 2010... Read More
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