The YNaija Cover – 15th October

Nigerians on Tuesday berated the National Identity Management Commission over its decision to charge for the replacement and renewal of the National Identity Card. While some mocked the policy, calling it a renewal of citizenship, others wondered why the agency would issue such a directive when a majority of Nigerians had yet to get their cards.... Read More

Cover Stories

cover

October 15, 2019

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: National ID 3k lemaooooooo ?? I’ll rather buy Amala... Read More

Top Stories

Funny tweets by Nigerians, twitter.

October 15, 2019

NCC, NLRC, University Don, others laud glo “my own don beta” promo

Nigerians from all walks of life have given lavish commendation to the grand masters of data for the life-transforming consumer promotion tagged “Recharge and Win Big”, otherwise called “My Own Don Beta,” launched in Lagos on Thursday, 3rd October 2019. One of the special guests at the launch of the promo, Deputy Director, National Lottery Regulatory... Read More

Partners

Globacom, Nkiru Onuzulu

October 15, 2019

You Are The Worst: 5 people definitely on the internet’s cancelled list this month

The internet is one place where people show their ugly, trashy sides, and reminds us yet again about the complexity of human beings. YNaija’s You Are The Worst for this monthly compiles the internet’s most trashy behaviours but please be careful as you read, because it might just stain your white. 1. Charles Anazodo Popular... Read More

October 15, 2019

Sanwo-Olu declares a state of emergency but is it enough?

Anyone who lives in Lagos knows what a nightmare traffic has been in the last month. There has been miles and miles of traffic lasting several hours because of the horrendous state of roads in the state. We can’t exactly say this is coming as a surprise as since late 2018, the former governor Ambode... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Sanwo-Olu, State of emergency

October 15, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: The Presidency is investigating the viral video of the fight between Aisha Buhari and Mamman Daura’s daughter

Fresh crisis erupted on Monday at President Muhammadu Buhari’s home as the First Lady Aisha Buhari battled the family of Mamman Daura, the President’s nephew. Daura’s daughter, Fatima, in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service on Monday owned up to a video shot at the Presidential Villa. In the video, the President’s wife, was... Read More

October 15, 2019

Breakout director Odenike talks ‘Fine’, her debut project and her future in film

Hi Odenike, congratulations on your debut film project with Make It Happen Productions and YNaija. How did this come about? I wanted to create something I cared about. Something that I felt was meaningful and worthwhile. The Make it happen Productions was ready for its first stand alone film project and wanted to create something... Read More

Specials

film, fine, Odenike

October 15, 2019

If you’ve written #Tacha off, then you haven’t been watching the trends

Yesterday OAP Do2un got a first hand taste of the true power of the #TachaNation fanbase. Since Tacha was evicted from the house, there has been immense speculation on who she would eventually grant her first interview to, to talk about her time in the house and her controversial eviction. Since she announced that she... Read More

The Media Blog

Big Brother Nigeria, Death threats, Do2dtun, Tacha

October 14, 2019

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 rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: Your shoe is nice!!! America: Thank you British: I appreciate Nigeria:... Read More

Top Stories

funny tweets, nigerians, twitter.

October 14, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 14th October

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has finally declared a state of emergency on various dilapidated highways and roads in Lagos. And that’s why he makes today’s YNaija Cover. His spokesman, Gboyega Akosile, in a statement noted that Sanwo-Olu ordered the commencement of major construction work on the identified highways considered critical to reduce traffic congestion bringing pain... Read More

Cover Stories

cover

October 14, 2019

Unlimited Cocktails, Networking & Games! Here are all the reasons you should attend the Lagos Cocktail Week this October

Africa’s largest cocktail experience is almost here again! Lagos Cocktail Week 2019 (LCW) is set to take place from October 16th – October 17th 2019, at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel., Victoria – Island Lagos. LCW is known as the place where cocktail enthusiasts and international drinks brands come together in a vibrant atmosphere of the cocktail village with highlights like... Read More

Partners

Lagos Cocktail initiative, Lagos Cocktail Week

October 14, 2019

REDTV’s Red Hot Topics enters Season 5

It’s no longer news that REDTV’s Red Hot Topics is now in high demand with millennials constantly craving for more. Well the latest update is that the show has now dropped episode 5 with great promise of more rich and robust subjects. The show which follows a panel of young people discussing current and relevant topics that affect everyday life has gotten... Read More

Partners

Ada, Ariyiike, Bukky, coco, Farouq, Ihechi, lolo, O.D, Ola, redtv, T.J, tayo

October 14, 2019

The YNaija Cover – Sports Special

A bright and entertaining friendly at Singapore’s National Stadium ended all square as Brazil and Nigeria played out a 1-1 draw. The Super Eagles took the lead against the run of play with Glasgow Rangers striker Aribo quick to react in the Brazil box lashing home in the 35th minute as Marquinhos dawdled. Brazil were soon level... Read More

Cover Stories

cover, sports, super eagles

October 14, 2019

Talking ‘Fine’, Make It Happen Productions & the future with Lala Akindoju

Hello Lala, we’d like to begin this interview by congratulating you on the successful run of the Wives, which you produced, directed and starred in. Multi-potentates are plentiful in Nollywood but few are able to combine this with excellent execution. Many people are also unaware that your production company ‘Make It Happen Productions’ has expanded... Read More

Specials

#FINETheShort, fine, Joy Inc, Lala Akindoju, Odenike, YNaija.com

October 14, 2019

Dear Sound Sultan, a personal preference for plus-size women doesn’t make you progressive

Nigerians body shame. It is as much a fact about our country as our love for jollof and our tragic government. Body shaming is so ingrained into Nigerian culture that remarks about the bodies of other people is casual small talk, often delivered with no care for the other person’s feelings. We body shame plus-size... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, More

October 14, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Jude Idada has won the 2019 NLNG Prize for Literature for his children’s book ‘Boom, Boom’

Jude Idada has been announced as the winner of the 2019 NLNG Prize for Literature, clinching US$100,000 for his children’s book Boom, Boom, a riveting story focusing on the sickle cell illness through the lens of an eight-year-old boy. “This award is for everyone; the last three finalists, the 12-year-old girl that was also a... Read More

October 14, 2019

Can Teebillz really help Tacha rebrand her image?

‘No leave, no transfer’ x Teebillz, that’s not something I’d thought I’d see in 2019. This was one of the most popular catchphrases during the 2019 season of Big Brother Nigeria. It became synonymous with the house’s resident conflict baiter, Tacha, who spent the bulk of her time adamant about her principles and unafraid to... Read More

The Media Blog

big brother, Tacha, TeeBillz

October 13, 2019

Here are the best Nigerians 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: A 20 years old Memory of Mugabe’s Zimbabwe – Wale Okediran ”In spite of the notoriety attributed to... Read More

October 12, 2019

Bolanle Austen-Peters’ latest play, ’Man Enough’ goes on stage tonight in Abuja

Bolanle Austen-Peters’ fascinating play, ‘Man Enough’ will be on stage tonight at the Nigerian Export Promotion Council in Abuja. Featuring actors such as Tana Adelana, Gideon Okeke, Juliana Olayode, Ayo Ayoola, Moshood Fattah, Ralph Okoro, Josephine Ewuru, Iyke Okechukwu and more, the play reflects the conversations to be had – of changing gender roles and... Read More

Partners

Ayo Ayoola, Bolanle Austen-Peters, Bolanle Austen-Peters Productions, gideon okeke, Iyke Okechukwu, Josephine Ewuru, Juliana Olayode, Moshood Fattah, Ralph Okoro, Tana Adelana

October 12, 2019

First Photos: Ego Boyo, Chioma Akpotha, Shade Ladipo, Adebola Williams, Akah Nnani, step out for screening of short film on depression, ‘FINE’

Ego Boyo, Chioma Akpotha, KCEE, Shade Ladipo, Adebola Williams, Akah Nnani, are some of the personalities at the exclusive cinema screening of Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju’s new short film titled, ‘FINE’ – a film that raises awareness on diverse issues relating to mental health. The launch event also saw the launch of Joy, Inc.’s new network... Read More

Extra

adebola williams, Akah Nnani, Chioma Akpotha, ego boyo, fine, Gbemi Ogunrinde, Joy Inc, KCee, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Lala, Lamide Akintobi, Mad Against Depression and Anxiety (MADA), Odenike Odeleye, shade ladipo

October 12, 2019

The YNaija Cover – Saturday Special

Cover Stories

cover, Nobel Peace Prize

October 12, 2019

Interview: Has Blaqbonez earned the right to call himself the best rapper in Africa?

Making the claim of being the best rapper in Africa is a pretty audacious move, especially from a skinny 23-year old with an affinity for bright colors. It is the kind of boastful claim that can define or derail a career, especially one that hasn’t been established in the mainstream, or even in the underground... Read More

The Cutting Floor

Blaqbonez, Chocolate city, Interview, Wilfred Okiche

October 12, 2019

The other face

I had just returned from a series of meetings and was physically exhausted. I felt like I was sleep-deprived and could use a good sleep. Then the call came in, a guest I wasn’t expecting was here to see me. The person had stated that they checked in because they were in the neighbourhood, and... Read More

The Daily Vulnerable

#WithChude, Chude Jideonwo, TDV, The Daily Vulnerable, The Joy Hub

October 11, 2019

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: If not because of this whole 14years ish, I’d really... Read More

Top Stories

funny tweets, Internet, twitter.

October 11, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Wizkid plans to launch a music streaming app soon

In a recent interview with UK radio station Capital Xtra, Wizkid revealed that he’s planning to launch a music streaming app. And soon. The Afrobeats star will partner with United Bank for Africa on the project. Wizkid was responding to a question about his future business plans when he revealed the information. “My team and... Read More

October 10, 2019

The YNaija Cover – 10th October

Follow the links below to check out our latest stories: Recent data on sexual assault in Kaduna is a warning that gendered violence is a national problem 5 Things that Should Matter Today: UNILAG has set up a panel encouraging more students to speak out on #SexForGrades

Cover Stories

Aisha buhari, Buhari, cover

October 10, 2019

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 rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: The fight against fornication starts with you and me, abstain from... Read More

October 10, 2019

British High Commission, Joy, Inc., and Y! TV joined Lala Akindoju to premiere short film on depression awareness

The British High Commission, Joy, Inc. (joyinc.xyz), a human flourishing company and Y! TV joined award-winning actress, director and CEO of The Make It Happen Productions, Kemi ‘Lala’ Akindoju, as she premiered her short film titled ‘FINE’, at the residence of the Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria today, Wednesday, 9 October, 2019. With the intent to educate... Read More

Extra

British Deputy High commissioner, british high commission, Chude Jideonwo, fine, Jennifer Alegieuno, Joy Inc, Kemi Lala Akindoju, Mad Against Depression and Anxiety (MADA), National Depression Report, Odenike Odetola, The Make It Happen Productions, Tiere Osundilire, Y! TV

October 10, 2019

UBA Foundation’s National Essay Competition 2019 to reward schools with highest entries

UBA Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc., has commenced the 2019 edition of its annual National Essay Competition in Nigeria with a call for entries. Now in its 9th year, the essay competition, targeted at senior secondary school students in Nigeria is organised annually, as part of UBA... Read More

Partners

Mrs. Bola Atta, Mrs. Ezechukwu Ngozi, National Essay Competition 2019, Ogechi Altraide, UBA Foundation, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc

October 10, 2019

Is Teni’s #BillionaireChallenge going to be the next big trend?

When was the last time you were on the BeatFM99.9’s Instagram? If your answer is above 72 hours, then you’re in luck because we have something to show you. View this post on Instagram Say hello to the #BillionaireCrew The #BeatNation decided to have some fun with @tenientertainer’s #Billionaire song and do... Read More

Billionaire Challenge, Teni

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