Nigerian secular songs that sound like gospel tracks usually feature spiritual themes like gratitude, divine protection, and triumph over adversity, mixed with uplifting melodies. While they are not classified as religious music, these hits share the passionate energy, highlife rhythms, vocal styles, and lyrics often heard in Nigerian churches. In this article, we list out...
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Kidnappers of Ex-Army General Demand Release of Livestock and Members in New Video The kidnappers holding retired Major General Maharazu Tsiga have released a fresh video in which they demanded the release of their members, whom they claim are in government custody, alongside other conditions for the former military officer’s freedom. In the footage, Tsiga...
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The high rate of insecurity in Nigeria has had everyone on edge, especially in the last three weeks since the kidnapping of the children and teachers in Oyo State. Nigerian celebrities have begun using their platforms to speak on the insecurity and issues being faced by Nigerians, with people like Davido, Skepta, Tiwa Savage, Ayra...
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Lagos nightlife is expanding past the traditional club model. For a long time, weekend options meant spending heavily on VIP tables or dealing with mainstream radio loops. Right now, a growing community of ravers and music purists is opening up new spaces. These underground events centre on a distinct Afrocentric wave, blending familiar local rhythms...
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Phyna apologises to Police as she retracts arrest claim Reality TV star Phyna has apologised to Nigerians and the police after earlier raising an alarm that her cameraman had been taken away by men she believed were not security officials. In a new video, the former BBNaija winner explained that the situation had been resolved....
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FCT Police Enforce Tinted Glass Ban, Seize Over 30 Vehicles The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified enforcement of Nigeria’s tinted glass regulations, impounding more than 30 vehicles during a special operation across Abuja. According to the police, many of the affected vehicles were found using heavily tinted windows without the required authorisation,...
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Teenage singer Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma, professionally known as Qing Madi, has been in a legal battle with her former management label, JTON, which she claims has hindered her growth and caused her to lose her hard work with the label taking down her songs from streaming platforms. In a recent callout, the singer asked the...
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This weekend in Lagos is filled with fun events, from raves and movie raves to game nights and playgrounds for adults. There is something for everyone this weekend. Party the night away at the Element House, one of the biggest events to hold in Lagos. It will be happening on June 5th at Queens Park...
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Shakira and Burna Boy, Tyla and Future, Anitta, LISA and Rema have all released theme songs for one event: the 2026 FIFA World Cup. And while the tunes are undeniably banging, two questions keep coming up. Why are there so many World Cup songs? And more importantly, who is footing the bill — is this...
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The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and adventure, we’ve done the work, compiled the movies, and given you a list that will keep your weekend fun, entertaining, and engaging. Our mantra is...
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Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. FG begins screening Nigerians for evacuation from South Africa amidst xenophobic attacks The Federal Government has started screening Nigerians wishing to return from South Africa due to renewed xenophobic tensions and increasing worries about foreign...
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Police Arrest Suspect Behind Doctored Tinubu Voice Note The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a suspect allegedly linked to the creation and circulation of a manipulated audio recording falsely attributed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to police authorities, forensic investigations traced the viral voice note to the suspect, who is accused of digitally altering...
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The content creation industry has slowly become a pipeline for creatives to enter the industries of their choice, be it fashion, music, or film. These creators start out their careers as social media influencers, which helps them build an audience and eventually catapults them into a bigger scene. However, while it is incredible that they...
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Nollywood has a great selection of movies and series coming out this June to keep viewers glued to their TV screens. Exploring all genres from comedy to action to romance and even thrillers. These are some of the movies and series you should look out for this June. The award-winning film is making its way...
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Amazon caused a lot of confusion on the timeline by dropping Nicolas Cage’s new series, Spider-Noir, in two separate formats. If you log into your Prime Video app right now, you will notice two duplicate rows for the exact same show. One is a classic 1930s black-and-white print, and the other is a standard full-color...
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Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. US House passes war powers resolution to stop Trump’s Iran military action The Republican-led US House of Representatives has approved a resolution aimed at restricting President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military operations against Iran,...
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Court Sentences Four to Death Over Owo Church Massacre A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four men to death by hanging for their roles in the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, which killed more than 40 worshippers and injured over 100 others during a...
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Nigeria’s creator economy is no longer just about exporting Afrobeats to global platforms. It has become a primary target for domestic media manipulation. Political media management on our timeline has shifted toward a completely new playbook, moving far away from the usual public debates over state policy. Political influencers are now using a coordinated push...
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The Ojude Oba festival often introduces us to talented fashion designers who create masterpieces from cultural materials. In this article, we list five designers behind our favourite looks at the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival. Which designer is your favourite? This designer styled not one but four of our favourite looks from the Ojude Oba Festival....
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Nigerian filmmakers have been complaining about cinemas sabotaging them by giving them terrible screen times or simply refusing to acknowledge their movies. People like Toyin Abraham and, most recently, Faithia Williams have complained about cinemas’ screentime affecting their viewership and making it difficult for their audiences, and it has us wondering, what exactly is the...
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Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NUT holds nationwide protest over killing of teacher and abduction of pupils in Oyo The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has staged a nationwide solidarity protest across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory...
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Independent National Electoral Commission Probes Voter Data Leak, Traces User Account INEC has launched an investigation into the alleged unauthorised access and release of voter information from its Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database after personal details linked to a candidate in a recent political primary surfaced online. The commission said preliminary audit findings traced the...
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New World Cup Songs Are Dropping, Let’s Talk About Them The arrival of the FIFA World Cup season has brought an influx of new music, and collaborations between unexpected artists, from Shakira and Burna Boy, to Tyla and Future, and Rema and Korean pop star, Lisa, the collaborative choices have been unexpected, and yet exciting...
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After the success of “My Father’s Shadow” at the 2026 AMVCA, a conversation began on Nigerian films that do not get attention from the Nigerian audience. While these films are often very well done, due to the fact that the producers and sometimes the cast are not well-known by the Nigerian film audience, they do...
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Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the top five Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. NCDC says Nigeria is not fully ready for an Ebola outbreak The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Jide Idris, says Nigeria is only about 59 percent prepared to respond...
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Babachir Lawal Dumps ADC, Says Atiku’s Primary Win Was Rigged Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Babachir Lawal, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging that the party’s presidential primary was heavily manipulated in favour of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Lawal said he could not remain in a party where,...
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The 2026 Big Brother Naija auditions are underway, with the show set to premiere on July 26, 2026. With all the excitement around possible casting and the drama from previous contestants, we are wondering what the criteria for next season’s cast will be. One thing has been evident in the casting choices for Big Brother...
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Nollywood has had an interesting run in 2026; from romantic films to comedies and even thrillers, there has been something for everyone. If you haven’t seen at least two of these films, have you really been keeping up with Nollywood? Which of these 10 Nollywood films released in 2026 have you watched, and which are...
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Davido spent Saturday telling Nigerian entertainers, himself included, that they have stayed too quiet on insecurity. “We dey fuck up, I won’t lie, including me. We need to speak up. It’s too much injustice going on. Our country don go,” he wrote, joining the wave of reactions to the abduction of teachers and students in...
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This weekend in both international and local media had an inflow of marital news, political chaos and athletic excellence. For people who keep up with pop culture, this weekend recap is a thrill. 21 Year Old Athlete Shatters 20 Year 100m Record A 21-year old athlete, Kanyinsola Ajayi has broken Nigeria’s 20-year 100m record. The...
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