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August 7, 2019

EndHepatitis with Communal Health Support Scheme

On the 3rd of August, volunteers from Communal Health Support Scheme, a youth-led organization visited Oregun, Lagos, Nigeria to offer free basic health care checks, consultation, hepatitis screening and sensitization. With multiple testing units situated at the Baale’s palace opposite the healthcare center, they provided hepatitis testing for members of the community with positive patients... Read More
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August 7, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Busola Dakolo says she was forced by the police to sign a document countering her rape case against Pastor Fatoyinbo

In the latest development in the Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo rape saga, Busola Dakolo has revealed in an interview with the Guardian UK that she was forced the police at gunpoint to sign a document countering her rape allegations against Fatoyinbo, senior pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA). Recall that weeks ago, the police... Read More
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August 6, 2019

#BBNaija 2019: A ranking of your favourite housemates for the week. Guess who is at number 1?

With Jeff evicted on Sunday night and hence thinning the number of housemates in the house, this season of Big Brother Naija geared towards another not-so-surprising twist yesterday – no housemate was put for eviction this week and so everyone can breathe a sigh of relief. That said, in this piece, we rank your favourite housemates... Read More
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August 6, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Funke Akindele’s directorial debut ”Your Excellency” is a political comedy driven by social media

Funke Akindele will make her directorial debut in collaboration with EbonyLife Films, a political comedy titled Your Excellency and driven by social media. Akindele has been one of the industry’s tastemakers in accessible comedy, so much so that it literally sticks to her real persona. With her popular television series Jenifa’s Diary which introduced her... Read More
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August 5, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 5th of August

Follow the links below to check out our latest stories: 5 Things that Should Matter Today: BamBam and Teddy A are on their way to becoming the first #BBNaija married couple Tekno has some very interesting ideas on how to make a comeback It’s four years late, but Sheikh Ibraheem El-Zakzaky is finally getting his... Read More
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August 5, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: BamBam and Teddy A are on their way to becoming the first #BBNaija married couple

As far as BamBam is concerned, Teddy A has finally put a ring on it [cues in Beyoncé’s Single Ladies]. On Sunday, social media was awash with congratulatory messages for BamBam and Teddy A, who are now officially engaged to each other. The ring was a cute little rock encircling BamBam’s finger, and we can... Read More
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August 4, 2019

Buhari moves one step closer to undermining our democracy with Omoyele Sowore’s arrest

This morning, former political candidate Oby Ezekwesili joined her voice to the chorus publicly denouncing the federal government’s secret arrest of AAC presidential candidate and owner of controversial newspaper Sahara Reporters Omoyele Sowore. Sowore has long been a vocal commentator on Nigerian politics, using his newspaper to force successive democratic governments to answer to questions... Read More
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August 4, 2019

To Build A Nation appoints Jude Feranmi Adejuwon as its new executive Director

The Board of Trustees of To Build A Nation (TBAN) has appointed Jude Feranmi Adejuwon as the Executive Director of the non-partisan political movement. Mr. Adejuwon will lead the strategy planning and operations of TBAN. TBAN will engage in advocacy for political reform, including the constitutional restructuring of the country into a true federation. The... Read More
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August 4, 2019

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: Period pains: How monthly cycle keeps young girls out of school and kills their dreams – Kolapo Olapoju... Read More
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August 3, 2019

Daughters of Chibok goes to Venice

Only Virtual Reality Film from Africa Competing at World’s Oldest Film Festival It’s another first for documentary filmmaker Joel Kachi Benson as his virtual reality docu-film ‘Daughters of Chibok’ has been selected for its world premiere at the upcoming 76th Venice International Film Festival. Venice International Film Festival which is the oldest film festival in... Read More
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August 2, 2019

Peak, Three Crowns, WAMCO executive lauded at Marketing Edge Awards

Nigeria’s leading dairy brands, Peak and Three Crowns bagged multiple awards at the Marketing Edge Brands and Advertising Excellence Awards 2019, including the ‘Dairy Leadership Brand of the Year’ award and ‘Outstanding Dairy Brand of the Year’ award respectively. According to the organisers, the awards acknowledge and celebrate exemplary leadership across the dairy manufacturing sector... Read More
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August 2, 2019

Red Velvet! Waje announces first ever Nigerian ”sensual musical” concert

Award winning Nigerian born music star, Waje has just announced her first ever owned concert; Red Velvet on September 1st, 2019 at the Shell Hall Muson Centre, Onikan, Lagos. According to the organizers, the concert will showcase the songbird’s latest critically acclaimed R&B album ‘Red Velvet’. With the concert, Waje delves into familiar territory to explore... Read More
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August 2, 2019

The countdown is on! Get set to spring at TEDxLagos, powered by Union Bank

On Saturday, August 3, 2019, all roads will lead to the MUSON Centre, Onikan for this year’s TEDxLagos event co-sponsored by Union Bank. Tagged ‘Spring’, the event will attract entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs, innovators and reformers for talks that will inspire decisive action in our society. Members of the International TED and various TEDx communities will... Read More
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August 2, 2019

Budweiser now sponsor of the English Premier League and Spanish LaLiga

AB InBev’s global brand, Budweiser, produced in Nigeria by International Breweries, a proud member of the AB InBev group has announced the global multi-year sponsorship of two of the top international football leagues, the English Premier League and Spanish LaLiga. Having been a long time partner of the FIFA World Cup™ and supporter of football... Read More
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August 2, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: We hope Cindy would be the last new #BBNaija housemate

During the Thursday night presentation, a new housemate came into the house. Cindy, she calls herself, and the housemates weren’t exactly surprised to see her in the lounge when they returned from the presentation. Except Khafi who warmly welcomed her. This is the twist that the show is currently revelling in, and it was cute... Read More
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