Opinion: The first Easter Sunday, its witnesses and questions people ask

Buhari didn’t waste time in extending the tenure of acting CJN Tanko Muhammad

Following the conviction of the embattled ex-CJN Justice Walter Onnoghen on Thursday, President Buhari has extended the appointment of Tanko Muhammad as the acting Chief Justice of nigeria by another three months. If you recall, Muhummad was installed in the capacity of acting CJN after Buhari unilaterally suspended Onnoghen who was accused of false declaration... Read More

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Film Review: 4TH Republic is an explosive ride through political Nigeria

Art imitates life in 4th Republic, the twisty political thriller directed by Ishaya Bako and truth is, no fiction is stranger than fact. It has been barely a month that Nigerians went to the polls to run through the motions of electing leaders. As has been the case since Nigeria’s 4th republic commenced, the lengthy,... Read More

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The Grey Velvet evolution continues – The Easter 2019 campaign

Shaffy Bello, Valarie Ike, Samantha Walsh and Soliat Bada are Easter Party ready!! Whatever your Easter fashion plans, Grey Velvet has got you covered; If it’s 2 piece chiffon pieces to cigar pants, standout jumpsuits , sequin numbers – GV has the right variety and has got you for this party season – we have... Read More

Grey Velvet, Samantha Walsh, Shaffy Bello, Soliat Bada, The GreyVolution, Valarie Ike

The Daily Vulnerable | Accountable

I like to make a small difference between holding myself responsible for something or holding myself accountable. The former means I am to be blamed for the situation. But the latter means I wish to do even better next time, even though I did nothing wrong. I had a young mentee for a few years.... Read More

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Senate passes Police Reform Bill, Atiku calls Microsoft, IBM experts as witnesses, gives details of INEC servers and other stories that made the headlines this week

Here are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week: Suspended CJN Onnoghen convicted, banned from public office The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has convicted Justice Walter Onnoghen, the embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) who was suspended by the Federal Government on a six-count charge of false declaration of assets, and has banned him... Read More

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Today’s Noisemakers: Chidi Odinkalu, Shehu Sani, Subomi Plumptre, Helen Peller and others

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. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here are the ones we... Read More

Satire

Chidi Odinkalu, Helen Peller, Shehu Sani, Subomi Plumptre

The Late 5: Nigeria under siege, pray for her – PDP; Publish asset details of Presidents, Governors since 1999 -SERAP tells CCB | Other stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation today: Pubish asset declarations details submitted to you since 1999 or meet us in court – SERAP tells CCB Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent a Freedom of Information request to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), urging the body to provide information on specific... Read More

The Late 5

The YNaija Cover – the 19th of April

Follow the link to read the stories on YNaija: James Ibori is dragging the UK to the European Court of Human Rights because he has no shame President Buhari’s Easter message to Nigerians: ”intensify prayers for peace and security to return to the country”

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Here are the new movie trailers you might have missed this week

Nollywood movies are perpetually always in cinemas, and while we can complain about their cliched storylines and bad production, I have resigned myself to the fact that these issues might be around for a long time. You watch a movie trailer and you wonder how it’s possible that such movie should be allowed in cinemas.... Read More

The Film Blog

Agatha Christie, Death on the Nile, Letitia Wright

Letitia Wright lands major role in Agatha Christie adaptation, ‘Death on the Nile’

Only just featured in Amazon and Childish Gambino‘s Guava Island, Letitia Wright has been cast to play a major in Death on the Nile – an Agatha Christie adaptation and the sequel of sorts to 2017’s Murder on the Orient Express. Directed by Kenneth Branagh, Wright will star alongside Gal Gadot, Armie Hammer, Jodie Comer, and... Read More

The Film Blog

Huawei to launch HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 with dewdrop display, unique design and 13MP camera

Huawei Technologies as a visionary leader in technology continues to raise the bar for clever innovation and consistently delivers premium performance smartphones with unprecedented designs. The new HUAWEI Y6 Prime 2019 epitomizes finesse in its excellent design and the following features are contributory to it being a gem. 6.09″ Dewdrop Display: A Fusion of Technology... Read More

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James Ibori is dragging the UK to the European Court of Human Rights because he has no shame

How can we forget James Ibori, the infamous ex-governor of Delta state found guilty of money laundering? Now, with the aim of squashing his conviction by a London court, Ibori has taken the United Kingdom to the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, France. It’s funny, and also ridiculous, that a convicted money launderer is... Read More

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President Buhari’s Easter message to Nigerians: ”intensify prayers for peace and security to return to the country”

President Buhari on Thursday released his Easter message to Nigerians via his Special Adviser (Media & Publicity), Femi Adesina. In the message that was posted on Facebook, the president implored Nigerians to intensify prayers for peace and security in all parts of the country. Nigeria has been bedevilled by security challenges in recent months, and the... Read More

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The Big 5: Judgement is unconstitutional, premeditated, says Onnoghen’s lawyer; 17 killed in Nassarawa community – House of Assembly | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: Judgement is unconstitutional, premeditated says Onnoghen’s lawyer A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr. Okon Efut, who led the former Chief Justice of Nigeria Walter Onnoghen’s defence team at Thursday’s judgment proceedings of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, has indicated that the conviction of the former... Read More

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CCT, Ebonyi, Onnoghen, Presidency, Taraba idps, The Big 5

The YNaija Cover – the 18th of April

Follow the link to read the stories on YNaija: The Late 5: Finally, Buhari signs N30,000 minimum wage bill into law; I’ll not fail Nigerians – Buhari assures Bill Gates | Other stories CCT Trial: Suspended CJN, Onnoghen convicted; banned from public office From Coachella to album listening party: Burna Boy’s ”African... Read More

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Akin Alabi, Sandra Ezekwesili, Today's Noisemakers

Today’s Noisemakers: Akin Alabi, Sandra Ezekwesili, Kola Oyeneyin, others

Satire

The Late 5: Finally, Buhari signs N30,000 minimum wage bill into law; I’ll not fail Nigerians – Buhari assures Bill Gates | Other stories

Finally, Buhari has signed the new minimum wage bill into law, after a protracted debate between the government and labour unions. According to what the bill represents, the new minimum wage of 30,000 will usher in a new pay structure for Nigerian workers. State governors had opposed the N30,000 minimum wage with many of them... Read More

bill gates, Buhari, CCT, Onnoghen, The Late 5

CCT Trial: Suspended CJN, Onnoghen convicted; banned from public office

The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) has convicted Justice Walter Onnoghen, the embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) who was suspended by the Federal Government on a six-count charge of false declaration of assets, and has banned him from holding any public office for the next 10 years. Chairman of the tribunal, Danladi Umar, while... Read More

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From Coachella to album listening party: Burna Boy’s ”African Giant” already feels like a summer hit

Off from an interesting Coachella set last weekend, Burna Boy had a listening party for his upcoming album African Giant, which is due out in August. The album title shows his evolution and growth in the music industry, as well as an international mascot for Afrobeats. The listening party held at a private location in... Read More

Culture

It’s going to be a showcase of fun at the Food and Games Fete and we can’t wait

On Sunday the 21st of April, 2019 Nova Gratia presents a whole new pop culture experience in Lagos. This event tagged “Food and Games Fete” will hold at Muri Okunola from 12 noon and aims to celebrate food and fun lovers looking to relax and enjoy the beautiful Easter holiday. Food and Games Fete will... Read More

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Facebook hosts first Africa pop-up event in Lagos

Social network giant, Facebook, was in Lagos last weekend, guys. If you did not know about this or knew and didn’t attend, you definitely missed out on a lot. But don’t worry. We’ve put together an account of what happened while Facebook was here. The pop-up dubbed ‘It’s Your Facebook’, which held on the 12th... Read More

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Yomi Shogunle telling Nigerians how to avoid being killed by SARS is like men telling women how to avoid being raped

At this point, nothing that Yomi Shogunle says should be shocking. The Acting Commissioner of Police has, for himself, created an online identity notorious for trolling and parcelling out banter, unappetizingly speaking in millenialese and being simply unbearable, in the way he continues to draw more negative attention to the image of the police and... Read More

Counter Culture Blog, Featured

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The Big 5: I am far more educationally qualified than Atiku – Buhari; FG declares Friday, Monday public holiday for Easter | Other top stories

Here are the stories that you should be monitoring today: I am far more educationally qualified than Atiku – Buhari President Muhammadu Buhari has accused the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, of not possessing the statutory educational qualification to contest the February 23, 2019 election. In his counter-accusation on Wednesday,... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

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Meditol soap and partners set to commemorate #WorldMalariaDay with Anti-Malaria walk on 27th April

With over 219 million cases of malaria in 2017, Sub- Saharan Africa has the highest share of the global malaria burden with Mosquitoes as the root cause of the disease. Evans Industries Limited, manufacturers of Meditol Antiseptic soap, an antibacterial and mosquito repellent soap, announces their anti-malaria walk. The company urges friends, associates and colleagues... Read More

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The YNaija Cover – the 17th of April

Follow the links to read the stories on YNaija: The Big 5: Atiku to call Microsoft, IBM experts as witnesses for INEC servers claim; Buhari rallies APC reps for Assembly leadership battle | Other top stories Dr. Oby Ezekwesili was slut-shamed by Segalink in 2014, and now she’s given us proof showing how... Read More

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The Late 5: Senate passes Police Reform Bill; APC adopts Gbajabiamila as Speakerership candidate for 9th Assembly | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Senate passes Police Reform Bill The Nigerian Senate has passed the Police Reform Bill, 2019. The Senate passed the bill on Wednesday during the Plenary. Senator Tijjanj Kaura (APC-Zamfara North) had presented the report, and it was seconded by Senator Mao Ohuabunwa (PDP-Abia North). APC adopts Gbajabiamila... Read More

Police Reform Bill, The Late 5

Dami Elebe, Shehu Sani, Today's Noisemaker

Today’s Noisemakers: Shehu Sani, Mochievous, Dr Ola Brown, others

Satire

Dr. Oby Ezekwesili was slut-shamed by Segalink in 2014, and now she’s given us proof showing how despicable he is

Twitter has been abuzz with Dr. Oby Ezekwesili and Segalink exchanging words since Tuesday, with their supporters staunchly taking sides. It all started when Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde criticized Buhari’s administration for making Nigeria hellish for Nigerians. Because of that, the actress got some backlash from a pocket of internet users who have resorted to slut-shaming so... Read More