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Henessy’s In The Paint partners with Two-Time NBA All-Star Joakim Noah to Mentor Young Players in Africa, Asia, and South America
By Winston Sylvans Hennessy's global initiative, In The Paint, unites professional sports success with charity and community development, led by two-time NBA All-Star Joakim Noah. They breathe new life into…
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#YNaija2023: The next election is not zoning or progress, it is power play and Nigerians are the pawns
As with other elections that have happened in the past, the 2023 general elections is as serious as it gets. In fact, before now, there were talks that the election…
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CKay, Zicsaloma, Rinu, Femi Falana…see full list of nominees for the 16th edition of The Future Awards Africa | #TFAA16
The Central Working Committee of The Future Awards Africa has announced the list of nominees for the 16th edition of the awards today, February 6, 2022. The live TV announcement…
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LIVES ON THE LINE 4: Surviving in a dangerous media environment
By Patrick Egwu This investigation is on the unresolved killing of three Nigerian journalists while on assignments between 2019-2020. For six months, Nigerian investigative journalist, Patrick Egwu investigated these murders,…
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LIVES ON THE LINE 3: Precious Owolabi was killed covering a protest
By Patrick Egwu This investigation is on the unresolved killing of three Nigerian journalists while on assignments between 2019-2020. For six months, Nigerian investigative journalist, Patrick Egwu investigated these murders,…
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LIVES ON THE LINE 2: Alex Ogbu was telling a story but became the story
By Patrick Egwu This investigation is on the unresolved killing of three Nigerian journalists while on assignments between 2019-2020. For six months, Nigerian investigative journalist, Patrick Egwu investigated these murders,…
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LIVES ON THE LINE: Pelumi Onifade’s last assignment
By Patrick Egwu This investigation is on the unresolved killing of three Nigerian journalists while on assignments between 2019-2020. For six months, Nigerian investigative journalist, Patrick Egwu investigated these murders,…
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The #YNaijaEssay: Why the pandemic is a joke to Nigerians | LONG READ
By virtue of the fact that many issues have been trivialised and bantered over on social media spaces and newspaper stands in Nigeria, it is unsurprising that a pandemic would…
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Obituary: Sound Sultan defined the sound for a new generation, here’s why he lives forever
Afrobeats to the world!It is easy to scream that now that Nigerian pop music is making inroads in even the most unlikely spaces. But for the artistes who built the…
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United African Republic: Origin of ‘Alkebulan’ and 15 countries that once had a name change
Following the commencement of zonal public hearings by both houses of the National Assembly as part of preparations for a 5th alteration of the 1999 Constitution, Nigerians have continued to…
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#YNaijaSpecial: IPOB’s demand for a referendum
ENUGU, Nigeria – Located at the centre of Umuahia, is Afara Ukwu, the home of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra [IPOB] who is currently on…
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#YNaijaSpecial: The rise of Eastern Security Network (ESN) | #BiafraRemembranceDay
ENUGU, Nigeria – In August last year, when Nwanedi Njoku arrived at her farmland located in the outskirts of Owerri, the capital city of Imo state, she found her crops…
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#BiafraRemembranceDay: 54 years after, scars of the war still haunt victims | A #YNaijaSpecial
“If we had achieved a Biafran state, we would have been better than today. Our economy would have been stronger because our people are industrious. But there can never be…
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The #YNaijaEssay: Language preservation in Nigeria and the brick walls [Part II]
This is a piece years in the making. 15 years to be exact. There is a Hausa word for 'bucket' that very few know. The word most know is 'Bokiti'…
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The #YNaijaEssay: Language preservation in Nigeria and the brick walls [LONG READ]
Many other languages are no longer being learned by new generations of children or by new adult speakers; these languages will become extinct when their last speaker dies. In fact,…
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Idriss Déby Itno of Chad: Hero or villain? | The #YNaijaCover
The continent was in shock this Tuesday, as Chadian Army spokesperson announced the death of President Idriss Déby Itno, following injuries he sustained during clashes with rebels in the north…
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We need more men to drive the gender equality agenda | Jane Egerton-Idehen on women and equality
The clamour for increased representation of women in key roles in the public and private sector in Nigeria is as old as the troubled republic. It dates back to a…
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Daughters of Eve | Inside the lives of Lagos sex workers
“You see that word Ashewo, I hate it!” Gift, a sex worker. It is a daredevil attempt arguing that you have not heard someone asking you to stop using the…
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Behind the curtains: A day in the lives of street beggars
Ma’ida (sometimes called Fatima) didn’t envisage herself ending up miles from home and roaming the streets of Nigeria’s biggest city (by population), Lagos.She didn't envisage being called a street beggar,…
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#YNaijaXNigerianWomen: The conversation on Nigeria as a safe space for women and the way forward
Commemorative of the International Women’s Month 2021, YNaija, an online content shop Wednesday, March 3, 2021, put together a virtual conference that tabled the issue of safe spaces for women…
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Thuganic: A day in the hood with Lagos ‘street youths’ (VIDEO)
Let me take you on this pseudo-perilous long journey with Lagos street youth. I was at an #EndSARS gathering when angry Nigerians (you call them hoodlums or government-sponsored thugs) started…
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Chude Jideonwo: Why DJ Switch is the Culture Icon of 2020
I cannot forget that evening in October when a dear friend rushed into the room to show me the video of DJ Switch (Obianuju Catherine Udeh) who had turned on…
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Editorial: Why we chose ‘#EndSARS Protesters’ as YNaija Person of the Year 2020
Perhaps, like no other year in recent times, 2020 came with an unfathomable number of shocking developments within 12 calendar months.As if with a mission of its own, from January…
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Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) is Y! Africa Person of the Year 2020
The editorial board of Y! Africa is pleased to announce Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, as its pick for Person of the Year 2020. Chosen by a consensus of Y! Africa editors, Bobi…
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‘The #EndSARS Protesters’ is YNaija Person of the Year 2020
The editorial board of Y! (TV and Online) is pleased to announce the #EndSARS Protesters comprising all campaigners, promoters, online as well as offline protesters, as its pick for Person of…
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Here’s the popular vote winner for YNaija Person of the Year 2020 | Editors’ Pick to be announced on 30th December
Since December 1 when we announced the nominees for our Person Of the Year Award, it's been a huge wait on both sides to see who clinches the popular vote.…
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Profile of His Excellency; Seyi Makinde | Nominee for #YNaijaPOTY2020
Seyi Makinde, 53 Seyi Makinde’s election as executive Governor of Oyo state last year was expected to kick off a new dawn in the politics of the state. It is…
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Profile of Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala; The Woman for the Job | Nominee for #YNaijaPOTY2020
Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, 66 Ngozi Okonjo Iweala is in the business of making history. An economist and permanent fixture on the international development circuit, Okonjo Iweala’s profile towers above her…
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Profile of Olasunkanmi Opeifa; the Tutor General | #YNaijaPOTY2020 Nominee
Olasunkanmi Opeifa, 34 When you do your work diligently and with consistency you might get to stand before kings. Or in the case of Olasunkanmi Opeifa, you might have your…
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Sim Shagaya profiles Ezra Olubi and Shola Akinlade; King of Payments and Purveyors of Hope | #YNaijaPOTY2020 Nominee
Ezra Olubi, 34 and Shola Akinlade, 35 In a year in which Nigeria was convulsed by what appeared to be state sanctioned violence against young people, Ezra Olubi and Shola…
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The September Standard
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
- Idia Aisien’s Comeback to Style 101: Will She Revive the Magic?
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- The Future Awards Africa 2024: How Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James Served High-Fashion Mastery as Hosts
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
The September Standard
- T.I Nathan SS25 Lookbook: A Contemporary Ode to Elegance and Edge
- Idia Aisien’s Comeback to Style 101: Will She Revive the Magic?
- RED CARPET! Amstel Malta at 30: A Sleek Celebration of Style and Legacy!
- Ugoccie: Where Afrocentricity Meets Street Style
- The Future Awards Africa 2024: How Tunde Onakoya and Veekee James Served High-Fashion Mastery as Hosts
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy