Read the full stories and analyses on YNaija: [The Sexuality Blog] Watch the ‘gay’ side of life in Nigeria according to Batta Box If I was marking Nigeria’s script at 57, I will grade her a failure – Ango Abdullahi Police release journalist arrested for reporting diversion of relief items

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May 25, 2016

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Nigerians have the most hilarious reactions to tomato scarcity | Watch

BattaBox presenters, Odunayo and Kayode visited the popular Mushin perishable market in Lagos to talk to traders and customers about how the hike in tomato prices has affected their business. “A basket used to be N20,000 ($60)but it now costs N45,000 ($120),” complains one of the market women. But what has prompted the scarcity... Read More

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November 11, 2013

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Join the Battabox debate: How do chemists treat you when you ask to buy condoms? (WATCH)

by Tutu Akinlabi The general attitude about sex in Nigeria is one of misinformation and denial because a large part of the populace would rather not discuss it. This issue was explored by the Battabox crew in two videos where they ask citizens about unprotected sex and methods of protection they are aware of. What... Read More

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June 27, 2013

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“I trust Nigeria with all my heart” – Nigerians struggle to recite the national pledge (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu Battabox headed out onto the streets of Lagos to ask Nigerians if they know their national pledge – and you may be surprised by the answers and recitals! “We are looking for that patriotic Nigerian,” says Battabox presenter, Kayode. The full pledge is below: I pledge to Nigeria my country, To be faithful,... Read More

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June 13, 2013

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Will you eat a snake? Battabox explores the Snakes Market in Badagry (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu “Nigerians – we sabi chop things o!” Odunayo Oreyeni, BattaBox presenter exclaims when a basket of smoked snakes are unveiled before her. This week, BattaBox was in the famous Snake Market in Badagry, Lagos state. “They bring the snakes from the Republic of Benin,” says Bati who has been selling it in the... Read More

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June 8, 2013

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Join the debate: “Can a ‘Naija’ man be a house husband?” – Battabox (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu We hear of the term “housewife” all the time but there is a growing number of men switching roles to become “house-husbands.” In many parts of the world, this is common practice but it seems rare in Nigeria so Battabox this week decided to go out into in the street to ask ... Read More

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May 25, 2013

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When is it okay for an African woman to divorce her husband? (WATCH)

by Chi Ibe This week, Battabox goes on to the street for some good old fashion vox pop. The question this week is when can an African Woman divorce her husband – and there are some shocking answers as usual. Some women don’t seem to think there is anything wrong with domestic violence or adultery.... Read More

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May 16, 2013

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Is this why Nigerian men like big – well endowed – women? (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu Battabox goes into the street in Lagos to ask African men what kind of women they like. “African women are so endowed – both the front and the back!” explains Odunayo Oreyeni, BattaBox presenter. “So we’ll just be asking why they like big women – I hope we’ll get honest answers!” “I like... Read More

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May 3, 2013

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International ignoramus: Nigerians abroad can’t say how many countries are in Africa (WATCH)

by Chi Ibe On part two of “Just how much of a Nigerian are you?” a few Nigerians in America were quizzed to find out how much they know about Africa and Nigeria. The question was, “How many countries are there in Africa?” The replies were just out of the ordinary, weird, but very funny.... Read More

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April 18, 2013

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HOT TOPIC: Are Nigerian men faithful? Join the debate (WATCH)

by Isi Esene Nigerian women are of the opinion that men are unfaithful with the men also expressing similar sentiments against their female counterparts. So, if this is the case, what should be done if you find your partner cheating on you…? “I would just do small shakara and then forgive him after so much... Read More

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March 27, 2013

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Get a roadside facial and flat tummy therapy in Lagos: BattaBox explores ‘crazy cosmetics’ (WATCH)

by Rachel Ogbu BattaBox goes into the streets of Lagos to explore just how getting facial and other beauty treatment session by the road side really works. BattaBox reports: Lagos streets are filled with millions of people, car exhaust fumes, humidity and sweat – surely, the last place anyone would try to promote a nice,... Read More

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March 26, 2013

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WATCH: Boko Haram takes on the German Machine: BattaBoxNigeria covers ram fighting in Lagos

by Rachel Ogbu Nigeria’s Ram Fighting, one of the country’s most popular animal spectator sports was recently filmed by online channel, BattaBox. The original Ram-Fighting game in Lagos consists of six weeks of horn-to-horn battles between the country’s angriest sheep and attracts fans from all works of life including tourists. According to BattaBox, this was... Read More

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January 26, 2013

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Are Nigerians returning home from abroad helping or hurting the economy? Join the debate (WATCH)

by Isi Esene With the influx of Nigerians abroad back to their homeland, the debate has been on the benefits or otherwise of their decision to return home. In a Battabox video which samples people’s opinions, many respondents answered the all important question – are those returning home helping or hurting? “I don’t think they... Read More

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September 22, 2012

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WATCH: “We prefer chocolate-coloured ladies” – Nigerian men confess

by Akan Ido Experts have spoken against the culture of skin-bleaching and its health hazards predominantly among females in Nigeria but the menace has refused to go away. Women who bleach their skin point to its allure saying it makes them more attractive to men but most of the men interviewed by BattaBox.com, an online... Read More

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September 4, 2012

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The boys reply: How many girlfirends should a guy have? (WATCH)

by Doyin Jaiyesimi Following the video in which several girls openly revealed how many boyfriends they have and how they managed them, it is now the turn of the men. Watch as these guys reveal how many girlfriends they have. Fingers crossed, your boyfriend is not in this group.

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January 23, 2012

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Have you heard of Battabox? CNN’s Christian Purefoy launches online channel in Nigeria

On the heels of Nigerian web music and video platforms like Afrinolly and iRoking and Nollywoodlove, here comes another media startup that is looking to make its mark on the Nigerian web space. Enter Battabox.com, “Nigeria’s Online News & Entertainment Channel for you, by you”. While the terms of service portion of the site indicates... Read More

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January 16, 2012

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Former CNN reporter Christian Purefoy detained by Security in Ojota… Now released

Early this morning YNaija first broke the news that Christian Purefoy, former CNN Lagos correspondent and now founder of online video startup Battabox, was picked up by government security operatives at Ojota. From his Twitter timeline, we gather that he first began to encounter Military road blocks at Orile Iganmu, and passed through four such checkpoints... Read More

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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 23rd of September

Nigerians have the most hilarious reactions to tomato scarcity | Watch

Join the Battabox debate: How do chemists treat you when you ask to buy condoms? (WATCH)

“I trust Nigeria with all my heart” – Nigerians struggle to recite the national pledge (WATCH)

Will you eat a snake? Battabox explores the Snakes Market in Badagry (WATCH)

Join the debate: “Can a ‘Naija’ man be a house husband?” – Battabox (WATCH)

When is it okay for an African woman to divorce her husband? (WATCH)

Is this why Nigerian men like big – well endowed – women? (WATCH)

International ignoramus: Nigerians abroad can’t say how many countries are in Africa (WATCH)

HOT TOPIC: Are Nigerian men faithful? Join the debate (WATCH)

Get a roadside facial and flat tummy therapy in Lagos: BattaBox explores ‘crazy cosmetics’ (WATCH)

WATCH: Boko Haram takes on the German Machine: BattaBoxNigeria covers ram fighting in Lagos

Are Nigerians returning home from abroad helping or hurting the economy? Join the debate (WATCH)

WATCH: “We prefer chocolate-coloured ladies” – Nigerian men confess

The boys reply: How many girlfirends should a guy have? (WATCH)

Have you heard of Battabox? CNN’s Christian Purefoy launches online channel in Nigeria

Former CNN reporter Christian Purefoy detained by Security in Ojota… Now released

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