China paying COVID-19 reparations to Africa, Review of Dremo’s Codename Vol 2 | Here are the best Nigerian articles of the week

China paying COVID-19 reparations to Africa, Review of Dremo’s Codename Vol 2 | 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: The Three: April Quarantine Edition – Saratu Funke Akindele, who had been doing messaging for NCDC, decided it was a... Read More

Burna boy, China paying COVID-19 reparations to Africa, Codename Vol 2, Dremo, Here are the best Nigerian articles of the week, Naira Marley

April 7, 2020

Rema is trending again…and here is why

Rema continues a streak of casual virality that characterises most of the singer’s career to date. Just 2 weeks ago, the ‘Dumebi’ crooner, trended on Twitter for hours following a video that went viral, of singers Zlatan, Burna Boy, and Naira Marley, trying and appearing to fail to sing along to the lyrics to his... Read More

Deep Dive, Editor's Pick

Burna boy, Drake, Manny Norte, Naira Marley, Pitchfork, Rema, Zlatan

April 7, 2020

NAFDAC is warning Nigerians about fake Chloroquine tablets in circulation – 5 Things that Should Matter Today

With the outbreak of Coronavirus in the country, and the purported reports of Chloroquine as a treatment regimen for the virus, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has warned Nigerians that fake Chloroquine phosphate 250mg tablets are being circulated. The Director-General of the agency, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye disclosed this in... Read More

Coronavirus cash transfer, NAFDAC warns Nigerians about fake Chloroquine tablets#, Naira Marley

April 6, 2020

‘Congratulations Sir,’ is trending on Twitter and this is what it’s about

In the late hours of Sunday, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state, announced through his official Twitter handle that he tested negative for Coronavirus twice after he first tested positive 7 days ago. He tweeted: “I am deeply moved by your prayers and support throughout this period. I am so thankful. This evening, I received my second... Read More

Deep Dive, Editor's Pick

Coronavirus, COVID-19, Naira Marley, Seyi Makinde

March 11, 2020

Naira Marley: all your burning questions finally answered

With the current attention around Alhaji Abass Obesere, the original juju provocateur, thanks to his song ‘Egungun Be Careful’ attaining virality, we’ve seen more people make associations between him and our generation’s enfant terrible, Naira Marley. There is of course, the fact that Obesere himself brought it to light that Naira Marley referenced his music... Read More

The Media Blog

Abass Obesere, Egungun, lol, Naira Marley, Opotoyi

January 13, 2020

Greater Lagos 2020: Sanwo-Olu lauds Airtel for supporting entertainment, tourism

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commended Airtel for throwing its weight behind the Greater Lagos 2020 programme, a carnival that held across five locations in Lagos and featured some of the biggest Nigerian artistes including Olamide, Naira Marley, Fireboy, Zlatan and D.J Spinall, among others. Speaking at the grand finale of the festival,... Read More

Chude Jideonwo: Why Naira Marley is the Culture Icon of the Year

Naira Marley can smell your fear. He can smell your desperate need to be liked and approved of. He can smell the desire to be part of polite society, to maintain the appearances and conventions that make you accepted in a tribe. He can smell the double standards that emerge when a mob seeks to establish its own righteousness,... Read More

Blogs, For The Culture

Chude Jideonwo, For The Culture, Mafo, Naira Marley, Soapy

December 17, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Naira Marley reacts to car theft allegation

Naira Marley has reacted to the car theft allegation leveled against him. Yesterday, a Magistrate court in Lagos ordered the police to arrest and bring him to court for immediate arraignment on grounds of car theft. Marley was alleged to have conspired with two of his brothers and cousin to allegedly steal the car of... Read More

Naira Marley, The Senate

December 13, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Naira Marley’s trial adjourned till February 27 and 28

Naira Marley who has been standing trial over an alleged criminal conspiracy and credit card fraud will be rearraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on February 27, 2020. During his resumed sitting on Thursday December 12, the first prosecution witness identified as Dalhatu Buhari was cross-examined by his counsel Olalekan Ojo (SAN). ASUU opposed passage of anti-sexual harassment... Read More

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Naira Marley’s debut EP ‘LOL’ is out December 18th

Naira Marley has just recently announced the release date of his debut EP, ‘LOL’, out December 18th “LOL” EP out 18th of December. Marlians save that date in your note — nairamarley (@officialnairam1) December 8, 2019 Check out Ric Hassani’s video for All I Want For Christmas Is You Check out the video for... Read More

DSS, LOL EP, Naira Marley

October 24, 2019

5 Things that Should Matter Today: Stolen credit cards are among the evidence allegedly found on Naira Marley’s laptop

At the resumed trial of Naira Marley over an alleged credit card fraud at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos today October 23, the Economic and Financial Crimes tendered evidence they found in Naira Marley’s laptop after his arrest which includes stolen credit card information issued by European, American and Latin American banks. Marley is... Read More

AKA, Burna boy, Davido, Naira Marley, president buhari, Putin, Russia

June 30, 2019

This Week In Music: Timaya’s ”2 Stoopid,” Niniola’s ”Boda Sodiq,” Mr Eazi’s ”Supernova,” and more

Because he has nothing better to do with his time, each Sunday, Bernard Dayo brings you the most awe-inspiring, confounding, addictive, or otherwise hilarious moments from the week in music. This week: Naira Marley’s ”Soapy” is about male masturbation…well most of it Three things: First, Soapy is Naira Marley’s first single out from prison and... Read More

Culture, The Music Blog

2 Stoopid, Boda Sodiq, Mr Eazi, Naira Marley, Niniola, Sarz, Soapy, Soapy dance, This Week In Music, Timaya

June 28, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 28th of June

Follow the links to read our latest stories on YNaija: ‘Nobody ignores me’; we break down the Y!TV exclusive with Busola Dakolo on being sexually assaulted by Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo This is bigger than Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo and COZA UPDATE: COZA pastors stay quiet on Fatoyinbo rape allegations https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/337433-armouries-in-government-houses-governors-react-over-amosuns-claim.html The Big 5: Implementation of... Read More

#MeToo, APC, Billionaire Helicopter, Busola Dakolo, COZA, Ese Walter, Ibikunle Amosun, man of God, Muhammadu Buhari, Naira Marley, Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, PDP, Timi Dakolo, Uche Secondus, Wale Jana

June 11, 2019

Profile: Naira Marley may have played himself. But can he still win?

The 2018 World Cup wasn’t a memorable outing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Dumped out at the group stage despite a wondrous performance by Ahmed Musa in the second match, the Super Eagles suffered yet another aborted World Cup campaign. The salvaging element of the entire fiasco was the world’s fascination with the stunning... Read More

Editor's Pick, Featured, Specials, The Cutting Floor

EFCC, Fraud, Naira Marley, Rugged Man, Simi, Zlatan Ibile

June 1, 2019

Court grants Naira Marley N2m bail; Oshiomhole ordered away for breaching protocol at presidential inauguration and other stories that made the headlines this week

Here are the stories that drove conversation this week: SEC bars Oando’s Wale Tinubu, five others from public companies The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has barred Wale Tinubu, chief executive officer of Oando Plc, from being a director in (any) public company for the next five years. The company’s deputy CEO has also been barred... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Adams Oshiomhole, Buhari, EFCC, Eid-Fitri Celebration, JAMB official, Naira Marley, Nasir el-Rufai, okorocha, Philomina Chieshe, Sanwo-Olu, The Big 10, Wale Tinubu

May 30, 2019

Naira Marley granted bail for N2m and here’s how Marlians have been reacting to the news on Twitter

According to widely circulating reports, beleaguered singer Naira Marley has been been granted bail in the sum of N2m, who was arraigned on charges of cyber fraud and then remanded in police custody last week. Justice Nicholas Oweibo granted the bail with two sureties in like sum. Per the judge, one of the sureties must... Read More

2M Bail, Naira Marley

May 30, 2019

Still in custody, Naira Marley calls out fake friends on new song ”Why”

Would it be right to say Naira Marley was thrust into more feverish fame with arrests by the EFCC? Since the day the singer disastrously went on Instagram Live to coddle internet fraud, it put a target on his back and the EFCC smelled blood. Recently, the anti-corruption agency filed eleven charges against the Issa... Read More

The Music Blog

EFCC, internet fraud, Naira Marley, why

May 25, 2019

Bulkachuwa steps down from Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, Buhari confirms Mohammed Adamu as IGP and other stories that made the headlines this week

Here are the stories that drove conversation this week: Court fixes June 24 for Saraki’s suit against EFCC Justice Taiwo Taiwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja on Thursday fixed June 24 for the hearing of two suits filed by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, to challenge his probe by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. This... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Adebayo Adelabu, Adelabu, EFCC, Justice Zainab Bulkachuwa, lai mohammed, Levy Uzoukwu, Naira Marley, Presidential Election Petition Tribunal, Tribunal

May 21, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 21st of May

Follow the links to read our latest stories: The Late 5: Naira Marley arraigned, remanded in prison; Tribunal dismisses Adelabu, APC’s application to recount ballot papers | Other stories The Big 5: INEC withdraws 25 certificates of return issued to candidates; Buhari sacks FAAN MD, appoints Rabiu Yadudu | Other top stories Profile: Godwin Emefiele;... Read More

EFCC, ibrahim magu, Naira Marley, NFIU, Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Rochas Okorocha, YCover

May 20, 2019

The Late 5: Naira Marley arraigned, remanded in prison; Tribunal dismisses Adelabu, APC’s application to recount ballot papers | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Tribunal dismisses Adelabu, APC’s application to recount ballot papers The Oyo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has dismissed an application filed by Adebayo Adelabu, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to recount all the ballot papers used in the March 9 election. The News... Read More

APC, Ayuba Wabba, Bola Longe, Naira Marley, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), The Late 5

May 18, 2019

FG approves N30,000 as new allowance for NYSC, EFCC files 11 charges against Naira Marley and other stories that made the headlines this week

Here are the ten stories that drove conversation this week: FG approves 30,000 as new allowance for NYSC The Federal Government has increased the monthly allowance of members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to 30,000. Finance Minister, Zainab Ahmed disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja during a press conference where she added that... Read More

ambode, Buhari, Bukola Saraki, Diezani Alison Madueke, EFCC, Ganduje, Goodluck Jonathan, Naira Marley, new minimum wage, Zainab Ahmed

May 16, 2019

The Late 5: EFCC files 11 charges against Naira Marley; INEC shifts Kogi, Balyesa guber polls to Nov 16 | Other stories

Here are stories that drove conversation today: EFCC files 11 charges against Naira Marley According to Punch, The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has preferred 11 charges bordering on fraud against upcoming musician, Azeez Fashola, aka Naira Marley, for alleged credit card fraud. The musician effectively risks seven years in jail if found guilty, as... Read More

Buhari, EFCC, Ike Ekweremadu, Naira Marley, Osinbajo presides over FEC meeting, The Late 5, Yemi Osinbajo

May 16, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 16th of May

Follow the links to read our latest stories and analyses on the trending issues: The Big 5: Tribunal fixes May 22 for hearing of PDP’s motion; Oshiomhole, APC instigating EFCC to arrest me – Okorocha | Other top stories Akeredolu flew all the way to Thailand on taxpayers’ money just to learn how to... Read More

EFCC, Federal Government, House of Representatives, lai mohammed, Naira Marley, national assembly, senate, YCover, Zlatan

May 11, 2019

Kano Assembly reduces Emir Sanusi’s influence, creates four new emirates, Buhari nominates Emefiele as CBN governor for second term and other stories that made the headlines this week

Here are the stories that drove conversation this week: Kano Assembly reduces Emir Sanusi’s influence, creates four new emirates Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano on Wednesday signed a bill that sought to split the Kano emirate into four into law. With the signing into the Kano State Emirs’ Appointment and Deposition Amendment Bill 2019 into law,... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Adeleke, contractors, EFCC, Fashola, Ganduje, internet fraud, Kano Assembly, Naira Marley, Oyetola, supreme court, The Big 10, Zlatan

May 10, 2019

The Late 5: Naira Marley, Zlatan, others arrested by EFCC over internet fraud; JAMB sets date for release of results | Other stories

Here are the stories that drove conversation today: JAMB sets date for release for results The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said it will release the results of the recent Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) will be released on Saturday. The registrar of the board, Ishaq Oloyede, disclosed this while briefing journalists in... Read More

Abdullahi Ganduje, EFCC, emir sanusi, Ishaq Oloyede, JAMB, Jumoke Akinjide, Naira Marley, UTME, Zlatan

April 25, 2019

The YNaija Cover – the 25th of April

Follow the links to read stories on YNaija: Chris Ngige wants you to know he isn’t worried about doctors leaving the country for greener pastures Nigerians are still reacting on Twitter ever since Naira Marley said ‘yahoo-yahoo’ isn’t a crime ASUU says Aisha Buhari’s plan to establish a private university would be a disaster