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YNaija September 30, 2024

Netflix is celebrating Nigeria’s Independence with its ‘Naija to the World’ collection

On 1 October, Netflix will mark the 60th anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence Day by introducing the ‘Naija to the World’ collection on the service - a curated content collection that…

Bernard Dayo October 1, 2018

‘Green White Green,’ ’76,’ ‘October 1’: Check out our list of Naija movies to celebrate Independence Day

If you are nonchalant about today's Independence Day, you are not alone. I tell myself every October 1st that I will read the President's speech, and every time I fail…

Editor August 16, 2017

Does Wuse Market clash make October 1 quit notice more of a problem?

by Alexander O. Onukwue There were ethnically-motivated underpinnings in the recent clash between some traders and Charly Boy at Wuse Market, it would appear. As described by various accounts, those…

Isime Esene December 21, 2016

The man who put even optimists in the shade | Naz Onuzo profiles AY Makun, Y!/YNaija Person of the Year 2016 popular vote winner

Between his sold-out comedy shows, his blockbuster film and his popular sitcom, it’s probably clear to all YNaija readers why AY was voted YNaija Person of the Year 2016. However,…

Op-ed Editor October 1, 2016

The Thread: @elnathan_john’s polls explore the Nigerian state of mind this Independence

What would Independence Day be without a poll to give perspective as well as help us take stock on the things we have done wrong as a nation and what…

Ada Igboanugo September 29, 2016

PODCAST: 93 Days, October 1, 30 Days in Atlanta, and more | The Uncensored Podcast is truly uncensored about Nigerian film this edition

Ifeoma Areh is creative director of Wildflower PR & Company, Lekan Olanrewaju is a scriptwriter (credits including Tinsel and Hotel Majestic), and Tosin Ajibade, is the founder of Olorisupergal.com. Together with…

Mazi Emeka August 18, 2016

Avengers plan to declare Niger Delta independence on…

Militant group, Niger Delta Avengers (NDA), has sworn that it will declare the independence of Niger Delta region on 1st of October, 2016. According to a statement signed by the…

Sola May 9, 2015

Exclusive! Kunle Afolayan and the enemies in Nollywood

by Anike Jacobs Kunle Afolayan Mention a succesful movie producer and director, making waves in the Nigerian movie industry today and you have got Kunle Afolayan. His block busters such…

Ada Igboanugo April 16, 2015

Intellectual imbeciles! Ali Baba takes a swipe at some Nollywood stakeholders

by Chinwe Okafor Piracy is an age long epidemic in the county and for some reason, it seems the time to fight it is getting closer- thanks to Kunle Afolayan for…

Ada Igboanugo March 8, 2015

Winners, shockers and memorable moments of the #AMVCA2015

by Chinwe Okafor Kunle Afolayan Currently named Nollywood's biggest and most recognised party, the AMVCA's for the third time, lived up to its new nickname as the event brought together…

Isime Esene October 13, 2014

Review: Why you should be very proud of @KunleAfolayan’s October 1

by Wilfred Okiche Kunle Afolayan is the most important ambassador the Nigerian government does not know it needs yet. If the entertainment sector is the next big frontier, as gleaned…

Kolapo Olapoju October 8, 2014

Happy man: Kunle Afolayan says the response to ‘October 1’ has been ‘very positive’

by Cheta Nwanze Nollywood Producer and Director, Kunle Afolayan is momentarily delighted, as he says Nigerians have responded positively to the release on his new movie, 'October 1. The film…

Isime Esene October 1, 2014

For the record: Full text of Pres. Goodluck Jonathan’s 2014 Independence Day broadcast

- Below is the full text of President Goodluck Jonathan's 2014 Independence Day broadcast to Nigerians. Fellow Nigerians: 1. Today marks the 54th anniversary of our country’s independence as a…

January 8, 2014

Okey Ikechukwu: Those who call 1914 a mistake are mixing things up badly

by Okey Ikechukwu No one cried foul over Awo’s politics in the South West before he engineered Zik’s ouster using ethnic solidarity. Before then he was aware of himself as…

October 2, 2013

Opinion: Nigeria’s 53 chequered years

by Wale Sokunbi For this 53rd celebration, Boko Haram, as it has done in recent years, kicked off the celebration with the midnight murder of about 50 innocent students in…

October 1, 2013

#InCaseYouMissedIt: The sizzling trailer for Kunle Afolayan’s ‘October 1’ (WATCH)

by Oge Okonkwo The much talked about upcoming movie 'October 1' produced by award-winning film maker and actor, Kunle Afolayan is almost completed, the official railer was released today in…

October 1, 2012

For the Records: Full text of the 2012 Independence Day broadcast by President Goodluck Jonathan #Independence52

AN ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN, GCFR, ON THE OCCASION OF THE INDEPENDENCE DAY ANNIVERSARY ON MONDAY, 1st OCTOBER, 2012. 1. Beloved countrymen and women, on this…

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