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The Church Blog: Toke Makinwa goes to Mountain of Fire – who would have thought?
Sorry, we are not immune to the tight pulls of the culture, and neither should we to be honest - sebi light is supposed to shine in the darkness? Reading…
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LONG READ: The rise & fall of Eedris Abdulkareem, Kennis Music and how Nigerians learn to stop taking sh_t
by Wilfred Okiche How come Nigerians swallow all the sub-standard nonsense all around us - and how do we snap out of it? Those who were around at the start…
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The Media Blog: UBA really, really wants to make RED Tv work
Just a few weeks after the announcement of their new webseries, RED TV is out with another trailer. This time, for a reality show. It's called "The Adventures of TASA,"…
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The Church Blog: Forget OLIC, Mavin Concert and everything, The Experience is ACTUALLY Nigeria’s BIGGEST music event
Church events get no respect – and they should. No, really. Plenty of the organic buzz goes to plenty other concerts as the biggest Nigeria has seen. Centuries ago, it…
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YNaija Says: President Buhari, you are making it hard for people to believe in Nigeria
Back in 2015, a lot of people who were fed up with the direction of the country – the wanton corruption, the insecurity, etc – thought that you represented the…
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The Media Blog: Are you here for more Skinny Girl In Transit?
We've never really talked about Skinny Girl In Transit, have we? Suffice it to say, our feelings about the show are... complex, but maybe we'll get into that after the…
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The Thread: Dear President Buhari, increasing data prices is to young people as increasing fuel prices
December 1st is just around the corner, and Nigerians are pleading with President to have a change of heart about the new Nigerian Communication Commission directive to increase data prices.…
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Here are all the ways Buhari’s government is making our lives harder
Times are hard. Really hard. The economy is in recession, and inflation is creeping higher and higher. And yet, it seems the Buhari administration keeps suggesting new ways to tax…
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5 things to expect from NCC’s knee-jerk price regulation
It has finally been confirmed that the Nigerian Communications Commission has directed that all telecommunications and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to raise the floor prices of data to 0.90k/MB from this…
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The Media Blog: Bye Bye Shuga
No, the show isn't getting canceled. Not anytime soon, as far as we know. But after 2 seasons in Nigeria, it's time to pack up and set up shop somewhere…
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The YNaija Cover this morning, the 29th of November
Read the full stories and our analyses here now.
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Senator Ben Murray-Bruce is making sense again
Senator Benedict Murray-Bruce is everyone's favourite legislator who just wants to make common sense. No he's not? Okay then. Senator Ben Murray-Bruce currently represents the Bayelsa-East local government of Bayelsa…
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YNaija Editorial: The Nigerian Army is incapable of self-cleansing
The Nigerian Army is probably sick and tired of the activities of Amnesty International by now. Perhaps more than any other civil society group, Amnesty has constantly drawn attention to…
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The Media Blog: Just look at these covers, it’s Toke Makinwa vs Maje Ayida today
No other words necessary!
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The Wedding Party premiere, Star Trek finale, and more… Everything is happening this weekend
Last weekend, art enthusiasts and literature lovers had their time to bond, feast and remind us all that the select crowd who value these genres still very much exist in…
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YNaija Analysis: Fidel Castro’s influence on Nigeria and Africa
Fidel Castro’s life and legacy is one that defies all simplification. He remains a hero to some, and a monster to others. One of the defining parts of his legacy,…
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Dear youth corper, here’s ALL you really need to take to NYSC camp
The National Youth Service Corps has announced today that prospective corps members can now print out Call-Up letters via the online portal. Usually, for most people this is troubling news.…
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Bolade Ogunfuye: Writing myself back together [NEW VOICES]
by Bolade Ogunfuye The best way I’ve found to fight the darker part of myself and hope to win is through writing. Every time I take on a new challenge,…
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LABAF, AFRIFF and Ake Festival all in one week
Festivals are the most realistic means of showcasing what a nation has to offer in terms of culture. Be it fashion, film, books, arts, or food; there is no better…
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#OndoDecides: 3 things we learnt from the Ondo governorship debate
Earlier this evening, the only governorship debate for the Ondo elections on Saturday, November 26, took place. Here are three takeaways. Aketi conspicuously absent: in Nigerian politics, the pattern is…
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YNaija Editorial: Gov. Oshiomhole’s immoral pension
As NLC President, Adams Oshiomhole was on the side of the common man, taking government to task on issues of the welfare of workers. It was this credibility he drew…
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‘I want people to say someday that it’s because of Beatrice that they didn’t give up’ | Leading Ladies Africa interviews Beatrice Ndung’u
Starting out her career as a PR and Marketing guru, Beatrice has gone on to launch as string of successful media businesses. Her passion is to empower people, especially the…
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“There’s a key role for ‘women to support women’ which is beyond hashtags” | Lady Boss, Ifeoluwa Ogunbufunmi answers #LLA10Questions
Ifeoluwa Ogunbufunmi, Co-Founder of Stellar Delicacies, is our lady boss today and we love the fact that she was able to build a thriving business by identifying a gap in…
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Dangote visits Peter Okoye in his new home | Top 10 photos from last week
We bring you 10 of the most fascinating, touching and downright gory sights from last week. The beautiful moment President Barack Obama met with the 6-year-old boy who wrote an…
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“Nigerians are yearning and crying for your return…” | Our top 10 quotes from last week
What a week it was! Most of our favourite vocal personalities were on top of their game and a few usually silent ones somehow got enlisted in the gang. Former…
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Dele Momodu: The second coming of Goodluck Jonathan
by Dele Momodu Fellow Nigerians, before I get into my main gist of today, let me quickly apologise for my inability to write this column last week. Truth is I…
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The Film Blog: Somkele Idhalama and Ifeanyi Dike Jr. – 2 on a roll
You know, we're quite wary of noise. Its very function in many regards is to distract. And so we're equally wary of contributing to said noise. But sometimes exceptions have to be…
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The Film Blog: And the (AFRIFF) winners are…
And after a week of feverish activity, the 2016 edition of the Africa International Film Festival has come to a close. We've kept a close eye and this year has…
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Album review: Phyno’s The Playmaker is big, sprawling and messy
by Okon Ekpo In the years since he first dropped Ghost Mode and tasted mainstream success, Phyno has ridden the crests and troughs of the local rapper movement and has emerged…
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Movie review: The Birth of a Nation is a tad disappointing
by Okon Ekpo For reasons best known to programmers of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF), The Birth of a Nation, the once promising, now troubled feature film by actor,…
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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
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