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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Renames National Theatre after Wole Soyinka
Tinubu renames National Theatre after Wole Soyinka Rema paid $3 million to perform at an Indian billionaire’s wedding Tragedy strikes Plateau State as 22 pupils die and 132 severely injured…
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NLC Considers ₦100,000 as an Acceptable Minimum Wage
NLC considers ₦100,000 as an acceptable minimum wage Minister of Finance Wale Edun presents a minimum wage template Tinubu names Abuja Highway after Wole Soyinka Resident doctors threaten strike over…
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‘No Apology is Required’ – Wole Soyinka Defends Davido Over Controversial Music Video
Renowned Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, has come forward to back Davido, advising the Afrobeats star not to issue an apology regarding the contentious music video of his newly signed artiste,…
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Presidential Election Tribunal to Hear Obi and Atiku’s Petitions Today; Osimhen Sets New Record, Becomes Serie A’s Highest-Scoring African Player | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Presidential Election Tribunal to Hear Obi and Atiku's Petitions Today Osimhen Sets New Record, Becomes Serie A's Highest-Scoring African Player Max Air Plane Crash-Lands at Abuja Airport as Tire Bursts…
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Allow judges do their job – Soyinka tells Obidients; UNICAL vows sanctions, prohibits short skirts and sleeveless shirts | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Allow judges do their job - Soyinka tells Obidients UNICAL vows sanctions, prohibits short skirts and sleeveless shirts Zamfara and Katsina communities suffer abduction of 60 people by bandits Former…
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I warned Peter Obi that ‘Obidients’ would be his undoing in the election – Soyinka
Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has criticized the media for their responsibility in distorting his recent interview with Channels Television. Speaking in a statement titled "Media Responsibility," he emphasized the…
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Book Review: Soyinka’s ‘Chronicles of the Happiest People on Earth’ brings closer perspectives to the news
. by Ifeanyi Emeka When Soyinka's publisher, Bookcraft Africa, announced the forthcoming publication of his third novel on October 2020, almost 50 years since 'Season of Anomy,' his second novel…
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Bayelsa varsity students protest planned ‘school uniform’, Soyinka accuses government of kidnap | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top news stories you shouldn’t miss. Bayelsa: Varsity students protest against planned 'school uniform' Students of the…
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Nigeria may break up in 2022, ECOWAS sets date for suit against FG | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory that make up Nigeria, these are the top news that should not escape your attention. Reps to screen Yahaya for confirmation…
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No Hoof, No Horse: Wole Soyinka warns of dire consequences for Nigeria without decentralisation | The #YNaijaCover
“Do I think Nigeria can continue as one? Not if it continues this way, not if it fails to decentralise; some people call it restructuring, others use whatever word. But…
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Production on Onyeka Nwelue’s ‘Other Side of History’ moves to Canada for final stretch of filming
The film focuses on the life of Emeka Ojukwu, between 1954-1960, before Nigeria’s Independence, as he spends time, frolicking with different women and throwing parties for his friends, inviting highlife…
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Soyinka declares Nigeria divided like never before under Buhari, ICRC fault reports on collapse of Kainji Dam | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari; declaring that Nigeria has never been this divided as it is under his administration. In a statement on Tuesday, Soyinka backed…
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Lagos Doctors begin warning strike | 5 Things that Should Matter Today
Amidst a pandemic, the Medical Guild, an Association of Medical Doctors under the employment of the Lagos State Government, is set to go on strike on Monday. The strike is…
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Netflix joins forces with Nigeria’s talent to showcase its creative wealth to the world
Nollywood has been at the epicentre of the African entertainment industry, creating stars and producing content that’s resonated with fans across the continent. This year, Netflix joins hands with some…
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Exclusive: Netflix inks multi-title partnership with Mo Abudu to develop content from Nigeria
Netflix and Mo Abudu, an acclaimed Nigerian producer, have entered into a groundbreaking multi-title partnership that will continue growing the company’s investment in Nigerian content. Under this partnership, Mo Abudu…
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The Late 5: Ruga is going to be an explosion if not handled with care – Soyinka; Lawan announces names of Principal Officers | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversations today: Ninth assembly will consider state police - Doguwa The All Progressives Congress endorsed candidate for the House of Representatives Majority Leader, Alhassan…
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The Wole Soyinka ”airplane seat” saga, Mama Burna, fresh rape allegation against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo – Here’s everything that happened this week
This week was a rollercoaster of buzzy stories, from politics to pop culture and while we routinely reported each of these stories from our YNaija desk, here’s a roundup of…
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The Late 5: Mo Abudu and Wole Soyinka finally react to ”airplane seat” saga; Osinbajo says kidnap cases in Nigeria are exaggerated | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Mo Abudu and Wole Soyinka finally react to ''airplane seat'' saga Till now, the airplane seat saga involving Professor Wole Soyinka and…
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The Late 5: Mama Burna’s acceptance speech receives ovation at 2019 BET Awards; Aircraft passenger ”disrespects” Wole Soyinka for asking to take back his seat | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Mama Burna's acceptance speech receives ovation at 2019 BET Awards The 2019 BET Awards, which took place at the Microsoft Theater in…
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Today’s Noisemakers: Burna Boy, Kate Henshaw, Wana Udobang, others
Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues,…
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The Late 5: Abike Dabiri denies report on Ethiopian and Egypt Airlines running drug cartels in Nigeria; ASUU threatens another strike, says Buhari’s govt is to blame | Other stories
Here are the stories that drove conversation today: Tribunal dismisses suit seeking to stop Buhari's inauguration The Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal has dismissed the suit seeking to stop the inauguration…
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Lagos lawmakers move to impeach Gov Ambode, INEC releases final lists of guber candidates and other stories that made the headlines this week
These are the stories that drove conversation this week INEC releases final lists of guber candidates and state house of assembly The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday evening released the final…
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The Late 5: I will not be voting for either Buhari or Atiku – Wole Soyinka; CCT to resume Onnoghen’s trial on February 4 | Other top stories
Here are the top stories that drove conversation today: FRSC deploys 20,000 personnel for February elections The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is deploying no fewer than 20, 000 officers…
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Lights, Camera, Africa Film Festival showcases the best of African film
Lights, Camera, Africa 2018 was not just another film festival, it was the film festival that showcased the best of African film as it came to a thrilling climax after…
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The YNaija Cover – the 31st of August
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Soyinka says he’ll expose Obasanjo; FG says $322m Abacha loot will be spent on the poor and other other stories that drove conversation this week
These are the top ten stories that drove conversation this week. The Nigerian Air Force had made claims of air strikes, but a video – five minutes, 17 seconds –…
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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