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INEC sets September and November 2024 for gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo; President Tinubu to announce palliative package for workers on Independence Day | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Peter Obi lectures the Nigerian government on searching for investors abroad Shettima reassures Nigerians of the federal government's commitment to combating drug trafficking Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) requests for appointment…
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Peter Obi Expresses Disappointment in the PEPC Judgment and chooses to Appeal; Captain Traoré says Burkina Faso is “not enemies of the French people” | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Peter Obi Expresses Disappointment in the PEPC Judgment and chooses to Appeal Captain Traoré says Burkina Faso is "not enemies of the French people." Tinubu reminisces about his life in…
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Former Miss Nigeria, Beauty Tukura, Makes Her Return To TV With New Reality TV Show ‘My Beautyful Life’
Ladies and gentlemen, Beauty Tukura is back! The former Miss Nigeria and ex-BBNaija housemate is returning to TV after her brief but unforgettable stint on Big Brother Naija. Her new…
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YNAIJA’S SPOTLIGHT on THRIVING DIGITAL PROFESSIONALS IN THE NIGERIAN TECH ECOSYSTEM
Nigeria is emerging as one of the fastest-rising ecosystems for tech companies in the world. These brilliant companies, having access to local and international funding and needing to grow, must…
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Jane Anwang wins the Qtaby Talent Hunt Competition 2.0
Jane Anwang walks away with influencing deals and cash prizes worth millions of Naira. The second season of the Qtaby Talent Hunt Show came to an epic end on Sunday,…
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One million naira and lots of reward are up for grabs as Qtaby Online Talent Hunt Competition returns this September
The Qtaby Online Talent Hunt Competition which is a platform that creates opportunities and visibility for budding talents, helping them channel their creative energy positively while grooming them and helping…
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Go-to Online Media Platforms in Nigeria
The Media is big business in Nigeria and continues to attract investors eager to cash out from the largesse the industry has to offer. Music, film, comedy and reality TV,…
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Yellowlyfe and Revney redefine pop-up sales in first-of-its kind event: Shop & Network
You must have heard that seeing is believing, and understand when we say that you have to be part of an experience to be able to hold on to amazing…
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#YNaija2020Review: Here are the 20 most read stories on YNaija.com this year
2020, for many people was the year which had almost everything about it influenced by the pandemic. For most people, the pandemic which led to a global lockdown, created a…
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#SaturdaySpecial: Can you solve a mystery like the Ilesanmi twins?
Some of you may be familiar with the “Are You Smarter Than a Ten-Year-Old?” challenge. Today, YNaija and Farafina bring you, “Can You Solve a Mystery Like the Ilesanmi Twins?”…
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Decentralisation of the Police, Rigging patterns at elections…5 learning points from #ThursdayTalks Lagos
"Despite Nigeria's enormous population, she is one of the most under-policed nations in the world." Journalist, David Hundeyin welcomed participants at the August edition of Thursday Talks, with this worry-inducing…
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‘The more dysfunctional a system is, the more the need for intentional journalism’ | Hot takes from #ThursdayTalks
"The job of a journalist is to hold people in power responsible; to hold a mirror to society," Kadaria Ahmed's words warmed the audience into a truly riveting, educational and…
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Femi Adelusi Emerges new president of MIPAN
Following the expiration of the tenure of Dr. Ken Onyeali Ikpe’s administration, Femi Adelusi has emerged as the President of the Media Independent Practitioners Association of Nigeria. Femi a media…
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#YNaijaNonBinary: The Future is Fluid
Fluidity is the core of our spectacularly multiple experiences and existences. If life is a one-dimensional spectrum, its only extremes are life and death; everything else is up for grabs.…
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#YNaijaNonBinary: Queer Muslims Need Allies, Not Saviours
“We are able to have a safe space where we can discuss equality for LGBTQ+ Nigerians, which is a fantastic thing. But let's remember our brothers and sisters in…
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On Passing: Bobrisky and the role of trans people in queer liberation
In January 2017, I began to run the Sexuality Blog on YNaija. The premise was simple: YNaija was pivoting towards a vertical model that created content silos based on the…
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#YNaijaNonBinary: ‘Bearded Mouth’ by CS Lozie
In primary school, I had this teacher. I don’t remember her name but if you ask me to close my eyes and think of her, I’d see three things: One,…
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#YNaijaNonBinary: ‘Warmer Maths’ by Dare Falowo
1 The first skill we often learn to cultivate in the middle of chaos is the ability to shapeshift. To play and make, to dissolve and see ourselves anew. 01…
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FULL TRANSCRIPT: Romeo Oriogun, in conversation with Logan February (via Zoom)
Logan February Hey Romeo! Thank you for agreeing to do this, and thank you for taking the time. I really appreciate that. So, how's it going in Iowa, being quarantined…
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On Queer Privilege and Music in Sacrament of Bodies: Romeo Oriogun, in conversation with Logan February
(The following is an excerpt from a Zoom conversation between Nigerian poets, Oriogun and February, from Iowa, USA, and Lagos, Nigeria, respectively. Read the full transcript here.) Logan February Okay.…
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#YNaijaNonBinary: In conversation with Stephen Tayo
As a multidisciplinary artist working out of Nigeria, it has taken three short years for visual artist, Stephen Tayo to distinguish himself from his peers and gain the attention of…
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#YNaijaNonBinary: In conversation with Dandelion Eghe Eghosa
Dandelion Eghosa is a non-binary visual artist who works out of Africa and explores queer themes through multi-media art that incorporates photography, filmmaking, analogue collage, embroidery and painting. They first…
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#YNaijaNonBinary: ‘There is Hope’, A Note from the Guest Editor, Logan February
For much of our recent past, the year 2020 was held as a symbol of futurism in collective imagination. We had various visions for this era: where the world would…
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The Bishop Kukah Controversy – YNaija Cover | 12th February 2020
The last one month appears to have been horrible for citizens in major parts of the North(ern part of Nigeria) with increasing cases of banditry, kidnappings, heinous murder and bombings…
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“We know what the streets are saying” | RED launches new direction with consulting and cultural intelligence focus
RED | For Africa, the company with the largest number of youth-focused media brands on the continent, has unveiled its new strategic consulting direction themed, ‘We know what the streets…
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Chigul, Kaylah Oniwo, Joe Abdallah & more turn up at Bland2Glam’s 7th Anniversary Beach Party – PHOTOS
Nigeria's Leading Jewelry brand, Bland2Glam, recently celebrated its 7th anniversary and new men’s jewelry line and tee-shirt line, by throwing a star-studded strictly-by-invitation beach party at Landmark Beach, and it…
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‘Nigeria is not just your heritage, it is your legacy.’| Top talking points from @DebolaLagos’ #ThursdayTalksLagos chat
It is believed that '1 in every 3 Nigerians want to leave the country for foreign shores.' To examine creative ways of stemming the disturbing trend, therefore, in lieu of…
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The largest gathering of SMEs in Nigeria, at the BusinessDay Top 100 Fastest Growing SMEs Awards ceremony
The 2nd edition of the BusinessDay Top 100 Fastest-Growing SMEs Award ceremony is an event to watch out for this December. As a way to run-up 2019 activities, Business Day…
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Wema Bank partners YNaija and The Future Project to present YTECH 100 2019
Wema Bank and The Future Project in collaboration with YNaija will be hosting and celebrating the brightest and the best in Tech. Theme: “FREEDOM, FINANCIAL AND THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY”. Time:…
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We intend to be Africa’s gateway to engage the youth – RED CEO, Adebola Williams
Adebola Williams, the Group CEO of RED, has emphasized the company’s vision to galvanise Africans in taking action, explaining that its major goal is to be the gateway to access…
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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