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Thinking Through
November 16, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Shatta Wale says Wizkid is “not extraordinary” and Dammy Krane agrees; Titanic to be re-released in 3D | More stories

Kim Kardashian drops a major announcement, Shatta Wale is not impressed with Wizkid and everything else that made news yesterday plus others that unraveled while you slept. Shatta Wale can’t find the star in Starboy Ghanaian dancehall act, Shatta Wale is clearly not impressed with Wizkid and he’s done keeping quiet about it. So in... Read More
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November 15, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Nicki Minaj ‘breaks the internet’ in NSFW shoot for Paper Magazine; Efe releases new single | More stories

Missed out on all the entertainment gist from yesterday? Here are the biggest ones and others that unraveled while you slept and are still buzzing this Wednesday morning. Efe releases new single, I Love You And immediately follows up with visuals… Big Brother Naija winner, Efe is out with his third single since he landed... Read More
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November 15, 2017

PROFILE: Even the f-word is not enough to describe the cultural force of Lola Shoneyin’s #AkeFestival

by Wilfred Okiche   Every November, for the last five years, the literary community- an interesting mix of writers, critics, editors, publishers, artists, students, musicians and even politicians – makes the annual pilgrimage to Ake, a quiet, sleepy town in rocky Abeokuta, capital of Ogun state for the Ake Arts and Book Festival. Before 2013... Read More
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November 14, 2017

Amaechi’s convoy engages in a show of shame, Education Ministry needs a new minister | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi over the weekend was embroiled in a messy public show of shame, as his convoy clashed with that of Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike. Both men who have been at loggerheads for years traded blames over who was responsible for the clash with the minister saying, his “black jeep was intercepted... Read More
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November 14, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Davido is MTV EMA’s Best Worldwide Act; Toyin Abraham opens up on her past addiction to hard drugs | More stories

Catch up on the biggest entertainment news from yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Tuesday morning. Davido wins MTV EMA Best Worldwide Act  We were not done celebrating his Best African Act award at the MTV Europe Music Awards. Late last night, Davido took to social media... Read More
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Cool
November 13, 2017

Shehu Sani’s ‘unionism’ supports incompetence | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

The Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has found it difficult to separate activism from the inner workings of governance. Sani, who has previously been at loggerheads with Kaduna governor, Nasir el-Rufai, and is a staunch opposition to el-Rufai in the state took to his social media pages to condemn the governor’s decision to sack... Read More
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November 13, 2017

The Explainer: UN Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed, is trapped in the woods

by Alexander O. Onukwue The former Nigerian Minister of Environment, Amina Mohammed, has been accused of authorizing a multi-million dollar racket involving the illegal trade in Rosewood, an endangered species, between Nigeria and China. The charge stems from a report published by a Washington DC-based environmental watch group, Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), following a two-year... Read More
Thinking Through
November 13, 2017

Drain the swamp: Every Nigerian politician should be like el-Rufai | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Kaduna Governor Nasir el-Rufai is many things, but he is not one, who is afraid of making and taking the hard decisions. In October, as part of his resolve to drain the state’s education sector of deadwood, teachers in its primary schools were told to embark on a test. 33,000 teachers sat for an exam... Read More
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November 12, 2017

Abba Kyari and Oyo-Ita kiss and make up+ Buhari moves back into his office | See our Top 10 photos from last week

Banky W beats cancer a third time, the Chief of staff and Head of civil service settle their rift and President Buhari moves back into his main office at Aso Rock. These are our top 10 photos from last week. Just look at Rochas Okorocha’s ear-to-ear smile as he receives President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in... Read More
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November 12, 2017

“If you vote, you will die”, “I erect statues for our unborn children” | Read our Top 10 quotes from last week

Maybe you thought Nnamdi Kanu (and his ragtag army, now proscribed as terrorists) were kidding when the former first declared that Anambra elections will only hold subject to Nigeria giving him a date for referendum by October 1st, 2017. Unfortunately, instead of restructuring the country on his say-so, the Federal Government raided Kanu’s house and... Read More
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November 10, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Rapper N6 calls MI a “closet homosexual midget” in Twitter exchange; Banky W survives skin cancer tumour | More stories

Our Friday edition is our favourite edition! But before TGIF sets in proper, here are the biggest stories you missed yesterday – and others that unraveled while you slept. Rappers, MI and N6 are tweetfighting and it’s not looking good When Choc City rapper, MI released his controversial track, You Rappers Should Fix Up Your... Read More
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November 9, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Jidenna features Tiwa Savage, Wale, others in new project; Portia de Rossi accuses Steven Seagal of “unzipping” during audition

Wednesday was packed with enough entertainment stories to last the rest of the week…Here are the biggest ones plus others that unraveled while you slept and are buzzing this morning. Jidenna has something cooked up for Nigerian fans Classic man, Jidenna has a project underway and it seems like something his Nigerian fans will love.... Read More
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November 8, 2017

The Explainer: Understanding the numbers, ambitions and apathies of the 2018 Consolidation Budget

by Alexander O. Onukwue   The Appropriation Bill for the 2018 fiscal year was presented by President Muhammadu Buhari to a joint session of the Senate and the House of Representatives on Tuesday. Termed the “Budget of Consolidation”, the calculations of the Executive is that the Federal Government will collect revenue of N6.607 trillion and... Read More
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November 8, 2017

YNaija Editorial: The proposed 2018 budget reiterates just how out of touch our government is

After what has seemed like a year teetering on the edge of uncertainty, President Buhari has beaten an undisclosed illness that kept him out of the country for 100 days and delivered not one but two budgets to the National Assembly. But this new budget, like much of Buhari‘s stint as a democratic president, has... Read More
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November 8, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: 2Baba advises Blackface to “stop talking nonsense all the time” | More stories

Catch up on the biggest stories you missed in entertainment yesterday and of course, the ones that unraveled while you slept – and are still causing major buzz this morning. 2Baba finally responds to Blackface’s rants And Twitter’s new 280-character limit came in handy… Following Blackface‘s recent harangue on Pulse NG’s Loose Talk podcast, music... Read More
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Niger Delta
November 8, 2017

Apparently, there’s no plan for education | 5 takeaways from Buhari’s 2018 budget presentation

by Alexander O. Onukwue President Muhammadu Buhari made history at the National Assembly today where he proposed a record N8.61 trillion as the 2018 budget. The figure is in keeping with a trend which has emerged since his administration began in 2015, by topping every year’s budget by an average of N1 trillion. The budget... Read More
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Elections in Africa
November 7, 2017

How to Win Elections in Africa: An interview with Author and Yale World Fellow Chude Jideonwo

RED co-founder and author of How to win elections in Africa, Chude Jideonwo, a few days ago in an interview with the Yale Africa Initiative discussed his new book, insights from his time working with youth engagement in African elections, and his next steps after the Yale World Fellows program. What’s next for you, now... Read More
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November 7, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Blackface says 2Baba has done nothing for Nigeria’s music industry; Meek Mill sentenced to 2-4 years in prison | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Tuesday morning. Blackface full of advice for 2Baba Former member of Plantashun Boiz, Blackface was a guest on Pulse NG’s Loose Talk Podcast where he sounded off about his longtime friend turned rival, 2Baba Idibia.... Read More
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Olamide YNaija
November 6, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Olamide set to release his 7th studio album that was made in 48 hours; Diddy changes name to Brother Love | More stories

Do we like Mondays? Not quite. Do we like to catch up with entertainment news from the weekend through till Sunday night? Certainly. Olamide set to release his 7th studio album That’s big news but wait till you hear what’s amazing about Olamide’s album… Lagos Na Wa was made in 48 hours. Yes, 2 days.... Read More
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November 3, 2017

Separating money from politics cannot work in our clime | Politically-oriented individuals share their experiences

October 20 was a cold Friday night in the city of Lagos. Radisson Blu played host to the crème de la crème in the nation’s political sphere. The event titled “The Nigeria we deserve: Strengthening governance through political participation” was hosted by the Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Association of Nigeria (HKSAAN). Minister of Power, Works and... Read More
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Tiwa Savage
November 3, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Tiwa Savage releases teaser for ‘Ma Lo’ featuring Wizkid; Majek Fashek set to collaborate with 2Baba, Davido | More stories

These are the entertainment stories from yesterday you need to catch up with and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Friday morning. These are the artistes Majek Fashek wants to collaborate with 2Baba, Davido, Olamide and Phyno… Raggae star, Majek Fashek would love to work this crop of younger... Read More
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Tokunbo Koiki
November 2, 2017

Tokunbo Koiki’s dream is to feed John Boyega but for now she’s happy to feed you

In this interview, Tokunbo Koiki, founder of Tokunbo’s Kitchen speaks to YNaija UK representative, Rachel Ogbu about how her food pop-up established 2 years ago has gone on to feed over 5000 people, successfully manned booths at 6 street food festivals, hosted 9 pop-up and supper clubs events and completed 3 in-house chef residencies. In 2017, Tokunbo... Read More
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November 2, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Beyoncé, Chiwetel Ejiofor to star in The Lion King live action remake | More stories

Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing this Thursday morning. Beyonce, Chiwetel Ejiofor and other stars who made it to The Lion King cast Thanks a Facebook post Queen Bey shared hours ago, we now know everyone who has been cast for the... Read More
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November 1, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Akon to host 2017 AFRIMA; House of Cards’ production suspended indefinitely | More stories

Catch up on the biggest stories that made the rounds in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept – and are still buzzing today. Akon is your host for this year’s AFRIMA  Organisers of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have announced Senegalese-born awardwinning singer, Akon as host of the 2017 edition of... Read More
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October 31, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: Netflix to cancel House of Cards following Kevin Spacey’s sexual scandal; Wizkid visited Surulere and this happened | More stories

A Monday of breakups and confessions it was! Here’s everything you missed in entertainment yesterday and others that unraveled while you slept and are still buzzing this Tuesday morning. Say goodbye to House of Cards as Netflix pulls the plug House of Cards fans will be saying a final goodbye to their favourite show as... Read More
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October 30, 2017

Who is Boss Mustapha? | The new Secretary to the Government of the Federation

On Monday, President Muhammadu Buhari sacked Babachir Lawal, the suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation, appointing Boss Mustapha as his replacement. Until his appointment, Mustapha was the Managing Director/CEO of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA). Mustapha, a practising lawyer was born in Adamawa State. He attended Hong Secondary School, in Hong Adamawa state and... Read More
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October 30, 2017

Entertainment Roundup: House of Cards’ actor, Kevin Spacey apologises for seducing fellow actor, comes out as gay | More stories

We love Mondays! It’s the day of the week where we get to load you with all the entertainment gists you missed through the weekend and others that unraveled while you slept on Sunday night. Kevin Spacey comes out as gay in his response to sexual harassment allegation House of Cards‘ actor, Kevin Spacey has... Read More
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October 28, 2017

PROFILE: Can Akinwumi Adesina save Africa?

by Wilfred Okiche   Everybody loves a winner. Akinwumi Adesina is on a hot winning streak. Everybody loves him. The president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) and former Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development was formally presented with a Laureate sculpture after being named the 2017 World Food Prize Laureate. This honour was administered... Read More
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