Davido’s influence on pop culture, Nigerian women who sell their babies | The best Nigerian articles of the week

Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are the ones that caught our attention: Nigerian comics fight COVID-19 with gags and slapstick slaps – Angela Ukomadu Apaokagi, who goes by the stage name... Read More

May 8, 2020

Angels with tribal marks, Scams of Nigerian mechanics | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: 1. It was so funny today when a pastor at the... Read More

May 8, 2020

Over 150 health workers currently infected with COVID-19 – NMA President | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Dr Francis Faduyile, President of the Nigerian Medical Association, yesterday evening on Channels TV revealed that over 150 Nigerian health workers are currently infected with coronavirus. Th NMA President feared that some states might run into crisis if this trend of doctors getting infected continues. ”We have over 150 health workers who are infected. Recently,... Read More

May 7, 2020

Cheating girlfriends, Coronavirus sacrifice | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: 1. You vex babe, she’ll Drown your Ps4 She’ll scratch your... Read More

May 6, 2020

Greatness of Eba, Igbo women and deception | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: 1. We are not ready to discuss how Igbo babes legit... Read More

May 6, 2020

Osagie Ehanire reveals drug used to treat coronavirus patients | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Osagie Ehanire has revealed the drug used in treating coronavirus patients in Nigeria. Addressing members of the House of Representatives yesterday, the Health Minister said Remdesivir is being used to treat patients with the novel respiratory virus. The minister said the drug which was originally developed as a potential treatment for Ebola, is one of... Read More

May 5, 2020

Making money from Lagos bank queues, Dealing with Port Harcourt boys | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: 1. Cant wait for my bluetooth earphones to get here so... Read More

May 4, 2020

Sugar daddy Abacha, Selling face masks in traffic | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: 1. LMAO People are buying masks in traffic AND THEY ARE... Read More

May 4, 2020

Who should be the next Nigerian artiste on #NS10v10? | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Wizkid emerged as winner in No Signal’s battle of hits against Vybez Cartel on Sunday, and Nigerians have been painting social media green. In this uncertain times, No Signal has become the latest viral obsession out of the UK, a radio show that has galvanized the black diaspora through music. Nigeria’s premiere in the contest... Read More

May 3, 2020

The film business in Nigeria, Sexual allegations against Brymo | The best Nigerian articles of the week

Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are the ones that caught our attention: Tekno’s Jogodo and the need for Sampling laws in Nigeria – Makua Adimora Of course Tekno had done this... Read More

May 2, 2020

Three non-pandemic short films on YouTube to get you through lockdown

We have been in lockdown for weeks, as a result from the coronavirus crisis. Through it all, the internet has been a behemoth of content keeping us from slipping off the brink. With the lockdown getting relaxed in a matter of days, curfew and all, we are still quarantining alone or with family. Recently, I... Read More

May 1, 2020

Paracetamol as coronavirus relief, Dating broke women | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw today: 1. Corona virus symptoms are basically the same feelings you... Read More

May 1, 2020

YNaija Governors’ Ranking: Sanwo-Olu, El-Rufai, Ganduje, Umahi | Here are the best and worst performers for April

States across Nigeria continued for the second month running, intense battles against the coronavirus pandemic within their domain. We saw many of the governors introduce different measures to fight the scourge and inspire confidence in their capacity to provide leadership at this time, but the month didn’t go down without the usual drama in “our... Read More

Kano shouldn’t be debated for an ease in lockdown | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Kano has been a surprise hot bed for the transmission of the novel coronavirus. Based on the announcement from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the state took over Lagos with 80 new cases confirmed, and ushering a wave of unrest and anxiety. Kano has been in total lockdown upon the strange, massive deaths... Read More

April 30, 2020

Reekado Banks unleashing venom, Yorubas and H-factor | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here’s a roundup of the best we saw today: 1. Yoruba people ? “hi want 2 heat hindomie hand... Read More

April 30, 2020

Ahmad Lawan, Amosun, Omo-Agege top YNaija Legislators’ Ranking for April

There hasn’t been much of legislative activities in the month under review, as federal lawmakers were on 24th March forced to suspend its plenary sessions, as part of measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The resumption date was further postponed from 7th April to April 28, following a surge of cases as announced... Read More

Tosin Igho to direct ‘Nneka the Pretty Serpent’ remake – 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Coronavirus may have caused cinema closures and production shutdowns, but it doesn’t mean we can’t have news about upcoming projects trickling in every now and then. After Charles Okpaleke announced that the femme fatale horror classic Nneka the Pretty Serpent will be getting a remake, and had auditions in key states to find a fresh... Read More

April 29, 2020

Netflix is renewing Queen Sono for a second season | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Good news, Queen Sono hive! Netflix has renewed the show for a second season. Queen Sono became the toast of conversations heralding Netflix’s original African content revival, an Afro-spy drama with South African actress Pearl Thusi as the lead star and Kagiso Lediga as showrunner. The first season had adrenaline-pumping action scenes and gritty... Read More

April 29, 2020

YNaija Ministers’ Effectiveness Ranking: Sunday Dare, Nwajiuba, Aregbesola occupy top spots for April

This month is unique in the life of the Muhammadu Buhari cabinet as it clocks six months since the Ministers were inaugurated and with a ravaging pandemic in our hands, this last month, in particular, have proven the mettle of these key Federal Executive Council (FEC) members. A lot of them have been utterly silent... Read More

TB Joshua on the mountain, COVID-19 scam to pay house rent | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: 1. Kylie Jenner and her friend were shaking ass on IG,... Read More

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April 28, 2020

Balyesa on total lockdown after index coronavirus case confirmed | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Balyesa is now on total lockdown after the state recorded a case of the coronavirus. This was ordered by Governor Diri. The index case who is a 47-year-old woman with a history of hypertension and diabetes, presented herself at the Bayelsa Specialist hospital in Yenagoa with a history of poor appetite, fever, headache, cough, chest... Read More

April 27, 2020

Coronavirus immune system on May 4, Clueless Nigerian governors | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: 1. NEWS: Buhari to address Nigerians in a “Live” broadcast at... Read More

April 27, 2020

The NCDC is soliciting for testing kits. Has it seen Senegal? | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

On Sunday, the Director General of the Nigeria for Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Chikwe Ihekweazu announced on Twitter that Nigeria is in desperate need of testing kits, to the chagrin of Nigerians who have told the NCDC to look at the testing model adopted in other African countries that have significantly higher cases of... Read More

April 26, 2020

Rap music and making money, Interview with a prison warden during COVID-19 | The best Nigerian articles of the week

Each week here at YNaija, we round up the best Nigerian writing on the internet, highlighting the stories, profiles, interviews and in-depth reporting that rise above the daily churn. Here are the ones that caught our attention: Making Great Rap Music and Making Money Are Not Mutually Exclusive – Dennis Ade Peter In Nigeria’s needlessly segregated... Read More

April 25, 2020

Sisi Yemmie, Chef Fregz, Dodos Itegboje, Onyiibekeh | The YNaija Influencers’ Ranking for April

We are still in the thick of the coronavirus pandemic. We are also living in the world of Tiktok videos and ceaseless internet challenges. The crisis hasn’t exactly spelled doom for influencers as we have seen them adapting to the lockdown. An increase in social media usage, and the deliberate seeking out of content that... Read More

April 24, 2020

Flirting during job interviews, Staying with African parents during lockdown | Funny tweets we saw from Nigerians today

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, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: 1. Finally, after so many letters, the government has dug 3... Read More

April 24, 2020

Omoni Oboli is gunning for Netflix glory with Love Is War | 5 Things that Should Matter Today

Omoni Oboli has just announced that her 2019 film Love Is War is coming to Netflix. Omoni Oboli, whose birthday was days ago, has made this a birthday gift to her fans and lovers of Nollywood cinema. Written by Chinaza Onuzo and directed by Omoni Oboli, Love Is War is about a married couple competing... Read More

April 23, 2020

$21,000 Palaver featuring Pete Edochie, Interview gone wrong | Funny Tweets we saw from Nigerians today

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their funny rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social issues, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. Here are the ones we saw today: 1. After all these he'll round up with something... Read More

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