June 26, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Remi Tinubu Faces Backlash Over Akara, Roasted Corn Remarks N’Assembly Working Out Funding Formula for State Police — Kalu Oyedele: Nigeria Needs More Taxpayers, Not Higher Taxes Qing… Read More

The News Blog

June 26, 2026

Olodo Uprising: What Did Ycee Mean By The ‘Peller Culture’?

Afrobeat star Ycee is trending on social media for a comment he made on a recent podcast, and we have to dissect his comments about the “olodo uprising”… Read More

Editor's Pick

June 26, 2026

Events Happening In Lagos This Weekend (June 19th-June 21st) 

This weekend in Lagos is filled with fun events, from raves, to Games night and food experiences, art exhibitions, lifestyle market events and theatre events. There is something… Read More

Lifestyle

June 26, 2026

The Definitive Guide to Afrobeats in 2026

Afrobeats dominates the global music industry in 2026. The genre abandoned its localised roots years ago to become a massive cultural export. Today, Nigerian artists dictate international streaming… Read More

More, The Music Blog

June 26, 2026

The Weekend Watchlist | These Are Films/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy,… Read More

The Film Blog

June 26, 2026

The Nigerian Books That Deserve Netflix Adaptations

Nollywood makes the most money from comedies and relationship dramas, which leaves many local books sitting on shelves. It is not that directors lack interest in adapting these… Read More

Deep Dive

June 26, 2026

Top 5 Stories of The Day | Peller Hits Back at Ycee Over ‘Olodo Uprising’ Comment

Peller hits back at Ycee over ‘Olodo Uprising’ comment Dangote Refinery cuts petrol price again by ₦50 to ₦1,125/litre US judge orders the DOJ to release more Epstein… Read More

Top Stories

June 25, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

State Police Bill Moves to State Assemblies for Final Approval Ycee Laments ‘Yahoo Culture,’ Says Nigerians Are Rewarding Ignorance CBN Orders Banks to Freeze Accounts of Terrorism Financing… Read More

The News Blog

June 25, 2026

Will TikTok’s New Payment Model Finally Benefit Nigerian Creators, or Are We Still Locked Out? 

TikTok is shifting to a per-play royalty model by July 2026, which is next month,  calculating payouts based on total video views instead of a flat rate per… Read More

Deep Dive

June 25, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Passes Bill to Create State Police

Senate passes bill to create state police Doctor treated for Ebola in France after Congo trip Louisiana man celebrates gene therapy success for sickle cell disease Rashidat Anjorin… Read More

Top Stories

June 24, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Court Fixes June 30 for Ruling on Sowore’s Bail Application FG Issues Fresh Petrol Import Permits for Third Quarter of 2026 Actress Ini Dima-Okojie Welcomes Baby Boy, Shares… Read More

The News Blog

June 24, 2026

Do Nigerian YouTube Filmmakers Need To Tap Into Creating TV Series? 

Nigerian YouTube filmmakers have created a niche for themselves with their YouTube films, and these films have a stable audience. Filmmakers like Uche Montana and Omoni Oboli have… Read More

Editor's Pick

June 24, 2026

Jarvis and Peller Are Officially Wed, and Not Everyone Supports Them. Here’s Why 

Content creators and influencers Jarvis and Peller have tied the knot traditionally, and while they have received congratulatory messages from their colleagues in the industry, not everyone is… Read More

The Media Blog

June 24, 2026

Why Showbiz101 Is Bypassing Panels for an Intellectual Property Boot Camp

Showbiz101 2026 launches its main workshop tracks and welcome party at Alliance Française today, Wednesday, June 24, bypassing the repetitive panel discussions that usually dominate African creative conferences.… Read More

Deep Dive

June 24, 2026

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Osas Ighodaro Lands Lead Role in Nolly-Bollywood Micro-Drama

Osas Ighodaro lands lead role in Nolly-Bollywood micro-drama Taylor Swift surprises fans with ‘Love Story’ performance at NFL event Trump to join FIFA President for 2026 World Cup… Read More

Top Stories

June 23, 2026

YNaija Daily Recap | Top Headlines Today

Senate Adjourns Emergency Plenary on State Police Following Lawmaker’s Death El-Rufai to File No-Case Submission as DSS Closes Wiretapping Trial Case Serie A Side Lazio Appoints Gennaro Gattuso… Read More

The News Blog