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The struggle continues: Statement by Prof. Kingsley Moghalu, Presidential candidate of the YPP on the February 23rd elections

I was very saddened by the loss of lives to various acts of violence during the February 23 presidential election and elections into the National Assembly. My heartfelt condolences go to the families that lost loved ones and I pray that those injured will recover soonest. The operational failures of INEC in the conduct of... Read More

Citizenship, YNaija2019

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January 24, 2019

Godfathers are only as powerful as we let them be – Ferdy Adimefe, NASS candidate speaks on 2019 ambition

The much talked about 2019 General Elections holds days away. With a number of the young candidates running for office relatively unknown, YNaija has in the last 3 months through the series #YNaijaPolitico, offered a free platform to boost the chances of these candidates not more than 35 years of age – notwithstanding the political office they are running... Read More

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December 21, 2018

Atiku, Obi meet with Civil Society pledge to uphold the ideals of democracy

The Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Peter Obi; accompanied by the party’s National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus; the Senate President, Bukola Saraki; Senator Dino Melaye, Thursday, met with various members of the Civil Society including Alhaji Buba Galadima and Nollywood Actor, Bob Manuel Udokwu.

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December 17, 2018

Ambode endorses Sanwo-Olu/Hamzat 2019 governorship ticket

Governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode has endorsed the governorship aspiration of the All Progressives’ Congress (APC) candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his running mate, Dr Obafemi Hamzat. The governor, who spoke at a stakeholders’ meeting at the State Secretariat of the party, raised the hands of Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat before scores of party leaders and faithful... Read More

The News Blog, YNaija2019

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December 13, 2018

Buhari promises rewards for “loyal and hardworking” supporters

President Muhammadu Buhari has promised his supporters that their efforts will be rewarded if he re-elected in 2019. Buhari made the promise on Wednesday in Abuja while delivering a speech at the inauguration of his support group, ‘Together Nigeria’ – organised by the Buhari Support Organisation (BSO).

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December 12, 2018

Resolving traffic issues in Lagos would be a major priority- Sanwo Olu

2019 Lagos governorship All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said the traffic situation in Lagos will be a thing of the past if he becomes governor. He said this on Channels TVs’ Sunrise Daily on Wednesday, December 12, saying he understands that for a couple of months now, traffic has been a serious... Read More

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Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

November 30, 2018

Why I see politics as a love affair | SDP candidate, George Abbey talks about his 2019 candidacy

The 2019 General Elections are almost here but, so many candidates are relatively unknown and so, YNaija is offering a free platform for young candidates not more than 35 – notwithstanding the political office. The YNaija series titled YNaija Politico is a platform where young candidates for various offices for 2019 can talk about their... Read More

Editor's Pick, YNaija2019

2019 Elections, George Abbey

November 26, 2018

#YNaijaPolitico: “I am Joseph Olupona, a young candidate for 2019 election and here are my dreams for Nigeria”

The 2019 General Elections are almost here but, so many candidates are relatively unknown and so, YNaija is offering a free platform for young candidates not more than 35 – notwithstanding the political office. The YNaija series titled YNaija Politico is a platform where young candidates running for various offices for 2019 can talk about... Read More

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2019 election, Joseph Olupona, YNaija Politico

November 25, 2018

Politics is the fastest way to help people | AAC candidate, Balogun Danjuma says in this tell all interview

The 2019 General Elections are almost here but, so many candidates are relatively unknown and so, YNaija is offering a free platform for young candidates not more than 35 – notwithstanding the political office. The YNaija series titled YNaija Politico is a platform where young candidates for various offices for 2019 can talk about their... Read More

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2019 Elections, Balogun Danjuma, YNaija Politico

November 23, 2018

#YNaijaPolitico: Here’s how Olusoji Oduntan aims to better represent his people who have been abandoned for 19 years

The 2019 General Elections are almost here but, so many candidates are relatively unknown and so, YNaija is offering a free platform for young candidates not more than 35 – notwithstanding the political office. The YNaija series titled YNaija Politico is a platform where young candidates for various offices for 2019 can talk about their... Read More

Editor's Pick, YNaija2019

Olusoji Oduntan, YNaija Politico

November 15, 2018

#YNaijaPolitico: We have only 2 godfathers in Nigeria | Akoje Kevin speaks on his 2019 candidacy

Youth participation in Nigerian politics has been a cause for concern because there is the belief that young people possess the creative capacity to effect the required change that Nigeria needs – of course, with the guidance of the older generation; but they have consciously been left out.

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Akoje Kevin, YNaija Politico

November 11, 2018

Banky W emerges House of Reps. candidate in Lagos

Popular musician and actor, Olubankole Wellington will run for the position of House of Representatives in the 2019 presidential election. Wellington, popularly known as Banky W made this public Saturday night when he was declared as the flagbearer of the Modern Democratic Party (MDP) for Eti-Osa Federal House Of Representatives. BREAKING: @BankyW throws his hat... Read More

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October 26, 2018

#YNaijaPolitico: The mindset of Nigerians during elections is unfortunately attached to ‘money’ | ACPN candidate, Atolusi Damilola says

Unlike some years back when young politicians could not do more than be party members, the Not Too Young To Run Bill has opened doors for younger people to run for offices – thanks to President Muhammadu Buhari.

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October 9, 2018

Here are your #Top10 Presidential candidates for the 2019 elections and their political profiles

Ahead of the October 7 directive issued by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to political parties in the country interested in fielding candidates at the 2019 elections, to conduct their primaries and produce their flag bearers, a number of political parties (including the major parties) concluded the exercise hours before the deadline. Of the... Read More

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Tinubu

October 2, 2018

Lagos 2019: Ambode vs Sanwo-Olu is a new installment in Tinubu’s scramble for regional power

The air in Lagos is thick with anticipation. Posters of the main men seeking the APC candidature in the 2019 governorship elections have become more invasive on the streets all over the metropolis this past week and more ‘in the face’ of road users with every postponement of the party’s primaries. Incumbent Akinwunmi Ambode is... Read More

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ambode, Jide Sanwo-Olu, Tinubu

September 25, 2018

The Osun re-run poll and the many lessons Nigerian politicians must learn ahead of 2019

“Notwithstanding my enormous contributions over the past years or so to building the PDP, after very deep thought and the widest consultations with my God, my family, my supporters in and outside Osun state, it is with great concern that I have made a very expedient decision today, to withdraw my membership from the PDP... Read More

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PDP

September 23, 2018

These are the PDP Presidential candidates, their messages and motivations

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) since its defeat in the last election which took it out of power, seems to have learned a lesson out two. This is evident in the manner in which it has since been conducting its affairs – emplacing transparency in party primaries for state’s staggered elections; the organisation of its... Read More

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September 16, 2018

Who is Jide Sanwo-Olu, Ambode’s political nemesis?

On Monday, September 10, 2018, when Lagos governor, Akinwunmi Ambode declared his interest to re-contest for the state governorship seat in 2019 by picking up his nomination form at the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC), little did he know that he would be engaged in a fierce battle for the party’s ticket... Read More

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September 12, 2018

Why are politicians receiving “free” nomination forms from support groups?

Activities gearing up to the 2019 elections have intensified in the past few weeks, with the various political parties opening the window for the purchase of forms for expression of interest and nomination for various elective positions.

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September 9, 2018

How APC’s N45m presidential nomination form shows Buhari’s hypocrisy

Before deciding on the 45 million naira it pegged its presidential aspirants’ Expression of Interest and Nomination forms, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) had proposed the sum of 55 million naira for both forms. The current fee implies that a presidential aspirant in the APC is expected to cough out a staggering 375 percent... Read More

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September 2, 2018

With over 10 presidential aspirants, what are the PDP’s chances against Buhari?

Twelve aspirants are currently vying for the Presidential ticket of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), thus making the party’s ticket the most contested one. The party’s primaries would have been one to ignore if these politicians are mere individuals without any political capital. But this isn’t the case. These aspirants are well-grounded politicians who can... Read More

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August 30, 2018

2019: Saraki joins the line of Presidential declarations that comes with controversy

On Thursday, August 30, 2018, Senate President, Bukola Saraki declared his intention to run for the Office of the President in the forthcoming 2019 elections at the first edition of the Public Dialogue Series with Political Parties on Youth Candidacy and Party Primaries.

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August 29, 2018

Stopping Kwankwaso from using the Eagles Square may hurt Buhari’s 2019 ambition

“We are sorry to inform you that the event can no longer hold on the said date because it is a political event and the 29th of August, 2018 happens to be a work day, as it would disrupt the usual workflow of the Federal Secretariat. “We apologise for the oversight on our part to... Read More

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Saraki for President is a real possibility now, but will he take the bait?

However long it was going to take, Bukola Saraki’s defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been in the making since he emerged as President of the Senate and Chairman of the National Assembly 36 months ago. Last week’s crossover of 15 APC senators could not have been the fitting day for his own announcement, with... Read More

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Money will flow in 2019 election, like it did in Ekiti

Interesting as the Ekiti election may seem, but for faithful onlookers and believers in a better Nigeria, it is the usual setback, the tragic fact that we are not making progress in any way, and for 2019, we can only hope that fate leads us on the path of the fabled “Nigeria go better”.

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Herdsmen Attack: Saraki calls for more responsibility on the part of government

Senate President, Bukola Saraki has decried the current spate of killings in the country reiterating that the value of human life must remain sacrosanct. Saraki made this known via his official Twitter account yesterday where he stated that the responsibility of safeguarding the life and property of every Nigerian resides with the government and its... Read More

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Bukola Saraki, Herdsmen attack

PVC

#YNaija2019: INEC please come and explain to us what our PVCs are doing on Alibaba

We are going to need the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the electoral body that must organise free and fair elections in 2019, to let Nigerians know if they can easily get their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from the online shopping mall Alibaba.

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APC National Convention and the daunting task before Adams Oshiomhole

Oshiomole in his address after becoming the new Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) said, “I am aware there are challenges, this team that has just been elected, we have what it takes to tackle these challenges. When there is no relationship between effort and reward, people are bound to grumble here and... Read More

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Like Jonathan, Buhari does not deserve re-election

The nation woke up on Sunday to the horrific news of bloodbath in about 6 villages of Plateau, across 3 local government areas where no fewer than 120 persons and several others were wounded alongside arson on fifty houses, two cars and 15 motorcycles following attacks on the communities by suspected herdsmen.

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