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Audu Ogbeh rises to the top 10 | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has risen to the top ten in the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers. Ogbeh’s rise is due to the ministry keeping its word that the country will begin the exportation of yams, a promise fulfilled in the week under review. Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola retained... Read More

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Akinwunmi Ambode is the worst Nigerian governor | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Lagos governor Akinwunmi Ambode is the worst Nigerian governor in the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors. Ambode who prides himself with building roads across the state was proved wrong over the weekend as some parts of Victoria Island, Lekki and Ikoyi were flooded. Many houses and businesses were submerged under water as some persons were... Read More

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Akinwunmi Ambode, Ayodele Fayose, Nasir el-Rufai, YNaija Effectiveness Ranking

#Impact365: Super Eagles defender, Elderson Echiejile launches 100 Smiles Football Initiative for indigent children

Super Eagles and Sivasspor new signee, Elderson Echiejile has backed grassroots football as a major source for identifying and developing sport prodigies in the country. Echiejile said this at the launch of his 100 Smiles initiative and age-grade football competition aimed at developing the skills of indigent children in Edo state. Deputy Governor of the... Read More

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Enyinnaya Abaribe, Kabiru Marafa are the worst Nigerian senators | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

At plenary last Tuesday, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe representing Abia South moved a motion saying there was a vacuum in government because Acting President Yemi Osinbajo was not in the country at the time. Abaribe’s motion described by many as a “coup attempt” was seconded by Kabiru Marafa representing Zamfara Central. Speaking on the motion, Abaribe... Read More

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Bukola Saraki, Enyinnaya Abaribe, Ike Ekweremadu, Kabiru Marafa, Ovie Omo-Agege, senators, YNaija Effectiveness Ranking

Melaye’s woes continue, Bukar Ibrahim in sex scandal, Murray-Bruce maintains top spot | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

Senator Ben Murray-Bruce representing Bayelsa East Senatorial district has maintained the top position in this week’s YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for senators. Murray-Bruce dislodged Senate President Bukola Saraki last week from the top position. Bruce achieved this following his call on all agitators to be careful with their words and avoid overheating the polity. Senator Buruji... Read More

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Andrew Uchendu, Ayodele Fayose, Ben Murray Bruce, Bukar Ibrahim, Bukola Saraki, Buruji Kashamu, George Sekibo, President Muhammadu Buhari, senators, YNaija Effectiveness Ranking

South-East governors are the real MVPs | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

The Governors of the South Eastern region deserve a round of applause for their call over the weekend condemning “all hate speeches and misconduct from any segment of the country”. The governors, who made the call on Sunday at a meeting in Enugu with members of the National Assembly from the South East and traditional rulers... Read More

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#Impact365: “We’re working to eliminate the myth that widowhood is a curse” – Hope Nwakwesi, founder of Almanah Hope Foundation

In this tell-all chat with YNaija’s Impact365, founder of Almanah Hope Foundation, Hope Ifeyinwa Nwakwesi reveals how she ended up a widow and how her personal struggles have helped her to inspire other widows. Tell us about Almanah Hope Foundation Almanah Hope Foundation (AHF). Almanah is a Hebrew word for widows, so in our official language... Read More

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Fashola, Adewole are the best ministers in Nigeria | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

Nigeria’s Minister for Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN) and his counterpart in the Ministry of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole are the joint-top best Nigerian ministers in this week’s YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for ministers. In the week under review, Fashola took the National Assembly to the cleaners as he accused them of tampering with the ministry’s budget.... Read More

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Ishaku is Nigeria’s worst governor, as Tambuwal takes top spot | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for governors

Taraba governor, Darius Ishaku is the worst Nigerian governor in the weekly YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for governors. Ishaku who was previously ranked in the 18th position fell off the pecking order due to the massacre of some Fulani residents by some yet to be identified persons in the Mambilla area of the state. The situation... Read More

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Aminu Tambuwal, Darius Ishaku, Nair El-Rufai, Nyesom Wike, YNaija Effectiveness Ranking

Ibe Kachikwu climbs to the top ten, Fashola attacks the Senate, Onyeama maintains top spot | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu has risen to the top ten in the weekly YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers. Kachikwu, who is saddled with the responsibility of effecting major changes in the petroleum industry, took the big jump following the reduction in the price of diesel by the Nigerian National Petroleum... Read More

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babatunde Fashola, Geoffrey Onyeama, Ibe Kachikwu, Rotimi Amaechi, YNaija Effectiveness Ranking

Dino Melaye remains Nigeria’s worst senator, Murray-Bruce takes top spot | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for senators

Kogi West senator, Dino Melaye has retained his position as the worst performing senator in the weekly YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for senators. Melaye assumed the position last week due to his war of words with Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello. The vocal senator is under intense pressure as he is currently battling to save his seat at the upper... Read More

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#Impact365: Oladiran Olusegun Adebutu Foundation is invested in giving hope and relief to vulnerable Nigerians

Olusegun Adebutu is a philanthropist and advocate for women with special needs. He is the founder of the Oladiran Olusegun Adebutu Foundation, a platform he and his team use in reaching out to underprivileged Nigerians. In this interview with YNaija’s Impact365, we learn more about the NGO, its mission and future projects. Tell us about... Read More

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Like senator, like governor | Kogi gov. Yahaya Bello is the worst governor in YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Kogi governor, Yahaya Bello has added uncouth statements to his many sins. The governor who is owing workers in the state at least twelve months salary is also being accused of double registration. In the week under review, Bello decided to throw decorum to wind when he engaged, Dino Melaye, a senator from his state... Read More

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Lai Mohammed speaks in confusing tones | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

When a spin doctor becomes Information Minister, then a nation is set to experience one hell of a ride in the information it receives from its government. This is the Nigerian situation with Minister Lai Mohammed at the helm of affairs in the Information Ministry. Some Nigerians believe he has the capacity to dethrone the... Read More

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Dino Melaye is the worst Nigerian senator | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for senators

Dino Melaye, the Senator representing Kogi West is the worst Nigerian senator in this week’s YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for men of the upper legislative chamber.one who has carved a reputation of making news headlines – be it for good, bad, ugly and the outright outrageous reason. The senator has carved a reputation of making news... Read More

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#Impact365: “Scoliosis patients are not potential candidates for money rituals” | Beyond A Curved Spine organises awareness campaign

Scoliosis is a condition in which the spine is bent abnormally, either to the right or to the left. In these parts, there is hardly any awareness of the medical condition, its symptoms and possible cure. Patients who live with Scoliosis face a level of discrimination from the society and are even referred to as ‘deformed’.... Read More

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Nasir El-Rufai takes the top spot as the best Nigerian governor | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Kaduna Governor, Nasir El-Rufai’s directive ordering the arrest of some youth, who called on Igbos in the North to leave the region on October 1, did not go unnoticed in the week under review. El-Rufai who has been under attack in the past for his decisions and statements rose to the top spot in our... Read More

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LONG READ: Why the political primaries are the most important thing for 2019

by Wilfred Okiche In December 2014, the Lagos state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held its primaries to determine the party’s flagbearer for the 2015 elections. In Lagos state where the APC,- and its earlier incarnations,(ACN, AD)- had been in government since 1999, the primaries were considered the battle royale in the race... Read More

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YNaija2019: These are the 10 Nigerians that SHOULD run for president in 2019

Aside from the office of the citizen, that of the president is the most important one in the land. Recent events have highlighted the importance of carefully scrutinising everyone who aspires to lead the country. Immediate challenges include the economy, internal security and a pressing need to heal and unite. As the race for 2019... Read More

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Ready, set… launching YNaija 2019 – because the citizen is always right

It’s barely two years since Muhammadu Buhari defeated then incumbent president, Goodluck Jonathan at the polls to emerge Nigeria’s president. Since that time, as we have struggled through debate, consequence and the natural effects of two strong parties in Nigeria’s politics, a grudging consensus seems to have emerged: Nigeria’s best are not yet running for... Read More

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#Impact365: Rosabon Financial Services organises blood donation exercise for accident victims this June

World Blood Donor day will be marked on 14 June and award winning bespoke financial company, Rosabon Financial Services will be fulfilling its Corporate Social Responsibility goals by rallying its staff members and the general public for a blood donation exercise. YNaija’s Impact365 sat with the organisers to discuss the upcoming event. Tell us about... Read More

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Impact365: Over 2,000 children in Lagos experience sexual abuse daily – Bola Tinubu, founder of Cece Yara Foundation

An alarming number of Nigerian children suffer one form of abuse or the other but the prevalence of young boys and girl who fall victim of sexual abuse is the concern of this NGO. Founded in 2016 by Mrs Bola Tinubu, Cece Yara is committed to providing tailored services to children victims in Nigeria but... Read More

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Babatunde Fashola climbs to the top ten, as Geoffrey Onyeama takes top spot | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers

The Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun has dropped out of the top ten in the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers this week. On Thursday, the House of Representatives Committee on Public Procurement summoned Adeosun over the alleged payment of N17 billion for procurement of office equipment. While issuing the summons, the Chairman of the Committee, Rep.... Read More

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Shehu Sani drops out of the top ten, as Saraki retains top spot | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Senators

The Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani has dropped out of the top ten in the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for senators. During the week, Sani, while speaking on the sidelines of the 10th National Conference of School of General Education, Federal College of Education, Zaria, said, “The masses in Nigeria have confidence only in President Buhari... Read More

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Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, Bukola Saraki, Sabo Mohammed, Shehu Sani, YNaija Effectiveness Ranking

All Nigerian governors are a disaster, but Aregbesola remains king | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Governors

Over the years, many Nigerian governors have shown a penchant for impunity, misplaced priorities and total inefficiency. But this set current set of governors are proving to be outscoring their predecessors in the inefficiency battle. The Abdulaziz Yari-led Nigeria Governors Forum on Thursday at a meeting held at the governor’s Maitama, Abuja residence ‘decided’ that... Read More

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Chude Jideonwo: No, Chichi, you don’t get to give up on Nigeria

by Chude Jideonwo I would be dishonest if I said I didn’t expect that my last piece to have some effect, but I certainly didn’t anticipate the intensity of the connection; people who felt exactly the same way, who thought someone had reached deep into their hearts and retrieved their anger, and their disappointment, and... Read More

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#Impact365: Bales of Mercy Orphanage takes in abandoned and vulnerable children and encourages adoption

In April 2017, it was reported that the Lagos state government rescued 290 abandoned children in one year. This number is nothing compared to that of new born babies that are left to die on dumps, in gutters and road sides on a daily basis in the state. Mrs Ngozi Igbokwe of Bales of Mercy... Read More

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Chude Jideonwo: Dear President Buhari, you have broken our hearts

by Chude Jideonwo Two years ago to this day, you brought me to tears. You were in our nation’s capital, being inaugurated as the first Nigerian in our nation’s history to win the presidency from an opposition party. I was far away, in Lagos; but I had a cherished privilege: to be the one to... Read More

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Isaac Adewole retains position as Nigeria’s best minister | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for ministers

Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole has retained his number one spot as the most effective minister in the Nigeria. Adewole, who is a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan claimed the position last week dislodging Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun, who was the previous occupier of the position. The Health minister’s alertness and sense... Read More

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Bukola Saraki is the best senator in Nigeria | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for senators

Love him or hate him, the President of the Senate, Abubakar Bukola Saraki is proving to be a man of his words. Two weeks ago, he delivered on his promise to make budget details of the National Assembly public; the first time Nigerians will have access to how monies are disbursed in the legislature since... Read More

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