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I am in no position to disclose Buhari’s health status – Osinbajo
The Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Monday said he is not in a position to disclose the health status of President Muhammadu Buhari to Nigerians. Osinbajo spoke with State House…
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[The Presidential Blog] This Nigerian has proof the Presidency lied about the photos they posted
There's a storm gathering at the doorsteps of the Presidency - the President, his media team and the wife of the President. The Governor of Ogun State and Daisy Danjuma…
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Ambode vows to ban ‘Danfo’ from Lagos roads before end of the year
Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has said he would ban commercial buses popularly known as Danfo off Lagos roads before the end of the year. He said this while speaking…
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FG cannot prosecute El-Zakzaky – Presidency
The Special Adviser to the President on Prosecution, Okoi Obono-Obla has said only the governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai can prosecute shiites leader, Ibrahim El Zakzaky. He said this during…
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What President Buhari’s personal doctor told me – Garba Shehu
Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, Garba Shehu said the President's personal doctor has confirmed he is not in any serious condition. He said this in…
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Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani: Nigeria’s art of flowery language
by Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani In our series of letters from African journalists, novelist and writer Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani considers the art of Nigerian verbosity. My friends in the international media are…
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“I am still in support of the protest” – 2face
Music icon, Innocent Idibia also known as 2face has said he was still in support of the protest even though he was not physically present. In a telephone interview with…
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Seun Egbegbe still in custody – Police
Movie Producer, Seun Egbegbe is still in the custody of the police at Area H command, Ogudu in Lagos state, LIB reports. Egbegbe was arrested last week while trying to dupe…
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The Thread: What is Nigeria?
The events surrounding the president's health and the hush-hush treatment the presidency is giving it is, have Nigerians thinking that we are stuck in a repetitive political cycle. Do see…
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We don’t even know where our President is, protesters lament
A lawyer and human rights activists, Chidi Odinkalu has said President Muhammadu Buhari is not communicating properly with Nigerians. He said this during a protest he led to the presidential villa in…
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We are not stockpiling arms as alleged by DSS – Shi’ites
The Islamic Movement of Nigeria otherwise known as Shi'ites has told the Federal Government that Nigerians have the right to embark on peaceful protests. The group said this in reaction…
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Cheta Nwanze: Nigerians, can we stop the blame game?
by Cheta Nwanze Dear Yetunde, So here was I ready for marriage and dating a girl, Awele, whom I was head over heels for. It was great at the beginning.…
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The Thread: Tell us the truth about Buhari so we know what to pray for
Last month, rumours began circulating on the internet that President Buhari had died. This was after Buhari had proceeded to the UK on vacation, and medical check up. The president's…
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20 per cent of $30 billion loan to be used for railways – Amaechi
The Federal Government has said 20 per cent of $30 billion it plans to borrow would be used for construction of railways across the country. This was disclosed by the…
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The Media Blog: We are curious about Accelerate TV’s “The Shade Corner”
Accelerate TV is about to launch a new show. It's called "The Shade Corner" and, as the name suggests, we imagine it's going to involve a whole lot of shade…
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#IStandWithNigeria: Buhari knows what it’s like when salary is not enough – Osinbajo responds to protests
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said the cries of Nigerians have been heard by Presodent Muhammadu Buhari. Osinbajo spoke at a Consultative Forum on the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan…
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“I call my own shots” – Trump
US president, Donald Trump says unlike "fake news" outfits he calls his own shots. Trump, who stated this on Monday via his Twitter account said people want "extreme vetting". "Any…
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[The Legislative Blog]: Has Senator Murray-Bruce seen his Twitter timeline recently?
We're completely appalled by how low Senator Ben Murray-Bruce has gone with his Twitter account. When did it become okay for a sitting Senator of the Federal Republic to associate…
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Islamisation of Nigeria impossible – Lai Mohammed
Minister for Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed says the Islamisation of Nigeria is impossible. Mohammed, who stated this at a town hall meeting in Kwara said Nigeria was not the…
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Insiders: “The police must protect legitimate protesters”
Even the pulling out of 2face is not enough to put out the fire he is ignited, the obvious reason being that there are genuine reasons for protest. Our Insiders…
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Nigerians in the UK take to High Commission, demand to see Buhari (PHOTOS)
Nigerians living in the United Kingdom are currently at the Nigeria High Commission. According to a Twitter user, @KIsijola, the protesters who held Nigerian flags are demanding a 5-minute speech…
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BREAKING: Anti-Buhari protesters storm Aso Rock
Anti-Buhari protesters have stormed the Aso Rock presidential villa, Abuja. The protesters, who were earlier at the Unity Fountain were addressed by security operatives at the gate of the villa.…
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YNaija Editorial: Nigerians need the truth about Buhari’s vacation
Today would have marked the end of President Muhammadu Buhari’s ten-day vacation in the United Kingdom, a period which has seen the emergence and spread of rumors about the true…
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Pro-Buhari protesters flood Abuja
A pro-Buhari volunteer group under the aegis of #IStandWithBuhari is currently protesting in support of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari just as another group of protesters are demanding better…
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Dangote Cement embarks on massive sack of truck drivers
Dangote Cement Transport has laid off truck drivers en masse. In an official letter signed by the Head of Administration/Public Relations, A. A. Dadinkowa the company told the truck drivers…
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Bolade Ogunfuye: “So selfish, so what?” Making the case for living for YOU [NEW VOICES]
by Bolade Ogunfuye Take a minute to think about it and you’ll come to the same conclusion that I have; every decision we make is either directly or indirectly based…
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Ayo Sogunro: The gross misconducts of president Buhari
by Ayo Sogunro Part A: Background In 2007, Wole Soyinka wrote the very scathing essay: “The Crimes of Buhari”. In the essay, Soyinka reviewed General Buhari’s 1985 regime, and…
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2baba denies report that he was arrested by DSS (READ)
Musician 2baba has denied being arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS). On Sunday a Facebook user, Nkena Nwokocha reported that 2baba was arrested by operatives of the DSS.…
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Opinion: Why you have to protest
by Olakunle Olawole As gloomy as my eyes were when I woke up to the incessant ringtones from my two mobile phones, alas they were calls from fellow Nigerian friends…
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Herdsmen Hazards VI: Many sides to a forgotten crisis [Part 1]
by Festus Iyorah Following the seven-year bloody reign of the deadly Boko haram terrorists in North east part of the country, Nigeria, is yet again embroiled in another conflict that…
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