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#NgTheCandidates: Engendering issue-based campaign, implications for Atiku, Buhari
It is not gainsaying to opine that debates are expedient for our electoral process much more in a developing country’s democracy where mudslinging, strife, fake news and propaganda are the…
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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…
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The Big 5: 121 policemen dismissed for shunning deployment against Boko Haram; APC chieftain explains why Igbos must vote Buhari in 2019 | Other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said Thursday, it has secured 312 convictions between January and December 24, 2018. It…
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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…
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Atiku criticises President Buhari’s comments on ‘opportunities of the past’
Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has downplayed President Muhammadu Buhari’s promise to give a level playing ground to opposition parties - something he was "denied in…
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The YNaija Cover – the 13th of December
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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…
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The Big 5: Atiku boycotts peace pact; Miyetti Allah attack Anglican Bishops over comment on terrorism | Other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. People's Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar says he did attend the peace pact ceremony because he was not invited.…
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PDP’s Atiku absent as presidential candidates sign peace pact
Presidential candidates gathered Tuesday, in Abuja, to pledge their commitment to a peaceful election in 2019 - an initiative of the Abdulsalami Abubakar National Peace Committee. But the People's Democratic…
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#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 –…
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The party will not be dragged down into the marshes of propaganda | PDP announces 2019 campaign focus
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Wednesday, released its area of focus of its presidential campaign at a press conference in Abuja, promising that the party will focus on solutions, instead…
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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…
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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…
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The YNaija Cover – the 13th of August
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[#YNaijaEssays] The good, the bad and the ugly: What the Nigerian elections really cost
There are few events that can come to define a nation's identity quite like how it approaches elections. This is because elections expose the priorities and motives of the men…
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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,…
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Nigerian youth demand new narratives, call for political inclusion at the Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders
Young Nigerians have called for more inclusion in leadership and governance at the fourth edition of the Nigeria Symposium for Young and Emerging Leaders which took place Thursday at the…
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The Big 5: 2019 Presidential aspirant, Adamu Garba explains why he wants the APC ticket; Moscow official says West is trying to deny Russia World Cup and other top stories
These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Akanbi, Telu I, sparked diverse reactions yesterday by adopting the title of an Emir. He…
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The Big 5: Okorocha endorses son-in-law as successor, Ganduje promises 5 million votes for Buhari in 2019 and other stories
These are the stories from Nigeria you should be monitoring today. The governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha, has named his Chief of Staff, Uche Nwosu as his successor in 2019.…
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The Late 5: Northern elders begin consultation for 2019, Frenchman wins Lagos City Marathon and other stories
These are the stories that drove conversation today. Some politicians and elders from the northern part of the country have started consultations with other geo-political zones ahead of the 2019 elections.…
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‘Why President Buhari will be re-elected in 2019’
A former member of the Delta House of Assembly, Hon. Essien Okiemute has said President Muhammadu Buhari would be re-elected in 2019. He said this in an interview with The…
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PDP vows to reclaim the Presidency, all states after Ekiti victory
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has vowed to reclaim the governorship seats in all its original states in the forthcoming general elections. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Kola…
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More influential members of the opposition will be joining APC next year – Masari
The governor of Katsina, Aminu Masari has described the defection of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as an exercise in futility. Masari made the statement in an interview with the…
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‘INEC introduces risk management tools ahead of 2019’
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has evolved an election management system as well as an Election Risk Management tool to guard against hazards that marred previous elections. The…
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The Thread: This is why Nigeria’s youth will never get a young President in Aso Rock
Never say never, right? Well, we stand to be corrected. Thing is, no matter how we scream Twitter down about putting a young person in Aso Rock, there are a…
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I value and respect governors | Tinubu replies Okorocha
The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu never underrated the importance of governors in the party’s nomination process, his Media Office said yesterday. Why it…
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Forget 2019… Nigeria will disintegrate before then | MASSOB tells Buhari, Atiku, others
The Movement for the Actualisation of Sovereign State of Biafra on Monday ashed President Muhammadu Buhari, former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar and others to perish their presidential ambition in 2019. What MASSOB…
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Our administration has the backing of the people – Wike
The Governor of Rivers, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has stated that his administration has the backing of the people. Why it matters: He claims the APC Federal Government has some evil…
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[The Activism Blog] GLEEHD Foundation to host Emerging Political Leaders Forum in South East, South South
After a successful outing at the first edition of its Emerging Political Leaders Forum in Lagos on the 7th of September 2017, The Governance, Leadership, Economic, Environmental and Human Development…
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CAN rebuts endorsing Gov Fayose for 2019
The Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) has denied endorsing the governor of Ekiti, Ayodele Fayose, for the 2019 presidential election. CAN, in a statement by Adebayo Oladeji, the spokesperson to…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy