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Atiku is the weakest among the top presidential aspirants and a serial betrayer – Oshiomhole; FG blames State Govts for rising poverty | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Atiku is the weakest among the top presidential aspirants and a serial betrayer – Oshiomhole FG blames State Govts for rising poverty Atiku’s wife claims husband was cheated out of winning 2019 elections I have fears over possible outcome of election – Jega INEC supervises airlift of BVAS machines to states ahead of 2023 elections... Read More
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May 17, 2019
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The YNaija Cover – the 17th of May

Follow the links below to check out our latest stories and more: How can we escape the stupidity of Okon’s videos justifying rape? Don’t watch them   Kathryn Fasegha’s ‘2 Weeks in Lagos’ is set to screen at the Cannes Film Festival The Late 5: EFCC files 11 charges against Naira Marley; INEC shifts Kogi,... Read More
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January 8, 2019
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Opinion: The selfishness of Buhari’s Men and the need to vote Atiku and Obi

On Saturday, a recorded conversation featuring the Director General of the President Buhari campaign organization and the Honourable Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi was released. In the recording, Amaechi was heard complaining of how bad things have gotten for Nigerians under the present government; “Three years of Buhari oo, everybody is crying, crying…pressmen are crying,... Read More
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December 31, 2018
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The Late 5: INEC to meet ASUU; Obasanjo asks Igbos to be wary of APC | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. The Nigeria Police Force. through its Spokesman, acting DCP Jimoh Moshood disclosed that it had arrested 12 suspects in connection with the kidnapping of twin sisters in Dauran Village in Zurmi Local Government Area, Zamfara. The suspects are, Nafiu Usman, 28; gang leader, Farouk Usman; Alhaji Ibrahim; Ibrahim... Read More
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December 28, 2018
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APC names Tinubu, Dangote, Otedola, others in Buhari’s campaign council

The All Progressives Congress (APC), has released the names of members of its Presidential Campaign Council for the 2019 elections. This was contained in a statement by President Muhammadu Buhari’s Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on December 28, 2018. See the list below: CHAIRMAN President Muhammadu Buhari CO-CHAIRMAN Asiwaju Bola Ahmed... Read More
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December 26, 2018
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The Big 5: President Buhari blames the system for slow pace; NANS warns ASUU, FG to end strike or face confrontation | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. Nigerian Army, in a statement signed by spokesman, 7 Div. Col. Onyema Nwachukwu, have confirmed the killing of thirteen soldiers and a police officer in a Boko Haram attack in Yobe. According to the statement, the insurgents lunched two successive attacks on a military formation and an... Read More
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December 24, 2018
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The Big 5: Osinbajo receives knocks as he says 2023 presidency is for the Southwest; Atiku explains why 2019 budget is “fundamentally flawed” | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar has described the 2019 budget proposed by President Muhammadu Buhari as “fundamentally flawed.” He said in a statement, “the proposed budget as presented is fundamentally flawed. It deliberately ignores and fails to address current realities and... Read More
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December 22, 2018
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The Late 5: Amosun dares Oshiomhole; Moghalu explains how he will defeat Buhari in 2019 | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. The presidential candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Kingsley Moghalu, in an interview with Premium Times, laid out his plans if he wins the election in 2019. He also said, “Let me tell you something. This campaign is operating at three levels. There is a level of... Read More
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December 21, 2018
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The Late 5: FG replies Saraki’s “hopeless 2019 budget” comment; JAMB announces date for sale of forms, says no more cybercafes | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. The Information Minister, Lai Mohammed has said the Executive won’t trade words with the Legislature in terms of the 2019 budget which Senate President Bukola Saraki described as “hopeless”. “Yesterday, we all heard the 2019 budget. That is a budget that has no hope for anybody because... Read More
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December 19, 2018
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Court sacks Kashamu as Ogun PDP governorship candidate

The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan on Tuesday sacked Senator Buruji Kashamu as the Ogun governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – declaring Honourable Oladipupo Adebutu the flag bearer of the Ogun State People’s Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate. Delivering the judgment, the three-man appeal panel, headed by Justice A.B. Bada, set aside the judgment... Read More
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December 17, 2018
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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
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December 7, 2018
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The Big 5: 2019 elections will be free and fair – Buhari assures; PDP speaks on alleged secret pact with Governor Ambode | Other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The Nigerian Army says troops of 117 Battalion have killed a Boko Haram terrorist in Borno, while several others escaped with gunshot wounds when the terrorists engaged them at Forfor village, Borno  A statement released on Thursday by Army spokesman, Brigadier General Sani Usman revealed that two... Read More
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Ezekwesili
December 5, 2018
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Oby Ezekwesili says gays, lesbians will be treated equally in her government

2019 Presidential candidate of the Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN), Obiageli Ezekwesili has said social justice in her government will include members of the LGBT community. She said this when asked, in an interactive session in the United Kingdom, by activist, Bisi Alimi if the Nigeria of her dreams will include members of the... Read More
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November 30, 2018
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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
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November 29, 2018
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#ThursdayTalks Lagos discusses ‘election and inequality’ | See 10 talking points

On November 29, 2018, active citizens gathered to discuss “key issues leading to the 2019 elections” and prominent among these issues is how people with disabilities have been relatively barred from actively participating in election matters. Thursday Talks Lagos is a monthly conversation with thought leaders, change agents and active citizens that holds every last... Read More
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November 29, 2018
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Oshiomhole, Secondus, others to sign peace accord ahead of 2019 elections – Abdulsalami

Chairman of the National Peace Committee, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has said that all heads of political parties are to sign a peace accord ahead of the 2019 elections to help play a major role towards the success of the forthcoming elections. The former Head of State who disclosed this on Wednesday after a closed-door meeting... Read More
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November 25, 2018
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The Late 5: SGF urges APC members to forgive and forget ahead of 2019; Stop playing politics with fallen soldiers – Buhari | Other top stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. On the event of his 72nd birthday, former Vice President and the Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has been formally turbaned the 7th Waziri of Adamawa Emirate. The position of Waziri makes the former Vice President next to the Lamido of Adamawa,... Read More
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November 25, 2018
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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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November 24, 2018
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The information is false – Nigerian Army reacts to the reported death of 100 soldiers; why we should be worried about PDP’s spending behaviour – Presidency | Other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. President Muhammadu Buhari‘s media aide, Garba Shehu, said the opposition has more money than the government, alleging that the leading opposition parties have resolved to undertake a campaign clearly aimed at aggravating differences between Nigerians on the basis of especially religion, region and tribe. Shehu stressed... Read More
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November 19, 2018
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Why Service Chiefs attended Buhari’s #NextLevel event – Garba Shehu

As Nigerians kick after seeing pictures of service chiefs attending Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign rally tagged ‘Next Level’, the President’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu has reacted saying they attended the event on the premise that it was to showcase the achievements of the administration. He said this on Twitter, adding that they left even before the President arrived... Read More
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November 19, 2018
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Atiku pledges 3 million jobs annually | Here’s the PDP’s presidential candidate’s policy document (READ)

The presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has promised to create 3 million jobs annually if elected president on February 16, 2019. Atiku will officially release his policy document in Yola, Adamawa on Monday by 12pm but YNaija has seen the contents of the document. The policy document themed, Let’s Get Nigeria... Read More
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November 19, 2018
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Buhari pledges to create over 15 million new jobs if re-elected

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to create over 15 million new jobs if he is re-elected in the 2019 elections. Buhari made this declaration on Sunday when the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) released its Next Level roadmap ahead of the forthcoming elections. A part of the document stated that “The Next Level of effort focuses on job... Read More
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November 16, 2018
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APC breaking rules shows what they are about – Jimi Agbaje

The governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Jimi Agbaje has said Nigerians need to stop worshipping their politicians and begin to hold their elected leaders accountable. He said this on Friday, November 16, 2018, in a question and answer session on Twitter. He was asked, “Why is it hard for most... Read More
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November 10, 2018
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Citing re-colonisation, ASUU embark on indefinite strike; Hadi Sirika “swears by Allah” on the amount spent for Nigeria Air | Other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) started an indefinite strike to protest what it described as years of continued re-colonisation under an alleged democracy. According to the National President of the union, Prof. Biodun Ogunyemi, who briefed journalists after the union’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at... Read More
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October 31, 2018
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We will proffer direction to reduce the cost of governance and release funds for development purposes | 5 things we learnt from PDP’s 2019 campaign focus

As the 2019 elections draw closer, and the ban on campaign activities by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is about to be lifted, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has released it’s focus for the elections. See five things we understand from it below: PDP will focus on employment opportunities for Nigerians/revamping the economy We will... Read More
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