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Omoleye Omoruyi October 27, 2018

NHIS ES, Yusuf asks conspirators to “change plan”; court remands alleged rapist and killer of Ochanya #JusticeForOchanya | Other top stories of the week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), now sacked, Nnamdi Kanu resurfaced after more than a year thanking Israel…

Omoleye Omoruyi October 26, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 26th of October

Omoleye Omoruyi 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…

Omoleye Omoruyi October 21, 2018

The Late 5: El-Rufai imposes 24-hour curfew on Kaduna metropolis; Atiku will give SGF slot to South West – Gbenga Daniel | More stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. Following security breaches in some part of Kaduna, a statement has been issued by the Senior Special Assistant to governor Nasir El-Rufai…

Omoleye Omoruyi October 13, 2018

‘Peter Obi confirms he is Atiku’s running mate’

People's Democratic Party's (PDP) Presidential candidate in the 2019 general elections, Atiku Abubakar has picked former governor of Anambra, Peter Obi, as his running mate. This came after a list…

Omoleye Omoruyi October 12, 2018

What a Peter Obi as a running mate means for Atiku’s candidacy

There are unconfirmed reports that the People's Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar has picked the former governor of Anambra, Peter Obi as his running mate for the 2019 general…

Omoleye Omoruyi October 8, 2018

APC has failed, PDP will do everything to take over in 2019 – Wike

Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike, says the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will do everything in its power to take over from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Wike said this on…

Ezinne September 23, 2018

Prophet Tomi Arayomi sounds a warning to the Nigerian Church ahead of the 2019 elections (WATCH)

He may not have made anyone’s list on the prophets to watch out for in 2018 but apparently, Prophet Tomi has made some pretty big predictions in the past. Madiba’s…

tosin adesina July 30, 2018

Seun Onigbinde’s 22 questions is a must-read for every presidential aspirant

Seun Onigbinde, co-founder of the civic-tech organisation, BudgIT over the weekend posed what he termed, "the 22 existential questions Nigeria can’t avoid" to ignore if it desires to achieve greatness. In…

Omoleye Omoruyi June 8, 2018

Deji of Akure calls for an end to zoning of the presidency on Kingsley Moghalu’s visit

The Deji of Akure, His Royal Majesty, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, yesterday, called for the ending of geographical zoning in the determination of who should lead Nigeria as President and…

Temidayo Taiwo-Sidiq May 29, 2018

The Big 5: Buhari appeals to Nigerians on 2019 elections, Suspected Herdsmen shoot priest in Jalingo and other top stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: President Muhammadu Buhari has appealed to all Nigerians to support the Federal Government in its resolve to ensure the 2019 elections…

Alexander Onukwue April 13, 2018

What happened to the one-term president Buhari? Listen to the symphony of sycophancy

Last week Friday, Abdullahi Ganduje, the Governor of Kano state, said the following: “I’m happy that it’s not Mr President who said he will continue; it is people that are…

Omoleye Omoruyi April 10, 2018

President Buhari does not deserve to be re-elected – Prof Kingsley Moghalu

Presidential candidate and former deputy governor of Central Bank of Nigeria has reiterated the need for a paradigm shift in Nigerian politics, stating that based on an objective assessment of…

Alexander Onukwue April 9, 2018

Is Shittu’s ‘attack’ on Sowore part of the gimmicks old politicians like to play?

There should be more unstructured interviews between serving public officials and Nigerian citizens. For many good reasons, the exchange between Minister of ICT, Adebayo Shittu, and Omoyele Sowore, the SaharaReporters…

Omoleye Omoruyi March 27, 2018

Atiku declares intention to run for President in 2019

Clearing speculations, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared his intention to run for President in 2019. Abubakar announced his candidacy in Port Harcourt, Rivers, on Tuesday. The former APC chieftain…

Alexander Onukwue March 13, 2018

From journalist to presidential candidate, Sowore plans to correct Buhari’s mistakes #Sowore2019

In May 2010, while many Nigerians were receiving conflicting reports on the state of then-president Umaru Musa Yar'adua, one man knew for sure that he was dead and would call…

Alexander Onukwue March 5, 2018

Kingsley Moghalu’s big vision should arouse a curious inquest into his capacity

In a little over 2000 words, Mr Kingsley Moghalu laid out what he believes would be the key to a “21st century”, “visionary, purposeful, competent leadership”. Tapping into the conventional…

Fisayo Soyombo February 12, 2018

Fisayo Soyombo: The Nigerian politics of latter-day saints

The title of this piece was inspired by the Jesus Christ Church of Latter-day Saints. Some name condensation has occurred here — strictly for the purpose of equation with the…

Omoleye Omoruyi February 4, 2018

The Late 5: Reps discover another $202m missing from NIA coffers, IBB warns Buhari not to re-contest in 2019 and other stories

These are the stories that drove conversation today. Less than two weeks after a similar advice from Olusegun Obasanjo, former Military President, Ibrahim Babangida has asked President Muhammadu Buhari not…

Omoleye Omoruyi February 4, 2018

“Modern leadership is not just about ‘fighting’ corruption” | Like Obasanjo, IBB asks Buhari not to contest in 2019

Just like former president Olusegun Obasanjo's letter, that drove conversation for a while, former military president, Ibrahim Babangida, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to give way "for us to reinvent…

Alexander Onukwue February 2, 2018

Donald Duke’s presence at Coaliton for Nigeria is at once exciting and confusing

Donning green caps and white shirts emblazoned with the map of Nigeria in cupped hands as its logo, members of the Coalition for Nigeria has kicked off offline activities with…

Alexander Onukwue January 26, 2018

Red Card, Coalition for Nigeria, TeamFD: How new movements are shaping the 2019 movie

The scuffle with the Nigeria Police on Tuesday afternoon did not permit Dr Oby Ezekwesili to read the “special press statement” which, amongst other things, asked President Muhammadu Buhari not…

Op-ed Editor January 24, 2018

Opinion: If Obasanjo says Buhari is a failure, who are you to say otherwise?

by ThankGod Ukachukwu I have been reluctant to continuously write articles on the state of the nation because of the sadness it evokes given the downward spiral in basically…

Op-ed Editor January 24, 2018

Opinion: Can Obasanjo’s ‘letter bomb’ cost Buhari the elections?

by Fredrick Nwabufo I was in a meeting when former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s “letter bomb” rent the “news-sphere”. When I received the news alert, I hastened my business because…

Omoleye Omoruyi January 19, 2018

The Late 5: Uganda could begin enforcing the death penalty again, INEC assures Nigerians that votes will count in 2019 and other top stories

These are the top stories that drove conversation today: Gabriel Agorye, a prosecution witness in the trial of Raymond Dokpesi has revealed how he withdrew N40 million from his account and…

Omoleye Omoruyi December 24, 2017

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