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After being caged for 16 years, Pres. Jonathan is happy to be free at last
by Kolapo Olapoju Following his defeat at the presidential election, President Goodluck Jonathan has finally broken his silence. According to the president, the last 16 years has been a bondage…
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YNAIJA PREDICTION: Like Kaduna, we predict APC’s Abdullahi Ganduje will win Kano gov’norship election
The battle for the governorship elections in the Kano state, the largest in the north western part of the country, will most likely be between the two political heavyweights, Rabiu Kwankwanso and…
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25 – The number of people that died while celebrating Buhari’s win
by James Sambo According to Vanguard's report, not less than 25 people died in Abuja, Kano, Makurdi and Kontagora on Wednesday, April 1, while celebrating the victory of President-elect, General…
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APC promised PDP a burial, and their supporters made sure it happened (See Photos)
by Anike Jacobs Some Buhari supporters were this spotted carrying small caskets wrapped with PDP logos this morning in the Gwagwalada area of Abuja. They danced, sang and chanted in praise of…
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#NigeriaDecides: As it stands, Jonathan leads Buhari by 19,000 votes – See breakdown
by Isi Esene 48 hours following the conclusion of voting in most states nationwide, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced results in eight (8) states including Abuja, the…
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Buhari’s private jet prevented from flying out of Abuja
by Kolapo Olapoju According to reports from various sources, the private jet conveying Muhammadu Buhari from Abuja to his hometown, Daura, Katsina, is being prevented from taking off. The presidential…
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YNaija Editorial: Your life is more valuable than the ambition of any politician
The elections are almost upon us as the six week postponement period has almost elapsed. Sadly, there is desperation saturating the political atmosphere as politicians want to secure, or remain…
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Top quotes GMB said yesterday at the town hall meeting on National Security
by Chinwe Okafor Presidential aspirant for APC General Mohammed Buhari attended a town hall meeting on Wednesday in Abuja and he addressed issues surrounding the National Security with the theme:…
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‘If you don’t bring adverts, we won’t publish your stories’ – Online publishers threaten politicians
by Godwin Akanfe Journalists who have taken to online publishing in Nigeria have resolved to boycott the activities of the presidential campaign organisations of the two main political parties in…
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Why the NIS stampede is a permanent scar we will nurse forever
by Ikemesit Effiong The sheer audacity of the contractor at the time to make a population equivalent to a quarter of all of Lagos, sit for a 35 minute exam…
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That awkward moment when Nigeria’s Aviation minister gets stranded at the airport
by Kolapo Olapoju In a case of classic irony, the Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has been stranded at the Abuja airport for a couple of hours. Not surprisingly the…
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See all the photos as GEJ goes a-jogging in Abuja
by Damilola Jagun Nigeria's fit President, Goodluck Jonathan, is presently jogging round the Eagle Square, Abuja alongside Nigerian sports men and women. The exercise session, which featured David Mark, Joseph Yobo, Mary Onyali, Austin…
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Court rejects application to stop use of card readers
by James Sambo On Monday, March 2, a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja rejected an application for an order to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission from making use…
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APC lied about location of Buhari’s interview – PDP claims
by Kolapo Olapoju Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) Presidential Campaign Organisation, PDPPCO, says the All Progressives Congress, APC, lied about the location of the recent interview conducted with its Presidential candidate, General…
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Boxer, Bash Ali arrested and remanded in prison custody
by Anike Jacobs Popular Nigerian boxer, Bash Ali has been arrested for reportedly disturbing the peace at a bank in Abuja last Thursday. According to reports, Bash Ali arrived at the said bank, Nigerian…
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Don’t allow us to be disgraced at the polls – GEJ pleads with aggrieved PDP lawmakers
by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan has reportedly pleaded with the disgruntled Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) members of the House of Representatives to down their arms and work for his…
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There will be no interim national government – GEJ declares
by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan has shut down the talks of an alleged plan for an interim government, saying that it is impossible for him to head an interim…
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We hear Mu’azu & Lamido have met on bringing OBJ back into PDP
by James Sambo According to a report by Punch Newspapers, the Jigawa state governor, Sule Lamido, is said to have met with the National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adamu…
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YNaija Editorial: Dear INEC, we – and voters – are still waiting for you to do your job
Two weeks ago, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Attahiru Jega, in his presentation to the council of states, revealed the percentages of permanent voter cards,…
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Here are 12 reasons why you should vote for Pres. Jonathan
by James Sambo According to the Presidency, there are 12 reasons why Nigerians should vote President Goodluck Jonathan for re-election during the presidential election of March 28 presidential election. The…
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Police task force recovers 51 stolen vehicles from syndicate
by Damilola Jagun In response to series of reports of stolen vehicles from across the country, the Inspector-General of Police Special task force on Heinous Crimes, has arrested a notorious criminal gang…
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I get worried when the military is criticised – Pres. Jonathan
by James Sambo President Goodluck Jonathan says he gets very worried whenever the Nigerian military is subjected to public criticism and chaste. He said Nigerians need to inculcate the habit…
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Delegates flee, ballots smashed, as chaos breaks out during NLC election
by Kolapo Olapoju A melee of sorts broke out during the National Delegates Conference of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Thursday, February 12, when disgruntled elements hijacked and destroyed…
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Just In: Police lay siege on Garba Shehu’s Abuja residence, APC reacts
by Isi Esene A detachment of policemen reportedly laid siege on the residence of the Director of Media and Publicity of the APC Presidential Campaign Organization, Mallam Garba Shehu. Reports say…
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Maku says Jonathan has done a great job for Nigeria
by Ranti Joseph Former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku on Tuesday, February 10 in Abuja, denied reports in the media alleging that he accused President Jonathan of being the sponsor…
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Opinion: How I went from being a Goodluck supporter to a Buhari campaigner
by Mark Amaza In 2011, deciding who to vote for was a pretty simple decision for me: I saw Nuhu Ribadu of the now defunct Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) as…
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GEJ’s campaign billboard burnt down in Abuja over election postponement
by James Sambo A campaign billboard of President Goodluck Jonathan has been burnt to ashes by an unidentified man. The billboard, which had the caption: 'On February 14, vote Goodluck,…
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21 INEC RECs say no to election postponement
by Isi Esene Reports from Premium Times indicate that about twenty one Independent National Electoral Commission Residential Electoral Commissioners (RECs) have expressed their opposition to alleged plans by the Commission…
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Exclusive: Buhari reacts to rumours of election postponement
by Isi Esene The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) has reacted to speculations over the postponement of the elections scheduled to hold on…
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Jonathan, Boko Haram and how this whole thing affects the rest of us
by Adedayo Ademuwagun Many people believe conspiracy theories even though they're often baseless and almost certainly nonsense. But if there's any conspiracy theory that resonates more with a lot of…
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