Simon Kolawole: Marching on to 2015 positively

by Simon Kolawole The Osun election has set me thinking about Nigeria’s progress yet again. On the one hand, I was very sad that we needed maximum security to achieve a peaceful election. At a time when Ebola has struck the fear of God into us, it is difficult to find positives around. Someone... Read More

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August 14, 2014

Opinion: Dear Jonathan be warned as #AdamawaDecides – Ribadu is a mole

by Silas Dahir APC is not joking about recovering its mandate in the bye-election; therefore it is wisdom for President Jonathan to see beyond the political gimmick of catching ‘a big fish’. A shark can always turn around to bite; Ribadu is no option for the PDP. President Goodluck Jonathan, you are told. Is President Goodluck... Read More

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August 5, 2014

Nasarawa Governor, Tanko Al-Makura cleared by Impeachment panel

by Kolapo Olapoju Gov. Umaru Al-Makura has been cleared by the panel set up to investigate the 16 allegations of gross misconduct leveled against him. The panel dismissed the allegations as a result of the State house of assembly’s failure to provide incriminating evidence to back up their case. During the proceeding of the... Read More

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July 31, 2014

Attention, youth ‘corpers’: NYSC announces plans for 7 states under Boko Haram attack [DETAILS]

by Mayowa Aboah The National Youth Service Corps has announced the redeployment of corps members from seven northern states. The affected states are Adamawa,Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano and Yobe states. This was made known on Thursday, 31 July, in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations in NYSC, Bose Aderibigbe. The corps members are... Read More

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July 23, 2014

This is Murtala Nyako’s response to the EFCC…

by S’ola Filani The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has declared the impeached governor of Adamawa State, Murtala Nyako wanted. This decision followed a three hours questioning session held with the former deputy governor of the state, Bala Ngilari, who served with Nyako. The leadership of the commission decided to declare Nyako wanted after... Read More

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July 21, 2014

“We have started this” | Nasarawa lawmakers tell us when they will impeach Al-Makura

by Kolapo Olapoju Nasarawa State lawmakers have insisted that there is no plan to relent on their effort to impeach the state governor, Alhaji Tanko Al-Makura. Members of the house of Assembly say they do not intend to go into negotiations with the traditional rulers of the state, who are trying to save the governor... Read More

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July 21, 2014

APC leaders to be put on security watchlist by FG | Read Why

by Kolapo Olapoju A top government official has revealed that security agencies have reportedly put some national leaders of the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) on their watch list. Following the threats allegedly issued by the party chieftans of the party over the impeachment of Adamawa State ex-governor, Murtala Nyako, the APC leaders could be... Read More

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July 19, 2014

Adekoya Boladale: Can the National Assembly impeach Mr. President now?

by Adekoya Boladale The National Assembly most especially the House of Representatives must tap into the rave of the moment and this new found fond of checks and balances to immediately begin the process of impeachment of the President Call it whatever you want; Impunity, oppression, machiavellinic, witch-hunting, unfair, bias. The event of Tuesday, July... Read More

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July 17, 2014

Edo lawmakers offered N75 million each to impeach Oshiomhole – Oyegun

by Kolapo Olapoju The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) John Odigie-Oyegun has accused President Goodluck Jonathan of gifting the members of the Adamawa State House of Assembly with $300,000 bribes to facilitate the impeachment of the former Governor, Murtala Nyako. Odigie-Oyegun said the Jonathan administration had also moved money into Nasarawa and... Read More

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July 15, 2014

It gets worse: Nasarawa Governor, Tanko Al-Makura faces imminent impeachment

by Kolapo Olapoju On Monday, July 14, Nasarawa State House of Assembly collectively agreed to serve impeachment notice to the state Governor, Umaru Tanko Al-Makura. A motion of public interest had been initially raised by the Deputy Majority Leader of the House, Mr.Yahaya Usman of the PDP, where he presented a document containing allegations of... Read More

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July 12, 2014

Going, going…: PDP, APC disagree over Nyako’s impeachment plot

by S’ola Filani The battle for supremacy between the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa has intensified as the plot to impeach Governor Murtala Nyako thickens. The PDP is reportedly working hard to see Nyako out of the way so as to pave way for the party to recapture... Read More

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June 22, 2014

Simon Kolawole: What’s happening at the airports?

by Simon Kolawole As I write now, not much work is going on at the airports. The projects that were getting close to completion last year are now being halted. I am not seeing progress at MMIA. Sometime in 2000, I travelled to South Africa for a week. It was the first time I was... Read More

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June 18, 2014

It gets real: Gov. Nyako served impeachment notice by Adamawa Assembly

by Akan Ido Impeachment proceedings against Adamawa state governor, Murtala Nyako, and his deputy, Bala Ngilari by the State House of Assembly has commenced on Wednesday. The Assembly on Wednesday directed its clerk to serve gov. Nyako and his deputy Ngilari impeachment notices. There has been a running battle between the lawmakers and Nyako since he left the... Read More

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June 6, 2014

‘Warn Edwin Clark, your local champion’ – Yobe gov. tells Pres. Jonathan

by ‘Jola Sotubo The Governor of Yobe, Ibrahim Gaidam has urged President Goodluck Jonathan to caution First Republic Information Minister, Edwin Clark on his penchant for making controversial statements. The Governor described Chief Clark as “ill-informed, malicious and vindictive” and urged him to “respect his very old age and either speak with decorum and facts... Read More

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June 5, 2014

UPDATE: How Gombe Government House explosion happened – Spokesperson

by Isi Esene Abdullahi Jalo, the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has described the explosion heard in front of the Gombe State Government House as “an accidental discharge” by policemen on guard duty. [READ: BREAKING: Explosion rocks Gombe Government House] Initial reports indicate that the loud explosion targeted a police armored... Read More

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June 5, 2014

BREAKING: Explosion rocks Gombe Government House

by Akan Ido There are reports of a massive explosion at the Gombe State Government House late this afternoon. According to SaharaReporters, a loud bang was heard around the Government House but the exact nature of the explosion is yet to be ascertained. There is also no word on injuries, death or level of damage... Read More

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June 1, 2014

BREAKING: Boko Haram bombs drinking joint in Adamawa

by Akan Ido There are reports of a deadly bomb blast at a drinking joint and a brothel near a military base in Mubi, Adamawa State. SaharaReporters, an online news platform, are reporting a casualty figure of about sixty people but there has been no official confirmation of this. The explosion was said to have... Read More

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May 15, 2014

Extension of emergency rule in Adamawa, Borno, Yobe approved by Reps, President Goodluck Jonathan to visit Chibok town on Friday & other important news you should know today

by Oge Okonkwo Extension of emergency rule in Adamawa, Borno, Yobe approved by Reps Members of the House of Representatives,yesterday gave a nod to President Goodluck Jonathan to extend the Emergency Rule in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe after a 3 hour closed door session with service chiefs. Also, the service chiefs made it clear that... Read More

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May 15, 2014

‘We will vote against it’ – Northern senators oppose Jonathan’s emergency rule extension

by Akan Ido The Emergency Rule extension proposed by President Goodluck Jonathan on Tueesday may eventually meet a brickwall going by the reaction of House of Assembly members from the northern part of the country. Jonathan had written to the National Assembly proposing a six months extension of the emergency rule in Adamawa, Yobe and Borno states after incessant... Read More

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May 1, 2014

Demola Rewaju: By sacking Gulak, Jonathan has lost a dependable ally

by Demola Rewaju Gulak has claimed that he was sacked because he is interested in contesting for the seat of goofy Adamawa state Governor Murtala Nyako but if that were true, he should have been asked to tender his resignation instead of being sacked outright and dropped like a bad egg. The announcement via twitter... Read More

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May 1, 2014

Opinion: Will Jonathan go to Sambisa forest?

by Rotimi Fasan Which brings me back to my earlier question- Will Jonathan go into Sambisa Forest, will he, can he effectively deploy the apparatus of state power to take on the terrorists? For his initial lack of initiative, he now has a tough row to hoe. It is indeed pertinent to ask if President... Read More

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April 5, 2014

Chidi Onumah: What does the North really want?

by Chidi Onumah Of course, Bugaje is not the first person from the “North” to theorize about the source and ownership of the oil in Nigeria. During the dictatorship of Gen. Sani Abacha, at the height of the June 12 crisis, eminent historian, the late Dr. Bala Usman, had argued that hydrocarbons, the principal constituents... Read More

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April 4, 2014

Akin Osuntokun: The difference between the Lamido of Adamawa and I

by Akin Osuntokun Stung and exasperated at the tendentious attitude of the Southern delegates at calling the unity of Nigeria to question and at worst actively wishing the disintegration of Nigeria, the Lamido rallied and issued a counter threat “If something happens and the country disintegrates, God forbids, many of those who are shouting their... Read More

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March 30, 2014

Marwa, supporters defect to PDP, OBJ says he has forgiven Atiku, others & other important news you need to know today

by Oge Okonkwo Marwa, supporters defect to PDP in Adamawa Former military governor of Lagos state, Rtd. Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa who is also a chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa has formally defected to People’s Democratic Party (PDP) with his teeming supporters. The defection came as a result of complaints of Marwa’s supporters in Yola, saying... Read More

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March 27, 2014

Reno Omokri: On Progressives and Pro-aggressives

by Reno Omokri Said Governor Oshiomhole, “what the Edo election has confirmed is that when the President and Commander-in-Chief puts the country first and conducts himself as a statesman, not just as a party leader, credible elections are possible, because people were apprehensive that the Nigerian Army could be misused. All advertising is based on... Read More

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March 2, 2014

Femi Fani-Kayode: We have become a nation run by a vampire President

by Femi Femi-Kayode We have become a nation of vampires that is being run by a vampire President who feels no pain and who harbours no remorse when the blood of children is shed and when the lives of the innocent are cut short. On 26th February 2014 one Mr. Adegoroye wrote “only an insane government... Read More

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March 2, 2014

Simon Kolawole: We should stop playing politics with everything

by Simon Kolawole But Boko Haram? No. Never. We are talking about life and death here. It is beyond politicking. Alhaji Bamanga Tukur recently canvassed something that has always been uppermost on my mind “constructive criticism”. The former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was, of course, seeking support for President Goodluck Jonathan’s... Read More

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March 1, 2014

YNaija Editorial: But Mr. President, are you really celebrating?

by the Editorial team Why an extravagant commemoration of British rule is more important to this administration than the disturbing loss of young Nigerian lives is unclear and goes to show just how out of touch this government has become, detached from the realities of people it claims to be serving. On Wednesday, the nation... Read More

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February 19, 2014

Bizarre: 25-year-old woman ‘gives birth’ to STONE after 4-YEAR ‘pregnancy’

by ‘Jola Sotubo A young woman in Adamawa is said to have become the cynosure of all eyes after she ‘gave birth’ to a stone. 25-year-old Amina Bello is said to have ‘taken delivery’ of the “sizable” stone after being “pregnant” for a whopping four years. Madam Bello is said to have disclosed this at... Read More

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February 12, 2014

SSS director drags his wife to court for damaging his girlfriend’s car

by ‘Jola Sotubo A deputy director with the State Security Service (SSS) in Oyo is said to have taken his wife to court. Edward Magaji filed the complaint against his wife in a Magistrate court sitting in Yola, the capital of Adamawa. Mr. Magaji accused his wife and mother of his four children of damaging... Read More

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