Aisha Alhassan

Ambode

October 6, 2018

Ambode’s press conference and the Lagos APC primaries; President Buhari’s Independence Day speech and 5 things we learnt and other stories that made headlines this week

These are the stories that drove conversation this week. This week began with the governor of Lagos, Akinwunmi Ambode holding a World Press Conference where he spewed some negative things against his opponent in the governorship race, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. This might have prompted the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Bola ‘Jagaban’ Tinubu... Read More

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September 30, 2018

President Buhari accepts Alhassan’s resignation, asks Aisha Abubakar to take over

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the resignation of the Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan. In a statement released Sunday, September 30, Buhari said, “I have received your letter offering your resignation as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I accept your resignation with immediate effect. On behalf of the Govt and the people... Read More

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September 30, 2018

The Big 5: Mass exodus hits Taraba APC as Alhassan leaves for UDP; Communications Minister says he is willing to serve in NYSC | More stories

These are the top stories you should be monitoring today. Senator Aisha Alhassan, who resigned her appointment as Minister of Women Affairs and also left the APC has picked the nomination form for United Democratic Party (UDP) to contest for the Taraba governorship seat. At a press conference after, she said the APC has become... Read More

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September 29, 2018

The Late 5: Hamzat steps down for Sanwo-Olu as APC postpones Lagos primary to Monday; ‘Mama Taraba’ quits Buhari’s cabinet | More stories

These are the stories that drove the conversation: As the race for who picks the gubernatorial ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos heats up, one of the major contenders for the ticket, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has on Saturday, stepped down for Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The former Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure in Lagos, who... Read More

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Alhassan

September 29, 2018

BREAKING: Buhari’s Minister, Aisha Alhassan resigns

Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Aisha Alhassan has resigned her office. In a letter written to President Muhammadu Buhari, she made it clear that her reason to resign is connected to the party’s refusal to clear her to contest the gubernatorial election in Taraba under the platform of the party. READ MORE: Who... Read More

September 28, 2018

The YNaija Cover – the 28th of September

Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija: The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified the Minister for Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan from contesting for the party’s governorship primaries in Taraba. ‘Beyond Tolerance’ is the documentary trying to set the record straight about African traditional worship UPDATED: One pilot dies as Military... Read More

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September 28, 2018

The Big 5: PDP rejects Oyetola’s win in Osun re-run; APC disqualifies Shittu, ‘Mama Taraba’ from governorship primaries | More stories

These are the stories you should be monitoring today: The national leadership of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP) has rejected the results of Thursday’s supplementary election in Osun, which returned APC’s Gboyega Oyetola as winner and Governor-elect of the state, as it called it a black day for the nation. National Chairman of the party, Prince Uche... Read More

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December 22, 2017

#YNaija2017Review: Lai Mohammed’s ‘garbage’ about jollof rice, the rat-ification of Buhari’s office… See the 8 most embarrassing moments of 2017

We must say that political office holders are good at going off the cliff, making themselves and those concerned look foolish or confused in the process. Some events, comments and actions in 2017 blew so many people’s eyes open. CNN quiz on Nigeria Well, unfortunately, Nigeria and President Muhammadu Buhari became a quiz issue on... Read More

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November 1, 2017

Can the expansion of Buhari’s cabinet be all female?

by Alexander O. Onukwue President Muhammadu Buhari wants to expand the Federal Executive Council and it was worth enquiring what the gender representation would be. Of the 36 Ministers chosen by President Buhari in November 2015, only 6 were females, now reduced to 5 with the appointment of Amina Mohammed as United Nations Deputy... Read More

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September 24, 2017

“Everybody’s life in Nigeria is in danger” – Falana

Human rights lawyer/activist, Femi Falana in an interview with Punch has said it is an irony that those clamouring for the division of Nigeria are not consistently at the regions considered as their origin – while Nnamdi Kanu (IPOB leader) together with his wife has dual citizenship, Yerima Shetima (leader of Northern coalition that gave... Read More

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September 20, 2017

PROFILE: The many lives of Aisha Jummai Alhassan

by Wilfred Okiche Every four years in May since 1999, the political elite gathers at Eagle Square, in the nation’s capital to witness the swearing in of the man (never woman) elected to the office of the President of the Federal Republic. It is twenty months till the next presidential inauguration. The journey to this... Read More

Thinking Through

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September 15, 2017

United Aishas: Why the First Lady and Alhassan can find common ground

by Alexander O. Onukwue In the midst of all the attention that has been expended on Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan, over her comments on Buhari and Atiku, little has been considered of what the First Lady, the nation’s first Aisha, would be making of it all. On one hand, Mrs Buhari had called... Read More

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September 15, 2017

The Late 5: Army declares IPOB a ‘terrorist organisation’; Buhari to visit London after UN meeting; and other top stories

Good evening. Here are the top 5 stories that drove conversation today: In the most recent development, the Defence Headquarters has labelled the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) as a “militant terrorist organisation.” The Director of Defence Information (DDI), Maj.-Gen. John Enenche, said the commitment of the Armed Forces to confront “all security challenges facing... Read More

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September 15, 2017

From Chibok to Yola: Is Atiku now working with Buhari?

by Alexander O. Onukwue As announced by the Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Jummai Alhassan, the eight months psychological rehabilitation of the 106 freed Chibok school girls under the Federal Government came to an end on the 14th of September. The 82 girls who returned to the country on the 7th of May, 2017 joined... Read More

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September 15, 2017

Can the APC trust Aisha Alhassan?

by Alexander O. Onukwue The official account from the meeting between Aisha Alhassan and some members of the APC state that the discussions were free of any fracas and that she has accepted that her “indiscretion” was inappropriate. Some other unofficial accounts suggest that there was a bit of raging within the meeting room, with... Read More

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September 15, 2017

Alhassan was not asked to resign her position – APC

The National Publicity Secretary of All Progressives Congress (APC), Bolaji Abdullahi Friday, said the party has not asked the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Aisha Alhassan to resign – for saying she would support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar if he shows interest in the 2019 presidential race. Abdullahi also said the minister’s appearance at... Read More

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Alhassan

September 15, 2017

Alhassan: The APC deserves some praise for handling this

by Alexander O. Onukwue While the jury remains divided on whether Mrs Alhassan’s open admission of support to Atiku Abubakar was ethical or not, there has been no doubt as to the impact her remarks have had on the image of the APC. Since its formation at 2014, the ruling party has appeared to be... Read More

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September 15, 2017

Alhassan on the grill: Sorry, bad timing

by Alexander O. Onukwue The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Aisha Jummai Alhassan, was debriefed by the authority of the APC, after more than two hours of questioning at the party headquarters on Thursday, 14th September. Mrs Alhassan raised eyebrows over the past two weeks when a video of her emerged in which she pledged... Read More

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September 15, 2017

The Big 5: Army not withdrawing from Abia; APC begins restructuring talks; and other top stories

Good morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: In a recent development, The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that soldiers will be withdrawn from the streets of Aba and Umuahia in Abia. The Director of Army Public Relations, Sani Usman, said the statement made by the governor of the state,... Read More

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September 15, 2017

Alhassan apologises to APC over 2019 election comment

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday grilled the Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan over her comment that she would support former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in 2019. She arrived the party headquarters at 1:59pm, and was questioned for more than two hours. National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Bolaji Abdullahi while briefing... Read More

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September 14, 2017

Alhassan appears before APC’s National Working Committee

The minister of women affairs, Aisha Alhassan Thursday, appeared before the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Highlights: The NWC APC summoned the minister, having said a few days ago that she would support former vice president, Atiku Abubakar in 2019, even if President Muhammadu Buhari decides to run. The minister appeared... Read More

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September 13, 2017

Reuben Abati: Dear President Buhari, what about these unseen threats to your presidency?

by Reuben Abati Mama Taraba is Senator Aisha Alhassan, the current Minister of Women Affairs in the Muhammadu Buhari cabinet, and arguably the most influential female politician in Taraba state today. She did something shocking and unusual in Nigerian politics during the last Eid-el-Kabir holidays. While paying homage to former Vice President Alhaji Atiku... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Insiders: Mama Taraba has committed political suicide, she should resign

Insiders shared their varying opinion about the Minister of Women Affairs and social Development, Aisha Alhassan’s statement about supporting Atiku in 2019, even as she reiterated that there is no going back on her statement. Most believe there is nothing wrong in her publicly expressing her loyalty, but despite this, according to some her action... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Atiku Abubakar, Rihanna, Nigeria, Aisha Alhassan | Here are last week’s winners and losers

Across Nigeria and the rest of the world, headlines blazed all week last week. From Hurricane Irma to the doctors’ strike in Nigeria (and we could never forget the ASUU strike too) to Nigeria’s Minister for Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan’s anti-government activities to Rihanna’s cosmetics line and its historic 40-shades foundation. From the biggest newsmakers... Read More

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September 11, 2017

The YNaija Cover this morning – the 11th of September

Follow the stories and analyses on YNaija: How IPOB members stopped soldiers from entering my house – Nnamdi Kanu Stop peddling falsehood | Alhassan blasts Fani-Kayode Nigeria is stagnant, no development is going on – Wike

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September 11, 2017

The Big 5: Army vs IPOB; Alhassan chides Fani-Kayode; and other top stories

Good Morning. Here are the top 5 stories you should be monitoring today: Following reports that the Nigerian Army invaded the residence of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), injuring some members of the pro-Biafra group, the Police and Army have, in separate statements, dismissed the report as untrue. Both statements... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Fisayo Soyombo: 2019 elections in September 2017 — Nigeria now in political recession

by ‘Fisayo Soyombo A blind man who only listens to radio must be thinking this is September 2018 rather than September 2017. It is still two long years before the 2019 presidential election but the distraction of that election was so palpable last week. Aisha Alhassan, Minister for Women Affairs, sparked off the latest... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Stand on the truth, don’t be intimidated | Fani-Kayode advises Alhassan

A former minister of aviation, Femi Fani Kayode has asked the minister of women affairs, Aisha Alhassan, not to be intimidated and to stand by the truth. Fani Kayode had claimed that Alhassan had said that the governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai, was involved in the kidnap of the Chibok girls. In response, Alhassan discredited... Read More

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September 11, 2017

Stop peddling falsehood | Alhassan blasts Fani-Kayode

Minister of Women Affairs, Aisha Alhassan has attacked former minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode for ‘peddling falsehood’. In a series of tweets, Fani-Kayode had stated that Alhassan, who is in charge of the rehabilitation of Chibok girls had a revelation to give about the role Governor Nasir el-Rufai in the “scam.” While responding through a... Read More

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September 10, 2017

Alhassan discredits comment saying she accused El-Rufai of being involved in Chibok girls kidnap

The minister of women affairs, Aisha Alhassan says the comment attributed to her on the involvement of the governor of Kaduna, Nasir El-Rufai in the kidnap of over 200 Chibok school girls in 2014, is false. Alhassan’s spokesman, Dantsoho Suleiman in a statement, said the comment is a “plot to cause bad blood between Senator... Read More

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