Before Feyi Fawehinmi there was Gbenga Sesan – fed up with Buhari (TWEETS)

Barely 15 months into his much celebrated presidency, some key supporters of President Muhammadu Buhari have turned coat to apologise for ‘misleading’ the populace into voting for him. Feyi Fawehinmi, in an article reproduced HERE declared that he was fed up with the All Progressives Congress (APC) led government even as he compared President Buhari’s leadership style... Read More

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August 9, 2016

APC to Mbaka: Buhari will not fail

The Enugu State chapter of the All Progressives Congress replied Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka assuring him and Nigerians that President Muhammadu Buhari will not disappoint Nigerians in the task of fixing the country. The party said this in a statement released by its spokesperson, Kate Offor. Mbaka, the Director of the Adoration Ministry, Catholic Church... Read More

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August 9, 2016

Nigeria would be like Venezuela if Jonathan was still in power – Basketmouth

Basketmouth has gone on a ballistic rant about the economic situation of the country. The ace comedian took to Instagram on Tuesday morning to air out his grievances concerning the deplorable state of affairs in the country. Read what he had to say below “I usually try not to pay attention to comments from people... Read More

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August 9, 2016

Aisha Buhari’s U.S. pictures are ‘photoshopped’ – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State has regarded as ignorant and mischievous the comments by the state’s All Progressives Congress about the purported visit of the Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari, to the United States of America. The APC had in a statement on Sunday said the eventual travelling of Mrs. Buhari to... Read More

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August 9, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Buhari is a failure’ | Fuel price might go up again | Isis claims responsibility for Pakistani blast | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist Too early? Kano APC chieftain declares Buhari a failure- YNaija EFCC begins probe of NASS over budget padding scandal- YNaija APC youths lambast EFCC over arrest of blogger- YNaija Court slams DSS for repeatedly failing to obey court orders- YNaija Buhari tasks Tinubu’s newly wedded son to keep... Read More

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August 9, 2016

Jude Ndukwe: Why Deji Adeyanju is the needed publicity machinery for PDP

by Jude Ndukwe Come August 17, 2016, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the most popular and most populous political party in Africa, would be holding its national convention where it is expected that a new set of the party’s national working committee members would be elected to stir the ship of the opposition party back... Read More

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August 9, 2016

APC Youth to EFCC: ‘You are abusing your constitutional powers’

Following the arrest of Abubakar Sadi Usman, a Nigerian blogger popularly known as Abusidiq, the All Progressives Congress Youth Forum (APYF), on Monday, lambasted the Economic and Financial Crime Commission for the arrest. In a statement signed by the Olu Onemola, the National Public Relations Officer of the Forum, the APYF stated that Abusidiq’s arrest on the... Read More

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August 8, 2016

OBJ says PDP is dying – here are 4 reasons why he’s exactly the cause

by Olaoniye Roqueebah Following the last PDP gathering, (inauguration was it?), claims about the country’s main opposition party have been making rounds and we all know who started it don’t we? Yes, former president Olusegun Obasanjo. Upon hearing rumours that he had attended the event, he quickly responded saying: “If I quit a party when it was... Read More

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August 8, 2016

Opinion: Why #NotTooYoungToRun Bill should be passed now

by Jude Feranmi In the last article on this series, I talked about the glass ceiling that is at the core of the many factors responsible for the myriad of negativity that currently bedevil the average Nigerian Youth and how this glass ceiling is about to be shattered through a bill that has passed second... Read More

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August 8, 2016

PDP to Oshiomhole: Return local council’s money to them

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo state has called on the state governor, Adams Oshiomhole, to return the deductions illegally made from the statutory allocations of local government councils in the state. Speaking at a press conference at Okada, Ovia North East Local Government Area, the state PDP chairman, Dan Orbih, said that Oshiomhole had refused... Read More

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August 8, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories to monitor today 1. Jonathan alleges threat to his life Following accusations that he is a sponsor of militant group, Niger Delta Avengers, former President Goodluck Jonathan has alleged that there are plans to assassinate him. 2. Jibrin defies APC directives, speaks on budget padding The former chairman House... Read More

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August 7, 2016

Budget-Padding Tracker: Jibrin defies APC’s directives, indicts 2 governors

The former chairman House of Representatives committee on Appropriation Abdulmumin Jibrin has defied an order by his party, the All Progressives Congress, APC barring him from speaking to the press on the issue of budget padding in any manner. Jibrin had been summoned by the APC to its secretariat were he was barred from speaking... Read More

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August 7, 2016

Opinion: Is Dokpesi’s chairmanship dream a beacon of light for PDP?

Contrary to the objective of the death wish deployed by the ruling APC against the PDP, recent developments in the PDP point clearly towards a revitalization of the party driven by a redefinition of its political profile. Even the most pessimistic pundit must concede that the tempo and temperature of the battle for the soul... Read More

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August 7, 2016

Akin Osuntokun: What is true Federalism?

“Initiate action to amend our Constitution with a view to devolving powers, duties and responsibilities to states and local governments in order to entrench true Federalism and the Federal spirit”- APC MANIFESTO As indicated, the quote above originated from the APC manifesto. I extracted it for a number of reasons. First is the specificity, clarity... Read More

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August 7, 2016

Simon Kolawole: All said and done, Nigeria first

In November 2014, I penned an article, “My Grouse with President Jonathan”. I highlighted his major achievements in agriculture, infrastructure, finance and education. I, however, said Jonathan was not doing two things the right way: the fight against corruption and the war against Boko Haram. I called these “my grouse” with him. I concluded: “Mr.... Read More

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August 7, 2016

Budget-Padding Tracker: Dogara in desperate search for support

As the budget accusation rocking the House of Representatives continues to heighten, Speaker of the House, Yakubu Dogara, is on a desperate search for an additional 28 members to help secure his position as the Speaker, the Nations reports. Former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, had accused the speaker of padding the... Read More

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August 7, 2016

Falana warns APC against stopping budget padding investigation

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria and human rights activist Femi Falana has warned the All Progressives Congress APC against interfering in the budget padding scandal rocking the House of Representatives. According to The Punch, Falana said that Dogara should be given the benefit of the doubt, adding that the issue of prosecution does not arise at... Read More

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August 6, 2016

APC will lose elections in 2019 – Yakasai predicts

Elder statesman Tanko Yakasai, has predicted the outcome of the 2019 elections. The former presidential adviser in the Second Republic says the All Progressives Congress (APC) will be defeated if the exercise is free and fair. Yakasai made the prediction when he received High Chief Raymond Dokpesi in his Kano home. Dokpesi is currently seeking support... Read More

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August 6, 2016

Aisha Buhari interviewed in America (PHOTOS)

Aisha Buhari, wife of the President of Nigeria, who is in the United States of America on a working visit graced the Voice of America in Washington, D.C. with her presence on Friday. She was interviewed by both the English and Hausa services. Aisha Buhari’s visit to the United States has poked holes in Governor of... Read More

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August 5, 2016

Budget-Padding Tracker: Jibrin complies with APC directive, stops public comments

The former Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin, has put on hold his media war against Speaker, Yakubu Dogara, following the All Progressives Congress directive compelling him to stop further comments on the matter. Jibrin had alleged that Dogara and three other principal officers padded the 2016 national budget and... Read More

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August 5, 2016

Hadiza Bala Usman, Asuquo Ekpenyong, Mark Okoye II… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Politics

As the annual #YNaijaPowerList enters its 5th year, we bring you the most influential young Nigerians under 40 who are braving the dark, often dangerous, but always exciting world of real politics. Politics in these parts, is an old man’s job but these bright young things have managed to make their voices heard. From commissioners and... Read More

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August 5, 2016

‘Blame Jonathan’s government for today’s suffering’ – Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed has declared that even though it pays no good to rue “missed opportunities” of the past, the previous administration of Goodluck Jonathan should be blamed for the problems of the country especially as there is an economic recession. Representing President Muhammadu Buhari at the Hotel Presidential in... Read More

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August 5, 2016

‘Fayose and Mimiko are far better than Ambode’ – PDP

The Lagos state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday, said that contrary to a recent poll by the African Leadership Magazine, Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, is not the best performing governor in Nigeria. According to the Lagos state PDP publicity secretary, Gani Taofik, who stated this in an interview with The Punch, the governors... Read More

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August 4, 2016

Just In: Appeal court dismisses Faleke’s suit, upholds Bello’s election as Kogi governor

The Court of Appeal in Abuja, on Thursday dismissed the appeal filed by James Faleke, challenging the emergence of Governor Yahaya Bello, as winner of the Kogi Governorship poll. Faleke was the running mate of the deceased Kogi State governorship candidate, Abubakar Audu, under the umbrella of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the last... Read More

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August 2, 2016

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Military release video of attack on Arepo | Ngige booed by crowd for defending Buhari | Zika virus speads in Florida | More

From the papers this morning- a tracklist Panel advises the prosecution of the soldiers involved in the Shi’ites Zaria massacre- YNaija Poultry preserved with ‘chemicals used on dead bodies’ seized by Customs- YNaija Federal Government owes retirees over N293 billion- YNaija Nigerian Air Force releases video of aerial assault on militant camp in Arepo- YNaija... Read More

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August 2, 2016

APC exposes assassination plot by PDP

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has pounded the gong over an alleged plan by the Peoples Democratic Party to murder its candidate for the Rivers South-East Senatorial District in the legislative rerun election, Senator Magnus Abe. The allegation is in reply to a statement released by PDP on Sunday, questioning why Magnus Abe still has... Read More

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August 1, 2016

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Here are the top five stories to monitor today 1. The constitution allows House of Rep to pad budget -Jibrin Former Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriation, Abdulmummin Jibrin, has revealed further details of the current budget padding controversy. 2. I have no plans to form a new party – Atiku Former Vice President Atiku... Read More

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August 1, 2016

Buhari is still the same person he was in 1985 – Dokpesi

Chairman of Daar communication and a contender for the National Chairmanship for the Peoples Democratic Party, Raymond Dokpesi, on Sunday, said that President Buhari hasn’t changed from his military day. Dokpesi, who stated this while speaking at the PDP secretariat in Ilorin, Kwara state, noted that his ongoing corruption trial with the Economic and Financial... Read More

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August 1, 2016

I have no plans to form a new party – Atiku

Former Vice President and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Atiku Abubakar has dismissed claims in the media that he has formed a new political platform under which he would run for President in 2019, with Ondo State Governor Segun Mimiko as his running mate. In a statement released on Sunday evening and signed by his... Read More

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July 31, 2016

‘Generals dug soak-away pits and put dollars inside’ – Oshiomhole

The Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomole, on Saturday, said that President Muhammadu Buhari was fixing Nigeria’s economy after years of destruction by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The Govenor, who stated this at a campaign rally of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Afuze, Owan east local government area of the state, noted that the present economic... Read More

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Before Feyi Fawehinmi there was Gbenga Sesan – fed up with Buhari (TWEETS)

APC to Mbaka: Buhari will not fail

Nigeria would be like Venezuela if Jonathan was still in power – Basketmouth

Aisha Buhari’s U.S. pictures are ‘photoshopped’ – PDP

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: ‘Buhari is a failure’ | Fuel price might go up again | Isis claims responsibility for Pakistani blast | More

Jude Ndukwe: Why Deji Adeyanju is the needed publicity machinery for PDP

APC Youth to EFCC: ‘You are abusing your constitutional powers’

OBJ says PDP is dying – here are 4 reasons why he’s exactly the cause

Opinion: Why #NotTooYoungToRun Bill should be passed now

PDP to Oshiomhole: Return local council’s money to them

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Budget-Padding Tracker: Jibrin defies APC’s directives, indicts 2 governors

Opinion: Is Dokpesi’s chairmanship dream a beacon of light for PDP?

Akin Osuntokun: What is true Federalism?

Simon Kolawole: All said and done, Nigeria first

Budget-Padding Tracker: Dogara in desperate search for support

Falana warns APC against stopping budget padding investigation

APC will lose elections in 2019 – Yakasai predicts

Aisha Buhari interviewed in America (PHOTOS)

Budget-Padding Tracker: Jibrin complies with APC directive, stops public comments

Hadiza Bala Usman, Asuquo Ekpenyong, Mark Okoye II… See the #YNaijaPowerList for Politics

‘Blame Jonathan’s government for today’s suffering’ – Lai Mohammed

‘Fayose and Mimiko are far better than Ambode’ – PDP

Just In: Appeal court dismisses Faleke’s suit, upholds Bello’s election as Kogi governor

THE YNAIJA TRACKLIST: Military release video of attack on Arepo | Ngige booed by crowd for defending Buhari | Zika virus speads in Florida | More

APC exposes assassination plot by PDP

The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

Buhari is still the same person he was in 1985 – Dokpesi

I have no plans to form a new party – Atiku

‘Generals dug soak-away pits and put dollars inside’ – Oshiomhole

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