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Buhari presides over Federal Executive Council meeting (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari is currently presiding over the weekly meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The meeting which is holding at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa has in attendance…
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Cheta Nwanze: Let’s not be distracted
by Cheta Nwanze It’s been a wild few weeks for me, careening through quite a few Nigerian states, not spending more than a night at a time in one place…
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Dear Reuben Abati, Nigeria’s problems are caused by men, not spirits
by Joachim Mac-Ebong Since the end of the Jonathan administration, Reuben Abati has returned to his prolific commentary on Nigerian politics and society, sometimes writing three or four times a…
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Reuben Abati: The spiritual side of Aso Villa
by Reuben Abati People tend to be alarmed when the Nigerian Presidency takes certain decisions. They don’t think the decision makes sense. Sometimes, they wonder if something has not gone…
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Buhari, Dogara meet in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday had a meeting with Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara at the Aso Rock. The meeting which held in the President’s office in the…
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#BringBackOurGirls group hold silent protest (PHOTOS)
Members of the #BringBackOurGirls on Tuesday held a silent protest at the presidential villa to protest the delay in the release of the abducted Chibok girls, according to The Punch The protesters led…
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5 statements from Gov. Yari that will tell you never to take him serious
by Roqeebah Olaoniye Yesterday the President met with Governors Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara and Kashim Shettima of Borno and though we do not know for certain what the purpose of…
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Power supply has been stable but Nigerians on Twitter are too scared to admit it
by Tolu Omoyeni Just few weeks back, Nollywood actor, Bob Manuel Udokwu said in an interview, "I am pessimistic we can succeed in getting good power supply again in this…
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The Thread: Why is Buhari’s Chief of Staff such a dominant presence?
Chief of Staff to President Buhari, Abba Kyari, is an ever present figure around the President. For instance, there is hardly any picture the President takes in which he is…
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The Thread: This is what happens when a ‘changemaker’ gets into Nigerian politics
Have you ever wondered why a change agent - someone who was ‘one of the good guys’ before getting into office - gets into Nigerian politics and becomes ‘just like…
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The Explainer: ‘Aunty Oby’ marched yet again to Aso Rock, but not for the Chibok Girls
On a number of occasions over the last 2 years and change, Mrs. Oby Ezekwesili have had cause to march directly to Aso Villa to demand the release of the…
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Budget Padding Tracker: Speaker Dogara visits Buhari again
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara on Friday visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. This is Dogara’s second visit to the President after the…
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What I discussed with Pres. Buhari today… – Abdulsalam Abubakar
Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar (retd.), on Thursday had a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. While fielding questions from State House correspondents, Abubakar…
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Despite N3.87bn allocation in 2016 budget, there are ‘no drugs’ in Aso Rock clinic
State House Medical Centre, which provides medical services to the Presidency and their families, aides, staff of the State House and other entitled public servants, have run out of drugs and other essentials…
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Update: Buhari, Soyinka in closed door meeting in Aso Rock
President Muhammadu Buhari and Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, on Thursday held a closed door meeting inside the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja. According to The Punch the meeting which lasted for…
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Budget-Padding Tracker: Dogara to meet with Buhari today
As the controversy in the House of Representatives continue to deepen, President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday meet with Speaker of the House or Representatives, Yakubu Dogara. According to the…
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Photos from Pres. Buhari’s meeting with APC governors today
Earlier today YNaija reported a meeting taking place at the Presidential Villa, Abuja with President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, and governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in…
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OBJ, Buhari meet behind closed doors… yet again
President Muhammadu Buhari is believed to currently be in a private meeting with President Olusegun Obasanjo. According to Punch newspaper, Obasanjo was seen arriving the Presidential Villa, Abuja in a blue agbada…
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‘If you don’t touch public funds, you’ll sleep soundly’ – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has for the umpteenth declared his desire to rid the country of corruption and punish anyone found guilty in effect. He reiterated his resolve against corruption when…
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Aso Villa Demo Day: Here’s your chance to pitch an idea to the President
As part of the Federal Government’s agenda to diversify the economy and create jobs by stimulating the tech start-up space, President Muhamadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will be…
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The YNaija Interview: What it’s like to be Pres. Buhari’s official photographer – Bayo Omoboriowo opens up
One year after President Muhammadu Buhari's inauguration, YNaija keeps its focus on moments, pronouncements, and activities that define his administration and individuals who made these happen. One of such individuals…
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Opinion: President Buhari, great expectations but disappointing results
By Frank Ijege Since the return to democracy in 1999, no election of has been celebrated like the one that brought General Muhammadu Buhari to power in 2015. His victory saw…
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Buhari meets with Nduka Obaigbena and other Newspaper owners (PHOTOS)
President Muhammadu Buhari met with Newspaper Proprietors of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja on Friday. It must have been a good meeting going by the bright smile…
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President Buhari cradles Amina Ali’s baby (WATCH)
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, hosted rescued Chibok girl, Amina Ali, her mother and child at the presidential villa in Abuja. The President also got to cradle the four-month-old baby of Amina.…
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‘Amina Ali must go back to school’ – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday, expressed his resolve to ensure that Amina Ali, the recently found 19-year-old abducted Chibok girl, continues her education. This was contained in a statement issued…
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Fashola explains why Dangote cement is getting tax incentives from FG (TWEETS)
At the conclusion of the Federal Executive Council meeting today, Ministers Babatunde Fashola, Lai Mohammed, Chris Ngige and Abubakar Malami faced a bank of microphones to give updates on the…
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Opinion: Why Nigerians need to support President Buhari in these hard times
by Kolawole Omole I think as Nigerians, we have to be honest with ourselves about the true state of our economy. President Buhari met an economy that was already in…
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President Buhari welcomes France’s Hollande to Nigeria (PHOTOS)
President of France, Francois Hollande upon arrival in Nigeria, was received by the President, Muhammadu Buhari today. Buhari, who just got back from the London anti-corruption summit is hosting a…
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YNaija Special: Obasanjo, Buhari, Tinubu, Saraki among 100 most influential people in Nigerian politics
After careful analysis and a thorough scouring of the nation's political landscape, YNaija has painstakingly compiled the list of 100 persons who are a force to reckon with -in Nigerian…
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Aso Villa security warned to stop ‘begging’ for money from ‘important dignitaries’
The Federal government has warned security agents attached to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to desist from harassing prominent personalities visiting the premises. According to the office of the Chief Security…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy