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Amaechi’s convoy engages in a show of shame, Education Ministry needs a new minister | YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers
Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi over the weekend was embroiled in a messy public show of shame, as his convoy clashed with that of Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike. Both men…
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The YNaija Cover this evening – the 9th of November
Follow the links to read the stories and analyses on YNaija:
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Senate summons Fashola over $35m unapproved spendings
The Senate on Wednesday started investigating the Ministry of Power, Works and Housing for spending $35m without approval by the National Assembly. The money was from $350m domiciled in the Nigerian…
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Reps summon Fashola over alleged violation of 2017 Appropriation Act
The House of Representatives on Wednesday summoned Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola over alleged violation of the 2017 Appropriation Act. The lawmakers queried the Nigerian Bulk Electricity…
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Why money cannot be separated from politics and elections – Fashola
Minister of Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has said the issue of money cannot be eradicated from politics, due to the cost of running election campaigns. Fashola said this…
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Bypass your metre and pay N450,000 fine | NERC tells electricity consumers
Electricity consumers who bypass their meters will be forced to pay up to N450,000 as fine, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has said. Highlights (report by Punch): Financial sanctions…
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FG set to link Nigeria’s 36 states with rail – Amaechi
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said that the Federal Government would ensure that the entire country is connected by rail. Amaechi made this declaration when he delivered a…
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Bear with us on bad state roads | Fashola appeals to Nigerians
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has appealed to Nigerians over his ministry's inability to repair roads. Fashola said his ministry is constrained, appealing to Nigerians to exercise…
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FG building 2736 housing units in 33 states – Fashola
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has said the Federal Government is building 2,736 housing units in 33 states. He said this while speaking at the sixth edition…
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Provide consumers with meter before billing them, Fashola warns DisCos
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), in Kano during the 18th monthly power sector and stakeholders meeting, has warned power distribution companies, known as DisCos, all…
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[The Sexuality Blog] What’s the point of a Sexual Violence Response Team when you’ll still parade people accused of sexual crimes?
The Lagos state government under Babatunde Fashola had its problems, but it managed some semblance of uniformity in the policies it proposed and implemented. Akinwunmi Ambode's Lagos State, however, cannot…
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Former governors Fashola, Fayemi, Ngige say they no longer receive pensions from their states
Three former governors - current ministers have said that they no longer receive pensions from their state governments. The ministers are Babatunde Fashola (Power, Works and Housing); Chris Ngige (Labour…
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In whose interest are the National Assembly making those laws?
by Tosin Adesina The recent happenings at the National Assembly in Abuja, Nigeria, has called to question the role that Arm of Government is playing and whose interest is being…
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Fashola apologises to House Committee over ‘inciting comments’
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola Friday, apologized to members of the House of Representatives when he appeared before an ad-hoc committee of the House. Fashola had…
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Accept the reality of tariff review, Fashola urges Nigerians
The Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, says Nigerians must accept the reality of an electricity tariff review so power can be better.In an interview with Thisday, Fashola urged…
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Fashola drops 6 places in the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers
Babatunde Fashola, the Minister of Power, Works and Housing has dropped six places in the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers. The former Lagos governor, who previously occupied the number one position…
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Fashola was shamelessly taken for a ride | Group asks Minister to reinstate sacked whistleblower
The African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), a civil society organisation (CSO), has asked the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, to reinstate Murtala Ibrahim, an…
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Buhari is a mistake as president – Reno Omokri
The spokesman to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri has asked Minister of Power, Works, and Housing, Babatunde Fashola to stop making excuses and do his job. Taking to Twitter,…
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How Jonathan reversed electricity tariff to get votes – Fashola
Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has said former President Goodluck Jonathan reversed electricity tariff to get votes. Fashola said this on Thursday while speaking at a public…
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[The Legislative Blog]: “I am not fighting anybody” – Fashola clears the air on feud with National Assembly
Minister for Works, Power and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has told Nigerians not to misinterpret his recent dispute with the House of Representatives as personal . He told newsmen in Abuja…
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Why Nigeria sells electricity to Niger, Benin Republic – Fashola
The Minster of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, on Tuesday, explained the reason(s) Nigeria's power situation is not as good as Niger and Benin Republic - countries Nigeria sell…
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Audu Ogbeh rises to the top 10 | The YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers
Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh has risen to the top ten in the YNaija Effectiveness Ranking for Ministers. Ogbeh's rise is due to the ministry keeping its word that…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. YOU ARE NOT DESERVING OF A REPLY | FASHOLA FIRES BACK AT GOJE The Minister of Power, Work and Housing, Babatunde…
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today
These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. We won’t be harassed by a deputy police commissioner | Governors threaten showdown with Magu The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has said…
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The YNaija Tracklist: You are not deserving of a reply | Fashola fires back at Goje | Melaye recall: Maintain status quo, court orders | More stories
From the papers this morning - a tracklist. We won’t be harassed by a deputy police commissioner | Governors threaten showdown with Magu - YNaija You are not deserving of…
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You are not deserving of a reply | Fashola fires back at Goje
The Minister of Power, Work and Housing, Babatunde Fashola has knocked the chairman Senate committee on Appropriations, Danjuma Goje for asking him to quit if the job was overwhelming. In…
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Insiders: NASS is well within its right to invite Fashola
The summoning of the Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola by the House of Representatives which is a fall out of the differences between both parties as a result…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. Court orders Buhari, Osinbajo to release names of looters of public funds A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos,…
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Resign if the work is overwhelming | Senate tells Fashola
The Senate on Wednesday asked Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) to resign his appointment if he was overwhelmed by the volume of work at his ministry.…
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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today
These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. SENATE CONDEMNS OSINBAJO’S COMMENTS ON APPOINTMENTS, ASKS HIM TO OBEY THE CONSTITUTION Members of the Nigerian Senate have called for…
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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